Building the Takom 1/35 M3 Grant Step by step, Start to finish 

Hi everyone ,I made a mistake on the assembly of the suspension arms They are upside down, the pad is suppose to be on top , so don't do that when you build yours.

Wow, was in there two days ago and I only saw some pieces on it! You made great time! Had a wonderful time in your shop too!

Hey Andy! I have been watching your RU-vid tutorials for a few years now, and I have to say this is arguably my favorite build up and paint jobs you've done!

Thanks for the warning about the suspension. I need all positive information I get 4 building each & every model. Once again thanks Andy.

Thanks Andy, 4 the advice in regards 2 the bogeys and tracks.The paint and weathering job is great,good 1.

Outstanding looking build. That has weathered very nicely as well.

Nice work on the model. I have this kit in my stash with the intention of building it soon. Your video will be my guide as I have not built a Takom yet. Thanks and keep 'em coming!

Thanks for the content as always Andy, that kit turned out really nice. Really good job on the paint scheme.

Excellent build and tutorial. Fit and finish is always a challenge on Lee/Grant kits but Takom seems to have done a good job with really nice detail.

it looks awesome!! i cant waith to se the diorama! keep up the good work!

Andy thankyou so much for your video's, I'm absolutely hooked! I think you're far from a mediocre modeller, your skills just make what you achieve look too easy, that is not mediocre! Cheers from Australia

Its so relaxing watching this while building something else :D

Thanks for all the very informative videos on building scale models. Your my go to when I need instructions on how to build and paint models.

I like the unique paint scheme, very cool Andy.

Nice kit, you did a great job with her!

Thanks Andy 4 the warning about track on Takom M3 grant.I have a Takom M3 in my stash

Nice work Andy! 👍

Love your videos and what you do. If I had lived in that area, I would probably have stayed in your shop every Saturday.

Great job as always Andy !

Great build

A very nice model and your build is very well too 👍👍👌👌

Andy just found your channel could not stop watching very nice work your a bad ass keep them coming .

Looks great Andy.

Awesome video and awesome model, loved it! And greetings from Canada

As always, a really excellent video

sweet build keep them coming

beautiful, as always

Hi Andy - just made this and had a quick scan through the comments so a few comments from my experience I don't see being made. 1. Great to watch your video for tips and a "look ahead" of the build superb hints and tips. 2. The instructions in the kit need magnifying glass to read in places. 3. In addition to the pads on the wheel mounting arms one needs to ensure the wishbone/bowed arms are right way round - difficult to see in instructions and on kit piece (B2). 4. I fitted the roof of the main compartment first then the gun housing (E37)just slid into place (so different order to your build). Thanks for the channel!

Nice Grant M3, Andy! I reckon a desertised Challenger would make a good British tank subject.

It's amazing.

This so cool andy. Your dioramas are always amazing and realistic.take into consideration maybe kit bashing and costomizing your own robot/ vehicle. I'd like to see what you come up with.

God Damn it looks so awesome!

looking good thare and one thing happy new year

The tamiya T-72 is a great build, I recommend it.

Just another great video, thank you and much appreciation from Australia. Could you possibly to a snow diorama later?

Was hoping you'd painted up a Grant and sure enough there's one in the back catalogue! Doing my own Miniart kit now and umming and ahhing about the colour scheme. I know a lot were just plain light stone/sand colour but that's just a bit dull so looking at the more interesting options.

Happy new year

Well done.

Super! 5+ 👍

Love the camouflage on this one

Looks great and a bril video as well

Build a challenger 2 please 😅 the kit turn out very good btw. I always enjoy watching your videos

Transmission cover= Final drive. Just a little info for ya. Love your videos.

Сделано отлично. В прочем как и всегда.

Andy that's probably the best looking Grant I've seen. Not bad for a mediocre modeler LOL!

Great work as always! I was just wondering, can you make a video on how you use your airbrush, cleaning, equipment, techniques and so on?

Hy Andy, good New Year.

Superb

Awesome

Nice work. My understanding is the tanks came from USA in OD and the British then applied the Sand camo over it...

Hi Andy, great video as always. I really enjoy your reviews, tips, and builds. Quick question though. I suspect the answer is in one of your previous videos but I've searched through them and been unable to find it. Who makes the rotating pedestal you've been using for quite some time now?

Andy... instead of using 3 different paints for your Track color ...try Tamiya XF-9 " HULL RED " !! Works beautifully and you need not to mix anything. Nice time saver.

Looking for a air paint sprayer, nothing to exspensive or cheap, please any ideas or inputs appreciated! Great video as always!!

Here I am wanting to build a tank woth working suspention and you glue it fixed lol

Are you still considering doing a figure series?

Great video andy! What did you use to make the turret aerial?

What are the brand of clears that you use, gloss prior to decals and flat at the end? The thing that I like about your vids is that you don’t need every after market accessory or scratch building skill to produce an outstanding model. Inspires me to get of my arse and have a go, thanks For that Andy.

Love the tank great job and i have ah question i jusr got the tamiya m60 tank got any tips

Bonjour au usa. Bon travail

I was wondering if you have considered making a Ta154 Moskito, Me210/410,Hs129, or the ww2 German giant transport planes, where the nose section is seperate, each half is hinged outwoulds it has top turrets on the wings, not sure if it's a Me or Boom & boss? All good for dioramas and winter schemes.

Wish I could do those camo patterns

I right now buy grant.

Only problem with fixing workable suspension on a diorama model is the base must then be flat. I'd make up the base, place the unfinished model on it then dab some glue to fix the suspension arms. That way you avoid having a wheel or too off the ground. Just makes it that bit more lifelike.

Hi Andy how was your Christmas??

can you make the review on 1/200 HMS Hood what is back on your shelf?

wow

What colorless varnish do you use?It is very important to me because when I use Humbroll or Vallejo I do not have such effects using oils ... Regards.

and do i have to coat it with primer first before painting?

Hi Andy. Are you planning on doing anymore modern armour like the British Challenger 2 or Warrior?

This tank reminded me of the Bradley IFV.

Andy where do I buy the "lazy suzie" you use?

22:36 nice ending

Sorry if I missed it but what colour did you use for this? Cheers

What is the different between that one and the m3 lee? Just the turret?

Hi Andy. I think You should make a Tamiya KV-1C.

Could you spray the rubber band tracks with a Varnish or coat?

is there a dry pigments that i can buy by sets?

Hey Andy, thanks for the video, always a pleasure to watch :). Sooo, I have a question for you (and/or the community). A few days ago I tried to do some streaking using streaking grime and enamel thinner for highlighting purposes (just like you do in this video). Weird thing is that it just melted away the paint all the way down to the plastic. My model is painted with Tamiya paints and coated with TS-80. I used Revell enamel thinner. Could it be that it is too aggressive and I need to use some other product like odorless thinner? Or am I missing a crucial step? Thanks in advance!

What do you mean with % in the weathering mix?

Hey andy just quick question : is it possible to paint model kit with brush (i don't have airbrush its expensive) and what is your tip for beginner in painting tank?

The swing arms on those Bogies are upside down.... 3:15

I would like one of those t-shirts your wearing and showing in the back.

Is there an option to build the US version?

Its interesting they allow the suspension to be fully functional but use static tracks, i presume that there are aftermarket track kits available that would allow fully functional suspension?

Check out the 1942 Humphrey Bogart movie "Sahara", about some M3 tankers fighting off the Africa Korp from an oasis stronghold. Good flick.

Man I always thought the grant/lee would be a weird tank to make but, any kit that is kinda cheep and easy, I got a new airbrush and want to test it on a cheaper kit, also preferably a tank

Mr.Andy do you can build T-55AM Takom 2041

Do they have a kit for a BTR-80? That be cool

If only you could find a Humphrey Bogart figure, you could do the oasis scene from the movie Sahara. I believe they used a Lee in the movie, but if you don't complain, neither will I. How does this kit compare with the Tamiya Grant, by the way?

I think the tanks were shipped in OD and the tan painted in Egypt. So OD would have been the base.

6th and i am right now building the tamiya m1a1 abrams

you were wrong to mount the wheel arms. they are mounted in the opposite way

Can you make a churchill model please?

I think Miniart has issued a brand new M3 with interior.

What is your 3D printer making in the background?

Hey about a M41 Walker Bulldog next?

Nice model, only the swing arms on the wheels are upside down

Hi Andy.... Nice build sir ... But one thing. The M3 might well have been used by us British in the Second World War ( we needed something fast 😁 ) but its not a British tank its an American design and build. Nit picking I know but thanks for the video 😁😁😁

Andy... great vids. Your audio is always so low... you need a mic.

collect the tank - Light tank M3 Stuart. ??