Tamiya 1/35 M3 Stuart - US Light Tank, my take

[Thomas_M]

Had to overcome a building block. Knowing that a Tamiya kit would not make any trouble at all, quite the contrary, I started this one. As expected, moulding and fit, detail and whatever: this brand has it´s top place in my book. Wonderful and easy assembly, fun, fun, and: more fun! Inspired by videos from Andys Hobby Headquarter I had to get this one.
Building and painting so far has been offline to concentrate on a positive experience. Don´t get me wrong, please! Sometime, I enjoy sitting at the bench and glue, and glue, ...

Enough slipslop! Here are pics where I am now with this build. The tracks are painted, too. Got them a first application of pigments, still drying, so not on these shots. I also think about to replace the machine gun barrels by turned ones from RB. Wonderful stuff!




The shadow is where a shovel will be attached.

[Thomas_M]

This much for today. Weather is simply gorgeous, about to get out!
Hope you like these in-progress shots!

[LyleW]

Thomas, that is absolutely an outstanding piece of work. My goodness....

[mostrich]

El Diablo"

Outstanding work, Thomas. It's always a pleasure to see the outcomes of your bench sessions.
Also good to read that you found your mojo back.

[Stikpusher]

Thomas that is coming along perfectly. Excellent work on the paint and weathering so far!

[Medicman71]

Very nice Thomas!

[BlackSheep214]

Bloody hell, that looks pretty good. The weathering is spot on!

[Jeeves]

Looks great Thomas! I'm in the midst of building their new Hummel kit and love it...but the Stuart is one of my favorites!

[Scruffy]

Beautiful work Thomas! Love the weathering effects. Nice to see your work again too!

[KSaarni]

So happy to see Thomas back in action!
Wonderful build!



- Kari