Muddy M1A1 Abrams * FINISHED *

[wouter]

Luigi: yep, that's the one indeed mate. Tried to replicate those photos but with my own touch...for instance, for the wizard I didn't paint those stars and moons...waaaay too hard

Jeff, thanks bud, glad you think about it that way...although, it would have been fun if I could finished the Abrams in December, then the Abramsfest at the MoM would be complete ey

Hi jackwagon, again, way too kind partner, but thanks for that! But I think the colordifference between turret and hull is too hard. Also, the MG ain't painted yet, as the inside of the turret basket, no aerials yet (thinking of buying those accurate Armor ones, they look very cool), no stowage yet, tow cable ain't decent attached in some places, no spare wheel on the turret side yet...I could easily go on telling you why she ain't finished . I agree on the barrel btw, glad you like that...tried to replicate that look from some photos I found

Dogfish, great word mate, thanks

Hi Bill, glad to see you pop in here again ^^ Thanks mate!

Mister Leon, thanks bud

Cheers

[bullardino]

OMG, the Wizzard (I didn't misspell, it's what it's written on his hat)

Stars and planets are a part of his camo

Rincewind is one of Pratchett's main characters.

[Deleted]

looking very nice old chap the tones look really good

[dupes]

Ohhh the weathering on that Abrams! Need to read back through the thread to see how you did it. Beautiful!

[`Boots`]

WHAAAAAT..................... how the ferk did i not see this one kick orfe Wouts, that is a stunner my friend..................ya not helping the cause here fella......gotta give modern a go one day!!!, an absolute beauty buddy she really is!!

[wouter]

Luigi, well, didn't know that...so I painted him without his camo then

Smudgey, thanks a lot partner!

Stef, thanks mate and glad this build made you decide to join us ^^ Welcome!

Dupes, thanks bro, appreciate that ^^

Bootsey, you could not see this one kick orfe because it's ferkin' busy over here Glad you found it though, and that you like it. Come on bro, you can't resist doin' somefin' modern

I did a bit more on the Abrams. I mixed some Nato rainmarks with a little of MIG Europe Dust pigment and AK Light Dust. I brushed this on the lower parts of the turret and feathered the edges using a flat damp brush. I also dragged the mixture a bit on the sides to get a bit more streaking




When that was dry I continued. This time I applied dry pigments to the hull sides, especially on the lower parts. I also added some of the pigments on the turret roof...Pigments used again were Europe Dust and Light Dust
It's quite subtle and not very clear on the photos



I'm getting there, but the turret is still way too monotone in appearance in comparison to the hull...

Cheers

[bullardino]

I love it The overall look is incredibly realistic.

In fact you just gave me the inspiration for a small dio.

[wouter]

you think so, Luigi? Why thanks mate, really makes me happy ^^. And glad I could be of inspiration, looking forward to that btw!

Cheers

[bbd468]

Brother Wouts, it looks incredible! Your efforts are paying off big time......Bravo sir!!!

[Tobi]

Wouldn't want to be the one who has to clean up that mess! The barrel looks like it had been dipped into the mud with its business end as well.

The tonal variations in the mud, however, look pretty realistic.

Cheers,
Tobi

[Deano]

Stunning weathering Wouts , really lookin the business mate!

[Deleted]

I'm with Luigi mate it looks spot on, just like tanks I've seen bombing around Salisbury plan when it's like a mud bath. the hull takes most of the mud with very little on the turret you have definitely got the right look to your model

[rbaer]

Most impressive results so far! The layering is spot-on.

[bullardino]

It reminds me of the tanks on the trailers I sometimes see coming from Teulada.

[imatanker]

Wouts, that's just bad A$$ Buddy. This thing must be getting to weigh about a pound and a half with all that mud and pigments on it

[wbill76]

I disagree Wouts, the turret doesn't look monotone to me from here...it matches up nicely with the hull and other layers IMHO. You're doing a great job blending them together to my eyes.

[deafpanzer]

Saw it on FB but didn't have chance to comment. Believe me your Abrams is looking FANTASTIC as you got the turret to blend perfectly with the muddy hull!!!

[armorguy]

This is not just about modelling my good friend Wout, this also is about ART ! This one will rock the craddle baby ! The pics look 3D paintings ! I like the contrasts in this beast, it's so bloody well done. Please don't ruin it by trying to improve the look it has already !

[wouter]

Gary, thanks a lot bro!!!

Tobi, Deano, Pete and bear, wow, thanks for those great comments fellas

jackwagon, who would have guessed a few months ago that this site would be invaded by Abrams' ey? It's all Dan who started it LOL. Thanks for the comment mate!

Luigi, cool that you can see stuff like that in reality ^^

Jeff, thanks mate, and LOL, no it doesn't...in fact, it weighs way less than my projects involving etch and Friuls

Bill, Andy and Guy, wow, thanks guys...you all make me hesitant in trying to add some more layers to be honest...I'm starting to get scared to mess up now...though I think when you would see it in the flesh you'll see that it might need some improvement...mmm...was going to continue today, but I think I'll let it rest for now and try to figure out whether to add or not...

Darn you great dudes, you confuse me

Cheers

[bullardino]

It's becoming more and more uncommon, and they tend to move them on trailers (usually I see tanks and AFVs from Italian Army).

[wbill76]

Wouts,

At the end of the day you're the best judge of what the model 'actually' looks like and where you want to take it. Do whatever makes you happy!

[heico]

Looks good mate! Now go to the tank-wash with it It's dirty ghehe

[elco]

I think you did a good job on the turret! What do you mean monotome.. dude the dusty front looks great. If you dusted the whole turret... But you didn't gladly!

[wouter]

Gentlemen, most kind of y'all, I'm very pleased that you gents like her so far

Well, didn't do much anymore, just the spare wheel and sprocket piece in place on the turret sides, added a bit more of the AK glossy stuff to the running gear, and added two aerials - made from Accurate Armor carbon fibre. Glad to announce my first finished model of 2014 (and first finished model in a loooooooooooong time )











Quite pleased with how it turned out, there are some build errors which won't make this a showstopper. But I enjoyed it a lot and very glad that the endresult - thought not initially what I had in mind - worked out in the end

Glad I had you gents with me underway

Cheers

[Tojo72]

Wow,that's a real mess you made there,great job on your mud and dirt effects

[bullardino]

Most excellent mate, I love the result. A definite gong winner for sure

[paulh.]

Very nice job Wouts- given me an idea or 2 for sorting out my AMX-30!
P

[johnt]

Great job mate, the mud looks real good to me.

Cheers
JT

[bbd468]

I FREAKIN LOVE IT WOUTS!!!! Damn fine works my brotha!

[maschinenkrueger]

Oh, that's very nice.