Academy 1/35 M981

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Stuart. The Tamiya Vietnam M113 is decent enough, it just could really use replacement tracks. Revell Germany/Italeri makes a decent 113 as well. Academy is superior to both of those. I’ve built all three. I haven’t seen or built he AFV Club or Dragon 113 kits, although I have some of their kits from the same chassis, which are very nice, but quite a bit more pricey.

[Gary Brantley]

That looks great, Carlos! Somehow, I missed this one, but it's a looker! I recall when Desert Storm began, my cousin Thomas, the M-113 commander in Vietnam, expressing surprise after seeing some in action in DS. He said, "Damn, they're still using those tracks?!?!"

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Gary! Yup, they’re still is use today in Ukraine even…

[Stikpusher]

Ok, I’m calling this one done. I still need to finish up the crew figures, but the track itself is done





I’ll get some full multi angle views up in a day or two

[keavdog]

Great job. Certainly looks lived in. All that gear sure makes a difference. Well done.

[BlackSheep214]

Very nice!

[Gary Brantley]

Yes sir, that turned out so well, Carlos! The stowed items really do bring a lot to the build, and I love the color the ID blanket provides!

[Stikpusher]

John, Tom, and Gary, thank you guys! I do appreciate your kind feedback.

[Medicman71]

Fantastic work Stik!

[speedgraflex]

Bravo!