Ade's M1A1 Abrams MBT

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

After a little fight towards the end I've managed to finish this very nice Tamiya kit.


I tried a few different things as I went, you'll see from my build thread I did the non slip texture, I also had a go at oil washes for the first time.


I think I learnt a lot form this build in anticipation of building the Meng M3A3 Bradley shortly.


The pictures aren't great but once I sort out better lighting source I'll re-do them. Also in one of the pictures the one figures arm is in mid air where it slipped when rotating the model


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Comments welcomed as always


Adrian

[eddiesolo]

That looks great Ade, like how you used various mediums to a superb effect. Like this.


Si

[papa 695]

Very nice indeed Adrian

[Guest]

Very nice indeed, not too much weathering and shading. Good job Buddy

[Lee W]

That's a very nice M1 Adrian, very nice indeed


Lee

[Guest]

Very nice A De, what paint colours did you use for the main hull colour if you don't mind me asking.


scott

[Guest]

Great Abrams Adrian, hope mine can be as good as this one

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Very nice A De, what paint colours did you use for the main hull colour if you don't mind me asking.
scott

I primed the model with Vallejo Desert Tan 74.613 and then used Vallejo Sand Yellow 71.028, I know there are some that can't say enough good things about Vallejo but I'm not that over awed with it, I'm not keen on waiting so long before I can rub down any work, attempt to do this inside a day and it will all just peel off. The biggest advantage with the range is the colour choice. Again just my own thoughts


Adrian

[Guest]

Very nice Adrian.


Drying time. That is a disadvantage with any water based acrylic. I normally put on in thin coats which I have found helps the cure time. I try like very hard to make sure I do not have anything to sand. I have used an H & S air blower on the last two projects and solved the bits of hair fluff annoyance. Not had one since using the blower.


Laurie

[Alan 45]

That looks great Adrian, I'm not a great fan of yank stuff in real life but models always look better

[geegad]

looks quality love the look of these tanks and you've nailed it

[Richi72]

Thats a real beauty Adrian,


Like the weathering and your choice of colors. the pre-shading really pais of.


Cheers Richi

[colin m]

Very nice. And I like the 'moody' lighting...

[takeslousyphotos]

Cracking result Adrian ......... I like that a lot.

[flyjoe180]

Great job Adrian, nicely finished. Oil wash worked a treat