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My daughter gifted me this kit. It was an easy build which I enjoyed putting together. I used the vinyl tracks but I added an Akusa Models .50cal MG and clear plastic to the driver's vision blocks. The tank commander is in the process of being painted. The first 3 pics are of a clean tank then the last 4 have the weathering with oils, pastels and highlighting.
Nice work on this oldie. It’s such a fun kit. What OD did you use on it?
F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!
U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!
N is for NO SURVIVORS...
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LSM
Well done. It looks amazing. I have a hard bound book on this tank and they all pretty much looked alike in the pics. The only ones that have any wear and tear are the ones that are static displays and ravaged by the weather. Nice work.
BK
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
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Nice clean job! Great work!
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
Hey stik I used Tamiya paints OD. When I weathered the tank I drybrushed the tank to bring out the metal features.
Nice!
Thanks,
John
Looks good, I wonder if everyone should go out and build the Bulldog and post photos of their kit.
Rob Gronovius Looks good, I wonder if everyone should go out and build the Bulldog and post photos of their kit.
That would make for a good GB on here. The Tamiya M41 Bulldog Group Build.
I noticed a Tamiya M41 thing going on here, and think it would be nice if anyone else who has one in the stash builds it.
I have been working on older Tamiya armor kits as of late to get back to enjoying just building models.
“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”
I did one back in the early 90’s, but would not mind building another. They are dirt cheap at Hobby Lobby.
Cheaper at HobbyLinc
http://www.hobbylinc.com/tamiya-us-m41-walker-bulldog-plastic-model-military-vehicle-kit-1:35-scale-35055?source=froogle&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7L6BRDxARIsAGj-34qM0Ip0Y7VmjM3zoPu1U-gk3hPMT_1RHhqEL7YAfxH5YKJiQcIpbpAaAo3ZEALw_wcB
EDIT: Whoops - not after coupon!
Exactly...
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Military/U-S-M-41-Walker-Bulldog-Tank/p/21467
$17.99 base price, minus 40% ($7.19) by coupon... not a bad deal...
stikpusher Exactly... $17.99 base price, minus 40% ($7.19) by coupon... not a bad deal...
Correct, a decent model kit for under $10 that is simple to build.
Thanks GreySnake and everyone else for their comments. I finally got around to doing the TC for this M41. Tamiya's early figures were not always the best, but I did the best I could.
TigerII
It was nice of your daughter to gift you something like this, something you really enjoy. My three girls are middle aged women 46, 48 and 55. They are so busy taking care of their own families... Well it gives their mother and I plenty of free time to enjoy retirement and lots of grandchildren to fuss over.
Harold
Super job - very nicely done! I've always fancied this kit, but never quite picked it up. But now, the next time I run across one I think it might be coming home with me.
Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, you know?
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Hey Harold, thanks for the comments. To be perfectly honest I have no technique for painting the vision blocks except just a steady hand, and making sure the paint is well thinned (not a wash) so it runs to the edges with little help from the brush.
Also I'm in the same boat as you as my daughter is 38 with 3 boys and working in the medical field. She is now starting her nursing classes and although my wife and I enjoyed a little bit of my retirement; we're helping out as best as we can. Semper Fi, brother.
Nice work there on the TC, he's the cherry on top of the sundae!!!
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