M3A3 CFV Maintenance dio

Armor/AFV Modern
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Have a good holidays with family. Wayne

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Thanks Wayne. Happy Holidays to you and yours as well.

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I have completed the M3A3 CFV Maintenance dio.

Here it is overall.

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IMG_20260119_1647488321920×1440 1.96 MB

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IMG_20260119_1649073271920×1480 1.95 MB

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Some closer details.

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The mechanics taking a coffee break. The female is by DEF Model. The leaning guy, I think, is from Royal Models. The bald guy is a 3D one I printed myself. He was in a tank top, so I used putty to create the shirt sleeves and redo the collar line.

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IMG_20260119_1651088121920×1440 2.02 MB
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IMG_20260119_1649343681920×1440 1.84 MB

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IMG_20260119_1653189431920×1440 1.94 MB

A dumpster and a couple used oil drums on the other side of the wall.

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IMG_20260119_1653290821920×1440 1.79 MB

This was a really fun build and I enjoyed 3D printing and playing with all the extra pieces/parts. I am very satisfied with how it came out as well.

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Great build Gino, really nice work -

Nick :man_biking:

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Superb build!

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Thank you gentlemen. I had fun with all the small details.

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Very nice finish. Where did the dumpster come from?

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Dioramas live for the small details.

Every one making me jealous with having 3D printers if I had that room I’d be knee deep in resin.

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Thanks gents. The dumpster is one I 3D printed.

My printer setup really doesn’t take up much room. My whole setup is about 3 cubic feet for the printer and dryer/curing station. I say go for it.

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Fantastic looking diorama!!

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Quite a different way to display an AFV- getting to see it in a state we don’t usually- you get to appreciate the vehicle and see it in new ways. Like others have said the small details really help flesh out the display from the cabinet of tools, the binder on the platform- even down to the safety/warning placards on the wall. The whole set-up is nicely thought out too with a little something to see in every corner.

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Gino your attention to detail is unbelievable! This diorama just bursts with features. The engine bay is outstanding. You nailed it. The composition is excellent, moving the eye from one detail to the next. Your color choices are spot on and create a dynamic scene. The figure poses look so natural and are well done. Tiny items throughout complete the scene perfectly. I think this is your best work yet.

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Thank you, gentlemen. I am very happy with how it turned out.

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So different; hardly ever seen on a modern vehicle. Well done - very well executed with an eye for great detail!

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Very nicely done. Great attention to detail, lovely scene with the wagon broken down into its base elements showing all the internal make up. Excellent work.

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Thanks gents. Those words mean a lot coming from you guys. It was a fun and rewarding build.

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Incredible work Gino, the attention to detail is outstanding

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Nice diorama.

Different than your other builts, it is interesting to see how you dismounted the Bradley.

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Thanks gents. I wanted this one to showcase the Brad and show a low-key, typical motor pool shop scene.

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Excellent job Gino, a great scene

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