Tamiya's "very old" M42 Duster

[jackh]

The Tamiya M42 Duster, which is as old a kit from the motorization age . (Don't know if this should have been in the scratchbuild area :.
Most of the M42 is rebuild in styrene, the running gear and engine deck + part of the turret is kit parts. Eduard etch set for detailing.
The 40 mm bofors are from New Connection changed to the version used on the M42 by removing the flash suppressor.
The interior was also added, tracks are from Armour Tracks Models incl. resin idler + drive sprockets.
Since AFV now have announced a new M42, I thought I'd show you what can be made out of this old kit . Unfortunately no photos during constuction.























Planned to go in a dio, therefore no weathering.

[TRM]

Looking great Jack!! Shame buddy...that would look sweet all weathered up!!!

[spud]

i bought this and had it built in 6h and man wghat a bit of rubbish. this kit needs some Serious lovin. i loved teh look of it but man was i disapointed.

[jackh]

T - Thanks, just looking for the right idea for a dio then it will recieve some weathering ;D

Spud - It really is a dog of a kit , so the AFV kit is most welcome.

[spud]

well ild like to get the AFV version and when i do ima reverse over my Tamiya one

I found this a while back when looking at wrecks unfer water and taught it was really cool, The guy done an out standing job on recreating it

Clcik me

[jackh]

Thats a neat job he has made on that Duster.

[406 Silverado]

For an old kit it looks pretty good. It's a plus to have some turret interior details....and super detail it from there.

[jackh]

Thanks Rob, appreciated.

[martyncrowther]

Hi Jack the Duster is a classic and you have done a great job !

[rm6239]

Jack, that looks sweet mate. Nice job.

cheers
Rossco

[jackh]

Martyn & Rossco - Thanks lads much appreciated .

[paulh]

Oh my-both nice jobs

[406 Silverado]

Some nice weathering will liven this baby right up .......

[jackh]

Paul - Thanks. ;D

Rob - It will get some weathering, maybe sooner than first expected

[Mence]

Looks fine Jack, can't wait for AFV Club's one!

[jackh]

Thanks prof, yes it's a long awaited kit