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Post by mrt51 on Sept 5, 2024 11:34:07 GMT -5
I started this M1A1HC Abrams a couple of weeks ago. I have almost reached the painting stage and I thought I would share the progress with you guys. The kit went together fairly well as long as you take your time. I have found few instruction errors, no real problems. So let's get started.   |
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Post by stuart on Sept 5, 2024 11:39:51 GMT -5
Gotta love an M1 - great looking build thus far!
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 5, 2024 11:43:06 GMT -5
Gotta love an M1 - great looking build thus far! Thanks! |
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Post by brandonk on Sept 5, 2024 11:44:43 GMT -5
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Post by handiabled on Sept 6, 2024 2:17:18 GMT -5
Bookmarked!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 6, 2024 4:57:56 GMT -5
You've got my attention as well Terry!!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 6, 2024 6:14:48 GMT -5
Looking good!!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Sept 6, 2024 9:08:52 GMT -5
Good to see you back at it, Mr. T! She's looking good, standing by, to stand by!
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 6, 2024 9:17:38 GMT -5
Thanks, guys, for your attention to this.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 8, 2024 10:14:25 GMT -5
Progress update: Painting has begun. The painting tone changes will subtle, but stay with me. 1st step: Applied base coat of Tamiya XF49 Khaki.  2nd step: Applied second coat 50/50 mixture Tamiya Khaki and Desert Yellow.  More to come so stay tuned. |
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Post by brandonk on Sept 8, 2024 10:20:30 GMT -5
Looks good. You through me off for sec when I first looked at the pic I thought "the kit has axles?". Der...its just how he's painting it. Nevermind...LOL
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 8, 2024 10:29:04 GMT -5
Looks good. You through me off for sec when I first looked at the pic I thought "the kit has axles?". Der...its just how he's painting it. Nevermind...LOL Ha! Yeah several more steps to go. Thanks! |
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 8, 2024 15:35:53 GMT -5
Next steps: In these next steps I don't remove the paint from the previous applications. This step the paint mixture is now two to 1 Desert Yellow and Khaki. I'm beginning to shade sections of the turret and upper hull.  In this step after using half the paint in the cup I added Tamiya Deck Tan up to 1 half. Still panel shading.  Continuing the same process added Tamiya Deck Tan to lighten the shade.  Until finally reaching a 3 to 1 ratio Deck Tan for the highlight coat.  I'm ready to start detail painting and adding washes. Stay tuned. |
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Post by adt70hk on Sept 8, 2024 15:51:59 GMT -5
Looking very good so far!! Love the subtle tonal variations.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 8, 2024 16:09:31 GMT -5
Looking very good so far!! Love the subtle tonal variations. ATB Andrew Thanks, |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 8, 2024 16:56:45 GMT -5
I love all these layers of different shades of color Terry as it’s adding lots of depth to the paint work.
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Post by handiabled on Sept 9, 2024 1:58:39 GMT -5
Great job giving your paint work depth!
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 9, 2024 17:15:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 9, 2024 22:16:01 GMT -5
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Post by handiabled on Sept 10, 2024 3:46:08 GMT -5
Turret with wash applied and surface dry brushed. What did you use for your wash on this? |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 10, 2024 4:13:16 GMT -5
Turret with wash applied and surface dry brushed. What did you use for your wash on this? I was wondering that as well. |
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 10, 2024 7:45:15 GMT -5
A thin mixture of Raw Umber and Burnt Senna oil paint.
Thanks,
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Post by rbaer on Sept 17, 2024 22:10:43 GMT -5
I like how the dry brushing is bringing the details up.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 18, 2024 22:53:04 GMT -5
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Post by handiabled on Sept 19, 2024 4:44:39 GMT -5
Looks fantastic with the skirts and road wheels on!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 19, 2024 4:50:19 GMT -5
Is it me or are you blazing right through this build Terry.
1. This does look great so far and
2. You make this look waaaay too easy.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 19, 2024 7:21:06 GMT -5
Looks fantastic with the skirts and road wheels on! Shirts just dry fitted. Thanks for the comment. |
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 19, 2024 7:23:29 GMT -5
Is it me or are you blazing right through this build Terry. 1. This does look great so far and 2. You make this look waaaay too easy. It might seem so, but there is lot to go before I'm done. Thanks, |
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Post by Tojo72 on Sept 19, 2024 7:43:55 GMT -5
Beautiful build,looks really good.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 19, 2024 7:45:57 GMT -5
Beautiful build,looks really good. Thanks! |
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