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M1A1HA TUSK 'Bad Influence' build
afv_rob
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 09:11 AM UTC
Just thought id post this here for everyones interest, its a build I had going on(and need to continue again) on modelarmour.com website, they kindly supplied the review sample so I guess its only fair I blog it there (no website politics please guys) But please check it out and let me know what you think!

http://www.modelarmour.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=81&jfile=viewtopic.php&f=14&t=637



JoeBev
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 03:35 PM UTC
Great work. I am trying to plan out my Abrams TUSK. Could you drop me an e-amil with the
measurements for the TC's 360 Shield and any hints on how you built it.
Thanks in advance
Joe Bevans
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Wisham
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 05:14 PM UTC
I am only glad that we are learning from the IDF on urban tank warfare, helping to keep the "Boys" safe
afv_rob
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 09:27 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments guys!
GaryGore
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 05:45 AM UTC
I'm not completely sure about this, but I think only half of the under belly armor is applied on the real one. I think it only covers the crew area. I may be wrong and it maybe way to late for this.

Otherwise it is an excellent build.

Gary.
afv_rob
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 08:11 AM UTC
Hmm no idea on the underbelly armor, I will check my refs. But to be honest its not really visable once the model is on its base!
stufer
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 08:55 AM UTC

this is such a sweet build!
Rob,i doff my virtual cap in your direction

Merki4
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 09:54 AM UTC

Quoted Text

I'm not completely sure about this, but I think only half of the under belly armor is applied on the real one. I think it only covers the crew area. I may be wrong and it maybe way to late for this.

Otherwise it is an excellent build.

Gary.


I have a pics of the real one with half and also with the whole underbelly armor, obviusly I don't know if this is a common practice.
my two cent
Lucio
Violetrock
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Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 07:06 AM UTC

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I have a pics of the real one with half and also with the whole underbelly armor, obviusly I don't know if this is a common practice.
my two cent
Lucio


Can you post a picture or do you have a link to a picture?

Thanks,

Thomas
Merki4
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Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 08:55 AM UTC

Quoted Text


Quoted Text


I have a pics of the real one with half and also with the whole underbelly armor, obviusly I don't know if this is a common practice.
my two cent
Lucio


Can you post a picture or do you have a link to a picture?

Thanks,

Thomas


Hi Thomas
I have some trouble with the post of the pics on the forum, You have a mail
Cheers
Lucio
dragnse7en
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Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 04:53 PM UTC
Awesome build! I tried to follow your link but got stuck on pg 4 tho - no prob.

Hope to see the finished pics!
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