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M1 Abrams "Laze-n-Blaze" Canadian Army Trophy 1987

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M1 Abrams "Laze-n-Blaze" Canadian Army Trophy 1987
Posted by the doog on Monday, July 6, 2015 5:09 PM

Hey guys.

Before starting my new project and in between cleaning up the desk, I've indulged in a little more modeling nostalgia--this is an old ESCI M1 Abrams. This is one of the original Abrams portrayed as it was during the "CAT"--Canadian Army Trophy trials in 1987. The "cat" motif was popular to paint on the tanks, for obvious reasons. Painting is with Tamiya paints, and weathered similarly to my Leopards. A nice little kit that was a blast o build and finish in a few days. Enjoy! Smile

Did I mention that it was 1/72 scale?!

You can still get this kit on eBay for around $15.00. I just scored an M60A2--rare for "Braille Scale". Should be fun to relive that build too. Smile Thanks for looking in!!! Big Smile

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  • From: Burke, Virginia
Posted by tellis on Monday, July 6, 2015 5:58 PM

Karl, that looks like it just rolled off the range at Graf. You nailed the weathering on the side skirts.  Well done! T. Ellis.

T Ellis  Springfield, VA  http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/cycledupes/WWIIArmorBadge.jpg

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Posted by Axeman on Monday, July 6, 2015 7:09 PM

1/72nd scale?

Cool

.....walks away grumbling whilst grabbing handfuls of paint bottles and brushes and throwing them towards the trash can....Crying

amazing work Beer

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Posted by jetmaker on Monday, July 6, 2015 9:39 PM

Dude! I mean, Doog! Wow! That looks killer!! The 72nd scale reveal blew my mind!

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 8:06 AM

tellis

Karl, that looks like it just rolled off the range at Graf. You nailed the weathering on the side skirts.  Well done! T. Ellis.

Thanks, T.Ellis! I appreciate you calling that out--I spent some time getting that right! SmileYes

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 8:06 AM

Axeman

1/72nd scale?

Cool

.....walks away grumbling whilst grabbing handfuls of paint bottles and brushes and throwing them towards the trash can....Crying

amazing work Beer

lol, thanks, Axeman--that actually made me laugh out loud! Big Smile

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 8:07 AM

jetmaker

Dude! I mean, Doog! Wow! That looks killer!! The 72nd scale reveal blew my mind!

hanks too, Jetmaker! A little "little" tank every now and then is good for the modeling soul! Wink

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:20 AM

Very cool, I've have sworn she was 1/35th till you pointed out the real scale. I love the weathering and grime on the skirts.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:24 AM

Thanks, Cliff! I got that idea from a suggestion that my friend Adam made to me about skirts that I had on my Jgdpz IV A-0 that I did here. It worked splendidly there, and I figured it wold look cool here too. :)

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    September 2006
  • From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA
Posted by RBaer on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 12:14 PM

Nifty! If you hadn't posed it by the paint jar I would've called bs on it being 1/72nd.....

Apprentice rivet counter.

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Posted by knox on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 8:21 AM

 There are members on this forum that just ooze talent.  Be honest Doog.  You accidentally sneezed on the sprues and this is what resulted.   Really nice!                                    knox

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Posted by the doog on Friday, July 10, 2015 8:02 AM

lol, thanks Russ, and knox! :) Much appreciated!!!

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    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, July 11, 2015 4:54 PM

Oh wow! I made this kit about three times back when it was new lol. I loved that kit! I love what you've done with it Karl!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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