Building the New Takom M3A1 cast hull Lee American tank

Thank you for watching, this is the complete build including painting and weathering of the New Takom M3A1 Lee
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[@thejanglyman3886]

Andy seems like one of those friendly uncles the kids always hang around with at a barbecue.

[@marchellochiovelli7259]

Big fan of the cast hull series of these and the Shermans.

[@mr.modern4419]

Beautiful build. These "Lee" tanks always make me think of the movie "Sahara" with Humphrey Bogart!!!

[@mikecooper8462]

Very good film. A military classic.

[@Simonize41]

Now that’s weird, I was just thinking about an hour ago that ‘Andy’s been quiet lately’... Hey presto! Haha. Awesome!

[@11bravo1789]

Went into the shop today for some paint. Andy was helpful, gave me some pro tips. Will be going back once i finish my current project.

[@johnburdis5352]

Thanks Andy, 4 the M3A1 Lee build & 4 all the helpfull hints during assembly. great paint job.

[@rb67mustang]

Nice weathering, Andy.

[@mattmckean3876]

my friend designed some of the decals for that tank, glad to see you made it.

[@RomanStepanovTV]

Very cool kit and as usual beautiful build Andy. Thank you for your awesome videos man.

[@wesmander]

Another good build up Andy , love you’re vids & they have got me back into modelling 👍

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Andy, I think you have surpassed yourself on the Lee, great build mate.👌👌

[@antonrudenham3259]

That really is a very convincing weathering job Andy, for me it has the perfect balance and you've achieved the goal of making it look like it's made from steel!

[@robbo1068]

love your work.....you make it look so simple....but the results are awesome!

[@zacharygifford6847]

I love your videos Andy. They never cease to amaze and inspire me.

[@kevinaylesbury3657]

Thank you Andy I’m from Perth Australia Thank you for so much I’m the guy who’s sick on a pension stuck at home Big Thank You mate You have made so much difference in my life and just wanted so much to tell you my friend a BIG THANK YOU🤩

[@VonDrinkoften]

A great looking Lee tank. Love the colour and overall dusty appearance. Nicely done.

[@garyparker2969]

Another Masterpiece Andy, Awesome Video, Thanks for Sharing Your Skills n God Bless All

[@Ettoredipugnar]

M3-Lee immortalized in the movie Sahara ! Great job weathering .

[@nitromyke]

Thanks for posting another great built!

[@VonRammsteyn]

Love it! The M3 Lee is one of my favorites allied tanks. It has this steampunkish looks... Or even warhammerish... Don't care how much of this armor you build, i'll allways enjoy see you working on it. Great job man!

[@javiergope8797]

Great as usual Andy!!!!! Very good job in each video!!!!! Follow you from Spain. Thanks a lot for all you make for our hobby!!!!!!!!

[@reconranger1370]

Nice build video Andy, really nice!! thanks for sharing!!!

[@alansheppard1128]

Andy ... one of your best. paint and weathering spot on looks had good as any modelling magazine build. nice one mate

[@stephenharrington528]

Another great build can't wait to build this great weathering Steve 🇬🇧

[@johnatkinson738]

Love your videos Andy you have inspired me to do more to my models

[@sugarhillsrr]

Love this tank, never dreamed there would be a kit of it

[@Sam-hy2rc]

I've always seen Photos of the Iron cathedral but ive never really seen one in great detail, Cheers Andy!

[@jeffersonchocron]

Nice kit and cool build up!

[@GiftedGreed]

Thank you for all you do I'm new to your channel but have watched many of your videos already and learned so much. Appreciate everything you do

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you .

[@timvaughn8696]

Great vid Love your weathering techniques

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@camrunner6633]

It is artistry to build that from what comes in the box

[@markhannel2885]

Sweet build Andy!

[@alessiodecarolis]

This was a version I didn't know was produced, as the usual an excellent work, expecially in the weathering. The same one can be used on the Lee employed by the Aussies in Burma.

[@russellwilliams825]

I have come back to this video several times because I wanted this model since it came out. I started it last year(!) and had horrendous trouble with the tracks. Started over and re-started over trying to get the tracks to work. I finally gave up and found some aftermarket rubber band tracks on eBay. Your track technique has worked for me over and over again...but not with these track links! Now I'm studying your weathering techniques to finish the tank even though instead of your black/white shadowing I used Ammo Modulation paints. Once I'm absolutely done with weathering, I'll post on Facebook although I'll get hit with, "those aren't the right tracks for that model", I'm sure. Love your vids, your FB pages and your store, Andy. Thanks for all you do for us out here. BoyScoutWilliams

[@scotthumphreys1789]

Awesome build Andy!

[@user-bu7sy4cw1h]

Very very nice work....I ve really enjoyed it !!! Well done my friend !!!

[@realkekec4028]

Good work as always,Andy.

[@Darckstar52]

Awesome build!!

[@Tobys-Glue-Bomber-Circus]

Thanks for all the tips.

[@marksimkiw923]

Great job as usual Andy

[@uncledoglips]

first time watching, very impressed.

[@EMTBAFV]

Ah this is the one Iv got for the back of the Scammel n trailer I'm building just now the cast hull m3a1 still looks good can't wait to see it all together now

[@johnking7928]

Just got this kit and a earl one as well love your videos

[@ApriliaRSV4F]

I was looking at this kit 2 days ago. I've got the SMK sitting in the cupboard, and I like the shape of this.

[@tonysurridge8608]

real nice job!

[@C00T47]

Good job! I love it

[@hobbyhermit66]

S'weet! Love to have it in 1/16 RC.

[@TimHayes74]

Hi Andy, great job on the build! I'm building this model and am in the painting stage. I did have to add one additional link per side for the tracks. It's a good thing they added extra links to the D sprue.

[@julieblundell7421]

Hello Andy, great video mate, the way you have weathered it, it looks more like it has come from off the sea bed, Lee.

[@kevinaylesbury3657]

Looks awesome Andy 😃

[@kevinaylesbury3657]

BIG THANK YOU ANDY 👍I’m the guy Luka said he would thank you for me a couple of days ago , your a great man , you have made such a difference in my life if you ever come to Australia let me know please I owe you so much !!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I'll have to get this Lee to go with the one that I already have!

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

Very nice build

[@darknut9696]

For movable suspension I would recommend a thicker white grease (compatible with the plastic/ non-solvent)or non set putty to stick it together

[@dirkhartemink7652]

Men i could spend a week in that shop😍 and Nice work

[@MrFLORESBR]

Hello, I beleive this is the first model you actually invest time in weadering with wonderfull results. Please keep doing this!!! One sugestion: Could you build ZWILLING FLAK 40 from Takon? I think you will enjoy a lot!!!! And it is rare to see one of this built.

[@Norman92151]

Looks faaaaaabulous.

[@LyleHatch]

Another kit to add to the list...!

[@AugustusCaesar88]

Glad to see another video Andy! I was just thinking you'd been quiet lately and was starting to have withdrawals from your videos. Haha!

[@thomashignell2444]

Andy you are the best man

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you .

[@jeffmack2667]

I want to marry him first

[@joebennett3937]

great job

[@wendygibeau770]

great video

[@redgreen09]

looks good to me and be seeing more when piosted

[@averypayne9520]

Awesome! Just recently finished a KV-1 and started on a T-34/76, I totally stole the black/white undercoat idea!

[@EMTBAFV]

Hi iv just cracked in to my stash and away to start this now, what a kit the detailing is just unbelievable! Only thing iv just noticed is the seem line down the cast hull iv tried to lighty sand it but not sure if it'll show up when paints on or what yet and not wanting to go any harder I dont want to take the casting effect out the hull, I was thinking of using abit of wet putty iv got to kinda give more texture to it not sure yet want to rewatch your video and see if you done anything with this or if noticable when paints down

[@whitebrow45]

Excellent job Andy, I always enjoy videos. My two cents for you though, is that having lived on a ranch in Texas along the gulf coast (just like Louisiana for those who don't know American geography) every hinge needs to have some rust and rust streaks. I'm serious everything down here rusts...bad!!!

[@bryceharper5915]

I like to think that Andy’s shop is out in the middle of nowhere with nothing around for miles.

[@timorvet1]

In a Monument Valley scene with a hitching rail out the front for your horse....lol.

[@franklinlewis6059]

Sort of.

[@EMTBAFV]

Come out nice

[@Ettoredipugnar]

My favorite WW-2 tank . Either Lee or Grant . “ I’m riding this tank into Berlin “

[@EMTBAFV]

Iv just got this kit in paint just now and you get more than enough for the tracks plus spares! Iv heard that too the tracks don't fit!. They must be buggering it up somewhere!

[@ByTheCreekCustoms]

Andy primed a model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol. Good job as usual.

[@beuford1982]

Nice build Andy. I haven’t seen this kit built until now. I’m currently working on the M3 Lee (early) from Takom. Unfortunately the tracks don’t fit as well on it as they do on this version of the vehicle. It’s about 1/2 a link to short, and adding a link makes it too loose.

[@CC-dq6ck]

do a kv2 plz

[@FreddyHoffmann]

Great build Andy, but I think you should put some fuel stains around the fuel caps behind the turret.

[@Musketeer009]

I'm impressed by the Takom models. Never built one so far, but they are on my 'To Do' list. I like your painting and weathering on the model. Do you not make the arial for the tank? You have the base, but no actual arial.

[@stevenV57]

I'm thinking that would be Fort Polk in Leesville, Louisiana.

[@chelseachelseaboy]

Excellent build Andy, thanks for sharing......a quick ?....have you ever put any weight inside a model tank, lead weights or something else ?

[@hsnbrg6649]

Hi really great work! Can you tell me what airbrush you use and which you could recommend to a beginner?

[@Happenedin62]

Hi Andy, I really like the video's. I'm curious how do you keep your bogies wheel treads black and still paint the kit? Thanks again Joe

[@randygagliano5984]

when you used the olive drab 3, was it all over or just in some spots? great build

[@vwjunkie03]

Hey Andy, what bottle colors from Tamiya would you substitute for AS-10 AS-26 AS-27 AS-28 and TS-48

[@ItZLukeOfficial1508]

Wow, really impressed. Where did the antennas go?

[@DN_S]

Realy nice build Andy. What model will you build next.

[@stivelars8985]

Would be great if you made a build with workable suspension and track!

[@cursedmonkey1033]

The decals can go on matt surface using Mark Fit?

[@travis_thompson]

Great vid as always, any live shows coming up?

[@polarjet1833]

Smooth M3 Lee, very cursed

[@evgeniy4145]

Andy after all layers of paint do you coat the model with varnish?

[@darkojic]

Hi, do you made 1/48 scale models, and how do you weathering those models? The size is much smaller and it's not easy to apply all effects to be clearly visible. Recently I made my first model (Tamiya Matilda MK III/IV in 1/48 scale), but it's already looking good and I even rethink about weathering it at all. I am not planning to make diorama or so. PS. Anyway thank you for your videos. I used them as tutorial for my first model. :)

[@fenbeiduo]

The tracks XD

[@falc0n298]

Andy what you doing before wash? Some kind of spray

[@willierants5880]

She's a beauty. Did someone steal or break off the antennas?

[@walterwilmoth8390]

I think the people having problems with the tracks did the same thing I did when using extra thin cement when you push it together you shorten the links sometimes which after 5 or 6 times you end up missing almost a link could be what's happening

[@TR_TenSeven]

You do some very nice work, Andy! I'm still really looking forward to see what you have done with the Panzer in the factory/shop diorama.

[@marceldekerpel2268]

Hey i just want to ask, what kind of weathering effects could you use on a barrel to make it look like it has been firing for an extended period of time? Thanks

[@brandoncorley1508]

You could always try drybrushing a dark gray on the end of the gun barrel.

[@Chicken_nodsop]

Hey Andy! Do you have any recommendations on a russian tank green? The ones ive been doing havnt been working as well as i thought

[@kristopherslawinski7205]

Andy, what type of thinner do you use with Tamiya panel liner for weathering? I had clear coated a project with testors spray dull coat and then tried using some testors thinner (the little glass bottles) and Tamiya panel liner to weather but it ended up causing my base paint coat to strip

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

I use ordorless enemal thinner over lacquer clear coat

[@kristopherslawinski7205]

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. And I enjoy learning weathering techniques from your videos

[@avengingtank1102]

How much would a tank actually rust if being used almost every day

[@knelson3145]

How did you do the chipping that shows at 20:48??

[@mladtheimpaler]

A cast hull on an M3 Lee just looks off.

[@vasili1207]

Yeah , not a fan

[@jimcavalier7092]

@@vasili1207 I'm not a fan either.👍

[@we-got-green__lightsabersy1807]

Lol each like their own I'm a fan of bolth orignal m4 Sherman and m3 lee in cast! I'm a welder I know what it takes to weld those next gen hulls up !