IDF TOW M151A2, Tamiya 1/35

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I finally wrapped this one up his past Friday. I set out on this thinking that it would be an easy change to alter this kit from US to IDF configuration. It turns out that what was envisaged as a quick few weeks build turned into something quite a bit more involved. Part of that was me, increasing the detail on the TOW system and the radios, and of course modifying the stowage of most everything else in the vehicle. From looking at photos, it looks like the IDF modified these jeeps several times over their service lives, and I went with something of a mid life configuration, based upon photos from Lebanon in 1982/83, combining features seen on several different TOW jeeps. I used AK Real Colors for the IDF Sand Gray and Humbrol & Vallejo for most all of the detail work.

Thanks for looking… comments and critiques welcome…

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I really like this build Stik. Great job - and so much to look at in a small footprint.

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Looks great, I’ve always loved this little Tamiya jeep kit.

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Thanks John. Yeah, it is a pretty busy little build with all that I changed in there.

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Didn’t realize it was you,that looks really cool,the OD,the stowage,and the weathering.

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Thanks Rob! Those Tamiya M151 kits are just plain fun kits. You can go OOB for quick and easy, or dive in and really have some fun adding details.

Thanks Tony. I’m happy to hear that you like how it turned out. Yup, it was me on this one.

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That looks so good SP!

I love the dusty look, you captured the look of traveling across the desert and dust everywhere perfectly!

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Yes, they were my introduction to modern Tamiya modern armor. I know I’ve built all versions of the kits from the TOW Jeep, to the 2 door with M60 and the softtop with trailer.

I do have the Grenada version, but haven’t gotten around to it yet.

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Excellent work stik. You did a fantastic job.

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Gamera & Tiger, thank you for your kind words.

Rob, I think between the Academy and Tamiya M151 kits, this makes number 8 for me. I havent done a hard top or soft top up for that matter, so I should add those to the list of want to do, along with the Grenada kit. I have a few more in mind to do as well…

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The weathering really makes this stand out. Very subtle but perfect for the region. Was the dust pastels or air brushed paint?

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Carlos - your usual excellent detail work. Congrats

Cheers, Jake

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Thanks guys!

Chilly, on the tires I tried something new, using Vallejo glaze and Stone Gray to make sure that I got real good into the tire tread recesses. The rest was all done with airbrushing.

Jake, you are too kind! You know me and getting into the weeds at times…

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Your model made the FSM newsletter!

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Really?! I had no idea.

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It is definitely worthy of inclusion.

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Thank you for your kind words on this build.