Please share it with me if you do so. I would be excited to see it!
I was thinking of making a German Bundeswehr M41 out of it but decided not to do it with this build.
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Yes, second build. First was the Panther I mentioned and also shared in the Forum but I never ended up painting it.
This is my second build, but my first build I have painted and will completely finish.
No I am not a super hero - far away from that lol
BUT I love to learn and I already learned some new things during this build and paint work so far. Still have to weather the tank though and I bet I will learn a lot during that process as well.
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My intention is to use a very cheap tankmodel to show people who want to model, but feel intimidated, how to do the basics: how to clean up parts, fit them, putty, clean up, and do a solid, basic build with what is in the kit. Then I would address things like subassembly and primer painting thoughts, base coat, how to add depth/highlights, and thoughts on weathering.
This is based on all my years in AMPS judging, trying to make the system both better and to make it make sense to people just getting in or who have not judged before. I have found judging models by the AMPS standards to be the best teaching tool to improve my modeling.
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That is a really nice idea.
And I agree, I am as a bloody beginner have been really intimidated to start building. Yes, you have to start somewhere and you will make mistakes but I was also a bit scared to mess up my build.
I made that experience with my Panther tank. In my build I had many parts that did not fit well together and I was quite frustrated about it. Many times I wanted to stop building and move on to the next kit. I knew that the tank will not be “perfect” but I kept building.
For me personally it was important to finish the build. I knew that this will not be a build I want to display anywhere but I wanted to gain the experience and learn how to handle certain situations during the build. Some of that already helped me with my M41 
I also think it is important for your head to finish it. No matter how it will look like. Another benefit is that I now have tank that I can use for testing things and/ or testing painting and such (although I haven’t done that yet, even I should have :D)
btw. If allowed in the rules, feel free to share your Youtube channel
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Looks of the photo/color quality I’d say that is a modern-ish gate guard, VFW hall display. Nothing related to service use.
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Hi Sticky
Something you might consider adding are the drivers hatch supports, right & forward of the drivers hole, where the hatch sits when it’s open. On the 2nd one - there are 3 - the support wing angles toward the 3rd support.
One thing about the M41, the turret side plates are made of rolled armour plate that has ‘dimples’ caused by the rolling process, they’re quite noticeable in close photos.
I figured out a way to do these - use a pounce wheel. - Pounce Wheel Set | 3‑Piece Craft Pounce Wheels | Micro-Mark
Mal
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Thanks, I’m glad that you are interested. While I enjoy modelling and sharing the hobby, I am not the greatest videographer or editor, so I keep it simple. It can be…boring, but you get all the info.
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Thanks a lot to everyone who gave me advice and followed my journey.
Attached are the photos of my finale result. There is a chance that I may still add and/ or change some of the dust pigments but I would say over all I am done. I am aware that my weathering and dust work isn’t the best. I think the tracks look good but the over all appearance of the tank needs some improvement but I am not sure if I am going to risk it before the event this upcoming weekend.
Please leave me some feedback with things I could do better! Thank you
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A fine job ! Looking forward to seeing it. The base really frames it nicely as well.
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You’re off to a great start. For a first effort, that is damn good! Keep it up, don’t be afraid to ask questions, for advice, and for help when needed, and you’ll go far. 
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feel free to say “hi” on Saturday! I love to meet new people and people within the hobby
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Looks good
Mal
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Hello, I bought this model over 20 yrs ago and it’s a really nice kit. One of the things I like to do before I start a kit is to research it. I read about it’s history, and it’s original design. Stuff like that can sometimes come in handy when you’re building a kit. As for example. Many model manufacturers make their turrets in two parts. Typically an upper part and a lower. They do try to hide the seams, but sometimes it isn’t possible. So it does mean, you’re going to have to hide the seam. Thats when the research can kick in. If the actual tank has a cast turret, you can hide seams by simulating the cast appearance. And in some cases where the seam is on the model is the same area where a real cast turret has what appears to be a cast seam. On rolled steel its harder to hide seams, but it’s not impossible. Putty your seams, let the putty thoroughly dry, then sand it down gently with progressively finer and finer sandpaper. Prime the area, then sand again if sanding marks reappear. Don’t worry about being perfect with paint, it takes time to learn and sometimes the mistakes you make can produce positive results. Because in real life tanks are heavily abused, and battered… and thats also during peacetime operations.
Edro
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I had one version or another of this tank when I was a kid - I know this because one of my oldest remaining model artifacts is that stowage box from the rear of the turret with the two jerry cans affixed with no visible means of attachment. I remember liking how modern it looked compared to the Shermans and Panzer IVs of the time.
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You did a really nice job here, well done.
About the tracks; and this is fore your next model; this one looks just fine. Did you paint the tracks? Pigments need something to hold onto, especially the vinyl tracks that come with this kit.
You can touch up the pigments after the tracks are installed. Handling them, especially stretching them over the sprockets and wheels, can cause a lot of the pigments to call off.
AMPS is a good organization, they can help you out a lot. You can also ask any questions you have here.
Can’t wait to see your next model,
Ken