British M3 Grant Tank

this like the lee kit is a nice easy build and great for new builders

I built this model right out of the box with no additional parts. This kit is a re-release of an older version and fun to have memories of the older release. There are no difficulties in the construction and no flash on the parts and very easy to follow instructions, the chassis is the same as the Sherman tank series so anyone familiar with the suspension on Sherman kits will not have any problems. Each wheel assembly is the repeat of the others just as with the Sherman tank. I painted the model to follow the British practice of breaking up any visible lines in the pattern of their tanks in the North African battles. Yes it is an older Tamiya kit but well worth the experience. As with all Tamiya military kits there is an extensive history of the vehicle in the instruction booklet.

This is a neat kit that captures the complexities of the prototype war machine well. My favorite part was the ability to move the hull mounted gun both up and down and side to side. Tracks aren't superb, but do the job.