M3A3 CFV Maintenance dio

Armor/AFV Modern
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I’m not trying to nit-pick but do you have a picture of the M3A3 transmission being that color. In all the brads I’ve worked on I have only seen a silver transmission and for my modelling knowledge I would love to see this color in the wild as I too want to build the M3A3 and what it to be as correct as possible.

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I have seen transmissions in various shades of bare metal depending on wear, fluid stains, etc. No pics, but that is how I am doing it. It will be lighter once weathered as well. It is what it is.

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I think it looks cool that’s why I was curious

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Thanks, we’ll see how it turns out.

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HI Gino,

Unfortunately, I’m not that familiar with actual colors used on this vehicle, or those that are supposed to be used. The work you’ve done looks great - construction and the no doubt tedious process of painting and pulling it all together. I imagine, as you note above, with even modest weathering, the shades will get toned down and look right. The scratched parts and radiator cap are nice touches! I’m betting that with a wash or two, this will look spot on.

Cheers
Nick

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Imressive scratchbuilt detail, look forward to seeing more.

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It’s building up really well and the detailing and painting are bringing it all together well .. will definitely look the part :+1:

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Thanks gents. I have already been playing with the weathering, and it definitely looks different.

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