SPA Modeler

I finally wrapped this one up yesterday. I set out on this thinking that it would be an easy change to alter this kit from US to IDF configuration. It turns out that what was envisaged as a quick few weeks build turned into something quite a bit more involved. Part of that was me, increasing the detail on the TOW system and the radios, and of course modifying the stowage of most everything else in the vehicle. From looking at photos, it looks like the IDF modified these jeeps several times over their service lives, and I went with something of a mid life configuration, based upon photos from Lebanon in 1982/83, combining features seen on several different TOW jeeps. I used AK Real Colors for the IDF Sand Gray and Humbrol & Vallejo for most all of the detail work.

















Thanks for looking... comments and critiques welcome...

Well done, Carlos!

That looks great, and action packed! So much going on in that small space-super lil' model, Carlos



"Action packed!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXA2tFH_70

Tom & Gary, thank you.

Gary, it is indeed loaded up for action.

Man that's awesome Stik! Very well done!

Thank you Mike. Happy to hear that you like it.

Turned out great! Don't for get to post a 'family' pic. I know you have a bunch of these little dudes.

That is sweet work! Way to go! I want to do one of those for my Israeli army one day.

Thanks guys!

John, yeah, a group photo would be nice. I’ll get on that later in the week. This makes #7 for my M151s…

Mark, that would be great for you to do an Israeli M151 or more. I like how they modified them from the basic US models to meet their specific needs… are there kits of this thing in 1/72?

A beautiful piece of work, Carlos.