1/35 Tamiya M3 Bradley (35131)

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:03 pm

My entry into the Modern Armor SIG... Looks like I'm not the only one building this kit!!!

DBMiller · Post by **DBMiller** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 3:41 pm

Since I'm not building mine after all I will be watching your work. Good luck!

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:53 pm

Thanks DBMiller... I'm looking forward to seeing your Marder finished... I'm sure I'll be great...

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:56 pm

Build Log: Day 1

Well, Not much is going to get accomplished today. I kind of celebrated the coming of the new year to much last night!!!

I was originally planning to paint the model in a MERDC camouflage pattern. But, I've seen so many early Bradleys' painted in MERDC, Nato camo or desert tan. Therefore, I've decided to go with the second painting option in the instructions. An overall OD paint job. The decals for this option is for the 3rd ID on maneuvers in West Germany. It's different, from what I've seen. Hopefully, the decals will work. But, I believe the decals are shot...

I'm not a rivet counter. So, I will be taking "artistic liberties" with this kit...

Tomorrow will b a busy day, so I hope to be able to get a little time with the kit...

To be continued!!!

DBMiller · Post by **DBMiller** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:30 pm

Put the decals in a plastic bag and leave them in the direct sun for a day or so, or even tape it to the window. I've done this to yellowed decals and it clears them up pretty well.

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:39 pm

DBMiller wrote:Put the decals in a plastic bag and leave them in the direct sun for a day or so, or even tape it to the window. I've done this to yellowed decals and it clears them up pretty well.

Thanks DBMILLER!!! Great advice. I will definitely try that...

gustavlekstal · Post by **gustavlekstal** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:25 am

Hope the decals work out! When you show of your work its better to upload to photobucket. So much better to show of your hard work. Here is how to. http://intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=22

Good luck and happy modelling

DBMiller · Post by **DBMiller** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:00 pm

gustavlekstal wrote:Hope the decals work out! When you show of your work its better to upload to photobucket. So much better to show of your hard work. Here is how to. http://intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=22

Good luck and happy modelling

The pictures take up less room on the page and it's free to use!

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:56 am

DBMiller wrote:
gustavlekstal wrote:Hope the decals work out! When you show of your work its better to upload to photobucket. So much better to show of your hard work. Here is how to. http://intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=22

Good luck and happy modelling

The pictures take up less room on the page and it's free to use!

Thanks for the advice gustavlekstal and DBMiller

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:35 am

Build Log: Day 2

Started by taking Mr. Coens' advice. Since the kit is older (1985), he suggested that I should check the plastic. To make sure it can handle the newer (hot) cements, so I did just that with some sprue...

Next, I cut of the rear spindle plates (If that's the wrong name for the parts, please forgive me!!! I'm an aircraft man!!!). The parts had the part numbers and an ejection pin mark on both. (Part B69 on the left and the corrected B70 on the right)

While fitting the above parts, I discovered this...

So, I proceeded to fill the location hole in the hull... (Must have been originally been setup as a motorized kit)

Parts then glued into place...

Finally, I added the front drive spindles/boxes and some brackets...

Not as much as I wanted to get accomplished, but it was a busy day...

To be continued...

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:37 am

Build Log: Day 3

Nothing new to report (NFL Playoffs)!!!!

eightfooticeman · Post by **eightfooticeman** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:47 pm

How is the M3 coming along? We are on the home stretch for this Sig.

Snyder72 · Post by **Snyder72** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 11:48 pm

eightfooticeman wrote:How is the M3 coming along? We are on the home stretch for this Sig.

Hello eightfooticeman,

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to finish on time. On February 1st, I had a heart attack and the build suffered a stoppage. Today is the first day I've touched it and I'm to far behind to meet the deadline...

I will post pictures for the Bradley once completed...

Thanks

eightfooticeman · Post by **eightfooticeman** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:39 pm

Snyder72 wrote:
eightfooticeman wrote:How is the M3 coming along? We are on the home stretch for this Sig.

Hello eightfooticeman,

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to finish on time. On February 1st, I had a heart attack and the build suffered a stoppage. Today is the first day I've touched it and I'm to far behind to meet the deadline...

I will post pictures for the Bradley once completed...

Thanks

I'm very sorry to hear that. I really hope your doing better now and totally understand, take it easy bro, and get well.

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