M3A3 CFV Maintenance dio

Armor/AFV Modern
, , ,
1

My latest project is an M3A3 CFV undergoing depot-level maintenance. I am starting with the Meng M3A3 CFV kit and the interior set for it. I will be showing it with the turret removed and on a stand, and the engine compartment opened up and fully detailed.

I have started by cutting down the circular turret guard, which Meng has go completely around the turret. It should only go on the driver’s side and rear. At the front of the turret is a flat firewall. I used a modified M113 front wall to replicate it.

IMG_20250622_164153412
IMG_20250622_1641534121920×1440 400 KB

I have also added the fuel tanks, side and under turret, from 3D pieces designed by a fellow modeler that I printed myself.

IMG_20250622_164304442
IMG_20250622_1643044421920×1440 240 KB

I built the air cleaner/filter box on the back wall of the engine compartment from two modified M48 tank ones.

IMG_20250622_164429749
IMG_20250622_1644297491920×1440 232 KB

I also added a toothed ring for the turret that I printed as well.

IMG_20250622_164221301
IMG_20250622_1642213011920×1440 312 KB

Next up is modifying and adding missing details to the turret basket.

IMG_20250622_164503588
IMG_20250622_1645035881920×1440 329 KB

I also have lots of other scratch, 3D printed, and kit detail parts to add.

IMG_20250622_164524428
IMG_20250622_1645244281920×1440 373 KB

Lots more work to go. The plan is to display it as a small workshop/motorpool shop dio with a couple mechanics, tools, and shop equipment.

22 Likes
2

Cool! Good to see you finally working on this one! Good luck with it and have a nice day
Paweł

1 Like
3

Thanks Pawel. Great parts make it easier. :wink:

1 Like
4

The Meng kit, I just love that kit.

And the additions you are adding are sublime.

1 Like
5

Great work so far .ill be watching

1 Like
6

Fantastic idea Gino and you’re off to a great start.

1 Like
7

Thanks gents. More work to come.

Thanks Steve. I love the Meng Bradleys as well. They are very versatile. I just wish they did the M2 IFV interior as a separate kit as well. It has only one sprue different, S as opposed to Y (M3 parts), from the M3 CFV interior.

2 Likes