Rare Medium Tank M3 variant, from a MiniArt kit

[Tim Marlow]

Still no idea what this is, and I’m starting to think I might not know what it is even when it’s finished

 

[Jim R]

I'm with you Tim. No idea what it is but he's making a great job of his whatsit thingy.

 

[Jakko]

I can assure you it was a real vehicle, not something that sprouted from my imagination

 

[adt70hk]

Ok..... So being serious this time......

Thinking logically about it, you would only need a big structure on the top like that if you were trying to store something......

..... So how about a special radio variant vehicle for a HQ unit, or something along those lines?

ATB.

Andrew

 

[GerryW]

I'm just lost with this

 

[Mark1]

Beginning to think it's the m3 penthouse suite!

 

[JR]

I’ve managed to make myself start adding the rivets now:

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You can tell how much fun this job is by me alternating it with assembling track links

The rivets are all punched from 0.25 mm plastic card using an RP Toolz punch-and-die set, with an 0.7 mm punch designed for making domed rivets. You don’t need to buy a separate set for this if you already have a “flat” punch-and-die set — just order spare punches in the sizes you want. You need the ones that say “for Rivet maker”.

Some years ago, I reviewed AFV Club’s T48 track and wasn’t too impressed. Their main failing was that the track kept falling apart because the pins were too narrow for the holes in the end connectors. Somewhat unexpectedly, this T51 set is far better. The pins are, if anything, often a little oversize rather than under-. That is, the connectors sometimes won’t fit, but I’ve solved that every time so far by trying a different one. At least this track doesn’t fall apart when I pick it up.

Steve Jones would be in his element with all those rivets.

 

[Jakko]

Thinking logically about it, you would only need a big structure on the top like that if you were trying to store something......

..... So how about a special radio variant vehicle for a HQ unit, or something along those lines?

Like the Grant command tank that a photo was already posted of on page 1?

 

[JR]

Most interesting build, liking the scratch work but as to what it is ?

 

[adt70hk]

Like the Grant command tank that a photo was already posted of on page 1?

Kind of but I don't know that was a commander version but a lot more radios......

 

[Jakko]

I’ll give the clue that the big structure serves a definite purpose, but it’s not to house radios

 

[Mark1]

B.A.R.V ! beach armoured recovery vehicle?

 

[minitnkr]

Searchlight vehicle?

 

[Jakko]

B.A.R.V ! beach armoured recovery vehicle?

That looked like this:

(source)

So no

Searchlight vehicle?

(source)

Again, no

 

[CarolsHusband]

"Signor Whippy" armoured ice cream parlour & coffee bar for the Italian campaign ?

I'll be honest, I'm grasping at straws here....

 

[Isitme]

Jakko,
For filler I use car stopper filler as I find it does not flake as much as the model products. But I use it as the last thing at night and then leave it next to an open window for the cellulose fumes to escape.
Mike.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Jakko,
For filler I use car stopper filler as I find it does not flake as much as the model products. But I use it as the last thing at night and then leave it next to an open window for the cellulose fumes to escape.
Mike.

What make of stopping is that Mike? I always liked Tamiya filler, which is cellulose based, for the same reason. However it seems near impossible to get it at a reasonable price including postage so I’m looking for an alternative.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well,I`m stumped also!
Been viewing from the cheap seats,and did have a few ideas...... sadly though,the guesses so far have negated them!!
so i`ll just revert to type.........
"Is it Elton John Mark?.... sounds just like her!!"
Sorry,couldn`t resist!..... you have to be of a certain age,and remember Mark and Lard from the radio one comedy show in the late 90`s,early 2000`s!
(They were a quality duo BTW!!)
Andy

 

[scottie3158]

The only thing I thought it was was the searchlight version but that isn't it either.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well,I`m stumped also!
Been viewing from the cheap seats,and did have a few ideas...... sadly though,the guesses so far have negated them!!
so i`ll just revert to type.........
"Is it Elton John Mark?.... sounds just like her!!"
Sorry,couldn`t resist!..... you have to be of a certain age,and remember Mark and Lard from the radio one comedy show in the late 90`s,early 2000`s!
(They were a quality duo BTW!!)
Andy

They were better on their pre-radio one slot in the evening Andy. I used to listen to them when I came off of late shift and was driving home..........they became very popular with students and some genius subsequently thought they were a good fit for radio one.....which they certainly weren’t! They now both work radio six. Can’t blame them for taking the money though