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Richard M · Last edited by Richard M on Sun 12 Jul 2009 20:08 pm; edited 1 time in total

Badwolf's build will be reported here.

Half-track M3A1 (A02318), second is the Bren Gun Carrier & 6pdr A/T gun
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Badwolf · Posted: Sun 12 Jul 2009 16:53 pm Post subject:

I'll be building two kits side by side for this GB. First is the White Half-track M3A1 (A02318), second is the Bren Gun Carrier & 6pdr A/T gun (A01309). Feel like a change from aircraft which I've been building all year!

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Badwolf · Posted: Thu 16 Jul 2009 21:04 pm Post subject:

Preliminary photos...

M3A1

Bren (Universal) Carrier & 6pdr

That's one small model!

(Decals are under the instructions)
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James Russell · Posted: Thu 16 Jul 2009 21:25 pm Post subject:

Good luck with your builds, Badwolf.

I have some 6pdr photos I'll soon post in the reference section. Are you planning any tweaks, or are you going to stay close to out of the box?

I have some diagrams of the insides of the M3 H/T if you are interested.

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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 16 Jul 2009 21:41 pm Post subject:

If you want to build an accurate M3 you will need to modify the interior of the Airfix kit quite significantly.

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Badwolf · Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2009 19:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the comments guys, I've been giving some thought as to how I want to complete these builds.

The Bren carrier & 6pdr I'll build OOB, as the mould is worn out it will take quite a bit of work just to assemble it.

The M3 halftrack I plan to add some simple detail like the seats in the back as it's basically empty. I may add a few figures if I can find any that I like.
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Dangerbod · Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2009 20:01 pm Post subject:

If you want to build an accurate M3 you will need to alter the front mud guards too, however those are spot on for M5 half tracks which were the version supplied to British forces and with a scratch built interior and a bit of rounding off on the rear corners it's possible to make a pretty good M5 without too much effort.

Anyway, enjoy it however you decide to build it!

Chris

Badwolf · Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2009 21:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the comment about the mudguards, Dangerbod, I hadn't spotted that.

I've been looking at some online pics, must try and remember to post some links in the reference section. First I have to find the pics again!

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Badwolf · Posted: Fri 24 Jul 2009 21:21 pm Post subject:

This week I've been assembling the Bren carrier & 6pdr.

I've left the track units off to make painting easier.

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James Russell · Posted: Sat 25 Jul 2009 01:21 am Post subject:

Dear Badwolf
Nice looking build so far!Good clean work on a pretty little Airfix 1960s gem. When I've modelled the carrier I've clipped off the locating pins and allowed the chassis to rest on the track assemblies. If you use the locating pins I'd love to know your secret.

Best of luck with the rest of your build.

Badwolf · Posted: Sat 25 Jul 2009 21:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the kind words James. Yes I'm using the locating pins for the tracks, I enlarged the locating holes in the chassis by drilling them out with a 2mm bit in a pin chuck (very carefully so as to avoid splitting any joints).
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thomasweir · Posted: Sun 26 Jul 2009 10:02 am Post subject:

looking good

Badwolf · Posted: Sat 01 Aug 2009 21:19 pm Post subject:

I've painted the track units and glued them in place. The lower hull and running gear are Hu86 and the tracks are Hu113 with some Hu24 added. Highlights were done with a silver pencil.

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thomasweir · Posted: Sun 02 Aug 2009 12:47 pm Post subject:

Looking good

Badwolf · Posted: Wed 12 Aug 2009 21:34 pm Post subject:

The carrier and the 6pdr have been given 2 coats of Hu86 and the tyres Hu67.

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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 12 Aug 2009 21:49 pm Post subject:

Very neat

nice smooth paint work

Cheers

Stu

James Russell · Posted: Mon 24 Aug 2009 18:20 pm Post subject:

The mould may be a bit long in the tooth, but you have made a handsome little model out of it. The 67 is a good choice for the tyres.

Best of luck with the half-track now.

Badwolf · Posted: Mon 24 Aug 2009 21:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the kind comments Stu & James. Cheers!

I've kleared the bodywork of the carrier and the outer areas of the gun shield in readiness for the decals.
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Badwolf · Posted: Sun 06 Sep 2009 15:36 pm Post subject:

I've glossed the model with klear, applied the decals and sealed them with another coat of klear.

Had a little mishap here, the 'Hindustan' decal split apart while I was adjusting it's position.

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Ratch · Posted: Sun 06 Sep 2009 16:17 pm Post subject:

Looks good

Should be able to re-instate the N with a spot of paint

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