1/35 Tamiya M40 Build Review

[@pkmodeling]

I miss your reviews and videos! Are we going to see you here soon again?

[@seanpacificrailroad3700]

Model tank kits are so awesome 😎 I so need to build one your channel is so awesome I’m definitely going to buy a tank kit and build one ☝️😃

[@TacticalJackalope]

I really appreciate the kind words. I don't post videos any more I'm afraid. After a year long battle with cancer I just don't have it in me any longer.

[@ArmourEmpire]

Excellent kit as we've come to expect from Tamiya. Looks like they've upped their detail level which is nice to see The metal barrel is a must have for sure. Thanks very much for the review Andy. Good job bud

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you Mark. It was a fun kit to build and I am looking forward to painting her.

[@DeronShank]

Good to see a vid from you Andy!!! Super nice kit. Very good job. Can't wait to see it painted up and weathered. Sure you will do it absolute justice. Well done on all aspects Andy!!!!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you Deron.

[@berrypainter]

I've built the kit and it's a "Dragon" level kit. I did add metal barrel and the figures are great. This is practically an instant diorama. The rigging was tricky but well worth it.

[@TacticalJackalope]

I am glad you enjoyed yours as well. I am trying to decide on what type of base I want to put it on at the moment.

[@TacticalJackalope]

I am glad you enjoyed the project. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@galaxysaint]

It's been a long while since you posted any videos. Are you planning on uploading any in the future? I really like your content and hope to see you back again. Cheers!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Nope

[@AlexModeling]

WELCOME BACK!!!:) thats a very detailed kit! I know you are going to finish it but even on primer is a beautifful and clean build! looks awsome! metal barrel... makes al diference instead of that "half pipe" gun barrel! nice review Andy! Nice to see you again, welcome back and i look forward to see that one painted... and 8 figures... for me it would be a "ouch" moment :D im sure you will deal with it the best way...

[@TacticalJackalope]

Yeah, I haven't quite figured out how I'm going to handle all of those figures yet. Thanks for the kind feedback.

[@keithscott447]

Great looking M40. Waiting for the weather to cooperate for priming and painting mine. Thanks for the great review.

[@TacticalJackalope]

You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

A super-super-super cool kit indeed!! Great review Abdy!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you Daniel.

[@alrodriguez4739]

That is one outstanding and detailed kit Andy

[@AltCtrlFreak]

Gosh that's a cool looking build well done!

[@artmccomeskey738]

i have always loved Tamiya kits for their fit and finish and ease to build but they seem to lack the detail of kits like Dragon etc. but this kit looks like they are stepping up their game.....

[@IanEBBM]

I've seen it built and I've seen it painted, hadn't seen it primed. Damn it's a slick lookin kit. Great review!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thanks Ian. I almost hate to paint it because it looks pretty cool in grey.

[@Brianthehistorynerd]

What a great review! This kit looks amazing I think I found my next build.

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you so much. I think you will enjoy the build.

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

surprise surprise :) thats a lovely machine there! the primer looks super smooth, almost like the plastic was grey to begin with. sure we will help you a bit with the figures :)

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you Michael. I can assure you I will be requesting some assistance on the miniatures!

[@kraigdevries9639]

Hi Andy, haven't seen anything from you in a while. Miss seeing your builds & reviews.

[@reelmesh]

Good to see you back as well bud! Great looking model bud, not my cup of tea but very well put together and you got to love that detail. Now don't loose momentum! :)

[@TacticalJackalope]

I lose plenty of momentum because I enjoy too many things!

[@reelmesh]

I feel ya my friend, I am the same! :)

[@jeanmarcgalzy7747]

Magnifique modèle monsieur Merci pour tes explications Magnificent model sir and good explanation This is a pleasure for the eyes I am subscribed And I would be proud to have you as subscriber too 👍

[@ScaleJournal]

Nice builded model. It's been a long lull in the channel! Welcome back my friend!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you so much Semen. I have too many hobbies now I think...lol

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

A great kit, Andy! With all the extras we talk about 100.- € I think. Not cheap, but it seems to be worth it. :)

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you so much Jens. Yeah, it is not at a low price for sure and I am glad I did not have to pay for this one. I might buy another some day but not anytime soon. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

TacticalJackalope You're welcome! I'd love to see more videos, Andy, but I understand that it's difficult to do them after working long hours. :)

[@schweinhund227]

Nice beast.... Well done on all fronts

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you so much Norm.

[@Dearborn2213]

keep it up man , i enjoy your channel

[@lazzer2795]

what a great tank man! wow 😮

[@papaben5427]

In 2015 Tamiya also released the Char B1 bis that was motorized.

[@PatrickMcTie]

He lives!!!!!!!!

[@MrGameengineer]

I know right! Glad he's back.

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thanks Patrick.

[@KilleaTignisz]

☾❣👍🏻🔔The way you do the work gracefully - I am very proud of you. Thanks for going through the trouble and it's worth it. You have the absolute power to rise above any situation or struggle and transform yourself into the strongest and most beautiful version of yourself ever. Congratulations and best of luck for your promising future. Great job, you are amazing, you are important, you are special, you are unique, and you are valuable! Never give up, go ahead, fight for your dreams, everything will get better for you, I wish you good luck. You have my full supportt 🎁

[@michaelward8924]

I also miss your videos also and am wondering when you will be back?

[@TacticalJackalope]

Most likely never. Shortly after this video was posted I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a 1 year long battle and my priorities changed afterwards. I'm now 3 years cancer free but this takes way too much work for too little reward. A simple 10-15 min video would consume 6-8 hours of a very precious off day. I also grew tired of modeling and bounce back and forth with one of my other hobbies.

[@michaelward8924]

@@TacticalJackalope I am so sorry to hear this news. I can not imagine what this must be like for someone to have to deal with so please forgive me and you take as much time as you want, and i wish you all the best in the future, and thanks for all those great kit reviews down the years. Best of Luck.

[@kackbratze9705]

What a coincidence. I bought the kit today. :-)

[@TacticalJackalope]

Sweet! Good luck on the build.

[@kackbratze9705]

Thanks. Looking 4ward to see the painting & weathering process of your build.

[@DNModels]

Cool t shirt man!

[@AlexModeling]

Mitko Nikitov I really forgot to comment that... really nice T-Shirt!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thanks guys!

[@brushonfire8800]

great review

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@sparker4614]

Hello Andy! You still out there? How'd you like the mission models paint? I hope you're doing well.

[@TacticalJackalope]

Yep, I'm still around. I rather like their paint and continue to use it although my preferred brand is still Tamiya color.

[@1-35SCALE]

Good review👍

[@rickkflores]

Good review brother i hope i get to see it on our next meeting

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thank you much!

[@gaustadtpanzer3606]

This is a BIG kit! Love your Pz IV shirt! Where can I get one?

[@TacticalJackalope]

www.soldierandwar.com/

[@zeroa6]

No longer uploading videos? Or just a little break?. Regards!

[@johnnyb7122]

Where did you disappear to?

[@delilapipoly]

👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@KOROBOCHKATV]

Hello!)Great model! When the final work on the king tiger? Success!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Very soon. I hope to get back to work on that in the next week or so.

[@hex1c]

I wonder if something happened to the guy?

[@claytonmcclain182]

where the heck have you been.? cool vid.

[@TacticalJackalope]

Life, work and more than one hobby. Thanks for sticking around.

[@claytonmcclain182]

Well I know what your say-n. but look forward to your next video. We're you going to build the new M10? Mine is built just not painted. Like to see how you'd paint one up. I've seen Andys nice. Need another get an idea. Marines or Army's.what a great time. So many new kits just awesome. I too I'm a self-proclaimed Tamiya enthusiast haha.

[@TacticalJackalope]

I've got a lot of projects on the go at the moment but that M10 just isn't calling me name at the moment. Maybe later in the year hmmm.....

[@hidalgohouse3815]

RIP man.

[@TacticalJackalope]

I'm not dead...lol

[@hidalgohouse3815]

@Tactical Jackalope sorry..rumor had it you collapsed trying to build a Dragon Tiger with full interior without the instructions. When you get paroled you should check out all the exciting things in our hobby these days.

[@KOROBOCHKATV]

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