Steve Jones' M1A2 SEP Main Battle Tank, Flyhawk 1/72

[Steve Jones]

Hi Everyone

Thanks Jim/Scottie. They are now in place
Glad you like it Dirk
Thanks Ralph. Appreciate it mate
Glad to have you along for the ride Neil. Glad you enjoyed the read through
I'm afraid so Lee. I cant fit anything else on:smiling5:

[scottie3158]

Steve,
The weathering is top notch mate. The jump lead is excellent.

[Fernando N]

Just caught up Steve, great looking weathering and colours.:thumb2:

The amount and level of the details is mindboggling, I have to remind myself every time it’s in 1/72 scale.:surprised:

Looking forward to see the dust on.:smiling:

[papa 695]

Great work on the jump leads, and the weathering is looking sublime.

[Steve Jones]

Hi Everyone

Cheers Scottie. Thanks for your help in getting it done. I have put your name on the back of it so you can claim provenance for it :smiling5:
You need to wait a little longer I am afraid Fernando. Been sorting out the wheels and tracks
Glad you like it Ian

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
I have to say your weathering is exceptional. Seems to have a 'depth' to it.
Jim

[scottie3158]

that is a cracking result mate top work. Please send any royalties to my off shore account.

[Si Benson]

Evening comrade Jones,
Again I’ve missed lots of updates and some lovely painting! She is looking very nice indeed, like Jim says, the multiple layers are really working to create the depth:thumb2:

Certainly doesn’t look like a 1/72 tank...top job mate :smiling4:

[Steve Jones]

Hi Everyone

Thanks for that Jim. I have certainly got my head around this layering process now. I am now trying different substances and techniques to see what looks best at which scale. Unfortunately you cant see on the photos but close up, under the optivisor, the layering is quite detailed.
I take it that's the big fat white envelope on top of the big brown envelope Paul?:smiling5:
I was surprised that the 172 took the same 1 35 techniques Si. However I couldn't go mad. Less is definitely more at this scale.

[Neil Merryweather]

That looks absolutely amazing Steve!
Much respect
Neil

[papa 695]

Really glad you did finish this one Steve, looking forward to the final reveal pictures.

[Mini Me]

What a great result Steve, you are a master and my hat is off to you and the effort you have put into this project. Well done mate!:thumb2:

[Steve Jones]

Many thanks Neil :thumb2:
Thanks for all your support Ian
Kind words indeed Rick. Much appreciated

[JR]

Wow Steve, what can I add to the comments so far.
Exceptional comes to mind, one thing really worth pointing out is the exhaust debris, looks so real .
JR

[SimonT]

Looking good :thumb2: