M-31/ T2 T.R.V. build done

[fblanton]

Now it is time for paint. This is the Academy M3 Medium Tank {Lee} with Formations quick fix bogie set and the Legends M-31 conversion set. The white bits are parts I replaced using Evergreen items as the resin parts were too warped or miss-formed. Tow cables are two pieces of .010 fly tying wire twisted by hand and tow cable ends glued on. Now on to the paint shop!

 

[spud]

Very cool frank

 

[geegad]

Cracking looking build never seen this type before so will be keeping up with you

 

[04svt]

looks really good! nice wrk on the cabels

 

[Texaslobo]

AAA Tank Repair! ;D

I love it.

Do You have any photo's of the real thing?

 

[Jelly]

Mmmm a very interesting subject, Mr Blanton. Very atypical (at least to me).

A truly eye-catcher.

Cheers
RG

 

[panzerace007]

FRANK ,

Great Job ! I'm lookin forward to seein' Her in paint & weathering !!


\m/

 

[fblanton]

Photos of actual M-31

Here are some images of the real thing.

 

[Tony lee]

Man, that is different. 8)

Tony lee

 

[Fork Virus]

Coming together very nicely!

 

[Texaslobo]

Great photo's. Going to be a great looking model.

 

[noname]

That is cool! Never saw one before. Great job on er.

 

[multicam]

Crazy cool conversion!

 

[Ohm]

Good job on the reworking of the troubled parts.

 

[fblanton]

"After Action" M-31 T.R.V.

So here's whats been going on lately with the 1/35th scale M-31 T.R.V.
"After Action" is the name I have given the vehicle. The unit is the 191st Independent Tank Battalion serving in Italy and eventually participated in operation Dragoon in 1944. The name "After Action" is ficticious of course but not too many images exist of M-31 during the war, I have found a dozen or so. At the behest of a friend I went forward with the cammo painting. The markings are a mix of decals and dry transfers. The name on the door was done using a white art pencil.

 

[MrT]

Very nice!!!!! Don't see one of these very often.

Terry 8)

 

[NecronautDrummer]

A really interesting subject; you've done it justice too, IMHO!