M1Carbine
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Post by M1Carbine on Feb 17, 2017 16:22:29 GMT -5
Hi all. Well taking a break from some wingy things and getting back to some armor. Academy's M1A2 Abrams SEP Tusk II is now on the bench. ![](http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx46/rholmstr/M1A2%20Tusk%20II/T1.jpg) Multi part hull is in order for this one and it fits perfect. ![](http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx46/rholmstr/M1A2%20Tusk%20II/T2.jpg) ![](http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx46/rholmstr/M1A2%20Tusk%20II/T3.jpg) I completed the road wheels and Academy provides the bearing covers in clear. A nice touch as they would be clear to see the fluid level in them but all the ones I have seen when I was in the service are black at least from my vantage point at the time. ![](http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx46/rholmstr/M1A2%20Tusk%20II/T4.jpg) . More work progressing more pics in a few. Bob
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Post by TRM on Feb 17, 2017 21:22:05 GMT -5
Very cool Bob....looks like you's off to a great start!!
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Post by Leon on Feb 17, 2017 21:26:20 GMT -5
Count me in Bob! Looks like a great project.
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M1Carbine
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Post by M1Carbine on Feb 18, 2017 16:35:21 GMT -5
Thanks Gents ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Bob
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 18, 2017 19:56:22 GMT -5
Mmmmm fun!
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Post by jpc1968 on Feb 20, 2017 7:03:07 GMT -5
Niiiiiice
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Post by Wes on Feb 20, 2017 8:40:29 GMT -5
Following along. Seems like Academy kits are getting better and better.
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Post by rbaer on Feb 20, 2017 17:08:54 GMT -5
Wanna watch!
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Post by flmlm on Feb 23, 2017 9:53:40 GMT -5
Looking good!
Regards Mike
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Post by jsteinman on Feb 23, 2017 10:17:19 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 23, 2017 12:46:30 GMT -5
Abrams?!?!? Why NOT! It has been a while since we have seen one built here. I can assure you that it will be my next 'modern' armor build but just don't ask me when I will start. LOL
Good luck buddy!
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 15, 2017 15:44:17 GMT -5
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Post by jpc1968 on Mar 16, 2017 7:08:03 GMT -5
this kit just moved a few notches up my wish list. Good work
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Post by Leon on Mar 16, 2017 7:40:08 GMT -5
Nice progress Bob! Looking really good.
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Post by Leon on Mar 16, 2017 7:40:13 GMT -5
Nice progress Bob! Looking really good.
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 16, 2017 9:40:28 GMT -5
JPC - thank you, another well engineered kit from Academy
Leon - thanks brother.
Bob
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 16, 2017 23:23:14 GMT -5
DAMN YOU! This is it... my next armor build will be an Abrams. Thanks a bunch! LOL
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Post by flmlm on Mar 17, 2017 7:38:47 GMT -5
very nice!
Regards Mike
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 18, 2017 17:28:44 GMT -5
Andy - LOL, go getem......lol
Mike - thank you
Bob
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 21, 2017 18:34:22 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Mar 21, 2017 19:03:42 GMT -5
Paint looks good Bob! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 21, 2017 19:51:29 GMT -5
Thank you brother Leon ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Bob
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Post by jpc1968 on Mar 22, 2017 7:29:40 GMT -5
lookin' good!
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Post by flmlm on Mar 22, 2017 7:42:11 GMT -5
that looks great!
Regards Mike
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 22, 2017 8:52:06 GMT -5
Very nice,looks like a nice kit
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 24, 2017 11:31:11 GMT -5
Love the paint!!!
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 26, 2017 13:31:08 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Mar 26, 2017 17:43:45 GMT -5
Love it Bob! Great work on the assembly! The stowage really makes things pop too! Best of luck getting this one across the finish line! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 26, 2017 18:34:55 GMT -5
Thanks Todd, much appreciated
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Post by Leon on Mar 26, 2017 19:01:30 GMT -5
Stowage looks good Bob! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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