Tamiya M5A1 Stuart Tank Model Build Part 2

This episode chronicles the painting and weathering of Tamiya's vintage M5A1 kit. From base coating to pigment powders, the entire finishing process is detailed in a clear and step-by-step sequence. Although the kit is a product of seventies engineering we apply our painting skills to lift our little Stuart to a level that'll pass inspection.
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[@silvestersze9968]

This’s the best old Tamiya M5A1 tank completed model kit I’ve ever seen. I like how you put the videos together. They’re easy to understand and concise. Not only one of the best modelers, but also a great teacher. 🎉❤

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Silvestersze. Hope everyone in Seattle is doing well.

[@jamesmcansh3441]

Spectacular finish ✌🇨🇦✌☃️☃️

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks again James. Glad you were able to watch to the end. Good luck with your own projects my friend!

[@epicforger12345]

Really good build

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Epic, thanks for the note and for the compliment. Always nice to hear from fellow hobbyists. Glad you could stop by and the best of luck with your own projects.

[@JonathanCheeseman]

Thanks for Part 2 Tomas. I'm impressed by your perseverance with that old kit but the result you achieved was clearly worth the time and effort. Bravo! I'm eager for your next video now...

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Jon. It was a bit of a slog with those damn grab handles but I think the model final gave up when I brought out the putty. Happy New Year!

[@staredsky]

Happy new year Tom !!

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Luca, you too my friend. All the best!

[@tonyde6423]

Ya did it again Tomas nice job stay safe cheers

[@stevieRay3211]

My man Tony De - thanks for the nice comment and you have a great New Year too!

[@tonyde6423]

@@stevieRay3211 like wise mate stay safe cheers

[@larryscarafile7309]

Wonderfully done. A simple Tamiya build That allows a builder to ether cut their teeth when there 1st starting out Or show off there skills they've learned during their lifetime

[@stevieRay3211]

Or like in my case grind their teeth down to the roots. It was fun anyway but I'll never forgive Tamiya for the tracks and handles. Stay well!

[@o0b.a.d.fluppy0o39]

hey tom a happy and save new year!!✌😉cheers!

[@stevieRay3211]

Yeah you too Flup. Nice to hear you're well.

[@RimsModels]

Looks amazing my friend really well detailed just subbed thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Rims, the nice comment really made the day. Welcome aboard and stay well!

[@halkdwarf5481]

Yay Second Part

[@stevieRay3211]

Yeah she was looking a little naked sitting around without a paint job. Thanks Halk and stay well buddy!

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Superb result. Wonderful attention to detail. Great to see

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Steve thanks for the nice words. Makes the day. Happy New year too and stay well!

[@mickknight7711]

That looks excellent Tomas. Really subtle weathering have elevated this old girl with all its obvious faults to a high level (particularly liking those tools and the wood effects you have achieved) Well done and happy new year to you

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Mick! I couldn't wait to get the tools on since that sea of drab needed a little variety. All the best and happy New Year to you!

[@EMTBAFV]

Another great video you see alot of these now with on off switch holes on the bottoms on these old kit yet I've never seen one that was RC ?

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey SB, thanks for the comment. Use to be that the RC servos were too big to fit in these 1/35 scale models. But nowadays with how small electronics are getting you'd think so. I think I've seen someone shoe horn their own RC control into a kit but that was a custom job. Stay well.

[@lifeafterdeath4179]

Do you know what the pointed bulldozer spikes are on the front are called?

[@stevieRay3211]

It's been called a few different names, generally known as a hedgerow cutter. Sometimes the vehicles with the cutter attached were called Rhino Tanks. A certain style of the attachment was called a Culin-style cutter after the guy who came up with the idea. It helped Allied tankers fight in the Bocage areas of France during WW2.

[@MVeminor7]

Hey Tom, great second video. Your attention to detail, both building and research is phenomenal. Keep it up. Happy New Year buddy. PS the guitar string is Great!!