M3 Lee

[privatepete]

This is my next project U.S. M£3 Lee

[OneSmallStep1966]

An interesting subject, I look forward to seeing it complete.

[privatepete]

Made up bogies assembles & fitted them to lower hull

[privatepete]

Removed plastic grills, made new ones from brass mesh and fitted

[privatepete]

Modified main gun

[privatepete]

Opened up view ports

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Added missing holes in rollers



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[DasAbteilung]

Is this a re-box of the old (1970's) Monogram 1/32 Lee?? Revell have never done one of their own, and although they mould-share some Academy moulds this isn't the Academy kit.

This kit has the same track link mistake as the old Tamiya ones. The links are not actually connected together as the end connectors are moulded on each link, not between each link. If this is the old Monogram kit I think you might have trouble finding any after-market tracks to fit as the suspension will be slightly longer and wider in 1/32. Airfix 1/32 Lee or Grant tracks should fit, although I recall that the Grant had WE210 "Double I" tracks. These were occasionally seen on British Lees. I know you've started this now, but in 1/32 the Airfix kit is much better. In 1/35, Academy is really the one to have.

I like the British Lees fitted with mud chutes between the bogies and extra rear stowage boxes. I believe the MG cupola was removed and replaced with a split hatch. They might have had the longer gun and welded-up side doors.

[spock1701]

Great build pete

The M3 Lee is a cool tank

This kit has the same track link mistake as the old Tamiya ones. The links are not actually connected together as the end connectors are moulded on each link, not between each link.

Isn't that a pretty heinous mistake to make? I mean, they must have pretty terrible quality control people for that to happen. Or no quality control. Quite frankly, I think that they should hire rivet-counters (not an insult, just an accurate descriptor) like Pete to do their designing for them.

[privatepete]

M3 Lee Walk Around Pictures Page 1-5

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[privatepete]

Added missing casting numbers, rear armour,

[DasAbteilung]

Yes, this is indeed the old Monogram kit. So it dates back to the mid-70's. It's also 1/32, not 1/35. You've given yourself a lot of extra work with this one: a challenge. None of the usual after-market parts, like the RB barrel, will be quite the right size: a bit too small. There are 1/32 0.30" barrels available from Master, and the old - but nice - Armour Accessories jerricans (you still see these on eBay) were always too big for 1/35.

Monogram and Tamiya had little choice about the track error because of the limitations in moulding capability back then. Tamiya's M3's are late 70's. They couldn't mould tracks just connected by the end connectors, they needed to connect the links themselves. Although the technology improved the moulds were never updated. You still get the duff tracks in the Tamiya Lee and Grant today: they could easily have slipped in the tracks from one of their later M4s. Clearly Revell haven't changed the old Monogram moulds either.

That track error is impossible to correct and I don't think 1/35 ones will fit: they might - but they ought to be too narrow for the wheels and sprockets and a couple of links too short. If you were to buy an Airfix kit for the tracks you might as well use the better kit too. But both Airfix M3's had the WE210 tracks, only appropriate to British use.

I wouldn't ever describe myself as a rivet counter, but the track error is fairly fundamental.

[privatepete]

Added some missing details

[Fridgy]

Removed

[privatepete]

Made up turret, fitted odds & sods

[Fridgy]

Removed

[privatepete]

[OneSmallStep1966]

Great detailing Pete

[privatepete]

[spock1701]

Well, clearly I have been overruled on this point

Really excellent build, as usual, Pete. Do you make the rivets yourself, or do you buy the sheets with the rivets already on?

[privatepete]

[spock1701]

Well, clearly I have been overruled on this point

Really excellent build, as usual, Pete. Do you make the rivets yourself, or do you buy the sheets with the rivets already on?

Much appreciated, yes I do make my own rivets,I'm lucky enough to have a punch & die set,very handy tool.
What have you be overruled on ?

Just the rivet-counting thing. I believe that the general consensus was against my point of view.

[privatepete]

[spock1701]

Much appreciated, yes I do make my own rivets,I'm lucky enough to have a punch & die set,very handy tool.
What have you be overruled on ?

Just the rivet-counting thing. I believe that the general consensus was against my point of view.

To be honest I've lost track of this R-C thing,I don't known if people are calling me a R-C or not, believe me I don't want the title, but it's the general consensus I am, so I might not show all my I do for a while

Whether you are an R-C or not I don't think anyone objects to all the pictures. I know for one I enjoy all the detail you put into your builds. Often we get these kits and they seem simple but its important to acknowledge the complexity of the real thing.

[OneSmallStep1966]

To be honest I've lost track of this R-C thing,I don't known if people are calling me a R-C or not, believe me I don't want the title, but it's the general consensus I am, so I might not show all my I do for a while

I always understood the term "Rivet Counter" applied to someone who criticises and derides the work of others by pointing out minor detailing errors that the real article did or didn't have.
You are a detail builder, and I have never once seen you deride someone else's work (and god knows you've had plenty of opportunities to deride my modest efforts in the past), so you are definitely NOT a rivet counter

[privatepete]

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[privatepete]

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[spock1701]

To be honest I've lost track of this R-C thing,I don't known if people are calling me a R-C or not, believe me I don't want the title, but it's the general consensus I am, so I might not show all my I do for a while

I always understood the term "Rivet Counter" applied to someone who criticises and derides the work of others by pointing out minor detailing errors that the real article did or didn't have.
You are a detail builder, and I have never once seen you deride someone else's work (and god knows you've had plenty of opportunities to deride my modest efforts in the past), so you are definitely NOT a rivet counter

Really? Oh, well then my understanding of the word is completely wrong. I just thought it meant someone who, well, counts rivets and adds all that extra realistic detail to a model. Pete, you are certainly not a rivet counter in the critical sense of the word. On the contrary, you are always supportive of other builds and building styles.

[privatepete]

Replied texture over c/No's

[MrMinidreams]

Pete I'm far from being a tank builder ,but I know building a kit that lack detailing and can see all the great items you've added I to this kit . Love all the added items and you've spiked my interest in building another tank myself . I'll remain following your builds . Thank you for sharing Mini.

[digger303]

Pete what ever on the r-c thing. I am enjoying your build please leave it.

[OneSmallStep1966]

I agree with Digger, I want to see this finished

[Augustus]

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[privatepete]

I agree with Digger, I want to see this finished

I agree with Digger, I want to see this finished

I'm very sorry it's not going to happen as you can see some people are happy about it

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[Augustus]

It's not happy about, it's really to show madness, it's a dancing banana!!!

I think Spock was wrong in my opinion of what a rivet counter is, however, I also think that you have totally over reacted, its time for you to pick up the toys you threw out of the pram.

[privatepete]

It's not happy about, it's really to show madness, it's a dancing banana!!!

I think Spock was wrong in my opinion of what a rivet counter is, however, I also think that you have totally over reacted, its time for you to pick up the toys you threw out of the pram.

I'm sorry I got the banana thing totally wrong I thought it was a happy dancing banana, Spock has his opinion's right or wrong, as do you and me, as for over reacting and picking up my toys you don't known the full story behind this it's my build my decision.

[Augustus]

Yes it is your decision Pete, but I think it's a shame, you're a very fine modeller and I know I'm deinately not alone in enjoying your work and would like to see more.

[Paul]

For gods sake people, just build the bloody models and stop over thinking things

[privatepete]

For gods sake people, just build the bloody models and stop over thinking things

That's all I was trying to do and that's all I ever wanted but people's views on my builds change over night for some reason ???

[ElCapitan]

For gods sake people, just build the bloody models and stop over thinking things

That's all I was trying to do and that's all I ever wanted but people's views on my builds change over night for some reason ???

Unless there's been something said to you privately, I'm not sure whose view has supposedly changed. All I see is admiration of your work in every post. It's a shame that a great thread has been deleted, and that we won't be able to benefit from your knowledge and enthusiasm for a while.

All the best anyway.

[privatepete]

For gods sake people, just build the bloody models and stop over thinking things

That's all I was trying to do and that's all I ever wanted but people's views on my builds change over night for some reason ???

Unless there's been something said to you privately, I'm not sure whose view has supposedly changed. All I see is admiration of your work in every post. It's a shame that a great thread has been deleted, and that we won't be able to benefit from your knowledge and enthusiasm for a while.

All the best anyway.

Hi everyone i'm staying and will finish this build ,yes things where said to me privately.

[Augustus]

Good to hear you're staying Pete I want to see this build done.
As for things being said against you in private you have a few options including:

1. Ignore him, he'll go away.
2. Out him here, in public, so we can all call him an idiot.
3. Nut him.
4. If he's in Brisbane let me know and I'll nut him.

NB As with all my suggestions please take with a pinch of salt.

[Stokesy44]

Good to hear you're staying Pete I want to see this build done.
As for things being said against you in private you have a few options including:

1. Ignore him, he'll go away.
2. Out him here, in public, so we can all call him an idiot.
3. Nut him.
4. If he's in Brisbane let me know and I'll nut him.

NB As with all my suggestions please take with a pinch of salt.

LOL - glad to see a positive outcome to this.

[digger303]

That's all I was trying to do and that's all I ever wanted but people's views on my builds change over night for some reason ???

Unless there's been something said to you privately, I'm not sure whose view has supposedly changed. All I see is admiration of your work in every post. It's a shame that a great thread has been deleted, and that we won't be able to benefit from your knowledge and enthusiasm for a while.

All the best anyway.

Hi everyone i'm staying and will finish this build ,yes things where said to me privately.

Glad to hear your sticking with it.

[SergioSolo]

I missed the drama but kudos to you for continuing with this project! I'm a fan of your work

[privatepete]

Good to hear you're staying Pete I want to see this build done.
As for things being said against you in private you have a few options including:

1. Ignore him, he'll go away.
2. Out him here, in public, so we can all call him an idiot.
3. Nut him.
4. If he's in Brisbane let me know and I'll nut him.

NB As with all my suggestions please take with a pinch of salt.

Thanks for the options my one isn't on that list It would be very easy to pick No2 but hope i'm better than that, but it is lock away, I'm just going to keep my head down "again" and make a mess on my bench

[privatepete]

LOL - glad to see a positive outcome to this.

Let's hope so I can really do without this s##t

[privatepete]

I missed the drama but kudos to you for continuing with this project! I'm a fan of your work

Thank you, but it's all over on

[privatepete]

Hi added some tie downs to the top of the stowage boxes and turret, and got the primmer on










All my models are hand painted

As you known I hate my painting, "BUT" this time what do you think please, I'v tried something different I known it's primmer but

Thank you

[spock1701]

As I have always said, your painting is very good. Very smooth with no visible brush strokes. Looks easily as good as any airbrush.

Do you thin your paints at all? Or just use them straight out of the pot?