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Non-Slip on the Abrams
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 02:37 AM UTC
Hi All,

I'm building the Tam M1A2 OIF. While I've given up on correcting the inaccuracies in the kit build I would like to give the non-slip coating a go. I have the references from the tech manual of where the non-slip goes but my question is more detailed. Has anyone a photo of their non-slip before painting. An example of what I'm after would be TMMI's Challenger where the photos show quite some detail as to where exactly you don't apply the texture ie does the non-slip go over weld seams or are there gaps for these. Bolt heads etc as well.

Any help appreciated.

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Epi
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 03:02 AM UTC
Here you go Shane. This is Gino's(HeavyArty) track he did a while back. He used Krylon Terra Cotta spray paint for his coating. He posted it here a while back, but i can't find the thread. He's not online right know, but hopefully he will see this and explain it better than I can.

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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 03:18 AM UTC
Found the thread! Here it is:

Gino's (HeavyArty) Anti Slip Method
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 03:24 AM UTC
Tanx for that Pete and tks for the prompt reply. Belated thanks to Gino for the original post. Exactly what I was after.

Now on with the build.

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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 03:27 AM UTC
No problem!
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 06:37 AM UTC
Back from a short trip. Glad the technique is helpful. Good luck.
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