Tamiya 1/35 IDF M151A2 TOW, Lebanon 1982/83

[stikpusher]

I finally wrapped this one up yesterday. I set out on this thinking that it would be an easy change to alter this kit from US to IDF configuration. It turns out that what was envisaged as a quick few weeks build turned into something quite a bit more involved. Part of that was me, increasing the detail on the TOW system and the radios, and of course modifying the stowage of most everything else in the vehicle. From looking at photos, it looks like the IDF modified these jeeps several times over their service lives, and I went with something of a mid life configuration, based upon photos from Lebanon in 1982/83, combining features seen on several different TOW jeeps. I used AK Real Colors for the IDF Sand Gray and Humbrol & Vallejo for most all of the detail work.

















Thanks for looking... comments and critiques welcome...

[chromdome35]

That turned out looking very nice, the detail you added really takes this to another level. Did you do a pin wash on it? I ask because I don't see the effect of one.

[kyledehart5]

Lovely work, as mentioned over in the WIP thread. I really like the stowage yams all the details you added to get the IDF look you wanted. And the headlights were a nice upgrade as well. I also love the paint and the dusty weathering. Great job and great final photos.

[Leon]

Very nicely done Carlos!

[handiabled]

Superb finish on this Carlos! The lightly weathered look is perfect

[stikpusher]

Brian, Kyle, Leon, & Brent, thank you all for your kind words.

Brian, I did do a pin wash on selected areas such as the pedestal, sight, & traversing unit on the TOW, the stamping ribs on the body, and a few other areas. The dust coat toned the pin was down quite a bit.