M1A2 SEP Dragon 1/35 and skirts...

[kerojp4]

Hi,

I've started this Abrams from Dragon. I want it to be a little different from all the M1s that are built out there on the net. I found one I have never seen depicted :

http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/abrams.htm

I have no idea of the unit, and only know it is in Iraq circa 2005. Any information welcome !
The details making it different are the side skirts extensions for the drivers protection and a turret glass MG shield.

The Dragon kit is a must. Though I experienced some hard times with the engine deck ...

Lot of options in the box, some will be used while others won't.

Evergreen skirts

Soon for more !

Best regards,

Richard

 

[moon puppy]

I like the idea of the different color panels and stuff, gives it that lived in look. :hmmm

you haven't given up on the LRDG have you?

 

[Iron Mike]

Nice start, I really like the scratch built parts!

 

[kerojp4]

Thank you guys !

I like the idea of the different color panels and stuff, gives it that lived in look. :hmmm

you haven't given up on the LRDG have you?

I'll paint some panels green too.
No I haven't given up on the LRDG, the figures painting is a tough exercise for me. I'm currently working on these

Regs,

Richard

 

[jknaus]

Looking cool. Like Mike I like the scratching.
James

 

[moon puppy]

No I haven't given up on the LRDG, the figures painting is a tough exercise for me. I'm currently working on these

Regs,

Richard

Funny you should mention that..

https://www.modelersalliance.com/forum/fall-figure-festival

If you have one you haven't started you can join in, but at the least you'll get some great tutorials. Andy Fettes will be giving lessons on figure painting as well as ordering up pints at the bar.. :drinks

 

[kerojp4]

They're already started, but I'll follow the tutorials closely ! Thanks for the useful link !

Richard

 

[iambrb]

That's really neat! I wonder what those little skirts are for?

 

[kryptosdaddy]

That's really neat! I wonder what those little skirts are for?

My guess is a boarding ladder- pun completely intended! lol

Thats a big tank kit- I see the gun breech in one of the pics, how much detail is included for the interior?

 

[MrT]

Great start Richard!! I have the AIM so I will be watching closely.

 

[iambrb]

That's really neat! I wonder what those little skirts are for?

My guess is a boarding ladder- pun completely intended! lol

Thats a big tank kit- I see the gun breech in one of the pics, how much detail is included for the interior?

I am a 'towering' 5 ft 6" tall (that is 1.67M), so I would be the first to use it! :woohoo:

 

[kerojp4]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I guess it's some kinda additional protection for the driver

Regs,

Richard

 

[TomN]

Looking good! I just love seeing the evergreen...

Tom

 

[Gatto]

Great work they are one mean looking machine.