By: Tony Leone

Model building was considered nerdy, but I didn’t care — and I still don’t care.

By: Tony Leone

I wanted to show the gun facing forward, ready for action.

By: Tony Leone

I had always wanted to build one of these odd vehicles.

By: Tony Leone

I’m always balancing possible aftermarket add-ons with the potential for a stalled build.

By: Tony Leone

References for this type of camo are scarce.

By: Tony Leone

Some super-glue artistry was needed on the mantlet.

By: Tony Leone

I was intrigued by Cambrai’s distinctive lobed camo pattern.

By: Tony Leone

The name Firefly came from the gun’s bright flash.

By: Tony Leone

The 75mm gun barrel was replaced with an aftermarket turned-metal barrel.

By: Tony Leone

I trimmed off the fenders for a more aggressive look.

By: Tony Leone

I had to do some research on markings and paint schemes of the era.

By: Tony Leone

Tony Leone on TRADE GOTHIC BOLD CONDENSED NO. 20