RAM's M41AS Vietnam 1968

nighthunter · March 10, 2014, 12:26:06 AM

Love it! Would love to make a USMC version, using your techniques.

Old Wombat · March 11, 2014, 08:43:20 AM

Thank you very much, lads!

I doubt I'm going to get this finished before I have to fly out for another 6 months, though.

So, along with the HMBLT (which I seem to have develoed a bit of a case of modeller's-block on), the T-62 that I part-finished on CI with this one & a SF kit boxed up in the shed I have 4 stalled builds.

Hooray!

Guy

PS: nighthunter, go for it!

dekybomber · March 14, 2014, 11:28:31 AM

nice one,1/35 scale,right?

Old Wombat · March 16, 2014, 02:59:47 AM

Quote from: dekybomber on March 14, 2014, 11:28:31 AM
nice one,1/35 scale,right?

Yup!

Old Wombat · March 16, 2014, 04:55:39 AM

Again, to all of you, thank you for your comments!

These are the final pic's for the next 6/7 months, as I'm off to my particular version of Happy Land on Thursday & I wont have time to learn basic airbrushing & paint this before I go.

So, here is the beast all tied together with Tamiya grey primer, which should be well & truly dry by the time I get back.

You may notice the rather rough paint around the driver's vision blocks, this is because I made them with Micro Krystal Klear & 3 or 4 layers of floor polish & I didn't want to leave the liquid mask on for 6/7 months to bond too well with the "glazing". I will fix it up eventually with the old brush method of painting.

Don't know if I'll get a chance to get back before I leave, so; Hope you've enjoyed the show, so far. Catch you as soon as I can on Island.

Guy

NARSES2 · March 16, 2014, 09:00:31 AM

There's something about models in grey primer, look so nice

Enjoy the trip

Captain Canada · March 16, 2014, 01:25:28 PM

Ya agredd....looks awesome ! Like a manufacturers test shot.

Hope it's not too dusty when you get back !

kerick · March 16, 2014, 03:07:37 PM

Take care of yourself where ever you are going.
What if you place the M-41 in a Wal mart bag to keep the dust off but leave it open to let vapors out?

Old Wombat · March 18, 2014, 06:17:03 AM

Thanks, gents!

A gentleman, elsewhere, has suggested that I fit a searchlight over the barrel... It may well happen (M-48 detail set).... One day.

Guy

nighthunter · March 20, 2014, 02:12:46 AM

Well, great minds, and all that, thinking of adding the spotlight to the USMC version I plan on getting around to.

McColm · April 10, 2014, 02:38:02 PM

I'm not an armour fan but I like what you have done.

Old Wombat · April 17, 2014, 09:20:32 AM

Thanks, McColm!

kerick · May 13, 2014, 07:20:50 PM

This build has set quite a few gears turning in my musty, rusty, and dusty brain. I broke down and bought the Tamiya kit at HL today. If you go to buy anything there check for their internet coupons. They had one for 40% off any one item. Score!! $18.00 kit for $11.46.
I want to try a new engine deck, target acquisition system for TC and gunner, the TUSK system from the M-1 and maybe a new 90mm gun. Add on armor and lots of trash bins too. No promises as to when.

kerick · May 14, 2014, 09:33:15 PM

Anybody have any idea of the diameter of the bolt like fitting that holds on the added armor on the Styker and other vehicles?
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Captain Canada · May 15, 2014, 10:18:37 AM

Quote from: kerick on May 13, 2014, 07:20:50 PM
. I broke down and bought the Tamiya kit at HL today. If you go to buy anything there check for their internet coupons. They had one for 40% off any one item. Score!! $18.00 kit for $11.46.

I keep forgetting about HL. We shop in the States every week ( gas, beer ) so why not bring a coupon and grab a kit as well ?