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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: AngryJazz on April 17, 2024, 05:03:20 AM

Title: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: AngryJazz on April 17, 2024, 05:03:20 AM

Another one saved from the shelf of doom  ;)

I know this forum is more geared towards WW1 and planes in general, but maybe there's more like me who likes the occasional armor build  :)

I used to really like this tank when I played World Of Tanks, so when Takom finally released a kit I had to get it!
Its got a huge part count! But it mostly fit together well. Only a few places on the lower hull had to be filled and the cast armor texture redone.
Tracks are individual links... 5 parts per link... 80 links per side  ??? But they do look nice!

Apart from some experimentation with color modulation I kept the build fairly simple.

(https://i.imgur.com/GV7i5zk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/y9q5KPy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LLXQ9NC.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yOhVQeM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/c2pU67V.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Y41v6VK.jpg)

Title: Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: Dutch522 on April 17, 2024, 10:47:42 AM

Sweet! Great job, Ben, and love the paintwork.

Dutch

Title: Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: AngryJazz on April 18, 2024, 06:10:08 PM

Thank you Dutch  :)

Title: Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: RAGIII on April 19, 2024, 12:52:13 AM

That is an Incredible build and finish!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: FAf on April 20, 2024, 05:49:57 PM

I like looking at armoured vehicles built, but whenever I try to build one it feels like it's a completely different thing to building aircraft.

So, I'll just stick to looking at your excellent job!
/Fredrik

Title: Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: AngryJazz on April 24, 2024, 03:40:06 AM

Thanks guys  ;D

I like it because it is a bit different than my airplanes. It also helps me practice weathering. I really want to improve on this area  :)

Title: Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: WD on May 17, 2024, 03:55:30 AM

Very nice!  It is an unusual and unique piece of U.S. armor from a different time of design philosophy, etc.

I've decided when I get my current a/c off of the bench, I'm going to build a piece of armor, or at least have one piece or armor, softskin, etc. on the go as a mojo rejuvenator.

Warren

Title: Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
Post by: AngryJazz on May 24, 2024, 07:21:21 PM

Thanks Warren! Im sure you will have good fun with an armor kit!

Tamiya and CSM kits are always a joy. Look forward to your build  ;)