DRUMS01 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Being new, and this the "large scale" website, I thought it would be appropriate to show my reworked and scratch built M41 that started as a toy shell. The turret and hull interior has been detailed from scratch. Many items have been replace or modified to include a canvas mantlet cover, numerous engine components, improvements to chassis and hull for accuracy, ties down grab rails on the turret, etc. After-market resin tarps and a wood box have been added. The cleaning rod on the side of the turret and aiming stakes on the front of the hull are also from scratch. In the storage boxes on the side of the hull are numerous items to include C-Rations, a bore brush, RBC and LSA, maps, rags, etc. I may at some time go back and replace the track and sprockets to individual links and add more crew members of higher quality. Until then I'm calling this D-O-N-E. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed building it. DRUMS01 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Wow, that is an impressive work! Excellently detailed and well put together. Welcome to the forum! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Love it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUMS01 Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 Thanks GazzaS and Martinnfb for the kind comments. While it is not a contest worthy model it did provide challenges and enjoyment. I will call this one a 3 footer, if you know what I mean (smile). Thanks again for looking in and providing your feedback..... DRUMS01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Nice diorama, the figure looks very good too! Regards! Rodolfo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Very nicely done .. some mighty fine work Keep ‘em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUMS01 Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 Thanks Rudolfo and Peter... I have several more to post as I haven't added anything for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 As an Ex-USMC artilleryman, I know why we carried aiming stakes. If I may be so bold, besides artistic license, why did you include them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUMS01 Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 It is my understanding that when they were deployed in both very late Korea and Vietnam, they were also used at times for indirect fire missions. I actually saw an on-line photo of one with them, so I thought they would be a different touch. DRUMS01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Holy mackerel! That's scatchbuilt? It's wonderful, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Congrats amazing build, the scratch building is top quality…….what make was the donor kit…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Wow, fantastic! Seeing this kind of work makes me think I need to take up a different hobby sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUMS01 Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Hey Bomber County, it started as a toy in 1:18 sold under the brand, "Ultimate Soldier". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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