(Pics) M41A3 from AFV Club

Many thanks for your kind comments, recommendations and (some) compliments!
I've already answered similar posts at armorama.com, there's no need for duplicated
effort here. In short, I'm happy with what I got for the price that I paid. I confirm that all my money has been well spent.

Hmmm, well what do you think ModelManiac ?
CFR

I wasn't trying to be mean, it's just that this guy pays "Art Instructo" to build him something and I feel he didn't get what he payed for. I can't stand that when someone takes advantage and tries to pass it off as authentic. Arty offered all the criticisms that I would have, but I know nothing of the tank... just the quality and attention to detail that was... Forgotten... especially after you see the Sturmtiger this guy did, and is posted in the Dio section.. the fig is beautiful aswell as the Sturmtiger

It's not a bad looking build at all! The points that have been made are all valid in my mind and would expect to receive this kind of criticism in view of the fact that "Art Instructor" as experienced as he is as a builder of fine models, perhaps needs to note that his builds are not historically accurate. If this kind of constructive criticism wishes to be avoided. Otherwise it is a fine looking build. Semper Fi, Mike

Yikes, those are some pretty harsh comments, guys!
At least Gino took the time to post some good, constructive comments.

Aside from the loose tracks, it's really not that bad a build.

Ouch.........

I have to agree, looks like he went out and bought one of those pre-painted diecast toys.. the fig isn't too impressive

QUOTE: Originally posted by Rockfall I think you got ripped off.

I agree. Here is what I wrote about it at Armorama.

Looks O.K. Few things that need improvement though. The track is too loose and doesn't lay well on the return rollers, just floating above them. Tracks could use some weathering too, they are too clean compared to the rest of the tank. Rear lights are incorrect and sloppy. The right side should not have a red lense, but another small slit on the upper portion for the blackout marker light. Decals are silvered in most areas. Center hubs on road wheels look black, they should be green like the rest of the tank. The piece on the back of the turret stowage box is a tripod mount for the .50 cal MG. It should be all overal green or gunmetal, it has no wood on it. Tools have mold lines and could use some weathering too. Lastly, the figure is incorrect for an M41A3. The CVC helmet wasn't issued till the late '70's and early '80's. M41A3 was used by US forces in the '50's and early '60's. The soft leather, WWII type helmet or the Vietnam era bone dome would have been worn. Pretty good effort. Little more work and "Art Instructor" will have made a nice model. Right now it is so, so.

Hope that isn't its permanant dio base ifor t is on as well. It looks pretty bad with exposed styrofoam and green foam poking through. Plaster for the road looks pretty sloppy and unrealistic as well.


Someone else there asked if he could get his money back too. Not a really stunning model.

I think you got ripped off.

Looking great!