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Trail Blazer

a build story by Damon Burke
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About the Author

About Damon (didgeboy)
FROM: WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

I have been "building" models, collecting and starting mostly, since I was a kid and really started getting into it in my teens. The Tamiya kits if the 80's were what did it for me. I actually became a tanker in the US Army just to get a chance to study the Abrams up close (and drink German beer). I...


Comments

metooshelah
I must say, I had a great time editing and publishing this Build Story. Not only is it detailed and well-explained, Damon did a great job representing the model and his take on the build process in a fantastic way.
APR 28, 2012 - 03:11 AM
Grumpyoldman
Very nice article, enjoyed reading it.
APR 28, 2012 - 07:50 AM
BBD468
Hi Damon, Well done man! Didnt even know that kit existed. Great detailed build story too. I think you nailed it bro, looks great! Gary
APR 28, 2012 - 10:23 AM
didgeboy
Gary; thank you. If Matan had not asked I would never have done it and it really makes a difference having such a great community that is both supportive and willing to offer constructive criticism, when and where needed. Cheers.
APR 29, 2012 - 03:53 AM
c5flies
Thanks for that one Damon, a very enjoyable read and excellent images. Oh, and nice job on the M60 too!
APR 29, 2012 - 06:39 AM
bulldawg380
Very nice build looks great can I ask what kind of glue you used to attach the painted parts
APR 29, 2012 - 04:54 PM
didgeboy
I usually use the Ambriod Pro Weld and while I tried the Testors liquid glue, I found it horrible to breath and it did not create the bond that the Ambroid did. Cheers.
APR 30, 2012 - 04:34 PM
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Copyright ©2021 by Damon Burke. Images and/or videos also by copyright holder unless otherwise noted. The views and opinions expressed herein are solely the views and opinions of the authors and/or contributors to this Web site and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of Armorama, KitMaker Network, or Silver Star Enterrpises. All rights reserved. Originally published on: 2012-04-28 00:00:00. Unique Reads: 11836