Sponson intake with the molded parts removed, still more details to add. Top view
Sponson intake from below.
Power pack test fitted.
Mark
I did'nt think the pics were going to come out so small.
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Dragon M1A1 AIM in progress
markiii
Joined: September 07, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 12:02 AM UTC
Here are some photos of my M1A1 in progress.
Sponson intake with the molded parts removed, still more details to add. Top view
Sponson intake from below.
Power pack test fitted.
Mark
I did'nt think the pics were going to come out so small.
Sponson intake with the molded parts removed, still more details to add. Top view
Sponson intake from below.
Power pack test fitted.
Mark
I did'nt think the pics were going to come out so small.
Epi
Joined: December 22, 2001
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 12:06 AM UTC
Mark,
I take it that is the CMK engine? Is that Verlindens battery box you have next to it. If so, was there any trouble fitting it in the hull?
I take it that is the CMK engine? Is that Verlindens battery box you have next to it. If so, was there any trouble fitting it in the hull?
markiii
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 12:15 AM UTC
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Mark,
I take it that is the CMK engine? Is that Verlindens battery box you have next to it. If so, was there any trouble fitting it in the hull?
Yes, that is CMK's engine and the battery compartment is from Verlinden with some of the cast on accessories removed from the side.
Mark
Epi
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 12:22 AM UTC
What are you going to do about the radiator hatch and the hatch where the "B#$%" plate is under?
markiii
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 01:56 AM UTC
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What are you going to do about the radiator hatch and the hatch where the "B#$%" plate is under?
I don't know what you mean by "radiator hatch",( are you refering to the pre-cleaner next to the sponson intake ?), and as far as where the "b#$%" plate goes the turret overhang will take care of some of the space and I will add some more details. I am still working it out.
Mark
Epi
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 02:06 AM UTC
Yea, what you said!!! :-) :-) I'm sorry, I work on Baradley's and I'm not that verse with the Abrams. i would defianlty like to see what your gonna do with that space.
I have the first AIM almost finished. As a matter of fact, I am working on the mine plow for it right now. I am gonna build it as A11 for from 1-64, 3rd ID with A12's mine plow and I have another one that is gonna be A13. Thanks to Bob(Burik) for helping me out reasearching A company. He is the one that wrote the Concord "Thunder Run" book.
I have the first AIM almost finished. As a matter of fact, I am working on the mine plow for it right now. I am gonna build it as A11 for from 1-64, 3rd ID with A12's mine plow and I have another one that is gonna be A13. Thanks to Bob(Burik) for helping me out reasearching A company. He is the one that wrote the Concord "Thunder Run" book.
Thrashergklm
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 03:36 AM UTC
I think it looks great, thats what I'm going to do with mine when i get it, i i will be watching very carefully. Thanks for the photos. 
markiii
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 12:58 PM UTC
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Yea, what you said!!! :-) :-) I'm sorry, I work on Baradley's and I'm not that verse with the Abrams. i would defianlty like to see what your gonna do with that space.
I have the first AIM almost finished. As a matter of fact, I am working on the mine plow for it right now. I am gonna build it as A11 for from 1-64, 3rd ID with A12's mine plow and I have another one that is gonna be A13. Thanks to Bob(Burik) for helping me out reasearching A company. He is the one that wrote the Concord "Thunder Run" book.
Hey Pete, on the pre-cleaner area, I plan on scratching that part and adding the conduit for the Fire suppression pull handle. The doors that cover the pre-cleaner will be open.I will post more pics when I get more work done. Have you posted any pics of yours ?
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I think it looks great, thats what I'm going to do with mine when i get it, i i will be watching very carefully. Thanks for the photos.
Thanks Cam, don't change that dial, hope to have more pics soon.
Mark
Epi
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 05:33 PM UTC
Mark,
Yup, I have a couple of shots of it when I first started it when I got it. I actually got mine dorectly from Dragon before it got released. I kind of helped out on the R&D. We have an Abrams out back that we use for pareades and change of commands and I took measurements for Pawel.
Anyways, it has been slow here at work and the boss has been gone so I've been bringing the kit wiht me. Right now I am working on the mine plow. I am using the plow from the trumpeter kit and the TM for the plow. Adding all the missing details. The track is pretty much done and waiting for paint. I will try and get some updated pictures this weekend, especially of the plow.
I added a little bit of extra stuff from the Voyeger photo etch set to mine and scratched built the 120mm Mortar ammo boxes that where attached to the water racks on A Co tracks. I also built another water rack.
If you can't find the threads that I showed it off, here is my Photo Bucket album where I keep most of my pictures.
My PhotoBucket Album
Yup, I have a couple of shots of it when I first started it when I got it. I actually got mine dorectly from Dragon before it got released. I kind of helped out on the R&D. We have an Abrams out back that we use for pareades and change of commands and I took measurements for Pawel.
Anyways, it has been slow here at work and the boss has been gone so I've been bringing the kit wiht me. Right now I am working on the mine plow. I am using the plow from the trumpeter kit and the TM for the plow. Adding all the missing details. The track is pretty much done and waiting for paint. I will try and get some updated pictures this weekend, especially of the plow.
I added a little bit of extra stuff from the Voyeger photo etch set to mine and scratched built the 120mm Mortar ammo boxes that where attached to the water racks on A Co tracks. I also built another water rack.
If you can't find the threads that I showed it off, here is my Photo Bucket album where I keep most of my pictures.
My PhotoBucket Album
badger66
Joined: April 09, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 07:21 PM UTC
Pete
great pics man hope to catch up with you one day
great pics man hope to catch up with you one day
Epi
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 07:23 PM UTC
May be one of these days we will run into each other at Kings, but for sure I will be at the Austin and San Antonio shows next year in spring. markiii
Joined: September 07, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 10:04 PM UTC
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Mark,
Yup, I have a couple of shots of it when I first started it when I got it. I actually got mine dorectly from Dragon before it got released. I kind of helped out on the R&D. We have an Abrams out back that we use for pareades and change of commands and I took measurements for Pawel.
Anyways, it has been slow here at work and the boss has been gone so I've been bringing the kit wiht me. Right now I am working on the mine plow. I am using the plow from the trumpeter kit and the TM for the plow. Adding all the missing details. The track is pretty much done and waiting for paint. I will try and get some updated pictures this weekend, especially of the plow.
I added a little bit of extra stuff from the Voyeger photo etch set to mine and scratched built the 120mm Mortar ammo boxes that where attached to the water racks on A Co tracks. I also built another water rack.
If you can't find the threads that I showed it off, here is my Photo Bucket album where I keep most of my pictures.
My PhotoBucket Album
Hey Pete,
I checked out your photos, coming along nicely ! How is that Voyager photo-etch ? Worth getting ? I hate those molded on sponson box handles.
Mark
Epi
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 10:10 PM UTC
That is what I exactly used it for, the handles!!!!!! I like the handles from the Voyager set rather than any of the Eduard sets. I also used the chain and pin that locks the last side skirt to the rear. Oh, I also used the strap that holds the ammo can near the smoke poppers. I think that was it. There isn't much you need to add to the Dragon kit. Oh, yea, I had two extra locks from the Dargon Tiger I kit and used those too.
Epi
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 10:14 PM UTC
Mark,
Here is a review on PMMS. It shows the frets and the instruction sheet so you can take a look for your self to see what you can use if you want it.
Voyager's M1A2 Photo Etch Set
Here is a review on PMMS. It shows the frets and the instruction sheet so you can take a look for your self to see what you can use if you want it.
Voyager's M1A2 Photo Etch Set
markiii
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 10:14 PM UTC
I guess that I will have to get that Voyager photo-etch set .
Mark
I was going to browse on over to PMMS to check it out and you posted the link , good timing.
Mark
Mark
I was going to browse on over to PMMS to check it out and you posted the link , good timing.
Mark
Kelley
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 10:21 PM UTC
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I hate those molded on sponson box handles.
Mark, Tiger Model Designs makes a set of resin sponson box handles that look great. Just $5.00 for a set with 54 handles, more than enough for several tanks, check 'em out:
Mike
markiii
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Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 10:25 PM UTC
Hey thanks for the tip on those handles ! That's a lot of handles too !
Mark
Mark
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