Glenn's Current Modeling Projects

[Glenn]

Last shot of the Z Boat.
Glenn

[McColm]

Great build

[NARSES2]

Come out well Glenn 

[Glenn]

Seen over 'The Big Apple' back in 1972, the last Grumman Jay-Bird in flying condition. This airplane is now in the 'Planes of Fame' museum in LA awaiting restoration back to flying condition.

Airfix 1/72 Grumman Gosling....tweaked a bit.

Glenn

[Tophe]

Isn't that a flying boat anymore?
Nice!

[Glenn]

nope!

[Glenn]

Now, you know I love making armour from movies....well, there's this 1951 movie called "ATTACK" where this US squad attack this French village. In the village are a lot of Jerry and at least one tank.
When I first looked at the movie, took a photo of said vehicle, and worked it out as an M3. Well, as I watched it again I realized this M3 had solid wheels and the body looked different than the M3!
It wasn't an M3, I now saw it as a modified M8. The Academy M3 comes with both open and solid wheels, and added to the chassis and body of the M8, I was on the way................................well, almost!
Glenn

[NARSES2]

See that film Glen, but never taken that much notice of the kit

[Glenn]

As you can see, it wasn't an M3 or M8....it was an M5 with solid wheels!

Glenn

[Father Ennis]

I haven't gotten out my copy of that movie but I can tell that isn't the chassis you think it is. I believe it to be an M3A3. I base this on the angled side visible in your photo. M3s and M8's have vertical sides not angular. Also, I recognize the turret as being of a later typical found on the M3A3 and M5. Hope this doesn't cause you too much trouble. I also noticed the grouser racks on the front plate,a hallmark of the design. Didn't notice it at first.

[Glenn]

I'll muddle through it, as it is 'a long time project'. What are 'grouser racks'?
Glenn

[Father Ennis]

The racks are the long structures on the front plate. They are somewhat angled and are mostly between the driver and mg/radio operator's positions. Grousers are cleats that are put on the tracks for better traction. Storing them on the front plate had the added bonus of being spaced armor,too !!! 

[Logan Hartke]

I haven't gotten out my copy of that movie but I can tell that isn't the chassis you think it is. I believe it to be an M3A3. I base this on the angled side visible in your photo. M3s and M8's have vertical sides not angular. Also, I recognize the turret as being of a later typical found on the M3A3 and M5. Hope this doesn't cause you too much trouble. I also noticed the grouser racks on the front plate,a hallmark of the design. Didn't notice it at first.

I concur.  M3A3, absolutely.

Cheers,

Logan

[Glenn]

Is there a page here for 'real' armour......for if there is, I've a beaut for you!
Glenn

[NARSES2]

Is there a page here for 'real' armour......for if there is, I've a beaut for you!
Glenn

Not really Glen. Just put whatever the beaut is here

Chris