A Soft Top... Without the top!!

[The Smythe Meister]

Evenin` Guys!
Here`s my next build,which i`m thinking will be a partner to my recently built SPG,in a Vietnam Dio ,
Without more ado.... I give you...........
......... My M35A1 .......

Looks a lovely kit,although i have read some not so complimentary reviews?!!.... Well,you can`t trust EVERYTHING you hear/read eh?....
We`ll see i guess!....
It should be fun,
Andy

 

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Looks nice. AFV Club kits are often rather fiddly and intricate.
Jim

 

[Jakko]

I built the basic truck without the guns when that kit was fairly new, and I remember it a bit as Jim says: somewhat intricate to build, but well-detailed. Here’s some inspiration for this particular version

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

I think this is a very good kit.
It's not a good representation of Nancy but still a decent Quad .50 guntruck.
Jon.

 

[Mini Me]

Have fun with that Andy Rick H.

 

[Graeme C.]

Looks a bit different, I'll follow this one Andy.

 

[Wookie2486]

I like the idea of a good gun truck I will follow on if that is ok.

Marty

 

[scottie3158]

Andy.

I'm defo in for this. AFV can be fiddly but the detail is worth it.

 

[JR]

I'm in Mr Smith , as long as you don't throw things about and you have our friend Cohen in his winter quarters.
Love to Rach from us both .

 

[Allen Dewire]

Oh Mr. Smiff,

That's a nice kit you have there Andy. Guess I'll have to check in and make sure you don't muck it up. Looks a great build and like Paul said, a bit fiddly too. Just have fun my friend......Oh, and Happy a Ho, Ho, Ho to you guys in Devon (wherever that is)!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Andy
Looks nice. AFV Club kits are often rather fiddly and intricate.
Jim

Cheers Jim!
Yes,i now see what you mean!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I built the basic truck without the guns when that kit was fairly new, and I remember it a bit as Jim says: somewhat intricate to build, but well-detailed. Here’s some inspiration for this particular version

A couple of cool refs there thanks Jakko,
Well detailed is spot on!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I think this is a very good kit.
It's not a good representation of Nancy but still a decent Quad .50 guntruck.
Jon.

Thanks Jon!
I agree re it being a good kit,don`t know much about the actual "Nancy",but this seems good enough for me..... so far anyway!!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Have fun with that Andy Rick H.

Thanks Rick......
...... I certainly intend to!!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looks a bit different, I'll follow this one Andy.

Nice one Graeme ,
Nice to see you,
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I like the idea of a good gun truck I will follow on if that is ok.

Marty

Of course it is Marty!
The more the merrier..... good to see you,
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy.

I'm defo in for this. AFV can be fiddly but the detail is worth it.

Evenin` Scottie,(Dawg!),
Always good to have you along mate,
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I'm in Mr Smith , as long as you don't throw things about and you have our friend Cohen in his winter quarters.
Love to Rach from us both .

HA!! Cheers John,!!
I`ve felt like throwing things already if i`m honest..... but refrained!!
Cohan has reappeared from his Hibernation Cave and is back on full form again!!
Rach says "Hi" too!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Oh Mr. Smiff,

That's a nice kit you have there Andy. Guess I'll have to check in and make sure you don't muck it up. Looks a great build and like Paul said, a bit fiddly too. Just have fun my friend......Oh, and Happy a Ho, Ho, Ho to you guys in Devon (wherever that is)!!!

Prost
Allen

Ahhhhh......Mr.Dewire.......
It is indeed Sir,and thank you,
As for "Wherever Devon is"........
Simple mate........
Head out of Europe towards the UK....just before you hit the fantastic Kent coast.....
Hang a left,(Or to "PORT"),and hug the gorgeous coastline of southern England until the natural Godliness glow turns......
..... into THE FABULOUS GOLDEN GLOW OF THE SOUTH DEVON COAST ............
You can`t go wrong,just look out at the people wandering around and you`ll see the HALOs that we all,(Naturally) ,wear!!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

OK Then guys,a brief update.......
As some have said,these kits do seem to be quite problematical..... several times,already,i`ve encountered vague instructions which led to me mis gluing bits!
I did sort them,kinda,and some other bits just didn`t "Feel" right!
It really is excellently detailed,and also for the cost!!,makes you want to persevere .......
Pic of running gear assembly,just basically glued........

I wasn`t at all confident of this progressing any further,was SURE that stuff was going to go awry ....however,continuing with Primer,Copious amounts OD and then some Rubber tyres..... I`ve ended up with this........

Surprise surprise all wheels sit correctly!! So up until now i seem to be getting away with it!!......
.... We`ll see though!!
Great to see so many taking an interest in this one Guys!! Thanks for looking in.....
Andy