This is a fun little plastic model build. It is a WWII era Patton Tank in 1:35 scale. Very inexpensive on amazon and an easy skill level 2. If you have never built a plastic modle and want to start with something easy this one is a good choice.

I also have a video tutorial on this project at the bottom of the page.

This exact model is available on amazon right here: The Patton Tank

A Note from Will: When I was a kid I received my very first plastic model kit for christmas. And I loved it! During my teenage years I build a whole lot of them. Then set them aside for a very long time. Now, later in life I have returned to them. And I am so glad I did. I love them just as much. And I am better at making them.

Materials and Tools:

• The Model Kit
• Krylon Spray Paint (Olive Drab)
• Xacto knife
• Testors cement
• Tamiya thin cement (optional)
• Black, silver acrylic paint
• Tweezers (optional)
• Head mounted magnifier (These are the ones that I use: https://amzn.to/2uLezjN)

Some Highlights of this build:

I spray paint the hull and chassis using a rattle can. It comes out great.

There is a hatch on the tank that you can open and close. It is the drivers hatch. And to get this hinge effect you heat a knife to melt and mushroom the plastic pin that holds it in place.

The Video Tutorial is here:

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Resources and tools that Will uses in this video:

The exact tank here in this tutorial and video:)Revell 1:35 M48A2 Patton Tank Plastic Model: https://amzn.to/2GBvLcT

Krylon fusion Camouflage Spray Paint

Tamiya Extra thin cement

Testors Plastic Cement - Testers is made in America, quality since 1929 Testers plastic cement is used for DIY projects, model kit building and craft projects The value pack includes two tubes of cement with 4 precision glue tips.

X-acto designer series knife #1 blade

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