Mike Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Job done... my 2nd armour build, kit courtesy of the once generous Dan (Dads203), painted with Xtracrylix paints, some resin stowage, cast-a-coat non-slip coating, turned brass M2 commander's gun barrel (cheers Vince!), and some Accurate Armour carbon fibre antenna masts. Other than that it's OOB, and what a full box Dragon provide. It's a shame this kit is getting thinner on the ground, as it makes a lovely Abrams. It's not perfect, but overall I'm happy with the outcome. I'm quite pleased with the way the weathering came out, and will be using the technique again Comments, critiques welcomed as always. 2
AnonymousER99 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Well I have to say I really like it man!! Weathering looks great especially the dirt and caked on grime on the sideskirts. My only critique is that the tarp isnt rumpled up enough!! Oh and where are the figures?? Gonna add anything else to the base?? So many questions!!
Mike Posted June 9, 2009 Author Posted June 9, 2009 I'll get around the figures soon... I just wanted to kick on with the masters. You know, those ones you've been wanting me to do? :
sonofjim Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Sweet build mate ! it is indeed a fabulous kit had one once like the grime as mike said understated and very realistic those carbon fibre antenna poles lookk nice eh ? i'll have to shuffle over to AA and have a shufty
Mike Posted June 9, 2009 Author Posted June 9, 2009 those carbon fibre antenna poles lookk nice eh ? Thanks matey... they're good kit - Dan put me onto them. It reminded me that I also used some brass antenna bases. Honestly, I'd forget me head if it wasn't... oh bugger. Where did I put it? That also reminds me I need to stock up on them, as I only have one left.
sonofjim Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Thanks matey... they're good kit - Dan put me onto them. It reminded me that I also used some brass antenna bases. Honestly, I'd forget me head if it wasn't... oh bugger. Where did I put it? That also reminds me I need to stock up on them, as I only have one left. you know mate i think i only model for the AM goodies for me its the little brass wotsits and resin thingies that make it fun on a totally unrelated note Wahey I'm Obsessed that came around quick ! Edited June 9, 2009 by sonofjim
Karl Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 That is absolutely superb Mike, really nice I'm really going to have to try some armour myself - I've got a couple of kits in my stash so I might give one of them a go; I dare not buy any at the next show 'cos the Mrs would kill me if thought I'd started collecting armour as well Karl
Dads203 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Now that turned out nice Mike. You've done a really job in finishing the kit to a high standard. Whats next we wonder? Dan
Skii Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 That's as good an Abrams as I've seen built, the stowage looks spot on and the weathering is fantastic, love all the additional touches that make a big difference. Be proud of that one mate, superb.
Mike Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 Kind words... Thanks chaps (I'm lovin' doing the armour.... you should try it if you've not already)
sonofjim Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Kind words... Thanks chaps (I'm lovin' doing the armour.... you should try it if you've not already) i love armour mate ! i used to build nothing but armour then i got sick of it and switched to aircraft maybe its time to start letting a few tready things back into the stash
Bobs_Buckles Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Nice build, Mike. It's good to see you doing a bit What next? Bob
Mike Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 Nice build, Mike. It's good to see you doing a bit What next? Bob Blimey Bob! Should you be away from the WWI section without a chaperone? I dunno at the moment. I'm a little bit tempted by the Dragon Morser Karl and Trumpy Fahrgestall (munitions wagon) that I've got, but I'm working on a rather large master that's quite entertaining at the moment. I could possibly start the 109B I picked up the other day, but with Doug's thread still going, it'd make mine look pants just noticed I've forgotten to unmask the vision blocks!
turnerdad Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Awesome build, lovely weathering. These tank things are quite good fun eh?!
Mike Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 Awesome build, lovely weathering. These tank things are quite good fun eh?! Oooh ja, stimpt!
Dads203 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Oooh ja, stimpt! Can you explain how you did the weathering Mike? It really does look the Biz fella. R's Dan
Mike Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 Can you explain how you did the weathering Mike? It really does look the Biz fella.R's Dan Dead easy, my young Padwan (we need a condescending smiley). Simply brush on a light wet coat of Pigment Fixer (not thinners for waaaaashes), then getting some pigment on your wide flat brush, tap it onto the damp patch until you're happy with the effect. Once it's totally dry, overcoat it with some mist coats of flat varnish to give it some strength. Voila!
sonofjim Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 just noticed I've forgotten to unmask the vision blocks! i didnt even notice
Deon Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 I think thats the best abrahms Ive seen , seriously nice work!
Guest snipersmudge Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 late as usual! very nice indeed mike, love the weathering mighty fine!
Bobs_Buckles Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Blimey Bob! Should you be away from the WWI section without a chaperone? Oi! That's a wee bit harsh HAHA
stringbag Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Very nice Mr. Williams. I won't enthuse too much in case you are in the workshop. Narrow door and all that. Seriously though, that is very nice, and I'm enjoying the armour threads posted here as much as the Cold War and airliner threads. Chris.
Mike Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 Seriously though, that is very nice, and I'm enjoying the armour threads posted here as much as the Cold War and airliner threads. Thanks matey - any chance of you losing your AFV virginity sometime soon? Oi! That's a wee bit harsh HAHA just pullin' ya leg Bob
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