edoubleaz

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Thought it was time to get deeper into my ongoing Abrams project. I have been working on a commission project to refurb and detail a 1/16 scale Hobby Engine kit with my own scratchbuilt details and a few exotic parts from around the world. I am currently mid project so I will try to catch up with some stuff I worked on today. I am detailing the turret and in particular, the gun tube. I have added brass and aluminum to make the correct shape out of the Tamiya L/55 barrel and added a bustle rack and other tid bits. More to follow on my club build page below.


http://desertarmor.com/DAK_PROJECTS/M1A2_SEP_w_TUSK.html

Fireman Tim

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Nice work.

I nearly spit my coffee out when I read you had a 'Donor' Leopard 2. I am seriously under payed or in the wrong profession

How is the gear box?

YHR

The HE tanks, are not fully appreciated. When I was working on my HE Leo 2, I was very impressed with the molding and detail. The running chassis needs a lot of work, but once this is done, they turn out pretty good. I threw an EL Mod in mine and it sounds and runs really good.

For someone who wants an Abrams or an inexpensive Leo, these are an option.

Thanks for sharing I know you will get the most out of the tank, and really showcase what is possible with this brand.

Cheers

EDIT

I just followed the link. Scratch my comment about inexpensive. A donor Leopard!!!!!. Great project, and I guess the HE superstucture is the least expensive part going into this tank.

Dan

edoubleaz

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All the parts from the Leopard 2A6 will be replaced by the client as he intends to build one himself later in the year. Most of the innards from another Leopard were already in the tank when we got it last summer. Today I am working on the stowage rack and air cleaner.

Until kickoff of course!!!!!

edoubleaz

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To prove I am still hard at work with the project, here are some more photos from my real camera, not the old iPhone.

pcomm1

Interesting effort, superior frugality and well displayed modeling skills, as usual.

You pesky desert dwelling guys have finally figured out how to beat the high cost of all those new Tamiya rc tank kits.

Well done.



John

dyeager535

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MSRP of ~$5400??!! That's gotta be a new high for a 1/16th Tamiya! Even half that is crazy high!

no12skyline

It does say 1/35th scale - the price is doctored

yellowshaker

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Yes, good work on the photoshop John LOL Almost got me til I saw the part number.
Ethan, as always you do not faail to impress! That thing is coming along nicely and I can't wait to see the final product!

pcomm1

What is Adobe Photoshop CS5?

Oracus

Nice job on the MRS! The rest of the Tank looks great too.

edoubleaz

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Glacial pace resumes on M1A2.........

Made the latest feature, CS/AMM a.k.a counter sniper/ anti material mount. In short I scratchbuilt the mount for a barrel mounted .50 cal. Super secret addition is the Tamiya emitter built into the searchlight. Client wanted the flash in the gun tube.

edoubleaz

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Wow, it really has been a year since I posted on this!

Commander MG mount scratched.
Loader MG almost done. Added Armor around the position.
Air Cleaner added to bustle rack.


COM MG by edoubleaz, on Flickr

DSC_0829 by edoubleaz, on Flickr

Air Cleaner by edoubleaz, on Flickr

karel47

well done that conversion can't wait to see more of it

edoubleaz

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And so you shall. Abrams made its debut on the floor in Tucson. Flawless victory... (commander figure is a temp toy for effect!)

m1a2 DSC_0233 by edoubleaz, on Flickr

m1DSC_0238 by edoubleaz, on Flickr

m1 DSC_0279 by edoubleaz, on Flickr

m1 DSC_0268 by edoubleaz, on Flickr

godowar

Ed,

I haven't had a whole lot of time lately ... But I wanted to comment. The M1A2 SEPturned out great!!!!!

Question:

All I have around here are Home Depot, Lowes, and Ace Tru-Value, and another Tru-Value hardware. No one around heresells brass rod or tubing.
Since Iam replicating your work ...IE: I have some Leopard 2A6 parts. I need to replicate some of your work.

I am replacing the bustle rack, but approaching it slightly different than you. Can you give me the size of rod you used? I need to order some online.
I am also installing the Leopard main gun tube, so Ineed the sizes of the brass tubing you used for that as well as I need to order that online as well.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

War and Peace,
GoDOWaR

mustclime

there is a hobby town in nanuet and albany.....thats where I get a lot...

http://www.hobbytown.com/StoreLocator/

nexusys

hi edoublaz,

im interested on how you create the reactive armor, could you please explain in details on how you made it? you know like, what tools to cut, the size, etc...

TeTris MoNk

What happened to the old Build on the DAK website? I was gonna use that as a reference for my Abrams!!!!

edoubleaz

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DAK website still under repair.....

Sorry guys, my current project keeps me pretty busy....

Green Amphibian

As well it should! Great looking kid, can honestly say has more hair than dad.

Herman

TeTris MoNk

Turning him to the darkside early..... hahah

gorehound

And that project will keep you busy for the next 18 years at least !!!!!

edoubleaz

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I already got HER feet wet! SHE already has a tank (pink T34) and I will be busy for ever! Daddy does dress her like a boy too much!