Old Italeri model in re-pack. 1/35 scale, painted with D.O.A. colors. Value Gear sets, AK filters. Here are pictures of finished model. Maybe some dio. will come later, but I'm not sure.










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Momcha

Great job on the build and weathering!

A really nice paint job, but you haven't fixed the one really glaring error on this otherwise very nice model. The fenders each have a slightly angled panel immediately aft of the first section of fender that is angled 45 deg downwards. This angled section did not exist. The fenders were flat all across the top until you get to that 45deg angled front panel.

There are a couple of small improvements you can make to that kit but it builds quite nicely out of the box except for those small saw-toothed sections. The fact that you have spent considerable time on the paint job and built the rest fo the kit very competently indicates that you have the skill to fix the fender, so it stands out even more, unfortunately.

Paul

Thank you boys.

When I was Building this model, I was aware that there some parts that can be replaced/changed. I decided to make it OOB, with no PE parts, just extra gear. If I decide to make another Crusader Mk. III, I will pay attention on it. Thanks for tip.

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Momcha

Very nice paint and weathering Ivan. I wouldn´t have kown about the kit problems either, had they not been pointed out.

Thank you Frank, sorry for late reply. As this is old Italeri kit, it`s old mold and producers in that time didn't pay attention to the thickness of plastic, so PE parts are welcome. I didn`t aware about fenders issue. In general, this is nice model for built.

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Momcha

Momcha,

You've done a great job with it. The kit is from Italeri's "happy time" when they were making state or the art kits for reasonable money.

I have several of these myself.

Paul

Thank you again m8

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MOmcha

Fantastic build mate, the paint job and weathering is outstanding! The weather wear marks one the turret and the extra baggage looks great!

Great job on one of my all time favorite tanks. I remember building one years ago. I picked up another one last year at a swap meet and the 40mm antiaircraft one yesterday. Still a good kit. Congrats on a fine build. Don M.

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it. I also have Crusader with Bofors AA gun in stash, waiting to be build.