ARVN M41A3

[Sherman 18]

I'm in with the AFV Club M41A3. Still need to get some parts for it and take a build date picture. Also looking for the old Dragon ARVN figure set if anyone knows where to find it other than eBay.

Research

 

[Sherman 18]

Research

 

[errains]

Excellent set of reference material and plenty of inspiration for the build.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Very nice! This will be fun to watch!

 

[Sharkmouth]

@Sherman 18, have them prepare the Bulldog, a mission awaits!

Regards,

 

[Rhino]

THIS ONE! Run over a little Dink car!! Well, half of a Dink car anyway!!

 

[Brokeneagle]

Great reference shots!

 

[Sherman 18]

 

[Sherman 18]

Some start up photos

 

[Sherman 18]

I found my ARVN Rangers! I thought I had parted these guys out

 

[Sharkmouth]

The squatter is the figure I hope to find... perfect for behind the Walker!

Regards,

 

[SA Dave]

love those little sun shades

 

[Skinny_Mike]

 

[Sherman 18]

I have begun messing with M41.
One thing I was a little surprised to find is the two rear mufflers are only represented by the ends

Started some texturing with liquid cement for the rolled plates. These tanks were pretty smooth so there will not be a lot. The texture for the cast areas is a mix of 3M blue spot putty with Testors liquid cement.

Turret sides had machine marks so I sanded them smooth. While doing so I found some sink marks that needed filling.

Well that is all. I'm getting lazy at taking pictures

 

[SA Dave]

I think this is quite an old kit propably why mufflers are so minimalistic

Looking forward to the build

 

[Sherman 18]

I had some packages arrive today for this project I think.

I'll update hopefully later tonight

 

[Sherman 18]

Some of the items for this growing project

 

[Sherman 18]

Some more research photos

 

[Sherman 18]

Check out the mix of cars in these photos

 

[Sherman 18]

Some progress with making textures. Also found some sink marks on the turret that will need filling.

I started to sand the lower hull with 500 grit