CUSTOMIZED M3 HALFTRACK
TROOP CARRIER

By: Mark V


Here's some shots of my customized Hasbro M-3 Half-track. I've converted mine into a troop carrier, making seats and back-rests for the rear compartment, and covering the existing front seats with fabric to make them look like real canvas. I painted over the Marine camo with some OD green paint and added stars to the sides and rear. The custom top is my favorite piece, I sewed it using some OD green material, green elastic and a bunch of the small hooks from TUS MP5 machine guns slings to make the tie-downs for it. The framework for the top is just a couple of coat hangers bent to the right shape, and inserted into a couple of holes drilled in the top of the rail of the vehicle.

I still have to weather the M-3, but other than that it's just about completed. I can't wait to get it out and take some real photos of it. It's been rainy and real windy here, or I would have taken it outside for some better shots for you. -- Mark V





























Wow! Awesome work here my friend. That canvas top is some inspiring stuff. I think I'm going to go to work making one of those as soon as possible. You've done a heck of a job on this thing trooper without a doubt! I love it! Special thanks for sending this great looking project in and sharing it with all of us. I can't wait to see it with some troops in it. - GL



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