Next on the list is this Airfix M3 Halftrack. I do not really use US equipment, so I intent to change it into a M5 Halftrack (Which I think it really is) for my British forces. To the rear is a Matchbox M16 Halftrack which is I am also working on. The Airfix halftrack is in not too bad condition, and the previous owner did not cake it in superglue.
Removal of the the top MG ring.
Basecoat and rubber painted in.
Disruptive scheme applied along with painted jerricans and tools. Simple and quick refirb. Decals once again to be added.
Several years ago, I tried building this model but gave up. Many of the parts just would not fit together very well. That ended my foray into 1/72 or 1/76 gaming for a long time.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good old kit. No doubt you too have a spares box full of the trailers!
ReplyDeleteIf I recall correctly, the Airfix M3 is actually based on a post-WW2 mortar carrier variant; hence the fact that it only has two crew seats in the rear and not passenger benches and has a bulkhead behind the driver which was not in M3s. Not very accurate but it does look like an M3 more or less :)
ReplyDeleteThats no good CPBelt. I cannot recall any real hassles with the kit other than the instructions being a little iffy on the front mudguards (Fenders).
ReplyDeleteThe trailer hubs are a bit too large as well.
Try try again mate.
Regards Paul
Hi Tim, yes the trailers are great bits of kit for doing nothing...That has given me an idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Red, that clears up a few of my questions in my mind. Good skills.
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul
Paul, glad to be of help :)
ReplyDeleteHasagawa did (do?) an M3A1 in 1/72 which is pretty good. It also has the advantage of coming with the option of a canvas top. No trailer though...
Worth a look if you can get get any cheaply.
Cheers mate. I think Hasegawa is overscale in 1/72 scale, amd I have a Mortar Carrier which I have on the table at the moment.
ReplyDeleteRegards Paul
Another great looking vehicle!
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