M48A3 3rd Cavalry Vietnam

This is an Italeri kit in 1/72 scale with a Legend Production resin sand bag armor added. Model is by member John Shimek. Modifications include Bogie Wheels cut in two, spacer disc added; return rollers scribed to represent dual roller; track guide teeth added from 1.5mm channel cut into 144 pieces of .5mm lengths. Model master paints applied and weathered with oils ans pastel chalks (Gumbacher pastels – English Red {90%} Umber {10%} mixture.