Tamiya 1/35 U.S. M113A2 Armored Personel Carrier

This is my first 1/35 scale model and first Tamiya model. I must say that the quality of the Tamiya is excellent, and there is lots of detail and accessories which justifies the cost. Construction was quick and simple. The size meant no fiddly bits to do. I didn't have any Tamiya paint as I tend to build revell models, so I looked online for the conversions where possible. Otherwise I used desert coloured paint.

I airbrushed the paint on followed by shadings of different colours and tried to add a little sand, dust and rust to some areas. After adding the accessories, I did a final wash with thinned black paint. A bit risky, but the finished look is OK.

I haven't added this to a diorama, as i don't have any 1/35 accessories. I could only put it on a bed of sand, so I haven't bothered.

Next posting will be a diorama...just have to think of what to do.