My 1st V Bench , 1/48 Tamiya Crusader III AA Tank mk III !!!

[dukwhunter]

Hi Guys ,
Finally got a vbench !!! Thanks Gordy !!!

Just picked up Tamiya's new 1/48 Crusader III AA Tank , looks like another nice piece from Tamiya .

Here are a few pics of the boxtop & contents...

Boxart
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00033.jpg


Sprue A (2) - Front & Back
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00036.jpg

Sprue B - Upper Hull & Stowage Boxes
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00035.jpg

Sprue C - Turret & Guns
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00039.jpg

Sprue Z - 4 Man Crew , decals & underside-view of diecast lower hull
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00040.jpg

Side-View Of Diecast Lower Hull
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00041.jpg

Some pics of the marking options

Option A - Skyraker of the 1st Royal Tank Regiment , 22 Armored Brigade , 7th Armored Division
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00050.jpg

Option B - 1st Armored Division Free Polish Forces , August 1944
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/dukwhunter/Crusader%20III%20AA%20Tank/DSC00051.jpg

Will probably do Option B , just too be different !!!

regards
JOEY

[Driver]

Good, another uncommon subject!

Ruben

[dukwhunter]

Hi Ruben ,
Thanks for the comments !!! Hope you & your family were spared the wrath of Hurricane Dean !!! My prayers go out to all others in the Caribbean in harm's way !!!


best regards
JOEY

[schlichtr]

Cool, didn't even know Tamiya released this kit. I look forward to seeing your build.

Roy

[Panzerserra]

Good choice....

waiting more progress...

regards

[lquah]

Cool, more allied builds :thumb: If only Tamiya released it in 1/35.

Looking forward to your build Joey :)

Lawrence

[RickLawler]

Joey, congrats on your shinny new vbench...time to break-out the glue and get busy.

Rick

[dukwhunter]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the words of encouragement ! I will try and post updates as regular as possible on my progress on the Crusader AA tank . I am starting a new job today and have to be at orientation at 11am . Maybe i can get some modeling work done later this evening .


Thanks Again
JOEY

[dukwhunter]

Hi Guys,
Sorry that i haven't posted any updates lately on the Crusader AA tank , but between work & losing a part i haven't had time . I've lost one of the front sprocket halves , so i am trying to order a replacement from Tamiya ! Until i get it , this build will be on hold !



Thanks
JOEY

[Sticky]

Hi Joey! Nice kit you have there. Use it well on you new VBench!

[dukwhunter]

Thanks John !!!