I've always wanted to finish that kit in that scheme, but never found the pattern references back when they were new.

Fabulous job on it indeed!

How did you find that kit?? I know you mentioned eBay, but I thought these were all gone from the markets.

It looks great! I'm a big fan of ESCI 1/72--I built numerous examples when I was younger and they were still popping out new ones in the 80s. They're not bad little models; a little chunky in places, but generally they look like they should. The indy-link track ones of later runs are the best of course, as they rubber band tracks leave MUCH to be desired, but you can get a good representation of some cool vehicles with a little work.

Did you "pair" the wheels on this? I believe that this model as well as the M60s and M48s have only one mondo-wide road wheel that you really should "split" with a saw and needle file--saw the wheel down the middle about 2 mm in, and then use a triangular needle file to widen the gap, simulating double wheels. It really improves the look.

Here's the "Laze and Blaze" M1 that I finished earlier this year. Now I have to build a MERDC one!

By the way, I'm glad that you weathered it appropriately. In this scale, it's difficult, but you can use the airbrush to mist on dirt and grime; I find that's the best way in this scale. Then use drybrushing of the base color to define the edges. But it really looks much more realistic with some dirt on it.

A fine job!!!

deattilio - that Abrams is a great model! Turned out to be an absolute beauty! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

As for that M60 - you could do an M60 A-Nothing out of it with a modified M48 turret, or better still - a bridgelayer! Hope it helps, good luck with your builds and have a nice day

Paweł

M. Brindos

 

How did you find that kit?? I know you mentioned eBay, but I thought these were all gone from the markets.

 

            I think it was sheer luck that I stumbled across the $3 find on Ebay.  However there are several on the site going on average for $10 currently.

the doog

 

Did you "pair" the wheels on this? I believe that this model as well as the M60s and M48s have only one mondo-wide road wheel that you really should "split" with a saw and needle file--saw the wheel down the middle about 2 mm in, and then use a triangular needle file to widen the gap, simulating double wheels. It really improves the look.

 

            I went the lazy route and did not pair the roadwheels, primarily because I was not anticipating to get this involved with a “practice” kit.  Next go-round I will definitely fix those roadwheels.  You have a very impressive looking Abrams, looks like I should have spent a tad more time on the tracks.

            Thanks for the kind comments, hopefully I can get some work done on my Ti-67 pseudo T-55 and apply a little of the weathering I learned with the Abrams.

For a three buck accident she turned out pretty darn nice! Kudos sir!!! 

That is a very nice build.