This Kit Fights You (M114 Early Build)

In this video I walk through my build of Takom’s 1/35 M114, finished as an early Fulda Gap vehicle from 1964. This is a detailed builder’s notes review covering kit quality, instruction issues, fit challenges, modifications, and lessons learned after approximately 76 hours on the bench. The plastic and surface detail are excellent, but the instructions require careful attention, and a few engineering choices may test your patience. If you’re considering this kit, this video should give you a clear idea of what to expect. Affiliate Links Kit: Takom No. 2154 M114 Early & Late (2-in-1) https://amzn.to/3OvbFJ9 Armoured Glass Paint: Alclad II ALC408 https://amzn.to/3OvbFJ9 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Sprues 01:29 - Instructions 05:37 - Build Postmortem 16:12 - Build Montage 29:41 - Glamour Shots 30:16 - Conclusion