Tamiya M151A2 With TOW *FINISHED 23RD OCT 2013*

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Here's the latest victim on the bench tamiya's little M151A2 mutt with TOW launcher. I picked this up cheap recently and thought it would be fun to re-visit the kit as I built one many many years ago! And as you know I do like building small vehicles! I won't be using any after-market stuff just spares box bits and plastic card, brass etc.

[deafpanzer]

Looks like another fun build to follow... was thinking about getting this for my brother-in-law who served in the Army in early 80's.

[Tobi]

Built this myself years ago (before PE and other AM spoiled my life) and I have to say, would do it again instantly!

It's still a lovely kit.

Cheers,
Tobi

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Cheers guys you are right it's a cracker of a kit. Looking at the box today it's actually 1983! I've spent a really enjoyable day working on the kit adding bits from plastic and brass rod nothing major just stuff tamiya didn't add. It's a real blast from the past and whilst building it I thought back to my early days of modelling circa Verlinden and Shep Paine.

Here's where I got today, the wheels are not fixed nor is the windscreen. As you can see I hollowed out the front headlights and I have some clear lenses from the spares box that will work just right.

[TRM]

Looking like you are well on your way already Pete!!! Liking the little bit of scratch work you have going on!!

[Tobi]

Pete, I know you said no AM, but SKP-lenses for the turning lights from, let's say the Bradley add-on, would look fine!

Tobi

[Leon]

Nice start Pete,some very nice scratch work to.

[danb]

Great start to another great blog from you Pete

Dan B

[wbill76]

Better not blink on this one or it will be done! Nice progress Pete.

[paulh]

That's why I love Tamiya.
P

[adampolo13]

Nice work so far!

[Deleted]

Nice! Will it have Fording exhaust also?

[bigjohn]

Hey Pete, looks like fun little project! Looking forward to following this one mate!

I remember the Verlinden and Shep Pane days, they both were a big influence on me then,

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Cheers fellas, Tobi I was thinking about maybe using some but as I haven't got any in the stash I will just work with what I've got. Bruce it will indeed have the fording exhaust however I have modified it slightly.

Just a little more progress and this time I have added some straps on the front wing and improved the jerry can. The antenna mount is from the spares box so I think I can get away with that. The kit supplied fording exhaust bears no resemblance to the real thing so I dug around and found a suitable bit of scrap etch and fabricated a better guard. The kit exhaust was cut and a bit of plastic rod was added to replace the moulded guards. It looks much better although quite delicate hence my decision to glue it all on now instead of after painting.

[paulh]

Simply georgeous Pete.

[wbill76]

Looking good Pete, nice detail on that wading exhaust.

[Deleted]

Great details Pete!

[Leon]

Nice scratch work on the wading exhaust Pete.Making great progress mate.

[spud]

Very nice Smudge,

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cheers guys the main construction is now completed and the model's gone for a wash before priming. I'm now rooting through the spares box for packs and stuff. Also trying to find a suitable figure as the kit driver is somewhat anorexic and very under scale. However there's not much out there for late 70's or 80's US figures so it may just go on a base by itself.

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Aug 19, 2013 15:37:05 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

I have absolutely no idea why I haven't spotted this build before and can only apologise and blame Chris S!!!

Anyhoo, I'm here now and want to say.....WOW!!!! Nice job on this little softskin....great lookin' kit with some very nice additions fella, she's gonna look great under colour

No decent standing figures yer could place adjacent? Be nice to get some scale representation on this littl'un!

Cheers Dicky, I am really struggling to find a decent figure especially for the late 70's to 80's If you want vietnam figures you are sorted but as this one never went there i'm looking for a plain figure without flak jacket etc. I do remember verlinden doing a few that where suitable for germany deployed troops but can't track any down at the moment. Quite frustrating that's for sure

[armorguy]

Terriffic build Pete ! Kick a$$ extra home made parts !

[stevereid]

Sniper-
you are doing a great job on this kit!

I have built it a couple of times and it is the ultimate prescription for modelers block. Quick easy build and you can get right to the painting, weathering and stowage- which is as simple as fleecing the extra packs, helmets and weapons out of a figure kit.

I'll be following this one. :-)

Steve

[bbd468]

Hello Pete, fantastic build fella! Great additions and scratch building....very nice sir.

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Cheers guys, here's the little mutt with a nice new coat of paint. After a bit of research I went for a MERDC scheme and used gunze colours for the greens namely H58 & H309. I then hand painted the sand and black. Looks very vivid and shiny at the moment but that will change! I really like this scheme and am wondering why I've never done a MERDC vehicle before! I have also started picking out the details and painting some stowage.

I still can't find a figure I'm happy with so it may go on the base without one, the search continues.

[wing_nut]

Pete...just got caught up on this one and oh man did i come in at the right time. That is too freakin' cool.

[Leon]

Pete,fantastic job on the CAMO.That looks really sweet.

[bigjohn]

Fantastic paint job there Pete!

[TRM]

Lovely painting there Pete!!! The whole job is done well!!!

[wbill76]

Nice work on the MERDC Pete! Little MUTT's coming along nicely.