Scotties Airfix M3A1 Scout car.

[scottie3158]

I have added a bit more clutter to the inside and tried to get that lived in look.





I added a wire but and sling to the M3 Grease gun.

Just have to add the wheels and Finish detailing the .50 cal. then the vehicle will be done and work can progress on the base.

cheers
Scottie

 

[Andy T]

Holy C***(ITB)!

That looks amazing

 

[Jakko]

You know, those photos of the interior now suddenly have me wondering where the fuel tank was on the M3A1 scout car. This, of course, because I can’t help comparing it to the M2 halftrack I’m building, which has prominent fuel tanks along the rear sides, but I don’t see anything resembling a fuel tank in here.

 

[scottie3158]

You know, those photos of the interior now suddenly have me wondering where the fuel tank was on the M3A1 scout car. This, of course, because I can’t help comparing it to the M2 halftrack I’m building, which has prominent fuel tanks along the rear sides, but I don’t see anything resembling a fuel tank in here.

I think but I wouldn't swear to it, it or they were under the front seats. Similar to an old military land rover. As I am sure I saw a picture of a filler cap just inside the door in one of my references.

 

[scottie3158]

Holy C***(ITB)!

That looks amazing

Thanks Andy happy you like it.

 

[Jakko]

I think but I wouldn't swear to it, it or they were under the front seats.

I took a look at the AFVDB web site, and you’re right:




The tanks are under the front seats on both sides.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Paul ALL details are awesome! I like the Lucky Strike cig pack on the seat. U.S. GI’s smoked a many of them over there.

 

[scottie3158]

I took a look at the AFVDB web site, and you’re right:

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The tanks are under the front seats on both sides.

Thanks Jakko, it's not often I'm right just ask SWIMBO

Paul ALL details are awesome! I like the Lucky Strike cig pack on the seat. U.S. GI’s smoked a many of them over there.

Thanks Lee, good to see you.

 

[Jakko]

 

[Scratchbuilder]

I think but I wouldn't swear to it, it or they were under the front seats. Similar to an old military land rover. As I am sure I saw a picture of a filler cap just inside the door in one of my references.

Under the front seats, like the early Land Rovers..

 

[Scratchbuilder]

I am pleased you warned everyone about the amount of pics you put up, I am here to warn them about your holiday snapszzzzzz.....

That is, or has got to be your best build to date, and I am pleased there is a photo record of your build. That way those who have missed this exceptional build can look on and wonder....

 

[scottie3158]

Love that film and anything else by Mel Brookes.

Under the front seats, like the early Land Rovers..

I am pleased you warned everyone about the amount of pics you put up, I am here to warn them about your holiday snapszzzzzz.....

That is, or has got to be your best build to date, and I am pleased there is a photo record of your build. That way those who have missed this exceptional build can look on and wonder....

Mike that is very kind of you to say mate. I must admit I am happy with it given it's the most substantial scratch build I have undertaken. I have some holiday snaps if you would like to see them, now where did I leave those albums?

 

[scottie3158]

Well I must admit I am relieved I have fitted the wheels and it sits with no rocking. That said the wheel base is slightly out but nothing to drastic and considering it was all done by eye I am happy.

Just a few more pics, I know I'm sorry of it with wheels on and .50 cal fitted.









cheers
Scottie

 

[Jim R]

That is a superb result Scottie. The details you've added really enhance the model. Love the cigarettes and the crate of beer/wine.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Ditto above..

 

[stillp]

Needs a Zippo to go with the Luckies!
Pete

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I think it's already there, Pete, right on the Lukies pack.
Paul's untouchable on details...

 

[stillp]

Thanks Andy, it is too! Oh, me of little faith!
Pete

 

[Mickc1440]

Wow Scottie that's very impressive

 

[andy55]

Only one thing to say... Bloody brilliant.
One question though, how did you do the damage to the front mud guard?