HL M1A1 TUSK upgrade

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BarryC wrote:Nexusys,

Mine is based on several different 1/35 models and on the limited available photos.

I can't tell from you photos how much angle you have on the front. Here are some pics of my effort, may be of help. :)

Barry

Thanks Barry. Yep this is awesome. I'll use yours as reference. Appreciate it. Neat work as always Barry :thumbup:
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Hello all,

Just wondering what size of .50 CAL ammo can used on abrams rack?

i found there are 3 different sizes. (note the last 3 boxes to the right)

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TIA :think:
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This is the one i've got. is it too big?

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This is my reference
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Update on Belly Armour

Delay? yep, went home for a break and spray painted the armour. And now back at work, means im back in business

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I think this part was the most challenging part to make due to the angle design
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:-) some many great works!

so are you going to re-paint the tank to desert yellow?
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pininy wrote::-) some many great works!

so are you going to re-paint the tank to desert yellow?
Hi Pininy, Thank you! :thumbup:

No, i wont be painting this all desert. Will leave it as is.

I made this based on M1A1 Heavy Common Abrams MBT of B Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment posted in Iraq.

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Mine will not be 100% accurate as shown above. ;D


This is my favourite colour scheme.
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Next, BFT (Blue Force Tracker) GPS. Not much detail i can find this on the net, but this what i come up with limited reference.

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I've glued them using hobby glue, and apply some putty from the inside so that it holds the structure of it.

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filed all the edges
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Painted it using desert yellow acrylic
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And smack bang in next to the "doghouse"
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There are 2 types of BFT gps design. One is exposed top, the other covered.

Done deal.
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Very nicely done! :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Really well done I see you are quite crafty and skilled yourself!
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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BarryC wrote:Very nicely done! :thumbup: :thumbup:

BArry

Thanks Barry, appreciate it. :D
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