M2 half-track (1 Viewer)

[noli-poli]

Watch this thread for the posting of a scratch-built model of the m2 half-track using king & country's m3a2 half-track. Here's a sneak peak of the unfinished model

 

[noli-poli]

Scratch-building the m2 halftrack: The extreme makeover begins

the extreme makeover begins

 

[noli-poli]

Scratch-building the m2 halftrack: The extreme makeover begins

Removing the armored windshield cover, more cut-ups and prepping-up the floor board. Using Century 21 Half-track side armored panels and floorboard as replacements.

 

[zblang]

Wow - I'll say it's getting a makeover. Looking forward to more pictures!

 

[noli-poli]

Sneak peak of almost finished model

 

[noli-poli]

Working on the ammo bins with interior/exterior access

 

[zblang]

I love these threads! Keep the pics coming!

 

[noli-poli]

Work continues...at this stage i am starting to despair what have i done!! To many details and finger nails super glue damaged. A lot of sanding , filing and drilling. Got to wear a mask as my allergies are starting to act up Achoo!

 

[wayne556517]

BRILLIANT thread and work mate

 

[noli-poli]

The work continues...

 

[noli-poli]

it's getting there...almost done. Had some guest this Easter weekend

 

[noli-poli]

Working on a Browning 30 cal MG (water-cooled) as commonly seen mounted on M2's. I should have the finished model by the weekend

 

[zblang]

Nicely done!

 

[noli-poli]

Presenting the finished model. Will Andy ever recognize his M3A2?

 

[wayne556517]

What a superb thread effort and result mate loved every post from you well done your are a craftsman.

 

[TomNT]

I agree with Wayno, brilliant work on the conversion!

Tom

 

[Go for Broke]

just awesome.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Fantastic!
Congratulations on the great project.
Cheers
A_C

 

[King & Country]

Fantastic!
Congratulations on the great project.
Cheers
A_C

Allow me to add my heartiest congratulations on a superb piece of work!

Very, very well done, Andy.

 

[LTC PaulN]

Great work... truly some great vision and craftsmanship.

My only question would be why cut up a piece that probably started off north of $100 to begin with when a model from Dragon or Tamiya would have been significantly cheaper to start with as a base for this custom job? Not trying to nitpick, just to understand the rationale.

Thanks!