DML M1A2 SEP V2 . Summary pics of build .

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Lots of sprues , some warped parts and lots of confusing instructions .



I'll be building this in the NATO colors . Here's three idea's for the finished model .

[Leon]

Count me in Carl!

[Foenetik]

im in for the ride. i love the idea of the last one.

[wing_nut]

Gonna be nice no matter which you choose.

[wbill76]

Should be a fun one to watch Carl, looking forward to it.

[rbaer]

Mmmm, fun in the woods!
I'm reading "Team Yankee" for about the 15th time, getting the itch to pull an Abrams off the hanger queen rack.

[Tojo72]

I had that kit in my hands last week,put it down and it was gone.That wasn't you was it ? Should be a great build,is this kit the same quality as their AIM kit ?

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Hi guys ! Been busy with house projects but here's some pics of previouse work .
Russ I looked up that book , Good story subject to go along with this build .
Anthony I havent built the AIM kit . There's some nice detail in this kit . I've had trouble with the fit on the hull and the turret basket is a bit fiddly to assemble and get it straight .Of course as per usual DML the instructions leave you scratching your head . I needed research to find the proper location of some parts .

It took a rediculouse amount of clamping to get thihgs to fit . Unknowingly this led to a warpd hull that didnt show up till later .


Ugly seem on the side .


Its a poor fit back here .


There's about 8 panels involved in the rear deck.

[Leon]

Making good progress despite the ill fitting parts Carl!

[Deleted]

Its been a struggle a few times Leon .

[wbill76]

Almost looks like an Orange Box type of arrangement with all those gaps and fit issues Carl. Looks like it might put up more of a fight but you've got the clamps to deal with it!

[Deleted]

Hey Bill . Never built one of the orange box releases but it sounds baddddd .

Had a big issue with the turret sitting level on the hull so I cut out and leveled the turret ring . Never had to do this before on any kit .



Its level now so onward .



The turret basket is a fiddly afair but the detail makes it worth while .

[wbill76]

Let's just say that there's a reason that Orange Box releases are labeled as 'value' offerings. Having to level the turret ring is a first to see for me as well...but your solution seems to have prevented any unwanted wobbling.

[Leon]

Nice rework on the turret ring Carl! The turret basket looks great.

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Bill I'm not happy about having to do that . This wasnt an inexpensive kit and I had expected better quality .

Leon it looks good but its whats underneath that bothers me .

Oh well ....onto the next steps . The Crows is on .

[dupes]

Warped parts in a brand-new kit tooling? That doesn't sound good.

[Deleted]

Nope not good at all .

[dupes]

Are they willing to replace the nasty bits? You'd think that quality control had to have missed something along the line with this one!

[deafpanzer]

Hey buddy! I am back from long vacation. I think I have same kit... pulling my chair in now! Basket looks fantastic. Sorry about the wrapped parts... shame to Dragon for allowing this happen!

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I'm not even askin for a replacement Dupes . Dont want the hassle .
Man that was a good vacation I hope .

Found this in the stash .


Got it assembled and temp. on the model .

[Leon]

I like the addition of the plough Carl!

[wbill76]

No excuses now that the vacation is out of the way! Plough adds a nice dimension to this one.

[deafpanzer]

The plough looks even better! Yes vacation was just great and relaxing... thanks!

[coro69]

also taking a seat... i still have the v1 in my stash...

[Deleted]

Thanks gents .
V1 , that kits difficult to find .

[Leon]

Camo is looking good Carl!

[coro69]

yap, it took me a while to find one... i searched before dml decided to rerelease that kit... it is one of my treasures in stash... :-)

camo is great

[wbill76]

NATO pattern looks good from here Carl.

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Thanks guyz . I'm still pluggin away on this one . I replaced the kit DS tracks with a set from AFV .

Here's some pics of the weathering on the tracks .

[Leon]

Track weathering is looking good Carl! If it wasn't for the piece of wood,i swear it was the real deal.