A 3 part series on this 1/16th scale Mato all metal RC M4A3 Sherman rebuild. This is part 1 where I go over the model at the start of the build, and talk about some of the revisions and changes that are needed to be made to the model.
A 3 part series on this 1/16th scale Mato all metal RC M4A3 Sherman rebuild. This is part 1 where I go over the model at the start of the build, and talk about some of the revisions and changes that are needed to be made to the model.
More can be found on: www.eastcoastarmory.com1/16th scale Heng Long M1A2 Abrams new driver hatch and turret detail upgrade setsoddball759mm2024-05-12 | A ECA product announcement video for some new 1/16th scale Heng Long M1A2 Abrams detail components. In this video I reveal the new ECA 3D Printed M1A2 Abrams tank front driver's hatch detail set, rear tail light brush guard detail set, Turret Tow cable mounts set, Coax MG set, CIP panel set, Turret detail set, CITV insert detail set, and Loader's hatch periscope detail set. Not only are the new parts reveled but I also show the install of these new items, where I take the stock parts and show the steps that were used to upgrade them with the better detailed components from ECA.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.comArmortek 1/6th scale RC T34/85 project video #18 (rear armor plate details)oddball759mm2024-05-05 | Project update video for this 1/6th scale Armortek RC Russian T34/85 tank model. This build is for Private commission and belongs to a private collector. The model was procured by the customer in a virgin state and was sent to me for the full construction.
In this video I go over the new details added to the rear and front armor plate.
More can be found on: http://www.eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Hobby Boss US T29 heavy tank workable track link tutorial / reviewoddball759mm2024-04-25 | A Tutorial video on Assembling the Hobby Boss Kit supplied 1/35th scale US T29E1 Heavy tank track links set. In this video I describe how I assemble and install the these tracks to the Hobby Boss T29E1 kit.
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Hobby Boss US T29E1 heavy tankoddball759mm2024-04-21 | A model showcase video for a 1/35th scale Hobby Boss US T29E1 heavy tank model. In this video I give the model a in box review and I go over the model's various features / details as well as aspects of the kit's build to watch out for.
More can be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Master Club IS-7 Stalin heavy tank metal workable track link tutorial / reviewoddball759mm2024-04-06 | A Tutorial video on Assembling the Masterclub metal 1/35th scale Soviet IS-7 Stalin Heavy tank track links set (set no. ). In this video I describe how I assemble and install the these tracks to a Trumpeter Soviet IS-7 Stalin model.
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.comI/35th scale Trumpeter Soviet IS-7 Stalin heavy tankoddball759mm2024-03-29 | A model showcase video for a 1/35th scale Trumpeter Soviet IS-7 Stalin heavy tank model. In this video I give the model a in box review and I go over the model's various features / details as well as aspects of the kit's build to watch out for.
More can be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.comArmortek 1/6th scale RC T34/85 project video #17 (side fender mods)oddball759mm2024-03-23 | Project update video for this 1/6th scale Armortek RC Russian T34/85 tank model. This build is for Private commission and belongs to a private collector. The model was procured by the customer in a virgin state and was sent to me for the full construction.
In this video I go over the side hull fenders and the mods that were made to them.
More can be found on: http://www.eastcoastarmory.comNew 1/6th scale MP-37 antenna bases, German and other US AFV detail upgrade partsoddball759mm2024-03-17 | A ECA product announcement video for the new 1/6th scale MP-37 antenna base sets. In this video I reveal new 3D printed item and go over some other German and US AFV 1/6th scale items.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.com1/16th scale Heng Long M1A2 Abrams new hull and turret detail upgrade setsoddball759mm2024-03-03 | A ECA product announcement video for some new 1/16th scale Heng Long M1A2 Abrams detail components. In this video I reveal the new ECA 3D Printed M1A2 Abrams tank front lower hull plate detail set, side skirt supports set, driver's hatch periscope detail set, rubber front mudguard set, turret optic shutters set, smoke grenade inserts set, and the 120mm collimator set. Not only are the new parts reveled but I also show the install of these new items, where I take the stock parts and show the steps that were used to upgrade them with the better detailed components from ECA.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Rye Field Models Panzer III / Panzer IV workable track link tutorial / reviewoddball759mm2024-02-25 | A Tutorial video on Assembling the Trumpeter 1/35th scale Soviet T54 / T55 Track links set (set no. 02035 / TK-05). In this video I describe how I assemble and install the these tracks to a Miniart Soviet SU-122-55 model.
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.comOld tank repair Episode #13, 1/35th scale Tamiya 90s vintage Stug III ausf.G restorationoddball759mm2024-02-22 | Welcome! Old tank repair is a series on the ECA channel where I take an old downtrodden built model and give it a full restoration. Along the way I take the viewer along the process from start to finish. I also show several tips and techniques on how the process is done.
In this episode the model that is getting rebuilt is an old 1/35th scale Tamiya 1990's German WWII Sturmgeschütz III ausf.G model. This model I built back in 1999. The model was built and put on display for many years where it fell into a bad state disrepair. Will it be possible to complete and restore? Find out!
A 3 part series on this 1/16th scale Heng Long RC Russian T90 MBT rebuild. This is part 3 where I make a mod to the battery, and take the model out for a test drive
More can be found on: www.eastcoastarmory.com1/16th scale Heng Long T90 RC tank replacement steel gearbox and metal track tutorial videooddball759mm2024-02-12 | A tutorial video on how to replace a stock plastic gearbox with a Heng Long steel gearbox on a 1/16th scale RC Heng Long Russian T90 tank model. I also show how to replace the stock plastic track, sprockets and front Idler with the metal aftermarket replacement parts. This tutorial will work on all 1/16th scale RC RTR tanks from HL,
A 3 part series on this 1/16th scale Heng Long RC Russian T90 MBT rebuild. This is part 2 where I go over the model's external details, and the paintwork.
A 3 part series on this 1/16th scale Heng Long RC Russian T90 MBT rebuild. This is part 1 where I go over the model at the start of the build, and talk about some of the revisions and upgrades that are needed to be made to the model.
More can be found on: www.eastcoastarmory.comAFV Club vinyl T97E2 M60 / M48 track paint tutorialoddball759mm2024-01-22 | A Tutorial video on Painting the Single Piece AFV Club vinyl T97E2 M60 / M48 track. In this video I describe and show all the techniques I use to get the tracks painted, weathered, and fitted to the model.
More can be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale vintage Esci m60a1 MBToddball759mm2024-01-21 | A model showcase video for this vintage 1990's ESCI M60A1 MBT. The model was built mostly out of the box but I did change out the tracks and make other mods to the model. In this video I give the model a thorough in box review and I go over many of the mods and upgrades that went into the model bringing it up to the condition you see in this video.
More can be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale M3 Lee / Grant VVSS Suspensionoddball759mm2024-01-10 | A model showcase video on my 1/6th scale M3 Lee / Grant VVSS suspension housing. This unit I designed back in 2008 and I had enough spare parts on stock to assemble a sample stand alone set. In this video I describe the unit's features, and compare / contrast with the VVSS suspension from the Sherman
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank project Video #4 (rear firewall details / Idler mounts)oddball759mm2024-01-06 | A project update video of this 1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank model. The base model is a 1/6th scale jumbo fiberglass kit from Battleground vehicles. This unit here is a production unit that was released in limited numbers back in 2011. The kit was given to me as payment for designing the kit and building the master that was used to make the molds. This model was in my stash since 2011 so now I can finally get to it and get it built. This build will be a series that will follow this build from start to finish. Along the way I will be describing the tricks to build the model, the components used to detail the model further, and facts / traits found on the real vehicle.
In this video I describe the work that was done to the lower hull rear plate details and the rear Idler mounts.
More to be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/76th scale Airfix Early Production M4 Sherman tank modeloddball759mm2023-12-31 | A model showcase video for a new / vintage 1/76th scale Airfix Early Production M4 Sherman Medium tank model. In this video I give the model a in box review and I go over the model's various features / details as well as aspects of the kit's build to watch out for and how to improve the model.
More can be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Tamiya Sturmgeschütz III ausf.G modeloddball759mm2023-12-23 | A model showcase video for a1/35th scale 2nd generation Tamiya WWII German Sturmgeschütz III ausf.G model. In this video I give the model a in box review and I go over the model's various features / details, aspects of the kit's build to watch out for.
More can be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.comNew 1/6th scale USGI water jerry cans, German and other US AFV detail upgrade partsoddball759mm2023-12-18 | A ECA product announcement video for the new 1/6th scale USGI Water Jerry can sets. In this video I reveal new 3D printed item and go over some other German and US AFV 1/6th scale items.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.comArmortek 1/6th scale RC T34/85 project video #16 (turret loaders hatch and side hull fuel tanks)oddball759mm2023-12-11 | Project update video for this 1/6th scale Armortek RC Russian T34/85 tank model. This build is for Private commission and belongs to a private collector. The model was procured by the customer in a virgin state and was sent to me for the full construction.
In this video I go over the turret loader's hatch, side hull fuel tanks, and front hull plate mods.
More can be found on: http://www.eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank project Video #3 (lower hull details / Transmission cover)oddball759mm2023-12-05 | A project update video of this 1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank model. The base model is a 1/6th scale jumbo fiberglass kit from Battleground vehicles. This unit here is a production unit that was released in limited numbers back in 2011. The kit was given to me as payment for designing the kit and building the master that was used to make the molds. This model was in my stash since 2011 so now I can finally get to it and get it built. This build will be a series that will follow this build from start to finish. Along the way I will be describing the tricks to build the model, the components used to detail the model further, and facts / traits found on the real vehicle.
In this video I describe the work that was done to the lower hull details and the revisions made to the front transmission cover.
Big Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Trumpeter 1/35th scale workable Soviet T54 / T55 track link tutorial / reviewoddball759mm2023-11-22 | A Tutorial video on Assembling the Trumpeter 1/35th scale Soviet T54 / T55 Track links set (set no. 02035 / TK-05). In this video I describe how I assemble and install the these tracks to a Miniart Soviet SU-122-55 model.
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Miniart early Soviet SU-122-54 Tank destroyer modeloddball759mm2023-11-21 | A model showcase video for this 1/35th scale Miniart Early Production Soviet SU-122-54 Tank destroyer.
In this video I review the kit, and go over the model's features and aspects of the build to watch out for.
Part 2 of the In-Depth walk around video of this real Ford built 1942 early production M4A3 Sherman tank. In part 1 you see all the details I was able to film and photograph, in this video I go into more depth on some of the unique features that are found on this vehicle.
Visit www.eastcoastarmory.comEarly Production M4A3 Sherman tank detail walk around videooddball759mm2023-11-15 | A walk around video of this Early Production Ford Built Small hatch M4A3 Sherman tank. The vehicle belongs to a private collector and is in running condition. The vehicle was filmed in schuylkill valley PA. Special thanks to schuylkill valley gunworks for allowing me to film / photograph this rare unique sherman.
More can be found on www.eastcoastarmory.comOld tank repair Episode #12, 1/35th scale Tamiya 80s vintage M247 Sgt York DIVAD SPAAG restorationoddball759mm2023-11-11 | Welcome! Old tank repair is a series on the ECA channel where I take an old downtrodden built model and give it a full restoration. Along the way I take the viewer along the process from start to finish. I also show several tips and techniques on how the process is done.
In this episode the model that is getting rebuilt is an old 1/35th scale Tamiya 1980's M247 SGT York DIVAD SPAAG model. This model I built back in the 1993 and is one of the oldest tank models in my collection. The model was played with for several years where it fell into a bad state disrepair. In the year 2000 I did a restoration but several mistakes were made during the build and the paintwork. This model sat forgotten about in a display shelf for 20 years. Will it be possible to complete and restore? Find out!
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Hobby Boss Cadillac Gage v100 XM706 Commando armored car vol.2oddball759mm2023-11-03 | A model showcase video for a second 1/35th scale Hobby Boss Cadillac Gage v100 XM706 Commando armored car. In this video I review the starter kit and describe the work that went into the model bring it up to the point you see here.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale M3 halftrack VVSS Suspensionoddball759mm2023-10-30 | A model showcase video on my 1/6th scale M3 Halftrack VVSS suspension restoration. This unit I designed 10 years ago and the test sample fell into a bad state of disrepair. In this video I describe the unit's features, show the restoration process and preview some new changes that have been made to the production sets.
Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.01/72nd scale Tog 1 British Super heavy tank modeloddball759mm2023-10-26 | A model showcase video for this 1/72nd scale 3D printed British Army TOG 1 super heavy tank model kit. The model was built using the kit supplied parts and aftermarket parts to the condition you see in the video. In this video I review the starter kit and talk about the kit's features and what to watch out for in the build.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.comNew 1/6th scale German MG King tiger and US AFV detail upgrade partsoddball759mm2023-10-14 | A ECA product announcement video for some new 1/6th scale US and German AFV detail upgrade components. In this video I reveal new 3D printed items for German and US AFV models in 1/6th scale. I also showcase some older released parts that are also in production that are in both 3D print and cast Resin.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.com1/35th scale Dragon WWII German tank double drum Fuel traileroddball759mm2023-10-06 | A quick model showcase video for this Dragon WWII German tank double fuel drum trailer.
In this video I review the model at the start of the build, and go over how I was able to complete the model that was missing some important parts getting the model completed. I also go over the model's features.
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.comRestored USAF Thiokol 601 snow coach detail walkaround videooddball759mm2023-09-30 | A detail walk around video of a restored USAF Thiokol 601 snow coach. Video was filmed at the 2023 Red Ball military Vehicle show Gilbert PA.
More can be found on www.eastcoastarmory.comRestored Soviet 1955 GAZ 69AM jeep detail walkaround videooddball759mm2023-09-29 | A detail walk around video of a restored Soviet 1955 GAZ 69AM jeep . Video was filmed at the 2023 Red Ball military Vehicle show Gilbert PA.
More can be found on www.eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale Cadillac Gage V100 / M706 Armored car video #16 (end of project video)oddball759mm2023-09-24 | A end of project video for this 1/6th scale scratch built Cadillac Gage V100 Armored car. The model was purchased from another collector in a semi completed state and I will be tearing it down / rebuilding the model to completion. This build will be a series that will follow this build from start to finish. Along the way I will be describing the tricks to build the model, the components used to detail the model further, and facts / traits found on the real vehicle.
In this video the model is complete and I go over the model's features, the work that I made to the build from start to finish, and a brief background of the how I came in possession of it
More to be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank project Video #2 (lower hull plate / bodywork)oddball759mm2023-09-12 | A project update video of this 1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank model. The base model is a 1/6th scale jumbo fiberglass kit from Battleground vehicles. This unit here is a production unit that was released in limited numbers back in 2011. The kit was given to me as payment for designing the kit and building the master that was used to make the molds. This model was in my stash since 2011 so now I can finally get to it and get it built. This build will be a series that will follow this build from start to finish. Along the way I will be describing the tricks to build the model, the components used to detail the model further, and facts / traits found on the real vehicle.
In this video I describe the work that was done to the lower hull revisions, the bottom plate reconstruction, and the lower hull body work.
Big Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.01/6th scale Cadillac Gage V100 / M706 Armored car video #15 (model done!)oddball759mm2023-09-07 | A project update video for this 1/6th scale scratch built Cadillac Gage V100 Armored car. The model was purchased from another collector in a semi completed state and I will be tearing it down / rebuilding the model to completion. This build will be a series that will follow this build from start to finish. Along the way I will be describing the tricks to build the model, the components used to detail the model further, and facts / traits found on the real vehicle.
In this video I describe the work that went into the final details which included the Jerrycan, the tools, last of the turret interior fittings and the tool tiedown straps. These were the very last pieces of equipment needed to finish off the model completely. She is now DONE!! :)
More to be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.comNew 1/6th scale US and German AFV detail upgrade partsoddball759mm2023-09-06 | A ECA product announcement video for some new 1/6th scale US and German AFV detail upgrade components. In this video I reveal new 3D printed items for German and US AFV models in 1/6th scale. I also showcase some older released parts that are also in production that are in both 3D print and cast Resin.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.comVintage Tamiya 1/35th scale M2 Bradley IFV w/ interioroddball759mm2023-08-31 | A model showcase video for this Vintage 1980's 1/35th scale Tamiya M2 Bradley IFV model w/ interior.
In this video I review the kit, and go over the model's features and aspects of the build to watch out for.
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.comArmortek 1/6th scale RC T34/85 project video #15 (turret details and roof revisions)oddball759mm2023-08-28 | Project update video for this 1/6th scale Armortek RC Russian T34/85 tank model. This build is for Private commission and belongs to a private collector. The model was procured by the customer in a virgin state and was sent to me for the full construction.
In this video I focus on the turret details. I also revise the roof plate of the model making it more accurate. I describe the work required to make the alterations and show the process in full step by step.
More can be found on: http://www.eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank project start videooddball759mm2023-08-24 | A project start video of this 1/6th scale M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman tank model. The base model is a 1/6th scale jumbo fiberglass kit from Battleground vehicles. This unit here is a production unit that was released in limited numbers back in 2011. The kit was given to me as payment for designing the kit and building the master that was used to make the molds. This model was in my stash since 2011 so now I can finally get to it and get it built. This build will be a series that will follow this build from start to finish. Along the way I will be describing the tricks to build the model, the components used to detail the model further, and facts / traits found on the real vehicle.
More to be found on the ECA website, http://eastcoastarmory.com1/144th scale Trumpeter USMC AAVP7A1 Amtracoddball759mm2023-08-14 | A model showcase video for this 1/144th scale Trumpeter USMC AAVP7A1 Amtrac model.
In this video I review the kit, and go over the model's features and aspects of the build to watch out for.
More can be found on, http://eastcoastarmory.comNew 1/6th scale US AFV detail upgrade partsoddball759mm2023-08-07 | A ECA product announcement video for some new 1/6th scale US AFV detail upgrade components. In this video I reveal the new ECA 3D Printed M26 Pershing 50.cal storage set, the new generation ECA pioneer tools set, AN/M2 .50 conversion set, USN MK 21 mod 0 conversion set, Jeep step pedestal base mount, Metal to scale M2HB travel lock set, metal tow cable clamps set, and the General steel "Super G" casting badge set.
More can be found on: http://eastcoastarmory.comArmortek 1/6th scale RC T34/85 project video #14 (top turret deck revisions)oddball759mm2023-08-06 | Project update video for this 1/6th scale Armortek RC Russian T34/85 tank model. This build is for Private commission and belongs to a private collector. The model was procured by the customer in a virgin state and was sent to me for the full construction.
In this video I focus on the top hull turret ring deck. I describe the work required to make the alterations and show the process in full step by step.
A 3 part series on this 1/16th scale Mato all metal RC M4A3 Sherman rebuild. This is part 3 where I go over the model's RC functions and take the model out for a test drive.
A 3 part series on this 1/16th scale Mato all metal RC M4A3 Sherman rebuild. This is part 2 where I go over the model's external details and the paintwork.
More can be found on: www.eastcoastarmory.com1/6th scale Cadillac Gage V100 / M706 Armored car video #14 (weathering, and final details)oddball759mm2023-07-19 | A project update video for this 1/6th scale scratch built Cadillac Gage V100 Armored car. The model was purchased from another collector in a semi completed state and I will be tearing it down / rebuilding the model to completion. This build will be a series that will follow this build from start to finish. Along the way I will be describing the tricks to build the model, the components used to detail the model further, and facts / traits found on the real vehicle.
In this video I describe the work that went into the weathering, and the mounting of many of the final details