Hummmmm....we realize you are new to armor....it appears you are progressing well, so I throw this out....are you thinking of replicating the non-slip finish on the top flat surfaces?????

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Daywalker wrote:

Thanks Phil! I was working on a box for the right rear next to the tailight, but it wasn't working out for me.  So, I saw a photo of one with the style molded on and decided to let that one stand.  Not sure if it's correct or not, but I'm OK with it. Good idea on making my own out of solder.  I have also considered using brass wire, just have to experiment with it.  Even if I can only turn out a couple of good ones, then I can at least pose the tow cables across the nose to liven it up a bit.   I see what you mean about the shackles on the lower points and the hooks on the upper, perhaps making hooks and attaching the cables to the headlight gaurds (saw a couple of photos with that arrangement) might be easier. I found this tow bar from Trumpeter, considering getting it for something different.

Frank that Towbar from Trumpeter will do better for you than trying to attach tow cables to the front liftpoints. The towbar assembly attaches to the lift points and are more common on the M1A2 and M1A2 SEP.

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Hey Frank it looks like you're really going the whole nine yards on that kit and it's looking great so far.

Are you still considering spraying Mr Surfacer through your AB for the anti slip or are you thinking of something different now?

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Daywalker wrote:

Darren, I picked up some Rustoleum fine texture spray paint, and am going to give that a go this weekend on some scrap parts.  I like the effect of the Mr. Surfacer, but wanted to try this stuff to see how it looks.

actually have you thought about using Mr.Surfacer and a paper towel to make the texture.

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I am not familiar with that idea either.

I have spent a little time this week on the kit, cutting and bending brass shim stock into brackets and such for the tow cables.  I am off tomorrow, so hope to have those installed soon.

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darson wrote:

Mikeym_us wrote: actually have you thought about using Mr.Surfacer and a paper towel to make the texture. OK now I'm curious, what's the Mr Surfacer and paper towel method?

Ok are you familiar with Faux finish applicators well this would be similar first you apply the Mr surfacer to the areas the nonslip surface would be at then while still tacky use a paper towel (small piece) and dab it onto the still tacky Mr. Surfacer which will then leave you with a simulated rough surface due to the texture of of the paper towel. just practice with a piece of sheet styrene to get it just the way you want it.

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Hay Daywalker how about adding that (Abrams TUSK Armored variant)? It's just an idea..... There's two kits out for it. If you want this kit I'd look around for the best pricing first.

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=LF1177

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=LF1185

These kits look to have every-thing you will need.

It build up int to one "Monster of a Tank"!

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Daywalker wrote:

Marc- Sounds like I am doomed!!! LOL Does anyone if those little U-shaped loops (sorry, I don't know the technical term for them ) that connect to the welded-on tow brakets are available anywhere?  The kit does not come with any, and I am trying to find some so that I can pose the towing cables across the nose.

that's called a "clevis". I know some here refer to it as a shackle, but trust me it's known as a clevis. A shackle is a restraining device that is also used as a connecter. I might have some in an old Tamiya kit, and I'll have a look tonight. If nothing else you could resin cast the the "U" part, as the pin is very similar to a standard shoulder bolt in the way it looks, but with a different head.

gary