Dudes,

After muche pressures from my buddy Toady, here is my Abrams for the campaign. God, armor building is boring. LOL.

Here ya go Toady.

interesting build, what is it that you're using for the anti-skid? Might want to sand it down a bit as it looks a little overstated at the moment. However, good start so far. Does it have a name yet?

The roughness of the coating looks fine to me Dave. Check out the non-slip coating thread I started in the armor forum. My only comment is that the non-slip coating applied to late M1A1s and M1A2s has a real defined border around the various surface protrusions like the headlights, hatches, latches and such.

Non-slip coating photos

Hey Rob, that's exactly the picture I used for the nonslip, it's not done yet, but the photo you posted is real helpful. thanks

I really like it soo far. What kit are you using? The Tamiya one?

hehe - I think the slip stuff could use a bit of sanding..... but I also think it looks great as is - so you can do what ya want :-)

Very nice build, what paint scheme are you planning?

Later-
Jeff

i'm thinking of joing this build as well.... don't know though.. yours looks good i like the antiskid stuff did you AB it like Vondik?

It may look heavy now,but if you put a coat of paint over it it will fill in the low areas between the grains.

Dave,
Looking very good I like the Anti skid very much lokks very realistic,
Glad to see you back with Armour...........I know its not OD but at least its Monotone and US suppose its a start on the way to OD AFV's #:-)

Looks good so far Dave.
I agree with Yellow_Snow that the anti-skid coating could be sanded a bit.
Take it easy,

Andrew

I agree with Major Rob, Dave. That non-slid surface looks just fine considering the photos on the real one. I will start on my M1A1 soon. I can't find any Mr. Surfacer in the LHS so I have to order mine on line.

Good to see you build something with treads on it ! You need to come down 1 more square on the fenders with the non-slip . There are a few other things I see that aren't your fault - Tamiya just needs to up-date the hull a bit , about 6 things that I have found so far . I dont want to go on a rampage ( I'll save that for chat ) . I'll post my hull work when I'm happy with it . The grit of the non-slip looks good , and hope you like the lenses on the tail lights and headlights .

WEll Lord armor builder looks like you are off to fine start on this M1.
Keep us informed of any changes to scheme or Helga will have to pay you a call!!
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