discussion m3 honey my next project

[tanktrack]

I have decided to build my Tamiya m3 honey , I like the quality of the parts they are well moulded and going together a treat but by golly its small it is not much bigger than my Vickers tanks in fact compared to a tiger 1 the tiger is 3 times as big but I am looking forward to the build , I am fitting photo etch and an aluminium barrel , I will keep you postedView attachment 69523

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[Ian M]

Academy's Honey is a great little kit and builds up well. I have posted my one on here some where....

And yes it is small. If you think it small next to a Tiger, you better keep it well away from a challenger...

Ian M

 

[Guest]

It's a nice little tank, just take your time and have fun! You will do a lovely one! I'm sure

Cheers

 

[tanktrack]

it is a nice kit im enjoying it , i do remember your m3 Ian it is a good build , I have the challenger on my list to buy/build so it will need a bigger space , the British tanks on the outbreak of ww2 were small compared to the later ones crusader /Sherman types they punched above their weight for the time , were the German tanks panzer 1/2 off the same size ?

steve

 

[Ian M]

Good question. My knowledge of German armour can be written on the back of a postage stamp! I believe that they where not that big either...

Ian M

 

[Guest]

I built this for my ''coutances'' diorama and its a nice, well detailed, kit that goes together quite well.

I did a turret less version as I wanted to represent a recce vehicle, this had the advantage of showing off al the inside details that the turret hides.

Looking forward to seeing what you make of this Steve.

 

[tanktrack]

well guys this is the state of play at the moment , it has went together a treat and I am nearly ready to paint . 1 problem I do face is that I have to paint the tracks and wheels before fitting the tracks as im using the rubber ones because the plastic build up ones are soo tedious to put together . I should have left off the track side covers to near the end

Steve

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[Ian M]

A tidy build Steve.

Ian M

 

[tanktrack]

iv got this far with the painting , it has taken a while as I have had paint order troubles as Ian has had

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[tanktrack]

the latest

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[Ian M]

Looking good Steve. What do you think of the paint?

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Tidy little build so far Steve.

How far are you going too go with the weathering? Clean and tidy or fully abused?

 

[Guest]

Looking good Steve, nicely model.

You will do some weathering?

 

[aaron]

Nice work...i do not envy doing the masking for the paint scheme.

Tools and stowage look great.

 

[papa 695]

Thats looking very good Steve

 

[tanktrack]

thanks guys it is a nice kit it goes together well ,the paints from DOA via trackpad are nice in the caunter scheme the only worry I have is the light stone and silver grey are very similar but I am hoping that as I weather it that the subtle shades should appear so fingers crossed. I like Ian had to wait for the paint so have another build on the go "a bishop" and will keep you up to speed with it .

steve

 

[tanktrack]

well guys I have finally finished the little honey , like Ian I had to wait for the paint and built a bishop while waiting and I will display shortly, I decided that with the m3 less is more

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[flyjoe180]

And a honey it is too Steve, great work.

 

[Alan 45]

Great Little tank Steve love the weathering

 

[tanktrack]

thanks guys I enjoyed building it , believe it or not after I painted it I have an attack of the nerves when about to weather it in case I made a mess of it and have to start over but I got there in the end

steve