M3 Halftrack US figures and German POWs (Tamiya 1/35 scale model)

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  • Finishing the Tamiya M3A2 half track, complete with US crew figures and German prisoner of war figures. I've painted this in the less common yellow earth and olive drab camouflage scheme, weathering it with quite a lot of dust and dirt and presenting it on a small base representing the ruins of an enemy city towards war's end.
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  • @johncasey1314
    @johncasey1314 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Proves a kit doesn’t have to be new for it to look good. Really nice job

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks. Yes, these Tamiya classics are golden :)

  • @scottmccloud9029
    @scottmccloud9029 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great job on the halftrack. Figures look really sharp too.
    Impressed with the skills you have.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @MikeUSA67
    @MikeUSA67 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic build, Stu - top notch! And the POWs is a nice touch. Thank you for the inspiration for my restoration 🙂

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! :) Good luck with your restoration!

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very well done. Really like how you incorporated the German POWs into the build.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, I appreciate your comments!

  • @alcarlson3458
    @alcarlson3458 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Outstanding work. I have recently completed this kit also. I was happy to see Tamiya re-released the kit. The other U.S. Halftrack kits out there are a bit expensive.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Yes, it's a good balance between price and detail I think. I don't want to pay 60 GBP+ for a halftrack kit, personally.

  • @markabraham8529
    @markabraham8529 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great Dio with the German Pow,s From this Tamiya Classic I built some 40 odd years ago.Still working on a dio for mine just had to Buy it again when it was re-released

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Good luck with your build!

  • @lesthiele4921
    @lesthiele4921 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The M3 build as a whole looks absolutely fantastic, it looks brilliant with the crew onboard, thanks for sharing, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Les!

  • @stuartmiller8053
    @stuartmiller8053 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Very nice result from an old kit that has held its age well.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Stuart 👍

  • @jeffsquires6620
    @jeffsquires6620 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I built this one decades ago. Thanks for the memories.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching!

  • @lyleslaton3086
    @lyleslaton3086 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The Japanese never ask any questions.
    They assume they are correct.
    They went to Aberdeen to measure the T34.
    Aberdeen staff said " it's right there "
    Tamiya staff measured tank, produced tank kit. Including the US tow shackles welded on the front of the T34.
    The T34 was a runner, and was used to move tanks around. The Aberdeen staff put the US tow shackles on so they could use US tow cables.
    Break out the putty when building an old T34 kit .

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      I never noticed that about their T-34 kit!

  • @scaleffect
    @scaleffect 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another incredible model, and your figure painting skills are coming along way better than you give yourself credit for I think. Everything looks spot on!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you mate - I appreciate your comments!

  • @c123bthunderpig
    @c123bthunderpig 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Stu, as always an incredible build. I can see why modelers like armour for the extra detailing available. I enjoy your videos from start to finish observing how you chose colors and mix and match. Figures are indeed a challenge, , I go crazy trying to detail 1/72 pilots. Thanks for sharing the creativity and inspiration, Your work on the bench looks interesting as well. I'm thinking of boxing up my aircraft and try a little variety. Its like the story of Goldylox and the three bears some models are too big some too small and others just right. My JU52 is coming along but definitely too big at the moment. CHEERS BOB.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers Bob. Variety is the spice of life!

  • @ronaldbyrne3320
    @ronaldbyrne3320 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Must try your glazing technique on my figures. I love the result you get from that. Thank you. 😊

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I got a lot of tips from Night Shift's videos and found they work really well.

  • @BrushQuill
    @BrushQuill วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this! Awesome build and concept buddy

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you mate!

  • @KGmodels
    @KGmodels 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That small base for the halftrack looks amazing,and now that Goodwood is coming up,maybe you could to the red arrows when they fly over goodwood,as that would look pretty cool,and for your track,it is looking Like it is.coming together well,and can’t wait for the rest too!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That would look awesome! I need to go to Goodwood one day!

    • @KGmodels
      @KGmodels วันที่ผ่านมา

      I went I think in 2017,I also need to go one day!

  • @JohnSmith-sl1my
    @JohnSmith-sl1my 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice work 👍. Will be painting my weapons in the way u do from now on . Thanks for that tip .

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks - I find it works really well

  • @rutgaurxi7314
    @rutgaurxi7314 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a fantastic looking model and diorama, nicely done.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you mate

  • @ImJeff1965
    @ImJeff1965 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great job! One thing i did with mine is put different jerry cans on the side. The ones that come with the kit aren't that great...

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@ImJeff1965 Yes, that's a good call. The slots for them are very narrow too.

  • @markfergerson2145
    @markfergerson2145 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your figures are indeed coming along. Like many modelers figures were always my bane. I was usually happy when I could get them to look like mannequins.
    Love me some halftracks. I think you got the edges on that camo pattern just right.

    • @rutgaurxi7314
      @rutgaurxi7314 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know what you mean, although I have handled infantry models all my life, I tend to get hung up on the details all too often, which is my bane. But I am trying new techniques when I can.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks - I can definitely see progress and I'll keep trying! :)

  • @ljscalemodels526
    @ljscalemodels526 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Stu - looks fantastic and I like your scheme to paint the figures 😂 - it’s a nightmare for me, cheers Liam

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I picked up a lot of tips from Night Shift's videos :)

  • @phonojam3486
    @phonojam3486 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    outstanding as always!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @bushranger900
    @bushranger900 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely stuff !

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you

  • @calumclark1719
    @calumclark1719 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks great

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you mate

  • @richardjordan5036
    @richardjordan5036 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely beautiful,good job. Those old Tamiya kits are still good and cheap compared to the more modern kits...😊

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @Mullhead_III
    @Mullhead_III 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Spectacular

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks!

  • @mageckman
    @mageckman 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The mistake with the labeling M2A2 versus M3A2 isn't the first one that I know of. The old panzer 2 F/G kit is actually just an F. The G had a completely different type of suspension than the F and what is in the kit.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, and the Sd.Kfz 7/1 running gear is essentially made up - completely the wrong dimensions

  • @hansdijkstra5814
    @hansdijkstra5814 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice one again. 👍 At 8.38 in the video there are 2 of you talking at the same time 😉

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oh no. Is it really bad? I can't listen at the moment because I'm on a really bad connection.

    • @hansdijkstra5814
      @hansdijkstra5814 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ModelNerd its only a few seconds. just wanted you to know 😁

  • @fqwarrior
    @fqwarrior 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video and work on the kit. Love your base also. Can I ask the color you have done the street? Is it supposed to be a paved street torn up or track? 👍

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you. It was supposed to be a paved street (although I didn't carve the paving!), covered in layers of dirt and mud from vehicles. The colour I used was XF-52, lightened in places with XF-19.

    • @fqwarrior
      @fqwarrior 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@ModelNerd ok thanks so much for answering. It looks like a dirt track and looks great. I like the look of the bricks which you expect to see on a paved road or whatever but here on what looks like a dirty track 👍

  • @marksimkiw-gd3ed
    @marksimkiw-gd3ed 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Built this one about 3 yrs ago.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great little kit, isn't it?

  • @rodrigobarbosafrancisco5098
    @rodrigobarbosafrancisco5098 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🔝🔝🔝👏👏👏

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks