This was mostly built from the Tamiya M3A1 kit. I wanted it to be a little different so I used the rear sides from the Monogram M3 kit. It represents a field modified M3 converted to A1 standards. The Tamiya kit represents a late war factory M3A1 with the external mine racks and rear stowage. I always intended to build another M3A1 from the Tamiya kit but never did.
The damage to the front bumper, light guards and fender were intentional. I wanted a halftrack with minimal damage and a lot of road dirt.