Tamiya M3 Grant Mk1

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Tamiya M3 Grant Mk1

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So here it is, done and dusted so to speak. Thanks for all the comments, it was a real inspiration to get this one finished and believe me, at times it was needed...

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:cheers2: and thanks for looking...
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That looks really great Martin! I fancy building an M3 now! :thumb2: :cheers2:
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Thanks Nev, she is a beast but not really an over detailed kit. Saying that looking at the reference pictures I have she really is a hunk of metal and this is well represented in the kit, if I was to do it again I think I would take the route of modulation and really go to town with detailed paint work, forget the stowage but concentrate on the heavy metal look. I think with my next project I will turn my attention to the quality rather than the quantity. Happy with the M3 and can recommend the kit, although old, she goes together a treat and quite a good size, a worthy addition to the display shelf rather then the shelf of doom... job done!

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Very Nice !! :thumb1:
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Excellent work Martin!!
I love the looks of a Grant.. or the Lee.. I'm not fussy.
Desert settings for them are my favourite. I love it dude. Looks the nutz!!!
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Brilliant stuff Martin. Love the camo work, and great little dio. :cheers2:
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Thanks Coen, really great to get your comments :th:

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Thanks Russ, quite happy with the end result ? Have learnt a bit on this build and hope to improve on the next one.

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Great job mate, looks really cool! :) :thumb1: :thumb1: :clap:

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:clap: Ripper job mate! Can't go wrong with a Grant in a desert setting! :) Great job and one to be proud of.
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Thanks Martin, always great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words

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And thanks Leo, great to have your input. Next project up is a Cromwell but I think this one will only get a light dusting and less on the stowage front, something for a quick build and all in green..!

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Great work
I think that dessert camo is very nice
And the stowage really finishes this tank :th:
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Thanks Mark, appreciate the comments.

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Excellent job on your Grant. The painting and weathering are superb. The addition on the infantry patrol adds a lot to the scene.
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Thanks for your kind words Bill, much appreciated. I'm at the other end of the scale at the minute working on a winter and mud Sherman..!

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