I've finally gotten around to the 1:35 M-113 APC Kit I bought in December.

[TheMightyFavog]

This is the result of a day's work:

[denbot]

1. Was this the model someone wanted ideas for insignia, painted slogan for the hull?

I kinda remember a thread like that a while back.. Keep us posted with your progress.

[pinboy3niner]

2. The original thread:

So, I've gotten a 1:35 model of a Vietnam era M-113 personel carrier.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018825697#op

[TheMightyFavog]

4. Yep, note the Ace of Diamonds in the background.

I've got an idea to make this a 5th Infantry machine.

As for slogans, I managed to find the decal sheet from Revell's 1:35 M48 Patton on Ebay a while back. It's got some great stuff, even a couple peace signs..

[Aristus]

3. That's excellent!

I guess the firewall and the infantry compartment benches are next. I can tell by the steering laterals that this is a pre-M113A3 model.

My father hated the 113; I suppose most Vietnam Veterans did; Vietnam was completely the wrong environment for the 113. However, I drove my share of 113A3's when I worked for Battalion Ops in Germany; terrific vehicle; I loved it. Awesomely reliable.

And the Israelis, who dubbed their 113's 'Zelda', revere the machine the way the Russians love their T-34 tank.

[Callmecrazy]

5. I drove these and the M-577 APC...

Mine was configured as an ambulance. Two stretchers were stacked on the left side behind the TC. This model is missing the foot peg for the driver on the side of the treadwell. We used the M-577 as a battalion aid station.

[bluedigger]

6. We paired two 577's for our Bn TOC.

With the canvas extensions joined together from our S-3 and the S-2 vehicles, we had a spacious briefing room. I hated riding in the back, though - stuffed full of crap and stinking of diesel.

[bluedigger]

7. It's going to need a lot more grime on the inside.

Come to think of it, that's about the only place that never got inspected.

[TheMightyFavog]

8. More progress

Got the instrument panel in, and some other interior details. I'll dirty it up a little later. Firewalls will be next once I decal them.