M113 Armored Personnel Carrier, Build Part 1

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Beautiful job on adjusting the sprockets. I liked that.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks Eric. Glad you liked it! Sometimes you just have to make modifications to get things to fit. I really didn't want to use those awful rubber band stile tracks, LOL. Take care and model on! Johnny

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Thank you Johnny. Your presentations are wonderful.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thank you kindly Eric! I'm so happy that you enjoy the video. Thanks so much for watching my friend, take care. Johnny

[@southsidekarl]

Very detailed clip. Enjoyable to watch. The music was low so we could hear your voice. Detailed narrative mad well thought out. I’m going to build this model and follow your clip

[@hillbillymodeling]

Awesome, thank you very much! I have since left out the music because the feedback was that it was too distracting. This is a really nice kit and has a great price point, I think you'll enjoy it very much. Thanks for watching, take care and model on my friend! Johnny

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Johnny. So glad you sorted out the tracks. Onwards and upwards my friend. Have a great weekend

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks Steve👍just took a little time, nothing too hard to do. Take care and have a great weekend my friend! Johnny

[@BoxcarJerry]

Thanks for sharing the build , I just picked this kit up. This will be my first Military build.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Your welcome Jerry, and good luck with your build! Take care and model on! Johnny

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

Nice work on modifying the drive sprockets my friend. The plastic fillers to close those spaces where the drive sprocket goes was nice work as well. Nicely done.👏👏

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks Al, I appreciate it my friend! Johnny

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Johnny, Nice job getting the new track to to fit. The new track is going to look so much better than the rubber bands. I'll be looking forward to seeing more updates. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks Jeff, I thought a track upgrade is definitely needed in this case. I appreciate you watching my friend, take care a have a great weekend! Johnny

[@rossr100]

Man, I had this exact kIt as a kid - and I'm 59! It's a great model

[@hillbillymodeling]

For it's age, it really is a great kit. Lots of detail. Thanks for watching my friend. Johnny

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

A cool challenge this 50 years old kit . Model on Johnny !

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Robert, thanks for tuning in my friend! Johnny

[@shanefisher32]

Cool great job

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thank you Shane!

[@gerryshinners7258]

Hi Johnny, great work on the drive sprockets and plastic track pieces. I was wondering if the drill would make an appearance in this kit build! Looking forward to next week.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Gerry, yes, I do love the Handy Drill! I intend to use is as often as I can. Take care, model on, and have a great weekend! Johnny

[@Vincent-gc8zd]

Nice one, Johnny!😀👍

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks Vincent, this little kit has potential! Johnny

[@Vincent-gc8zd]

I recently acquired one to strip down to create a Vietnam guntruck. It is the Vietnam version of the M113, so I'm in two minds whether to build it 'as is' from the box or something else. As you say, it has a lot of potential 😀

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Solid start on the build Johnny! You solved all the issues that the motorised aspect of the kit had. Looking forward to see some paint on the fighting compartment. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend!

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks George👍there is a lot more to do in this kit than I had expected, especially considering that it's such an old one. Take care my friend and have a great weekend! Johnny

[@davidchin350]

Nice kit start Johnny.🙂👍

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks David, model on my friend! Johnny

[@timsears7541]

I had the same problem with my Tamiya Sturmgeschutz IV sprockets when using RFM after market tracks except mine were too wide. When are you going to do some diorama builds?

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Tim, I guess I had better start thinking about a diorama build, you're not the only one asking. I'll try to come up with something useful. Thanks for watching, stay safe and model on my friend! Johnny

[@jameshilden7959]

Hello Johnny

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi James!

[@DutchDaveModels]

As I am waiting for the mailman to deliver my M113, I can use that moment to check this build vid and see how you are tackling this one 👍🫡

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Dave, hope that mailman brings your kit soon! Thanks for watching my friend! Johnny