Tamiya's M1A1 Abrams 120mm Gun MBT

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Sprayed the primer on my Abrams, then did the top coat on the turret before realising I hadn't pre shaded it, so that's why the two different tones in the picture


Should work out ok once I paint it, I have 3 other tones of sand colour to add as well for variations in the panels.


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Adrian

[Guest]

what a fantastic method thanks for sharing

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Just a little update to show the non slip areas now that I have added the top coat, having looked at photos online it's pretty close


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Actual image of the surfaces


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Adrian

[Guest]

Looking great Ade, ready like the non slip surface

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Quick update, I'm using Vallejo Model Air for the first time on a large scale and apart from a small clogging issue they seem ok. I've bought the new Flory pigment set and have to say I like them a lot they are much finer than the MIG ones.


I'll try and do a review of them soon.


The main body has had an oil wash and next up is the pigments to really dust it off


Looks like I could have this beauty done by the end of the weekend then I may start the new Bradley with full interior.


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Comments welcomed as always.


Adrian

[john i am]

Looking great Ade nice work on the non slip surfaces

[Wong Ryan]

Great build, keep the pictures coming.


I will keep this as reference, modern tanks are something new to me.

[Guest]

That is really good!

[Guest]

looking really good....

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Thanks guys, the completed build pictures can be found here.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/ades-m1a1-abrams-mbt.30897/

Adrian