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This is another great Academy kit which I'm building.

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Overview of the instructions pointing out the camouflage colors. And the history of the tank.

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Inspection of the parts is very important.

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More parts to inspect. The turret section

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The upper hull and associated parts.

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The drive wheels and idler wheels.

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In progress building and painting the basic sand color.

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Painting the desert camouflage scheme.

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The color patterns of camouflage were used to disrupt normal vision of armor.

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I used an acrylic paint wash of thinned black to cover the entire model for a worn look.

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Near finished model with unit and tactical markings

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Side view of the markings and the Academy Models .30 caliber machine gun

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Rear of the kit with tools and water cans shown in place.

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Another side view

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The finished model on a diorama in the North African desert with Tamiya figures.

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Close up of the model.

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Overview of the completed model in the diorama. Placement of a vehicle can add realism to any scene.