Matchbox M16 halftrack done!

[Faust]

One thing I like about modelling as a hobby is that it always gives me a chance to try something new. In this case, that’s building armour! I’m not really an armour builder by “trade”, but I do find tanks and fighting vehicles very interesting.

I have been scared off by the complexity of armour kits in general, but then I found some old 1/76 Matchbox kits! With their small size and cool diorama bases, I figured I could get some practice on weathering and doing groundwork, all at the same time!

So, here’s what is actually my second piece of armour in recent times, the old M16 “meat chopper” from Matchbox.  

Please let me know what you think, and I’d really appreciate feedback since I’m new at this and would love to hear how to get better!

Thanks!

https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/ships-and-tanks/matchbox-172-m16-halftrack/

 

Edited January 17, 2016 by Faust

[Crazy Ed]

   Adan, you've tucked a lot of detail into that itty bitty package. Nicely done. And what's beter than a Qual 50 Calliope Carrier!!

[Faust]

Thanks, Ed!

I'm amazed at the Matchbox armour; they are far superior to the Matchbox plane kits, that's for sure!

Something about all 4 of those 50s blasting away does make me kinda giggle!

[Snake45]

Oh very cool! The M16 has always been a favorite of mine. I hope to do the Tamiya 1/35 kit someday. Gonna warm up for it with the old Monogram 1/32 M13.