I just bought this kit a couple of weeks ago from Andy Hobby Headquarters. I've been wanting to build a kit like this since I was a kid. Oh, I've got the other ones but they weren't this kit. I've always wanted to build The Haunted Tank from the G.I. Combat comic books. That tank wasn't any of the others I had. When i saw it, I had to have it. I ran across this video and instantly subscribed. I feel like someone is building it with me. Thanks a lot. Kinda been out of modeling for a long while. But back now.
Like the video. Note that the interior photo is that of a M2A4 , not a M3. I believe that the radio placement was located in the left side sponson on the M3.
The floor is parkerized grey. it is unpainted. The interior of the tunnel and the rear of most of the parts that face onto walls ect are a ACF green colour. not Olive drab. my closest match would be something like BS219 but it is slightly darker. I had My Stuart spectroscope to get a perfect match .
The tunnel is the thing that runs down the centre of the fighting compartment . The drive shaft runs along the top side and services along the floor of the tunnel . The drawer in the side is for first aid , food ect not ammunition .
Notice Rons picture is from 1939 . That interior would have to be an M2 . The M3 was approved on the 5th July 1940 mand no 1 was of the line in 1941 and the first 127 in march 1941. Of not in your picture is the ammo boxes and cushions are different as is the radio installation.
24 minutes in and have to stop and compliment you on the background music...very nicely thought out. Most videos of this sort have repetitive and mostly annoying background tracks...WELL DONE
Thank you so much for taking the time to appreciate the background music! I'm thrilled to hear that you found it well thought out and enjoyable. It means a lot to me that you noticed the effort we put into selecting the right soundtrack for the video. I understand how repetitive or annoying background tracks can detract from the viewing experience, so I'm glad I could provide something that enhanced it instead. Your feedback encourages me to continue striving for excellence. Thanks again for your kind words and support!
Hi James, new sub here. I just got this kit about 2 weeks ago. Looking forward to building it! I commend you for and Jeff for doing such complex builds on TH-cam! Regarding those tiny pieces you were having difficulty attaching, I’ve found that a simple wax pencil at an art store works well to directly get them where you want. Specifically something like a prismacolor white pencil. It’s normally used for photoetch,, but I find it works equally as well with tiny plastic pieces too. Thanks again for sharing!
I appreciate the fact that you are roughly my age, and about as dexterous as I am. I enjoy your sessions. I am returning 5 of my latest purchases next week to a hobby shop. I collected PE for three of them, but there is no way I want to go insane. You recall your little tool box on the back of a tank? Yeah, same struggle here. And my eyes are going soft. Lol. Anyway, good luck with future builds. It's such a great hobby! Also, you commented about the plethora of detail on some models, and learning about the machines at hand, but I agree with another modeler from UK who wishes that parts had names as well, not just numbers. Take care!
Hey there! Thank you so much for your comment, and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoy our sessions! It's always great to connect with fellow hobbyists, especially when we share similar challenges. Ah, the struggle with tiny parts and delicate pieces - I can definitely relate! And yes, that little tool box on the back of a tank brings back memories of some intricate maneuvers. Returning five purchases to the hobby shop sounds like quite the adventure! Collecting photo-etched parts can be a daunting task, especially when sanity is at stake. I totally get it. And the struggle with aging eyes - it's a real thing, isn't it? But hey, we persevere because the joy of the hobby is worth it! I'm glad you brought up the issue with part names versus numbers. It's something that resonates with many modelers, including myself. Understanding the machines we're building is one thing, but having the parts labeled with their names would add another layer of immersion and learning. Thanks again for your support and camaraderie! Wishing you all the best with your future builds as well. Keep on modeling, and take care!
John Alec pointed his followers in this direction and I must say: Great build video! I have subbed so that I can follow along with your content. Well done 😊
The Stuart is looking great, a full interior kit is a bit daunting, I have there full interior T-55 kit in my stash, looking forward to the next update, best regards from Australia, Les
Nice job. I built a Miniart Armored car. I'll never build another Miniart kit. Plastic is too soft for me. Not worth the headache of fixing broken parts.
Thanks for the kind words! Hmmm It's completely understandable to form an opinion.. based on your first experience with something, but it's also important to remember that one experience doesn't necessarily represent the entirety of a product or service. Each encounter can be influenced by various factors, like timing, circumstances, and individual preferences. I don't have any issues with their plastic. Every kit has its issues, from whatever manufacturer. Miniart is a bit of a challenge but in my mind I love their kits and level of detail. Consider giving the product another chance in different conditions or trying similar alternatives to gain a more well-rounded perspective. Keep an open mind and be willing to reassess your opinion based on additional experiences. Doing so can help you make more informed judgments and avoid potentially missing out on something that could be a great experience for you. Miniart is my favorite model company and I have a fair amount of experience having got back into the hobby 30 years ago...
Hi James, Nice work on the Stuart. MiniArt really went all out with this one. I'll be looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
I like the detail at 2:45 where you can see the difference between a rivet and a bolt head, and the crispness of the edges for pipes, wiring etc. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for your comment and for noticing the details at 2:45 in the video! It's great to hear that you found value in the comparison between the rivet and bolt head, as well as the crispness of edges for pipes and wiring. We strive to provide informative content that viewers like you can appreciate. If you have any other aspects of the video you'd like to discuss or any questions, feel free to share them. Your support means a lot to us!
I just bought this kit a couple of weeks ago from Andy Hobby Headquarters. I've been wanting to build a kit like this since I was a kid. Oh, I've got the other ones but they weren't this kit.
I've always wanted to build The Haunted Tank from the G.I. Combat comic books. That tank wasn't any of the others I had. When i saw it, I had to have it.
I ran across this video and instantly subscribed. I feel like someone is building it with me.
Thanks a lot. Kinda been out of modeling for a long while. But back now.
Like the video. Note that the interior photo is that of a M2A4 , not a M3. I believe that the radio placement was located in the left side sponson on the M3.
Hey there , thanks for taking the time to reply but yeah, I am fully aware that that was the M2A4. It says it on the identifying blurb on bottom right
The floor is parkerized grey. it is unpainted. The interior of the tunnel and the rear of most of the parts that face onto walls ect are a ACF green colour. not Olive drab. my closest match would be something like BS219 but it is slightly darker. I had My Stuart spectroscope to get a perfect match .
Sorry I'm not sure what you mean regarding tunnel etc.?
The tunnel is the thing that runs down the centre of the fighting compartment . The drive shaft runs along the top side and services along the floor of the tunnel . The drawer in the side is for first aid , food ect not ammunition .
Thanks for the information Gina! Will definitely use it as a guide for my Stuart models!
Notice Rons picture is from 1939 . That interior would have to be an M2 . The M3 was approved on the 5th July 1940 mand no 1 was of the line in 1941 and the first 127 in march 1941. Of not in your picture is the ammo boxes and cushions are different as is the radio installation.
Some one has a touch OCD?
Actually, if you were to look at the condition of my studio, you would know that what you’re saying is completely the opposite ha ha.
24 minutes in and have to stop and compliment you on the background music...very nicely thought out. Most videos of this sort have repetitive and mostly annoying background tracks...WELL DONE
Thank you so much for taking the time to appreciate the background music! I'm thrilled to hear that you found it well thought out and enjoyable. It means a lot to me that you noticed the effort we put into selecting the right soundtrack for the video. I understand how repetitive or annoying background tracks can detract from the viewing experience, so I'm glad I could provide something that enhanced it instead. Your feedback encourages me to continue striving for excellence. Thanks again for your kind words and support!
Hi James, new sub here. I just got this kit about 2 weeks ago. Looking forward to building it! I commend you for and Jeff for doing such complex builds on TH-cam! Regarding those tiny pieces you were having difficulty attaching, I’ve found that a simple wax pencil at an art store works well to directly get them where you want. Specifically something like a prismacolor white pencil. It’s normally used for photoetch,, but I find it works equally as well with tiny plastic pieces too. Thanks again for sharing!
Never mind, I caught your toothpick trick later
I appreciate the fact that you are roughly my age, and about as dexterous as I am. I enjoy your sessions. I am returning 5 of my latest purchases next week to a hobby shop. I collected PE for three of them, but there is no way I want to go insane. You recall your little tool box on the back of a tank? Yeah, same struggle here. And my eyes are going soft. Lol. Anyway, good luck with future builds. It's such a great hobby!
Also, you commented about the plethora of detail on some models, and learning about the machines at hand, but I agree with another modeler from UK who wishes that parts had names as well, not just numbers. Take care!
Hey there! Thank you so much for your comment, and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoy our sessions! It's always great to connect with fellow hobbyists, especially when we share similar challenges. Ah, the struggle with tiny parts and delicate pieces - I can definitely relate! And yes, that little tool box on the back of a tank brings back memories of some intricate maneuvers.
Returning five purchases to the hobby shop sounds like quite the adventure! Collecting photo-etched parts can be a daunting task, especially when sanity is at stake. I totally get it. And the struggle with aging eyes - it's a real thing, isn't it? But hey, we persevere because the joy of the hobby is worth it!
I'm glad you brought up the issue with part names versus numbers. It's something that resonates with many modelers, including myself. Understanding the machines we're building is one thing, but having the parts labeled with their names would add another layer of immersion and learning.
Thanks again for your support and camaraderie! Wishing you all the best with your future builds as well. Keep on modeling, and take care!
John Alec pointed his followers in this direction and I must say: Great build video! I have subbed so that I can follow along with your content. Well done 😊
Thanks for the sub!
The Stuart is looking great, a full interior kit is a bit daunting, I have there full interior T-55 kit in my stash, looking forward to the next update, best regards from Australia, Les
Yes it’s kinda a lot of work for little return , as in what’s visible in the end but I like it as it educates me about the subject
Nice job. I built a Miniart Armored car. I'll never build another Miniart kit. Plastic is too soft for me. Not worth the headache of fixing broken parts.
Thanks for the kind words! Hmmm It's completely understandable to form an opinion.. based on your first experience with something, but it's also important to remember that one experience doesn't necessarily represent the entirety of a product or service. Each encounter can be influenced by various factors, like timing, circumstances, and individual preferences.
I don't have any issues with their plastic. Every kit has its issues, from whatever manufacturer. Miniart is a bit of a challenge but in my mind I love their kits and level of detail.
Consider giving the product another chance in different conditions or trying similar alternatives to gain a more well-rounded perspective. Keep an open mind and be willing to reassess your opinion based on additional experiences. Doing so can help you make more informed judgments and avoid potentially missing out on something that could be a great experience for you. Miniart is my favorite model company and I have a fair amount of experience having got back into the hobby 30 years ago...
Thanks for the review, this kit has way too much details for a my eyes and hands to deal with.
No problem- they have second one available without the interior
Interesting. What are the things under the drivers seat?
I have no idea.🤷♂
Hi James, Nice work on the Stuart. MiniArt really went all out with this one. I'll be looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
Hey Jeff, thanks a lot. I appreciate your support. I hope your model is going good with the 88 take care. See you soon.
I like the detail at 2:45 where you can see the difference between a rivet and a bolt head, and the crispness of the edges for pipes, wiring etc. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for your comment and for noticing the details at 2:45 in the video! It's great to hear that you found value in the comparison between the rivet and bolt head, as well as the crispness of edges for pipes and wiring. We strive to provide informative content that viewers like you can appreciate. If you have any other aspects of the video you'd like to discuss or any questions, feel free to share them. Your support means a lot to us!
Looks like a cool detailed kit. Nice progress 💥👍💥
It’s the most detailed Stuart out there. But it’s not a shrunk down replication- still room for accuratization but it’s great 👍
Thanks lovely video 👍
So nice of you