01 Build Done
The kit is missing the skirt brackets, so these were added from 0,25mm styrene. I also closed the gap between lower and upper hull with sheet.
On the front, I added the fender brackets for the wooden beam and the step up brackets on the lower hull. Unfortunately, the periscope guards are missing completely and had to be added using 0,5mm copper wire.
You can see the added weld detail and drain holes for the armored gas plug covers.
All the stowage is included in the kit, which is nice. The tarp was made from tissue, first soaked in PVA glue and then smoothed with mr. dissolved putty. I find this procedure to be way easier than using 2k putty. The rear exhaust deflector was thinned by scraping with a fine blade.
Added all types of hinges from copper wire. This is such an easy upgrady and incredibly addicting.
The .50 cal from Academy's US Machine Gun Kit. Highly recommended!
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5 10 December 2023, 13:01
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The Tamiya Kit went together really nicely, and despite its age, everything fits well and the quality of detail is also fine for the most part. I ended up redoing the weld lines out of fun, not necessity, and redid the subtle armor structure. All i all, it is a pleasant kit and quite complete with the included accessories and stowage.
