M1A1 USMC

[mexmarine]

So keeping WinterFest 2011 in mind, I found in my stash this Dragon model.



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I dint want to bore you with the simple assembly of all the parts, since it is going to be an Out-of-the-box model.

As you can see, hull anad turret have been put together



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But there were some details in the box art that I wanted to work:

The photo shows extensive wear in the cleats of the tracks



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The tracks in the models are brand new



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So I used a moto-tool to beat wear them out



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Also, take a look at the damage in the left "mud guard"



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I cut that section of the model out and I will "bend" it after heating it in boiling water



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And last this shield looks also somewhat damaged



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So I treated the model one almost the same way



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I am hoping that the painting and the weathering will sell the model, since there will be nothing extra to detail it.

[Daniel C]

Hmmm, one month to go!

Guess that Panzer III is on vacation?

[mexmarine]

Just for now, this is a simple one color scheme that will help me to practice for the PZIII.

[mexmarine]

After some problems loosing the photos of the pre-shading, the base coat and the highlights, this is the tank almost ready for final assembly and weathering.



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[captfue]

!st Tanks? My first un it after boot camp, When I got there they still had the M48's my how times have changed. Looks great, good luck with it.

[mexmarine]

So, how did this end?



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[Gabriel]

Hey Jose

No more pictures of the model?...do you enter the model in the winterfest?...hope to see more pictures..