I've recently come across a photograph of the Australian Army's M1A1 AIM SA, taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.
What would be the best 1/72-scale kit to use when building a model of this version?
I imagine there would be certain modifications required for the Australian Abrams ... any suggestions?
Thanks,
Paul

Here you can find some walkaround pics of the Aussie M1A1 :

https://www.benosmodels.com.au/australian-vehicle-pics.html

http://www.grubbyfingersshop.com/walkaround_galleries/m1a1_abrams_mbt_walkaround_207058_m1a1_aim_sa_avalon_2011/m1a1_abrams_mbt_walkaround_207058_m1a1_aim_sa_avalon_2011.html

Check out this review of Mouse House 1/35 scale conversion set to get some info about US vs Aussie Abrams.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/3344

This may be a bit far-fetched, but you can also combine this article :

http://www.mheaust.com.au/Aust/Research/Abrams/Build%20an%20Aussie%20Abrams.htm

with Meng 1/35 kit instructions :

https://www.super-hobby.fr/products/M1A1-AIM-M1A1-Abrams-TUSK.html

and apply this combination to a 1/72nd scale kit....I'll let others help you with the best kit to choose

1/35th scale build thread that may help as well :

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/australian-m1a1-abrams-t317381.html



H.P.

This post may help as well.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/221778&page=1