Here's a pic of my latest build. Got the basic shape done, trying to fit the electrics before detailing

Looking at the tracks and suspension are you building it on an existing tank base (Stuart?) or is the whole thing a scratch build?

The tracks and suspension all seem to be from a sherman except for the idler wheel

that;s correct, the bogies and track are HL Sherman which are a bit overscale, but as I want to battle her I wanted the reliability of factory running gear......plus I had them in my spares box so they didn't cost anything

Considering what we have to work with, that is an ingenious plan Frank.

Now that you have a reliable platform, let see the M3A1 Stuart... also known as the 'Honey'.





Jeff

Inspiring idea Frank.

I want to tackle this myself some day, so I am very interested in the result

That is a really clever solution for a battling Stuart !!!!!!

I wish I had thought of that................

...a bit of detailing done......

...bit more done....

The Stuart is my favorite tank. I love it. Beautiful!

looking great. Wish you would have done a build thread on the hull and body though.

Thanks
Jim

not too much to see...it's all plasticard

Still looks complicated to me. Good work.

Jim

Just Plasticard ya ooooookaaaay...IT"S AMAZING!! Great Job

OK, Now you have done it. Now you have shown us how I may tackle this. For sure add this on the to do list

looking forward to it, Dan
Here's a couple of pics to try and show the size difference between her and a Sherman.

update....nearly ready for paint...

...got the first coat of paint on....

Man what a great job. If only you had done a build thread. Simply fantastic.

Jim

Here you go..
http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...hp?f=34&t=7550

...made a start on the weathering...

This build is making me want one so bad. The M5 Stuart is a great tank. It's like the underdog of the armoured divisions.

Also, this tank has bought many smiles to my face on World of Tanks, and still does.

..photoshoot...

Looks great! Is the idler sprung?

Now that's a perfect photo of a perfect model ... !!!!! The figures are the frosting on the cake, very realistic. The GI with the Garand is a nice detail.

@Maus45.....the idlers fixed, I wanted a strong, reliable battler and thought a working idler might be a bit too fragile.
@ Rex...the figure's from Alpine minatures and I think he's a beautifully sculpted model. His pose and "attitude" are spot on