AMT Equipment Trailer with Tank

[Warren D]

Fresh out of re-hab, I built the trailer originally over 40 years ago.  The story here, the M4A3 Sherman tank is fresh out of overhaul and headed for the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA to be part of their tank driving experience.  (I drove the real one earlier this year)  This tank was featured in several movies, The Blues Brothers and a starring role in "Tank".

The Pete COE is also over 40 years old, she's held up well considering time and several moves.  The Pete is rattle can paint, airbrushing was still a little in the future.

This was also a bit of an experiment with Mission Models acrylics.  The tank and trailer are both done with MM sprayed with an airbrush.  I still prefer Pollyscale, nothing since seems to have decent coverage.  MM is ok, though their flat really isn't.  The tank was given several coats of flat and it's still way too glossy.  I've had some compatibility issues with MM and other acrylics so I was reluctant to use my  old Pollyscale flat over the MM.  Decals took a long time to get on as the letters are all applied individually.  One thing I learned, MM has a polyurethane additive that supposedly increases the durability but I had 2 bottles that ruined the first try on the trailer.  MM coverage isn't very good, many coats required to cover primer.

 

Edited September 29, 2020 by Warren D

[extmcdriver]

Great looking rig. I hope you enjoyed driving the real tank. I was a tanker for 27 years, nothing beats being in a tank!!

[Jim B]

That's pretty cool.  Is the M4 the Tamiya kit?

[Mopar - D]

Nice build with a interesting load. You’re correct your old builds have held up very well over the years. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great! The old builds have really held up well! I like it!

[Warren D]

9 hours ago, Jim B said:

That's pretty cool.  Is the M4 the Tamiya kit?

The Sherman is an RC model, couldn't find a Tamiya at a decent price.  Lots of armor in 1/35 not much in 1/24-1/25!

[Jim B]

Very true. I'm trying to find a Tamiya T-34 in 1/25 for a reasonable price.  Kind of wish Tamiya would reissue their 1/25 armor kits, but I guess 1/35 is where the money is. 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[kilrathy10]

That's a cool build... I love it.. The color combo is Great.... I must say... When I saw the title and read "tank", it wasn't the "tank" I had in mind... Very nice surprise for me... Outstanding!!!

Edited September 30, 2020 by kilrathy10

[Dutzie]

Love the colors! Nice looking combo. 

[TECHMAN]

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Entire build is very impressive!!!  Awesome job on all!!!

DJ