Step 1. Begin assembly of the M41A3 Walker Bulldog by attaching the tracks.
Tip: Ensure that the drive sprocket is towards the rear of the vehicle. |
Step 2. Next, attach the 76mm main gun to the front of the turret. | ||
Below: The 76mm main gun has been keyed to match the front of the turret. | Below: The 76mm main gun correctly attached to the turret of the M41A3 Walker Bulldog. | Step 3. Next, attach the commander’s cupola to the top of the turret. |
Below: The commander’s cupola correctly attached to the turret of the M41A3 Walker Bulldog. | Step 4. With the commander’s cupola in place, it’s time to add the loader’s hatch to the opposite side of the turret. | Below: The loader’s hatch correctly attached to the turret of the M41A3 Walker Bulldog. |
Step 5. Finally, attach the .50 cal AA MG to the mount found near the commander’s cupola. | Below: The .50 cal AA MG correctly attached to the turret of the M41A3 Walker Bulldog. | Below: With the .50 cal AA MG in place, the M41A3 Walker Bulldog is ready for the painting table. |
Adding a Tank Commander |
Step 1. Replace the closed cupola with the open cupola included on the hatch sprue. | Step 2. Add a commander into the open cupola. | Below: The M41A3 Walker Bulldog fully-assembled with tank commander. | |