M3A1 Scout Car - TS1 Plastic Painted 190404

[Tracks]

RM, is the new US vehicle project the Dodge WC series utility truck?
Did I guess it?

Hopefully, the Dodge WC series will be the next US truck project starting Q1/19; this one is not!

The Dodge WC series almost seemed like an obvious guess.
I was hoping it would be the Dodge WC series.   

The M24 Light Tank used the SCR-508 or SCR-528 Radio Set, but why include that part in a tank? The new project would have to be either an opened vehicle or a field command-post set, and since you said, "US vehicle project", we can rule out the field command-post set. We can also rule out the US Jeep since you already did that vehicle - I know because I have four kits. We can also rule out the US M20 since you already did the M8/M20 kit.

The DUKW amphibious truck? Nah, No.
The M3 Scout Car? ... hmm, maybe.

RM, is the new US vehicle project the M3 Scout Car (aka White Scout Car)?

[Pinky]

RM, is the new US vehicle project the M3 Scout Car (aka White Scout Car)?

Fingers crossed!  This would fill an important gap in the lineup of US vehicles, and it was used by nearly everyone.

[Tracks]

I think my guess found its mark 

RM, is the new US vehicle project the M3 Scout Car (aka White Scout Car)?

[Rubicon Models]

It took you guys 2 pages to get it... Worth the wait though!



















Enjoy!

[Pinky]

Fantastic!  Very much looking forward to this.

[Tracks]

It took you guys 2 pages to get it... Worth the wait though!

That's only because we were teasing with you. 

[Tracks]

This will be a fantastic addition for gamers and modellers alike because currently no one makes this in plastic! More importantly, I do not have one of these in my collection. I was tempted to get one in resin, but after being bit by the plastic bug, I stopped buying resin and started replacing what I had with plastics. This is why I'm so excited about the new Sdkfz222/221 to be released since I have a few resin 222s that need to be replaced.

Long story short, I'm really looking forward to the...



The frustrating news is...



Sadly though, we will have to wait for a very long time. 

Not to sound cynical, but I'm using RM's history of releases to make this assumption, and currently its only in the 3D drawing stage.
Yes, I know it can take a lot of time and effort to get these plastic kits released correctly, so that is why I will say its better late than never. However, I just hope another model company doesn't beat RM to the punch!

P.S. Will the kit come with both a modellers and gamers version of the Browning .50 cal HMG?

[ultravanillasmurf]

Nice start, but it does not appeal to me.

[ripley]

Very nice . I can see My Russians getting a couple of these . 

[Rubicon Models]

Preview of the M3A1 scout car prototype, more pictures to follow:



Enjoy!

[Pinky]

I like it - except for the rear panel with the moulded-on packs (if they are indeed moulded on).  It looks very unconvincing.  Also - shouldn't it have some jerrycans?

[Tracks]

Important Question: Will this M3A1 kit be plastic or resin?
Rubicon Models makes such nice plastic kits. I hope it will be plastic.

I also agree with Pinky about the rear panel.

If you ask me, it would be much better to leave the rear panel clean (no gear). Give the gamers/modelers choices to add packs and other gear, or not to add. A clean rear panel with separate rear stowage (packs, jerrycans, pioneering tools, boxes, and so on) would be a better choice. This allows gamers/modelers more freedom rather than being locked into a set pattern.

[ripley]

I agree with Pinky and Tracks , molded on vehicle stowage is OK , but crew additions , such as packs , extra jerry cans and ammo boxes should be separate , so the builder can personalize his vehicle . I'm not going to get more than one if they all look the same . Look at the resin Sherman DD Warlord produced , no way every tank in the unit would have gear placed exactly like that .

[Ballardian]

 There's a nice walkaround of an M3A1 (coming up for sale at the Rock Island Arsenal for those who wish to scale up to 1:1).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w08rtY5dz7M

[elias.tibbs]

It’s plastic Tracks.

Have to agree; the rucksack stowage looks a bit too organised.