Building Tamiya M5A1 Stuart Tank. From Start to Finish.

[@Sandylad846]

I can't believe the first time I watched one of your videos was around a decade ago in grade school. I'm now in the army and so glad that I'm still able to stop in occasionally and see a new video from you. You're a real positive guy and I'm glad you do what you do!

[@qdc748a]

Wow! I don't know what to say but to say thank you. Most of my viewers who write comments are long time subscribers. It makes me happy to know that people like yourself look forward in seeing my videos. Thank you again.

[@douglasstreet7304]

YOU are a Patriot and a great model builder young man.

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for very kind words. I honestly appreciate it.

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

WOW! I just found your channel! SUBBED! I have been building these since I was a kid also. I am 60 now, retired disabled veteran and retired police officer here in Alaska.I am building this exact kit right now, along with two vintage USS Coral Sea motorized kits from 1961. The ships kits are tributes to my Father in Law who served on her. I have a third completed and given to my Mother in Law already. The next one is for my Brother in Law and the final one is for my wife. Great work, Q! Your tank looks really nice! I will be binge watching your videos!

[@qdc748a]

If you like that video, you might want to watch the Tamiya Nashorn kit I uploaded last week. Thanks for sharing your passion of building model kits on KZbin for us to read and thank you for watching my video. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. Take care.

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

@@qdc748a It's my pleasure, brother and Merry christmas to you and yours!

[@lunarzingar4672]

I'm really glad this video was made since today I had bought the same M5A1 model from a swap meet which was only missing a instruction manual and is unused. Also great video and you got yourself a new subscriber👍🏻

[@qdc748a]

It's great to know that this video was helpful to you. And thank you for subscribing. I should have a new video soon. I'm building Tamiya Nashorn tank destroyer.

[@karkanrey1463]

I built this kit too and I really liked it.

[@qdc748a]

Thanks for watching my video. I honestly appreciate it. Take care.

[@deezet9518]

Hello old friend, another fine video of one of your builds. I appreciate the fact that you always keep it simple, even when you add after market items it still is everything a beginner can achieve as well. That hopefully stimulates people that are not into the hobby yet, to try and build a model of their own and keep the hobby alive in the future. Personally I find it very relaxing to watch your videos, as I can’t seem to ever keep a build simple myself, always adding detail and sometimes even losing interest in a project for some time because of it. Please keep on posting new videos, I’ve been following you for a long time and we both have gotten some grey hairs in the process 😅.

[@qdc748a]

Thanks for being a loyal viewer. I honestly appreciate it. My next build is Tamiya Nashorn tank destroyer. Take care 😊😊

[@BasicModelling]

That is definitely in your top 5 best models that I've seen you do. Paintwork is spot on, I like the subtle weathering and the addition of the self made sand bags makes it unique. An inspirational build for sure. Most excellent... I hope to get my kit done this summer, it looks like a fun project and being Tamiya, it shouldn't be too complicated. Great video too and as always great choice of music! What's not to like.. ;)

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words. This was a fun kit to build.

[@andrewluchsinger]

You did a fine job on that model. I have built that model as well some years back. I do love how it goes together. I do like your presentation on what you do in your videos. You don't try to show off and you do things simply and show that you don't have to be a pro modeler to get into the hobby. Don't ever stop building.

[@qdc748a]

Thank you very much for your kind words. As I get older and older, I understand that some people who shows off, advertise, or embellish themselves are insecure individuals. These individual's ego are so fragile that they must present themselves as superior. I don't show off because I don't have a need or a desire to do so. Don't get me wrong. My fellow model kit builders are very, very talented and I admire their work. Take care and thank you for watching my video. I honestly appreciate it.

[@emilantonevic8550]

As always.very good model and result!keep going to make model kit and make over days positive!

[@qdc748a]

Thank you.

[@AltCtrlFreak]

Tamiya kits are just great

[@qdc748a]

I like Tamiya a lot. Their kits are designed to be a joy building . It's not overly complicated and they have just the right amount of details that would satisfy most model kit builders of all skill levels. Thank you for watching my video. I honestly appreciate it.

[@robertmunoz7543]

Old school!😁 Jman

[@qdc748a]

Thanks

[@anthonylichfield3540]

Hello there mate i always look forward to your videos so was very happy today as always you made a great job all the best to you and buster from here in the uk and happy modelling everyone 👍 😀

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words. When I started making videos a long time ago, my mission was to encourage others to build their kits. I am surprised that many people still watch my videos even though there are a lot more talented modelers out there uploading their videos on KZbin. I don't know why people still like my videos but I honestly appreciate your time watching my humble videos and taking the time to write comments. Thank you.

[@anthonylichfield3540]

Yes there are some very talented model makers out there the guy plasmo is second to none but I love the way you set out your builds and give a little history on what ever you are modelling I have about 4 or 5 guys that I like to follow yourself and Robs basic modelling are among my favourite channels so keep up the great builds as a small boy in the 1960s I would spend my pocket money on airfix kits now as a older boy after watching your channel I have rediscovered our great hobby 😀 👍

[@qdc748a]

@@anthonylichfield3540 That is very kind of you to say that! Thank you!!!

[@BasicModelling]

A qdc video is always a happy event, I agree... 😁

[@arthurmarinelli9418]

Nicely done.....I still haven't tried that adding on of mud and debris about the wheels and side walls,,,,I served in the 2nd Armor 40 years back and don't remember the mud etc build up.....always thought the vibrations and thudding of the track (M113) knocked all that off......bath time was normally fairly easy...didn't know you are a colonel in a admin office...lol Carry on!!

[@qdc748a]

Thanks for watching my video and thanks for your kind words. I done some research using historic photos to place mud on the my model. But you have 40 years of direct experience serving in the military. Wow. If you're an American, I want to thank you for your 40 years of service protecting the USA! I am just a casual history buff but your direct experience with tanks are certainly an asset in building these models. I'm not sure, you can probably educate me on this, but I understand that post World War Two American armor vehicles are better designed to shake off mud with use. When I think about it, I don't remember seeing any photographs of post World War Two vehicles with a lot mud in the running gears. Thanks for commenting on my old shirt. I got it at the military museum when they were having a yard sale. Take care and I wish you the best.

[@arthurmarinelli9418]

@@qdc748a You are doing fine with research. My time with the 2nd Armor was only 6 months and left the Army after that. (1978) We were in central Texas, so 'real' mud mixed with dessert sand, dried quick and became a dust coating. Check out 'Nam pics, occasionally the tracks and armor would have quite a bit of a red dirt coverage. I spent my first 5 yrs in the 82nd and 509th Airborne, so going to an armored division was a bit unreal. When in the airborne these vehicles were prime targets, so I always felt I had a target on my back riding in these vehicles.

[@philRminiatures]

Nice details once again, lovely model and nice build!

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words. I honestly appreciate them. And thank you for watching my video.

[@scaleffect]

Great work, appreciate you sharing the tips and tricks

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words. There are so many talented model kit builders uploading their videos on KZbin that their work would put my work to shame. I am surprised that many people still watch my videos. I don't know why people still like my videos but I honestly appreciate your time watching my humble videos and taking the time to write comments. Thank you.

[@scaleffect]

@@qdc748a there's always something new to learn or see from everyone making videos, so I appreciate everyone who takes the same to share on KZbin. It's a lot of work to make videos, so I appreciate your efforts

[@qdc748a]

@@scaleffect Thank you.

[@larryscarafile7309]

Great job on a nice kit

[@qdc748a]

Thank you.

[@FujisamaProductions]

Love your vids! I found you from your B29 video about 9 years ago. Glad youre doing well!

[@lilbickleymane]

Same, dudes been on KZbin forever!

[@qdc748a]

I want to thank both FujisamaProductions and lilbickleymane for your kind words. When I started making videos a long time ago, my mission was to encourage others to build their kits because, at the time, KZbin was relatively new and this old hobby wasn't well advertised. Years latter, now, building model kits and uploading them on KZbin is common. To be honest with you, I am surprised that many people still watch my videos. I've seen more talented people's work on KZbin that put my work to shame. I don't know why people still like my videos but I honestly appreciate your time watching my humble videos and taking the time to write comments. Thank you.

[@qdc748a]

@@lilbickleymane Please read my reply to FujisamaProductions. Thank you.

[@lilbickleymane]

@@qdc748a Thankyou my friend, please keep up the great work as always. We will always be watching!

[@ShortFinal]

That's the exact same video I found him through 😂 I was struggling with the seats of the Revell B-29 and his video helped me out

[@emilantonevic8550]

Qdc we like your video because they make ovee days more positiv!!

[@qdc748a]

You are welcome. And thank you for watching my videos. I honestly appreciate it.

[@emilantonevic8550]

@@qdc748a no problem!make more videos!

[@76mmM4A1HVSS]

Cool tank

[@qdc748a]

Thank you.

[@eottoe2001]

Love your builds.

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching my videos. I honestly appreciate it.

[@piotrkaminski3296]

another great model, you are the best, your videos are very inspiring, great skills

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@Mike-mm4mx]

nice build the sandbags are a great touch I always like adding stowage etc as it give the model more interest

[@qdc748a]

Thanks. Extra storage is a great way to add interests to your model kit project and it's also adds more fun too. I want to thank you for watching this video. KZbin has a lot of talented model kit builders that are superior to my projects so I honestly appreciate you taking your time by watching my video. Take care.

[@mikesmodellbau7294]

Hallo QDC... I like your Videos.... I watch it for many years! Why you're changing your painting Method...? No more Shadows and Highlights...!? Greatings from Vienna...

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for watching my videos over the years. The older I get, the more subtle my painting techniques grows. The shadows and highlights are there but it's been painted in a more subtle way. The place you can see more direct shadows and highlights are the suspension system. It's just a style and frankly, any painting method is fine so long as you enjoy painting you model kits. Vienna is a place I want to visit. This year, I went to Berlin but maybe my next trip should be to Vienna. Thank you again for watching my video and take care.

[@darrenwarner1299]

Really nice kit and paint job especially the added sandbags as this adds more realism to the overall look . Thank you for sharing this with us stay safe and well .

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for watching my video and thank you for your kind words.

[@mikemodels928]

Fantastìc kit. I built it couple of months ago.

[@qdc748a]

I agree with you! This is a fantastic kit. Although it was first manufactured in 1977, this kit has good details and it was very fun to build and paint. Thanks for watching.

[@plasticman1723]

Hi, great job on your work. Where and how do you display all of your models? Maybe do a video of your display cases QDC?

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for watching and thanks for your kind words. I have two book selves that I use to display my models. I might.

[@johnwinchester3060]

Nice job. Figures nicely painted and sandbags look good, Like the hair as well. Almost as long as mine. Guess it has to do with getting older and still riding motorcycles. Keep modelling and riding.

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words. This classic kit from Tamiya is good. Even though the scale is closer to 1/32, I still enjoyed both building it and painting it. Yes, my hair is long! It's down to my chest now. I never rode a motorcycle with my hair down. I don't know what will happen if I did. Anyway, yes I guess as men motorcyclists gets older, we tend to grow our hair out and still ride. Most my motorcycle friends my age have long hair. Thank you again, and take care.

[@johnwinchester3060]

@@qdc748a Always enjoy watching your videos and reviews. Been a subscriber with you for a while and watched most of your videos. Over the years you have inspired many of us with your work and love for modelling. If you get a chance, try riding a Ural sidecar. It's a blast and I own two of them. Best wishes!

[@millefune]

Next tank should be a 40K tank.

[@redgreen09]

WELLLgreat stuff and a think i two did a wel two tanks fore 4ok and fist mganests yes can chag out the guns but tyhe real life one you did turned out great and yes the tiking clock hay willl not be a QDC vid with out the clock but no buster gess he solking some place we all know how divas as so treat to him LOL see the nest vid

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for watching my videos.

[@brendanjobe7286]

Great Job Q. The tank turned out sweet. I’ve been subscribed to your channel for about 10 years or so. One of my favorite kits/dioramas you ever built was the D-Day landing with the Higgins boat and all of the soldiers storming Omaha beach. I thought that the beach & textured waves and the shell explosions were fantastic! Definitely expertly executed my friend. There is something very calming and mentally soothing about your building approach. You have a sort of Bob Ross calming effect as the kit comes together & I always get the itch to build something out of my large stash of kits after watching one of your videos. Keep ‘em coming Q, I always enjoy picking up a helpful technique or two as well Cheers mate.

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for your kind words. It's flattering to know that I have viewers like you who been watching my videos for all these years.