Building the Academy Models M3 Lee Tank plus we try out the new Mission models paint

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  • @guidor.4161
    @guidor.4161 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even with 40 years of modeling experience, i am still able to learn something from Andy: Cleaning up small parts after they are attached. And that Vallejo Acrylic Putty is very handy!

  • @trekrider101
    @trekrider101 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm new to your channel and the TH-cam modeling world . I Love your work and at 61 years old you and the other TH-camrs have got me building models again . Thank you and Merry Christmas from the great state of Ohio .

  • @moondazz1
    @moondazz1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always so informative, really has helped awaken my interest in 1/35 scale after quite a gap and get me get back into modelling.
    Thanks Andy.

  • @one6customscustoms294
    @one6customscustoms294 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful shop. Enjoy watching and always learning.

  • @Subzero2151
    @Subzero2151 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Andy, I m currently going through my first academy model, an m 18 Hellcat, looks quite nice, and something different to offer other than Tamiya, and thanks for recommending the Vallejo putty, that will come in very useful in future builds

  • @scaleplasticclassics
    @scaleplasticclassics 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your videos, learning a lot and the music you use is perfect

  • @MrChrisStarr
    @MrChrisStarr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Andy for all your videos from 2016! Happy holidays to you and yours!

  • @duckman5642
    @duckman5642 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas Andy and thankyou for all your help throughout the year, cheers.

  • @davidolie8392
    @davidolie8392 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm presently building a 1/72 M3 Lee, so this video gave me a lot of useful tips.

  • @bigsparky65
    @bigsparky65 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent video Andy, i learn a lot by watching your videos. I really like this tank, have to look for one

  • @paulstone472
    @paulstone472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought this kit. This kit would make an outstanding technology demonstrator on how to produce flashing. It reminds me of the Revel kits from back in the day. I'm spending more time cleaning up and trimming the parts than I am in assembling them.

  • @wellardme
    @wellardme 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am addicted to your vids)) You are a true professional and i love your tips) Thanks so much and greetings from London)

  • @jerryvolpini7987
    @jerryvolpini7987 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like that Academy is producing some nice kits, always good to have another choice of manufacturer. M3 Lee/Grant has some crazy angles, good to see Academy pull it off so well. Liked the build and painting/weathering, nice to see bit of a 'grungy' finish - looks great. Awesome video as always!

  • @michaeltruhett4170
    @michaeltruhett4170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fantastic Model for sure. You are a true craftsman. Now, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or make someone angry, but I enjoyed this video the best, simply because there was no music. None at all and I was a very happy modeler wanna be. LOL! Anyway, thank you again for a terrific tutorial video on a really neat tank. I'm going to have to get this particular type of tank, hopefully in my go to company of Tamiya. Nothin' against Academy, I just prefer Tamiya.

  • @TheMojophotos
    @TheMojophotos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build and very enjoyable to watch as always, Andy. Have a great Christmas and New Year.

  • @NorthViewModelShop
    @NorthViewModelShop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow looks great. Never heard of this tank before

  • @stevemahalko1720
    @stevemahalko1720 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Job Andy !!

  • @d0nKsTaH
    @d0nKsTaH 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember making one of these....
    I did paint some of the wheels before I took them off of the tree....
    But mine didn't look nearly as good as this.
    Only thing I did which I've yet to see others do... is "smoke" certain parts (with a lighter) to give some things a burnt look.
    Mostly did that with Planes or Jets

  • @TheNetsend
    @TheNetsend 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Andy. I like it !

  • @JustJackOnYoutube
    @JustJackOnYoutube 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are so good at this you have certain skills I could only dream of.

  • @MGB-learning
    @MGB-learning ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @azsurmon2654
    @azsurmon2654 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Andy, throughly enjoy your channel.

  • @jimcarson1073
    @jimcarson1073 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice and alot of good information..thanks Andy. and Merry Christmas

  • @richardb3882
    @richardb3882 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoyed your video, as a beginner I really appreciate the extra detail you go into :)

  • @maru-nk2vr
    @maru-nk2vr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like him from JAPAN.🇯🇵🇯🇵

    • @maru-nk2vr
      @maru-nk2vr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you ❤️

  • @gruppenfuhrer45
    @gruppenfuhrer45 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how the paint turned out Andy

  • @ivancarlin5007
    @ivancarlin5007 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice model mind you I enjoy all your videos I'm currently building this kit but converting it into a British Army version in Burma. keep the bids coming cheers Andy.

  • @robertvoss6145
    @robertvoss6145 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding painting and weathering on another great build Andy. thanks for all the videos and tips throughout the year, love your channel. keep up the good work , Merry Christmas :)

  • @90slifter90
    @90slifter90 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks awesome you're very artistic.

  • @donfrandsen7778
    @donfrandsen7778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy your videos are truly fun, and very entertaining model build videos. The best actually most informative
    Thank you for your videos
    Cool stuff my friend !!!!
    Love US Armor , early N Africa Campaign .
    Andy you the Man!!!

  • @EMTBAFV
    @EMTBAFV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Handy to know about the short spring I got this kit today along with the Scammel pioneer and trailer and T34

  • @MK-wl6zz
    @MK-wl6zz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job Andy !!! :-)Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.Greetings from Germany.

  • @BC3012
    @BC3012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you for calling them de-cals.
    'Deckles' makes my skin crawl (Australia).

    • @benweber888
      @benweber888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BC3012 ikr

    • @carmium
      @carmium 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They're deck-als in Canada; where else do they say it that way?

    • @jerry2357
      @jerry2357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were called “waterslide transfers” when I was a teenager in England in the 1970s.

    • @donfrandsen7778
      @donfrandsen7778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carmium
      I remember that !!!!
      Lol
      I still find myself saying "dekals"....in the land of decals ......or my fav is , I use dry transfers now
      Lol

    • @CC-dq6ck
      @CC-dq6ck 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      if anyone calls them stickers im personally gonna burn all my models

  • @andysmith5152
    @andysmith5152 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing mate, well done

  • @GryphonArmorer
    @GryphonArmorer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The end result, as usual, looks really good. One thing I noticed though, when you started the "wash" it really wasn't a wash/panel liner to make the details pop, you applied and blended it more like a filter.

  • @sekytwo
    @sekytwo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your painting and weathering skills keep getting better and better with each new model Andy!! awesome stuff man!! love these videos

  • @ypehille
    @ypehille 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video for a beginner like me in weathering

  • @owenfletcher3479
    @owenfletcher3479 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job. I love watching your vids.

  • @narc20
    @narc20 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always. Happy Holidays.

  • @igetoys
    @igetoys 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really love this channel, i learned a lot how to paint, masking, washing etc from your channel, great! i love military model kit especially tank. Andy could you please someday make your shop tour video? :) thank you

  • @richardbryan5022
    @richardbryan5022 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got to get this kit. loved the film Sahara.

  • @cozmikcastaway
    @cozmikcastaway 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fine model Andy, well done!!

  • @randyscj429
    @randyscj429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay, I don't know everything, but I know that design of tank was origionally called a "Grant"-from WWII photos/listings. Also the Grant's side cannon wasn't nearly as long as is the one on your model (don't they elevate/rotate?)!! Tamia/Tamya(sp?) was my favorite WWII model company!! They ('69-'73) when I bought them, some were even motorized, and actually wish I still had them!! Have fun, sincerely Randy.

  • @savannahday536
    @savannahday536 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job I feel like getting this one day

  • @christopherscott9323
    @christopherscott9323 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to have alot of issues with Academy kits back in the day. Probably the worst Academy kit I've ever done was the Tiger I w/interior before I knew about the wrong things like the cupola. This build looks nice though, great job and enjoyed watching.

  • @eugenerudman
    @eugenerudman 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great stuff! have a super holiday season, Andy and all :D

  • @adamk4662
    @adamk4662 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job Andy.

  • @MaxWelliver
    @MaxWelliver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, that looks really awesome! I still need to try an Academy tank model. Happy Holidays!

    • @AndysHobbyHeadquarters
      @AndysHobbyHeadquarters  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy holidays thank you for watching

    • @kenblock5033
      @kenblock5033 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andy's Hobby Headquarters good morning. I was entranced by his video. I ask that uses glue and if you can send me the link to buy it?
      thanks again and inscribed immediately.

  • @13bravo72
    @13bravo72 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice looking M3 Lee. The weathering job is superb. I learn alot from this channel. Merry Christmas Andy!

    • @AndysHobbyHeadquarters
      @AndysHobbyHeadquarters  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merry Christmas , thank you for watching

    • @barryallen3158
      @barryallen3158 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andy's Hobby Headquarters question the 1/35th scale stars would they fit on the front of a 1/35th scale Abrams turret?

  • @melvinjohnson7033
    @melvinjohnson7033 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual a very informative technique video.

  • @baguettewithcheese3880
    @baguettewithcheese3880 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone thinking the M3 Lee looks very funky? 😁 it looks pretty bad but at the same time good 😋
    By the way the M3 was a total disaster in real life. Almost no gun depression so it could not get into hull-down positions. The armour was bolted so when the tank was hit the armour could just fall off.
    Great build Andy! Keep it up!

  • @daviemaclean61
    @daviemaclean61 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice model and techniques, and nice to get another build video to tide us over Christmas. Have a great holiday Andy

  • @lonemech3838
    @lonemech3838 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    iv used washes before but never in this way ill have to try it on my next build.

  • @sfoster4237
    @sfoster4237 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey Andy really enjoy watching you build all these models, I can tell you do a lot to make the videos really helpful, has anyone asked you to list the paints you use on a model, as some of the really weathered ones, you use paints, washes, dust, dull coat, hair spray, and that stuff for the decals, etc. and for the modelers that are inexperienced a list would be very helpful.

  • @clifftrimble2616
    @clifftrimble2616 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seem to remember that when the Lee and Grant kits first came out Academy got the suspension units wrong and then they came out with correct sprues to fix this issue.. I still have both kits in the stash..

  • @ricardocafe3536
    @ricardocafe3536 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great work!

  • @Ettoredipugnar
    @Ettoredipugnar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job !! Probably , thanks to the movie Sahara . The most famous US. Tank .

  • @jjab99
    @jjab99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks really great Andy, well done my friend.
    I hope that you have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Happy Yuletide, Happy Hanukkah or whatever makes you most happy and fulfilled. Sending warm wishes to you and your family during this Christmas Season. May your home be blessed with love and happiness (and maybe a few nice presents too).
    Many thanks for all of the fantastic videos this year, they have been so interesting, helpful and also entertaining too.
    Many Thanks and have fun Andy,
    Joe

    • @AndysHobbyHeadquarters
      @AndysHobbyHeadquarters  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Joe same to you hope you have a great holiday season

  • @mr.modern4419
    @mr.modern4419 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the M3 Lee. It was featured in the 1943 movie "Sahara" with Humphrey Bogart.

    • @Ettoredipugnar
      @Ettoredipugnar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mr.modern44 " I'm riding this tank into Berlin "

    • @edwardsomething.2317
      @edwardsomething.2317 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mr.modern44 also in the movie 1941

    • @skyrocks12
      @skyrocks12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      play world of tanks, it'll make you hate the m3 lee forever
      also i know this comment is a year old

    • @pedroalbicastrense353
      @pedroalbicastrense353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the tank' s name is " lulubelle " 👍

  • @McCorduRoy1972
    @McCorduRoy1972 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice kit and the outcome is great Andy. Happy holidays. .

  • @lesthiele7645
    @lesthiele7645 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Andy,
    That is a fantastic job on the M3 Lee, I agree with what Dack stated, your building style is the most entertaining on TH-cam, keep going strong, also I would like to wish you and your family and viewers all the very best for the holiday season and a safe and Happy New Year. here in Australia it is going to be about 35deg (100deg old scale) for Xmas Day.
    Les

  • @stevekiernan2241
    @stevekiernan2241 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for doing the Lee, I have this in the stash but the multipart upper hull has been pit me off.

  • @HuemanBean
    @HuemanBean 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should consider doing the Trumpeter 1/35 Stryker next! It's a pretty tough but fun kit that I've been tackling for the past month!

  • @oajh2252
    @oajh2252 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build and have a merry Christmas:)

  • @armymenstopmotionfilms6046
    @armymenstopmotionfilms6046 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait to mine to arrive in the mail

  • @jeffleimer4922
    @jeffleimer4922 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a great build Andy !!!! The weathering is superb...would you recommend the Vallejo putty to do Zimmerit?...have a great Xmas and all the best in the New Year to you n all the viewers.

  • @Kevin-ev7hw
    @Kevin-ev7hw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Andy are you going to start to carry Mission Model paints and other items from them? Great Job on the weathering of the Lee. I liked how you explained the washes.

  • @bradsbunker
    @bradsbunker 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another nice video

  • @Tschar
    @Tschar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No #57 Buff on that model ? ^^
    Just kidding... :p
    Nice video, as always. Thank you ! if only you coul build the Meng AMX-30B as I'm planning to do it, it should be a strong help for me.
    Greetings from France and Merry Christmas !

  • @georgemurphy4183
    @georgemurphy4183 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great tank love the vids but were's the music?

  • @mitchellbennis9236
    @mitchellbennis9236 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andy,great video been watching from the beginning, you r getting better and better. I did one after watching the movie Sahara with Bogart, ha be a pic on my phone and would like to send you a picture, but where?

  • @MrHFam-st4ni
    @MrHFam-st4ni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really love American ww2 tank models

  • @nickboer6446
    @nickboer6446 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool kit

  • @Sansgod-v7j
    @Sansgod-v7j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like it

  • @user-le6gj2pu2c
    @user-le6gj2pu2c 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    제작 동영상 너무 유익하게 잘 보고 있습니다. 아카데미 키트라 더욱 관심있게 봤습니다. 영어도 댓글을 달고 싶지만 워낙 영어가 짧아 댓글이 한글이라도 용서해 주시길 바랍니다. 영상을 보고 여러가지 질문도 드리고 싶은데 짧은 영어라 그렇게 하지 못해 정말 아쉽습니다. 영상 잘봤습니다^^

  • @petersomogyi2418
    @petersomogyi2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Andy! This is one of yours best videos I like it so much. I am a big fan of yours from EU/Hungary. I would like to build up this kit but please tell me where to buy this great "Demon decal ? The original kit does not include it. Thank you!

  • @Tommytuf
    @Tommytuf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mmm makes me want to do the Strv 103C

  • @boxbuyer2008
    @boxbuyer2008 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the thinning have an affect on the luster of the gloss paints?

  • @pinfarmer
    @pinfarmer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey cool. That's an interesting tank for sure. Any chance of you doing some of those 1/35 8 wheel trucks and trailers from dragon etc?

  • @johnphilipburdis3798
    @johnphilipburdis3798 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy, how does the Academy M3 Lee compare to the Takom M3 Lee? They look just as each other. I like way the Mission Model looked after you spraying them on. Thanks also Andy for the warning of the springs. To remember 2 dry fit every part and check out the the instructions. 😭🕊

  • @roadyhobbycorner5926
    @roadyhobbycorner5926 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    again really nice work. But I question, do you no problem with paint dust in your shop with the airbrush?

  • @awesomeness2357
    @awesomeness2357 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Andy if u do requests could u do an m18 hellcat plez

  • @keithwayne2902
    @keithwayne2902 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What pigment do u use to make the mud?? great job...loved it.

  • @mattf3623
    @mattf3623 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting build! Well done! Do you find the Academy decals bad to work with?
    Happy Holidays!

  • @terryoneal9925
    @terryoneal9925 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great build! Merry Christmas Andy! Is there a link for Mission Model Paints?

    • @AndysHobbyHeadquarters
      @AndysHobbyHeadquarters  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you hope you have a great holiday season. I don't know of one yet but I'll be doing another video about there paint and I'll try to find one.

  • @Wad3c
    @Wad3c 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks great. What air brush and compressor do you use?

  • @zlatkotorbarina10
    @zlatkotorbarina10 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tank is so real. Wel done

  • @accuristau
    @accuristau 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Just didn't show the interior, which, I feel, is the highlight of this kit.

  • @shermantanks5324
    @shermantanks5324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just made a tamiya m4a3 Sherman 75mm gun

  • @thevitaminp
    @thevitaminp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same Academy model. I thought the interior was pretty cool, but that's just me.

  • @TheJoeymeister
    @TheJoeymeister 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What no classical music as Andy works on the kit this time, whats going on man? Great work as always though, another very entertaining build video!

  • @ThumperE23
    @ThumperE23 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy did you address the two ejector pin marks on the rear plate?

  • @muhammadhaziqbinzulkeple2265
    @muhammadhaziqbinzulkeple2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a beautiful tank

  • @mmdc8745
    @mmdc8745 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    think i found my new hobby

  • @fixer10091994
    @fixer10091994 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of compressor/paintbrush do you use?

  • @mikep3180
    @mikep3180 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    andy is it necessary to put a coat i mean cant i just paint the model straight away with the suggested colors?

    • @bradsbunker
      @bradsbunker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, however an undercoat is advised as it will allow the paint to adhere better to the plastic

    • @TheMojophotos
      @TheMojophotos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The undercoat/primer also shows up any flaws which can be addressed before the base coat is applied.

    • @jerryvolpini7987
      @jerryvolpini7987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's not priming, just adding a pre-shade (black) and some hilights (white). When you paint over this it adds some variation (weathering) to the base coat of olive drab. Not necessary though, you can prime and then base coat with the olive drab.

  • @adw8289
    @adw8289 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andy how about M41A1 Walker Bulldog or some T54?)

  • @Paulcit4
    @Paulcit4 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. I just built and painted the Same model but the Tamiya version with british cammo if you want to watch it.

  • @mrmcgooo3198
    @mrmcgooo3198 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SICK!!!!!! That's all I gotta say!

  • @ualuuanie
    @ualuuanie 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry X'mas Andy and u guys :) Saw your black and white method. Does it only work while spray painting or can you use that method with hand painting with a brush too? Thanks

    • @AndysHobbyHeadquarters
      @AndysHobbyHeadquarters  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merry Christmas the black and white works with airbrushing because you have to put a really light coat so not to cover it up