ArtyScout Posted August 30, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2020 My daughter gifted me this classic 1/35 scale Tamiya kit of the M41 Walker Bulldog. It was quite an easy build. I used the vinyl tracks but I changed the M2 .50cal MG that came with the kit to an Akusa Model one and I added clear plastic periscopes to the driver's vision blocks. Then I weathered it a little bit with oil pin washes, highlighting and pastels. I'm in the process of painting the tank commander. No diorama for this tank, just a stand alone project. FYI, the first 2 pics are of a "clean" tank and the last two are after I weathered it. I will be posting some more pictures of the tank commander when I finish him.Enjoy and as always all comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. P.S. Once the tank commander is done, I'll be "flying" back to Vietnam. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted August 30, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2020 Nice job, it looks great! That same kit was one of the early models I worked on when I was a kid, with a decent amount of help from my dad. I know it's still on one of my old bookshelves, probably covered in a good amount of dust by now. Those vinyl tracks made the tank pretty fun to roll around, so long as you were careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 30, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 30, 2020 Manny, very clean and proper build, well done! I really like the decent weathering of this kit! Have a M41 from AFV-Club as well sitting on the shelf. So many kits, so little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 30, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 30, 2020 Fine work, it looks great. Excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted September 1, 2020 Thanks fellas, I'm glad you liked it. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted September 7, 2020 Hey All; As promised here are a few pics of the tank commander. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted September 7, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 7, 2020 I like it. Great looking tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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