Waltersons M3A1 Half-track

I bought a Waltersons 1/72 scale M3A1 half-track from HLJ during their big sale last week, and just got it in the mail yesterday.

Waltersons is a Hong Kong based company that manufactures RC tanks and 1/72 scale plastic models. The later seem to be aimed primarily for the Japanese market as part of their 999 Series.

Most of their current inventory of models are actually reboxed Forces of Valor plastic models, but in the coming year they appear to be releasing brand new kits of their own.

The parts of the half-track are molded in green polystyrene, with a vinyl sprue for the tracks and driver figure. Some US star and serial number decals are also provided. There are no clear parts for the windshield.

I put the model together in under an hour. The instructions are clear, and there were no surprises.

I never bought the plastic Forces of Valor models before, because I thought they were identical to the diecast models, but comparing the diecast model (right) to this kit (left) makes it clear that they are from completely different toolings.

The models are pretty much the same size, though dimensions of various individual parts are slightly different.

The tracks are a bit thick, but they hold together well with CA glue.

Right now I'm trying to figure out how to add windshield glass to the model, but I'm probably going to go with UV resin because of the way the wipers are molded onto the windshield frame. 

I will definitely be getting more Waltersons kits in the future because they go together quickly, are relatively inexpensive, and look pretty good built up.