M3 Halftrack US figures and German POWs (Tamiya 1/35 scale model)

Finishing the Tamiya M3A2 half track, complete with US crew figures and German prisoner of war figures. I've painted this in the less common yellow earth and olive drab camouflage scheme, weathering it with quite a lot of dust and dirt and presenting it on a small base representing the ruins of an enemy city towards war's end.
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[@stuartmiller8053]

Very nice result from an old kit that has held its age well.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very well done. Really like how you incorporated the German POWs into the build.

[@johncasey1314]

Proves a kit doesn’t have to be new for it to look good. Really nice job

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, these Tamiya classics are golden :)

[@lesthiele4921]

The M3 build as a whole looks absolutely fantastic, it looks brilliant with the crew onboard, thanks for sharing, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

[@markabraham8529]

Great Dio with the German Pow,s From this Tamiya Classic I built some 40 odd years ago.Still working on a dio for mine just had to Buy it again when it was re-released

[@scottmccloud9029]

Great job on the halftrack. Figures look really sharp too. Impressed with the skills you have.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@alcarlson3458]

Outstanding work. I have recently completed this kit also. I was happy to see Tamiya re-released the kit. The other U.S. Halftrack kits out there are a bit expensive.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. Yes, it's a good balance between price and detail I think. I don't want to pay 60 GBP+ for a halftrack kit, personally.

[@scaleffect]

Another incredible model, and your figure painting skills are coming along way better than you give yourself credit for I think. Everything looks spot on!

[@MikeUSA67]

Fantastic build, Stu - top notch! And the POWs is a nice touch. Thank you for the inspiration for my restoration 🙂

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! :) Good luck with your restoration!

[@lyleslaton3086]

The Japanese never ask any questions. They assume they are correct. They went to Aberdeen to measure the T34. Aberdeen staff said " it's right there " Tamiya staff measured tank, produced tank kit. Including the US tow shackles welded on the front of the T34. The T34 was a runner, and was used to move tanks around. The Aberdeen staff put the US tow shackles on so they could use US tow cables. Break out the putty when building an old T34 kit .

[@ModelNerd]

I never noticed that about their T-34 kit!

[@jeffsquires6620]

I built this one decades ago. Thanks for the memories.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you for watching!

[@c123bthunderpig]

Stu, as always an incredible build. I can see why modelers like armour for the extra detailing available. I enjoy your videos from start to finish observing how you chose colors and mix and match. Figures are indeed a challenge, , I go crazy trying to detail 1/72 pilots. Thanks for sharing the creativity and inspiration, Your work on the bench looks interesting as well. I'm thinking of boxing up my aircraft and try a little variety. Its like the story of Goldylox and the three bears some models are too big some too small and others just right. My JU52 is coming along but definitely too big at the moment. CHEERS BOB.

[@KGmodels]

That small base for the halftrack looks amazing,and now that Goodwood is coming up,maybe you could to the red arrows when they fly over goodwood,as that would look pretty cool,and for your track,it is looking Like it is.coming together well,and can’t wait for the rest too!

[@ModelNerd]

That would look awesome! I need to go to Goodwood one day!

[@calumclark1719]

Looks great

[@Mullhead_III]

Spectacular

[@ImJeff1965]

Great job! One thing i did with mine is put different jerry cans on the side. The ones that come with the kit aren't that great...

[@ModelNerd]

@@ImJeff1965 Yes, that's a good call. The slots for them are very narrow too.

[@ljscalemodels526]

Hi Stu - looks fantastic and I like your scheme to paint the figures 😂 - it’s a nightmare for me, cheers Liam

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. I picked up a lot of tips from Night Shift's videos :)

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Must try your glazing technique on my figures. I love the result you get from that. Thank you. 😊

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. I got a lot of tips from Night Shift's videos and found they work really well.

[@richardjordan5036]

Absolutely beautiful,good job. Those old Tamiya kits are still good and cheap compared to the more modern kits...😊

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@rutgaurxi7314]

This is a fantastic looking model and diorama, nicely done.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate

[@JohnSmith-sl1my]

Nice work 👍. Will be painting my weapons in the way u do from now on . Thanks for that tip .

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks - I find it works really well

[@phonojam3486]

outstanding as always!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bushranger900]

Lovely stuff !

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you

[@markfergerson2145]

Your figures are indeed coming along. Like many modelers figures were always my bane. I was usually happy when I could get them to look like mannequins. Love me some halftracks. I think you got the edges on that camo pattern just right.

[@rutgaurxi7314]

I know what you mean, although I have handled infantry models all my life, I tend to get hung up on the details all too often, which is my bane. But I am trying new techniques when I can.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks - I can definitely see progress and I'll keep trying! :)

[@hansdijkstra5814]

Nice one again. 👍 At 8.38 in the video there are 2 of you talking at the same time 😉

[@ModelNerd]

Oh no. Is it really bad? I can't listen at the moment because I'm on a really bad connection.

[@hansdijkstra5814]

@@ModelNerd its only a few seconds. just wanted you to know 😁

[@mageckman]

The mistake with the labeling M2A2 versus M3A2 isn't the first one that I know of. The old panzer 2 F/G kit is actually just an F. The G had a completely different type of suspension than the F and what is in the kit.

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, and the Sd.Kfz 7/1 running gear is essentially made up - completely the wrong dimensions

[@marksimkiw-gd3ed]

Built this one about 3 yrs ago.

[@ModelNerd]

Great little kit, isn't it?

[@fqwarrior]

Great video and work on the kit. Love your base also. Can I ask the color you have done the street? Is it supposed to be a paved street torn up or track? 👍

[@rodrigobarbosafrancisco5098]

🔝🔝🔝👏👏👏

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks