M40 Build

TAMIYA, INC.

Built Review

¹⁄35

M40 Build

by: Andrew Leeth [ ROTTENFUHRER ]

SUMMARY
Andrew Leeth shares with us a video build of the Tamiya M40 in 1/35th scale.

Scale:		1:35
Mfg. ID:		35351
PUBLISHED:		Feb 28, 2017
NATIONALITY:		United States

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		75.00%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		83.24%

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About Andrew Leeth (RottenFuhrer)
FROM: TEXAS, UNITED STATES

I have returned to modelling after almost 20 years. I served in the U.S. Army as a Fire Support Team member with 4/82 FA and later 42nd Bde FA. I am a representative in the field for a large home appliance manufacturer and have worked in this industry for more than 20 years.

Comments

Photoguy1

A great Korean war piece although I think a couple may have gotten in at the very end of WW2. IIRC Tamiya made one in 1/24th or 1/25th way back in the day (late 60s early 70s).

FEB 28, 2017 - 07:41 AM

Davidstingray

Thanks, that was a great review.

FEB 28, 2017 - 06:33 PM

HeavyArty

A single vehicle was tested in Europe in 1945 by the 991st Field Artillery Battalion, along with one T89 8" HMC, which would become the M43 8" Howitzer Motor Carriage.

FEB 28, 2017 - 07:31 PM

Frenchy

Köln,Germany, March 1945 :

H.P.

FEB 28, 2017 - 08:09 PM

Paulinsibculo

Are the ww2 decals in as well?

FEB 28, 2017 - 10:57 PM

HeavyArty

I actually had time to watch the "video build." I personally don't like this format. It is great that Andrew gives you tips and what to look out for during the build, but I don't think the built kit spinning in the foreground is any help at all. It would be much more helpful to see the sprues laid out, the decals, PE, etc.; what exactly is in the kit. Some actual in-process pics would be good too. How about showing painting/finishing options? It is a good overall effort, but needs some more substance of the actual kit and build to be of any real value.

MAR 01, 2017 - 12:35 AM

kipanderson

Hi, thanks. Very helpful review. Hope we see more. Kip.

MAR 01, 2017 - 11:55 AM

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