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HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:59 am
by Mackem
Managed to get some work done on the TC's weapon station and the infra-red/laser detector unit. Nothing flash here, just plastic card and patience. Needs a bit of filler here and there then a bit of fiddly detailing.

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:03 pm
by Matdragon
nice work so far!! keep it up and your wellon your way !! ;D ;D ;D

cheers,

Matt

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:09 pm
by Mackem
Hi All,

Made a bit more progress on the Abrams.
Have re-built the turret side stowage racks,

Left Side

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Right Side

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and the turret basket

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also added the turret basket tie downs

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done some detailing on the engine decks

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and the turret roof ammunition blow out panels

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Next job is to add the tow cable hangers and 'C' cups to the lower turret sides.

Cheers
John

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:43 pm
by Plastic scouser
Nice work mackem shes gonna be a beauty when shes finished  ;)

Cheers Ian

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:26 am
by Mackem
Thanks Ian,

I hope so, still needs quite a bit more work to make it presentable.
Can't believe it comes from the same factory as the Leo  ???

Cheers
John

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:31 am
by adin
Really does look nice matey - well done

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:01 pm
by Mackem
Hi All,

Quick progress update.
I have finished work on the turret mounted tow cable hangers and attachments. ( All from brass )

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Sorry for the crappy image, camera was flat so I used my phone.
At the front is the correct 'T' lock, then 5 hangers, and finally the 'C cup'
Also got the cupola in shot with the new periscopes. ( See 'Tips & Tricks' board )

Cheers
John

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:19 pm
by [ICE]monkey
very nice build you have there
regards ,cliff

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:54 pm
by Mackem
Cheers Cliff, still got a long way to go yet.
Your tiger is looking good too, love the paint job.

Re: HE M1A1 Abrams

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:03 pm
by adin
I love it, fantastic detail. Well done matey