I started he Mark V from Takom. So much better then the Mark IV from Takom. Better in Fitting and building:

Nice clean build, I will be watching to see what you do as far as painting and weathering. What do you think of the paint scheme offered in the instructions that is a checkerboard pattern, kind of crazy? Will you be putting this into a diorama or try to paint the checkerboard pattern?

The checkerboard camo will be to difficult to paint. I´ll try something different. More soon.

I started with the paint:

That is an extremely clean build. I like your preshading and how it affects the overall paint scheme. I am going to have to try that technique.

Regards,

Eric

Thanks for your feedback

Scratches and streakings are done. Now Comes the best part: Mud and dirt:

Looks real nice, looking forward to seeing the finished vehicle. Al

Looks good,I like the way the pre-shading came thru.Looking forward to the mud.

Thanks guys.

Dirty at last:

Just purchased this kit. One question: Does anyone know if the Semaphore communication unit could be retracted or removed when desired? The ditching log would be a real bear to get around this vertical post if it was needed to be used at the rear of the vehicle.