Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- UPDATED PICS 9/27/09

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Started by Daywalker at 06-29-2009 9:42 PM. Topic has 160 replies.

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06-29-2009, 9:42 PM

Daywalker

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South Central Wisconsin
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Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- UPDATED PICS 9/27/09

	Hello everyone! This is my first thread here in Armor, and I am looking forward to building something without wings for a change. I built a few armor kits in the past, but nothing in the last 5 years or so. Two of those builds were Tamiya Abrams kits, the older M1 and the M1A1. I picked this kit up at my LHS for 20 bucks, and thought I would have another go at one. Planning to build this one mostly OOB, with a few home made additions. At this point, I am planning to add the anti-slip texture, some gear for the bustle, and that's about it. Please feel free to chime in with any ideas, or if you see me about to make a boo-boo. Looking forward to building with you guys! Frank
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06-29-2009, 9:56 PM

camo junkie

Joined on 01-03-2009
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	hey day....any chance your lhs has more of these kits for $20??? that's an AWESOME deal!!!!!!! you picked a great build! and so cheap man im jealous!!! i'll be watching. here is mine...that i never finished! man...can i send you like $100 bucks and you buy me 5 kits??? "An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"
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06-29-2009, 9:59 PM

Daywalker

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South Central Wisconsin
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	LOL, sorry- this was the only one! They had mostly A/C (picked some of them up as well!) and a couple of armor kits, and I couldn't pass this one up! If I see more of them at that price, I'll pass the info your way. Love your build, is it OOB, or did you add anything else to it? It's been a LOOOOONG time since I built an armor kit. Last one was Tamiya's 1/35 M-26 Pershing, had a blast with that one. Frank
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06-29-2009, 10:05 PM

camo junkie

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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	thanks. all out of box except i used eduards p.e. set on some of it and a couple of scratched areas. oh, i used those plastic tracks ummmm....cant remember who makes them...ummmm....well, it'll come to me or someone else will chime in with the answer! you got an awesome deal...and yeah, let me know if you come across anymore for that $$$. i wouldnt worry about it being a long time...modeling is like a bike, you never really forget. btw, i have many up close and "personal pics" of this tank if you need me to post them!! "An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"
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06-29-2009, 11:32 PM

Mikeym_us

Joined on 03-30-2004
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Would it be AFV Club. It's funny they produced tracks for a kit they never produced and they are very similar to ModelKasten tracks. The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/
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06-29-2009, 11:36 PM

LeopardMan

Joined on 01-13-2006
Nevada, IA
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	daywalker, I am anxiously looking forward to your build. Camo, nice build.what did u use for the optics on ur tank? Never believe a statistic you haven't done yourself - Winston Churchill Member IMPS Pastic-Surgeons, West Des Moines, IA
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06-29-2009, 11:39 PM

lexesbenz

Joined on 12-24-2005
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Looking forward to it Blade The flying hamster of doom rains coconuts on your pitiful city!!!!
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06-30-2009, 6:37 AM

camo junkie

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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	that's it mikey!!! man, my brain just doesnt work like it used to!! the optics, i used a type of reflective mylar film then covered it with micro's crystal klear! thanks for the kind words...however, i dont want to hijack day's thread. sorry day...will leave it here...i was hoping you could get some good info from all of this! "An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"
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06-30-2009, 7:05 AM

wing_nut

Joined on 04-13-2005
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	FRANK!!!!! Hey buddy... welcome to the armor forum. Good to see you here. No worries, you will get all the help you need form these guys. Not from me though. Not cuz I wouldn't want to but the closet I've done to "modern" is a modern iteration of a cold war design. Marc
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06-30-2009, 7:55 AM

Phil_H

Joined on 08-30-2005
Sydney, Australia
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Hey Frank, Welcome to the other side... Looking forward to seeing your build. Lots of guys here to offer assistance and guidance on the Abrams. Should be a fun build - I'll be following your progress, I've got one of these in the stash too.
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06-30-2009, 11:47 AM

RBaer

Joined on 09-13-2006
Dallas TX, USA
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Another lost soul returns to the fold! I've got the same kit in the stash, and from what I've heard (mostly here) is that it builds into a decent replica, OOB. There are supposed to be a dimensional gaff or two in the turret, but it's not obvious. Will work for Sherman parts......
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06-30-2009, 12:10 PM

modelfreaks

Joined on 11-26-2007
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Can't wait for you to start up on this. I haven't tried modern armor yet so this should be some good insight on it. -Brandon When something alines itself with something else, BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN.
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06-30-2009, 12:27 PM

tigerman

Joined on 03-06-2003
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Camo junkie, that is a very nice look to your M1. I like the preshaded areas, very effective. Eric "It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee
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06-30-2009, 1:43 PM

camo junkie

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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	thanks tiger...anyhow i thought you (or anyone) might like these pics day...basically a walk around of the m1a2!! not sure how accurate you want to make your kit...but the pics are here if you need them! enjoy! "An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"
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06-30-2009, 5:50 PM

wbill76

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Texas
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Welcome to the world of armor! http://www.bpmodels.net
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06-30-2009, 5:58 PM

scratchmod

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mass,USA
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Welcome to the armor side of the hobby, looking forward to seeing your build. Rob
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06-30-2009, 7:02 PM

Daywalker

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South Central Wisconsin
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I have been digging around looking for reference photos, as my library is a bit thin on the subject. Tom- Thanks for those photos, I have saved them for future reference. Hoping to get started in a couple of daysand shall post pics as I go! Frank
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06-30-2009, 7:28 PM

camo junkie

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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

Daywalker wrote:
Tom- Thanks for those photos, I have saved them for future reference. Hoping to get started in a couple of daysand shall post pics as I go!

n/p day. i try to help where i can. hopefully when i need help someone will be there for me...and so on! let me know if there's anything else i can do...my knowledge on this subject is limited so there are other's who know more...*ie rob, etc.

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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07-01-2009, 10:25 PM

Daywalker

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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	I dug out the M1A1 I built many years ago, don't recall the year but it was right after Tamiya released the M1A1. Here are a couple of photos... This model has been stored in a box for a few years, and while there the main barrel cracked along the top seam. I can also see how badly the decals are silvered, and my weathering leaves a bit to be desired. Still, I was mighty proud of it when I built it! Frank
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07-01-2009, 11:39 PM

Daywalker

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South Central Wisconsin
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Re: Tamiya M1A2 Abrams- My first armor thread

	I was pouring over some reference photos tonight over at Prime Portal, and I have a couple of questions if anyone can help. Some of the M1A2's have an "extra" bustle rack on the back of the mian one on the turret, others do not. Is there a reason for this? Is it a field mod, or an optional piece of equipment? Also, there is a flat sloped panel on the left rear of the rear hull plate, just inboard of the left tailight. Most photos show this, but the Tamiya kit does not mention it. What is it, and should it be added? Thanks in advance! Frank
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