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M1 Abrams "Ashes to Ashes" Photos
GenPatton
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 10:18 PM UTC
This is probably a long shot... but does anyone have any more pics of this tank? Or a lead on where to find the appropriate markings?



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HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 10:35 PM UTC
I don't have any more pics, but can provide some info on markings. It is from 3ID, 3-69 AR Bn, A Company (31 Bn ID #), 1st Platoon (red stripes on barrel), vehicle 3 (three stripes). The vehicle number should be A13.

There are decals for 3 ID, 3-69 AR in the Tamiya M1A2 kit (35269). They are for C Co (33 Bn ID #), but could be modified to work. It does include the black panther decals. The bumper numbers and "Ashes to Ashes" could be put together from other sheets.
Frenchy
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 10:58 PM UTC
Here are two more views :



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H.P.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 11:03 PM UTC
Yup, A13.

GenPatton
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 11:37 PM UTC

Quoted Text

I don't have any more pics, but can provide some info on markings. It is from 3ID, 3-69 AR Bn, A Company (31 Bn ID #), 1st Platoon (red stripes on barrel), vehicle 3 (three stripes). The vehicle number should be A13.

There are decals for 3 ID, 3-69 AR in the Tamiya M1A2 kit (35269). They are for C Co (33 Bn ID #), but could be modified to work. It does include the black panther decals. The bumper numbers and "Ashes to Ashes" could be put together from other sheets.


Great info. Thanks!
Suppose one already had the Meng Abrams kit... does anyone do a good aftermarket sheet for similar vehicle markings (I suppose Ashes to Ashes will have to be pieced together, more of a generic sheet for the panther, etc)

bravo04tango
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Posted: Friday, June 09, 2017 - 12:44 AM UTC
echelon fine transfers makes a a set with the panthers , barrel rings and everything else for 3-69 armor. Set number t35013. BNA modelworld and or ebay will help you . Im building a 3-69 Blade Tank ( m1 with a mine plow) so I have researched them.
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Posted: Friday, June 09, 2017 - 12:46 AM UTC
You may have to supplement from some other sets but its mostly there.
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Posted: Friday, June 09, 2017 - 04:39 PM UTC
Where's the .50 cal on the second & third pics?

Nice scheme though
GenPatton
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Posted: Monday, March 26, 2018 - 07:25 PM UTC

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Here are two more views :



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H.P.


Hey - any chance you have these photos saved?
I forgot to save them and now the site seems to be down.

Thanks!
Frenchy
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Posted: Friday, March 30, 2018 - 02:29 AM UTC
Unfortunately, here's the only other picture I have, and I even don't know if it's one of these two...



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H.P.
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