M2 A2 Tamiya 1/35th scale circa 2002ish.
Well I thought I would post this build from about 2003.
My mother retired from work and decided to take me on holiday.
We went to Guernsey (one of the Channel Islands), we had spent time there before.
Anyhow, I brought this kit as a present for myself to remind me of my youth.
There use to be a shop in the main town that sold kits that back then I had never heard of.
A real modelers candy store.
As you can see , not the most expertly put together kit, brush painted with Humbrol Enamels.
As builds go, as I remember, a typical Tamiya Shake and Bake, no issues in that department.
All comments welcome.
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AL HOFFMAN said on January 6, 2015
Looks like you had the basics down back then Simon. Everything after that is a plus.
Simon Whitney said on January 6, 2015
Thanks Al, it has been a bit of a steep learning curve but enjoyable.
Bernd Müller said on January 6, 2015
Still a nice kit, well done.
Simon Whitney said on January 6, 2015
Yes Bernd, those Tamiya kits mostly go together quite well.
Thanks for looking.
Bernd Müller said on January 6, 2015
Its nice to see, that you keep your older builds in good order
Simon Whitney said on January 6, 2015
It is the oldest build I have got Bernd, the newer ones gather a lot of dust, so I think I might get the duster out.
Gregor d said on January 6, 2015
Like it Simon 🙂
Simon Whitney said on January 6, 2015
Cheers Gregor, it had been sitting on the shelf for a fair while , so I dusted it off and took a few shots.
Craig Abrahamson said on January 6, 2015
Wow….a “rivet counter’s” nightmare – or dream (whichever). Nice work, Simon.
Simon Whitney said on January 6, 2015
Thanks Craig, I can remember many years back building the M113 by Tamiya, and I was amazed at the interior detail that came with it.
I think my skills have improved a weeny little bit since then but not much though.
bob mack said on January 6, 2015
very nice
Simon Whitney said on January 6, 2015
Cheers Bob, it was along time ago. It seems it anyhow.
Richard Mcstay said on January 6, 2015
Cool build on a cool subject mate!
Simon Whitney said on January 6, 2015
Thanks Richard, There was a lot more That if I look at it now, I would of done a lot lot better.
But hey, it was back then.
Keep warm mate.
Richard Mcstay said on January 6, 2015
That’s what it’s all about though mate, you have to start somewhere and this is still very good. I try to improve on my abilities with every new build, ‘try’ being the operative word there, isn’t always the case!
George Williams said on January 6, 2015
Looks good from here, Simon, and if it brings back memories as well, that’s even better.
Simon Whitney said on January 7, 2015
Thanks George, it did bring back memories.
We spent a few holidays in the Channel Isles, some great times fishing or visiting the many WW2 relics scattered around the Islands.
Steven Bromley said on September 7, 2015
Good looking build 👍 did you have any issues with it?
Simon Whitney said on September 7, 2015
Not really Steven, from what I can remember.
A typical Tamiya kit, although there is no internal detail with her.
Jeff Bailey said on March 1, 2017
Very nicely done. I had the opportunity back in my Army days (a lifetime ago) to spend some time & a lot of miles driving one of the 1st M3 Bradleys; ser. #36, for acceptance & modifications testing. Although I’m a Tanker, the unit I was in tested all types of Army equipment & since they needed an Armor Crewman type driver, I fit the bill. They’re pretty nimble for as big as they are. Your model does a great job of showing one of the latest versions.