Barry Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Thanks guys, it's been quite a journey thus far. I have learned a lot, not only about the Abrams but about myself and my modeling skills or in some cases lack there of. Also when modeling in 1/16" scale even the smallest detail is necessary. It has taught me more than I ever knew about soldering and how best to handle multi-piece assemblies. I have built several dozen holding fixtures to position and hold pieces while I soldered and or drilled them and some of these fixtures are elaborate assemblies themselves. Holding fixture for assembly of exhaust grills. I have also learned patience, lots of patience! I know now that if I need 30 of something to make 32 or 33 just because "stuff happens" and if I have more then I need then the frustration factor drops substantially. The "twang" does not mean an immediate "Oh crap" and if it does then just take a deep breath and simply make another. The build is down to the small details with all the heavy work done. I have one large hurtle to jump and that is replacing all the molded weld beads that were removed and there are more than I like to think about! Cheers, Barry JeepsGunsTanks, Landrotten Highlander, Martinnfb and 12 others 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Very nice detailed work Barry. All that detail must ensure slow progress, but the final result will amazing! I'll be following the rest of the build, I'm looking forward to seeing more. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, Squizzy said: Very nice detailed work Barry. All that detail must ensure slow progress, but the final result will amazing! I'll be following the rest of the build, I'm looking forward to seeing more. Thank you sir. Here are a couple of pics showing the previous detail in their place. They are used to hold the Reactive Armor Tiles in place. Cheers, Barry Uncarina, BiggTim, Brett M and 13 others 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 That looks tremendous in situ Barry Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I know nothing about M1 , but this is quite a spectacle , thank you for sharing Barry. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Here are a few pics of the nearly complete Loader's Armored Gun Station (LAGS). Hinged armored panels deployed. Panels lowered. TAFN, Barry Uncarina, Model_Monkey, BiggTim and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Now that is an insane amount of detail, I love it! I'd love to do the paint job and weathering on that, keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Squizzy said: Now that is an insane amount of detail, I love it! I'd love to do the paint job and weathering on that, keep up the great work! Sometimes I feel a little Careful, I may take you up on the paint and weathering. Thanks, Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Wow! Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 What he said ^ just incredible Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
305 swag Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Wow, that’s unreal! I was a 45E in the Army for 7 years and I love the Abrams. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Hi folks, Here are some photos of my progress on the Abrams Loader's Armored Gun Station. Loader's Hatch interior view. The wing nut are functional and the Periscope insert is removable and the Periscope Housing rotates 360 degrees. The M240 Gun Cradle and Shield Armored Surround Loader's Thermal Weapon Sight As finished as possible until after paint TAFN, Thanks for looking in! Barry Edited February 4, 2020 by Barry Brett M, TAG, Uncarina and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Man Barry, I'm not really an armor guy, but I KNOW extraordinary work when I see it, and this is like brass nirvana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Barry, your perseverance, attention to detail, and flat-out skill is extraordinary! Cheers, Tom Edited February 5, 2020 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Brian, Tom, Thank you both for your kind words! I'm getting closer to closing out this 4+ year project, I hope! Barry Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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