Both of these are the tamiya kits the first one is the originl M-3 stock bradley in a 1980 s merdic paint scheme . I used brass wire for grab handles and a eduard P E set for a few odd and end details here and there .




I still need to add crew gear and a few other things , any comments are appericated

Now for the 2nd bradley. This is the first up-armored version that tamiya offered there were a few things that needed correcting such as the gunners sight doors and the muffler . The rear top hatch also needs correcting , but i havent got around to it yet .






again all comments are welcome - thanks turrettoad 13

Both absolutely excellent, what is the color-scheme for the Merdic camo.? I've never actually got my head round this one and any comments would be welcome...Thanks, Jim

Toad,were the tow cables painted over like that? I guess this bradley hasn't had to yank on anything yet.
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Not normally. A Bradley is issued in the 3 Color scheme at the factory. All basic issue items (BII) are crated up and shipped in a wooden box on top of the cargo hatch. All the tools and fittings are removed.

The spare track pads are not included and are additional authorization list (AAL) items. They are usually added after the vehicle arrives at the unit.

Also if you plan on making an M3A2 out of that second Bradley, the periscopes were relocated to the cargo hatch and the wedge shaped firing ports are not present on the back ramp and troop door.

Lord Toad Dude,

Da 2 Bradleys are awesome! I especially like the paint scheme on the first one, never seen them before, and the second one is plain beautiful. I am not versed at all in modern armor, so I can't tell the accuracy and all. But they are sweet builts.

Now I wanna do one....

Manie Warm WIshes

TT.... Great looking Bradleys; However, i'm afraid Lens might attempt to build one in overall Bare Metal with wingy thingy markings... Gotta keep an eye on Da HK dude, ya know... #:-)

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Whats is better than one expertile bradlie? Two expertile bradleie ,of courses.

Most expertile use of plastics and paints Nicelie applied brybrushings brings out the detail verie expertiley.
One questions , shoulds parascopiles be blueish or shoulds they bee more goldie in color? Just wonderings as I am an amachaire, and not very expertile in modern armors.
Great looks lensie also

Looking greatlie
Manie warm wishes

Nice paint job.What makes them even better is that you built and painted them in two differant types of camou.

ROFL.

Great build on the Bradley looking killer .
Sweet I say (++) (:-)

So I have two of these kits how accurate are they really?
Thinking of the Armo barrel .
Plus Epi suggestion of the eduard sets .Any tracks available?

Very nice work!!!
I like both the cammo schemes, but I prefer the second!
I think you have to do more weathering in the first tank
both well done and painted....I hope to see soon the finished dio!!
congrats!

hey TT those two look real good. I do not know much about modern armor but the builds look good.

Toadster:

We have discussed these builds in chat. The merdic paint scheme is just so well done. The uparmored version is also impressive---good solid construction, paint/weathering looks good, and the Lens painting appears to be acceptable to our HK Lens Specialist!! LOL

As usual your work is well received here---thanks for the pics.

Steve

Thanks too all for the comments
I guess i droped the ball on the tow cables on both of them , not a problem .
Sabot : thanks for pointing out the loaders hatch and what i missed on the back ramp
Toad-13 out