1⁄35M1A1 AIM
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Great build and nice weathering!. Nice the see an Abrams in other colours than sand :-) :-)
The marking on the barrel of the WWII German "ghost" panzer division - is that something you have made up yourself or has some of the US forces actually painted this symbol on the barrel of their guns?
FEB 07, 2007 - 03:53 PM
Thanks for posting it Jeremy
Thanks for your comments Jesper, the simbol itīs included in the kit for the version I build, I think that gaved the Abrams a different and cool look with it, thatīs why I use it.....and the "gott mit uns" on commanderīs hatch, and the little Mickey Mouse in the rear plate
Cheers
FEB 07, 2007 - 08:17 PM
Jeremy-- tell us about your weathering techinique. Quite impressive workmanship.
DJ
FEB 07, 2007 - 08:22 PM
Not Jeremy, but as the actual builder I can give a better answer I think :-) just a joke...
On a more serious approach to your question, this is the process I followed:
After the paint, considering dry brushing with gun metal gray colour, I gaved the model a general wash with very thinned artist oils, a little more concentrated mixture of the oil and it solvent was used to enhance depth. I made a little mix of MIG pigment standard rust and water and apllied it to the tracks. After that, a regular aplication of classic chalk pastel and MIG Pigments all around. Finally, some located used of the Tamiya weathering stick diluted with a little water.
As you see, nothing fancy, just mixing the weathering techniques learned here and there....to cover the issues of the build
Thanks for you comments DJ, I truly appreciate them.
Cheers
FEB 07, 2007 - 08:42 PM
That's a good-looking M1A1 you turned out, Klaus! I missed the end of your build in an earlier thread, so I'm glad I finally got to see it. It turned out great! The weathering is very well done, and I like the stowage a lot. Make sure to post pictures of the diorama it will be part of when you finish it.
FEB 08, 2007 - 07:22 AM
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