M2A1 Halftrack-The offical final pics to wrap the WIP

Looking really good can't wait to see you get that engine built up

It's going to be like looking at the real thing,so much detail !!

Thanks guys.

Rambo, I started wiring the engine last night so stay tuned

WOW wing_nut that's an AWESOME BUILD you know this build is SSSOOOO insane you could start talking to your self "be careful" there buddy again VERY COOL

Clay

Thanks Clay.  And... er...what do you mean "start"?

Hey don't say that! He will think we're nuts.

You be quiet.

Don't tell me what to do.

I'll tell you whatever I want to

Do you like being told what to do

Maybe

Oh, you be quiet too.

Oooo shiny

Yeah... shiny

And... er...what do you mean "start"? AAAAAHAHAHAHAHA i know what you mean. funny bud.

Clay

That's actually a neat concept, just build something nekkid. Might be fun to try sometime. Keep up the good work!

Nice looking quickie!!

Rounds Complete!!

Mike and Mike (I must be seeing double from too much time with the Opti-Visor)  Thanks guys.

Another quickie.

With the firewall corrected it makes room for the radiator surge tank and voltage regulator that were scratched and hook up with hoses and cables. Ignition wiring and a few other cables added for something to see under the hood.

Marc , thats looks great ! I'm really liking this kit .Your details under da hood are are looking sweet .

That's a nice looking chunk of resin. What type of wire do you use for wiring harnesses?

Shell, Rambo... thanks for looking in guys and the compliments.

The plugs wires are Uni Wire for fly tying that's .006 in diameter.  The hoses are different sizes of solder rolled under a file for texture with some tiny brass hex nuts for fittings.

Wiring looks good from here Marc, now if anyone asks you can say yes, indeed it's cables ARE showing and what of it?

Thanks Bill.

A bit more forwad  progress.  Head lights attached and wired,  Fender mount strip w/olts heads added.  Center section of the hood installed.  Nut reating wire (?) added tot he drive sprockey hib.

Now I need some opinions.  There is more "going on" on the left side of the engine so I was going to have at least that side open.  Looking at the ref pics, whens the hood is opened it lays over the other side more or less folded.  How did they have both sides open at the same time?  If I want to open both side...Was there a hook or catch to put them together to stand up... well, straight I guess?  The opinion part is do you think I should have one side closed?  I am leaning that way.

I can seeeeeeeeee you ! LOL Marc . This is the first time ive seen that wire on a 1/35th model ..............cool man

Here's a couple of pictures i found .

Marc

I need to thank you - after seeing your latest updates I've decided there is no reason to rush to try to finish my naked build for AMPSEast... I'm going to get A LOT more sleep these next couple weeks!!!!! 

1st...sorry for misspelling your name.  Between calling you "Shell" for so long... and only see the ... er... well... not the truck, or your name underneath, in your solo build pic

Good pics.  That looks like the way to go.  Where did you find those pics?  Love to get a closer look at the clips or straps at the center of the hinge line.

Boyd don't you dare sleep between now and the show.  GET BACK TO THAT BENCH MISTER!

But thanks for the sentiment  Completion by the show seems less likely every time i look at 14 page instructions for all the brass and the sheer amount of brass left to do.

wing_nut

1st...sorry for misspelling your name.  Between calling you "Shell" for so long... and only see the ... er... well... not the truck, or your name underneath, in your solo build pic

Good pics.  That looks like the way to go.  Where did you find those pics?  Love to get a closer look at the clips or straps at the center of the hinge line.

Mark ............ errrr , Marc ..........LOL . Looks like the same letter is the one that mispells our names .

No problemmo

Here's the link for the M3 pics .........................

http://www.usarmymodels.com/AFV%20PHOTOS/HALFTRACK/halftrack.html

Great link.  Thanks mon ami

Moving along....keep it coming....keep on bending!!

Rounds Complete!!

Wing_nut outstanding build LOVE watching this one keep it coming.

Clay 

Looking good Marc! I would vote for one side open and one side closed...that way it would be kind of a strip-tease effect to go with the "naked" theme. That and it will provide some visual contrast/interest to the front without obscuring the detail/view into the cab and other areas that you're also working on.

Man if there's 14 pages what one are you on now?? I'm thinking in my head like 3 lol

Thanks for all the feed back guys.

Rambo... don't ask... only page 4

Hi Marc 

Looking good man..I also would definitely go with the passenger side of the hood up to show off the goodies !

gotta love those flatheads (and your wiring job)  ... at least in those days you could find the plugs !.

You haven't installed the doors yet, but before you even ask, I would have them open also !

looking real good !

tread

Thanks tread.  Gonna go with passenger side all buttoned up and the drivers side... well... I was gonna say "With its fly open"  But since it a naked model... NO PANTS

And Rambo... you were right.  Since the doors are not done ye, and they are on page 3... I am on page 3

Completion by Sep 29 is questionable. So much left ot do.