M1A1 HA, TUSK I

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Hi guys,

As a way of introducing myself I thought I would post some pics of my extensive rebuild and conversion of the HL M1A2. I am converting it to an M1A1 HA with the TUSK I upgrades including Belly Armor.

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:56 pm

Nice Details looks great

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Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:36 am

Great photography. The work looks almost 1/6 but we know it is 1/16. It is truly a work of art. I saw some of the work in progress at the UK forum.

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:02 am

Damned... That borderline OCD Smile

Great detail though.

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Thanks guys for your kind words. I'm not sure if it's OCD or just plain crazy but I enjoy it!!!

I've been modeling 1/32" aircraft for many years and had been looking for a larger scale that allows more detailed details and I think I've found it. This also satisfies the beauty of my modeling railroading passion, that being the ability to operate the model in a realistic manner. Smile

Barry

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Hi folks,

Here are a few pics of the build progress to date.

Completed the mounting bolts and rivets on the ARATs. Glad that is out of the way all 868 holes drilled for the stems of the simulated bolts and rivets. cheers

Moving on to the Fwd Hull, Headlights, Lift Rings and Tow Bar. I am shamelessly using details from the Trumpeter M1A1 kit. No need in reinventing the wheel! Cool

The Headlights have been extensively reworked but the Tow Bar will be pretty much OOB.

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More to follow, thanks for looking in!
Barry

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

I have begun reworking and detailing the turret. I am using the Trumpeter M1A1 kit as an After Market detail set.

Not sure what the recesses marked in red are for but they do not belong so I filled them in with styrene stock. I have removed most of the molded on detail and will replace it with parts from the Trumpeter kit.

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TAFN,
Barry

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:04 am

Super attention to details!

And yes.. OCD! Look at those reactive armour "additions".

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Thanks Jarlath!

Just having fun...... Wink

Barry

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Here are some new pictures of turret and bustle details.

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TAFN,
Barry

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Here are some pics of the Loader's M240-7.62, mount, shell bin and gun ring.

Thanks for looking in,
Barry

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Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Hi guys,

I've been busy adding the details around the Loader's Station needed to start the added armor that surrounds the station.
Mainly the armored electrical conduit and Loader's Hatch hold open latch.

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Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:37 am

Wow! Nice fiddly bits Barry! thumbs up

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Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov

Too many tanks, not enough time....

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Thanks Dean,

It's the part I like best. It can be frustrating at times but it challenges my skills and teaches me patience.

Cheers,
Barry

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Here are some pics of my latest progress, Loader's Station Armor.

Moving on to the Commanders Cupola and Weapon Station.

Cheers for now,
Barry

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Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Hi Guys,

I'm still plugging away at the Abrams. It's finally starting to come together as I complete some of the final detailing on the sub-assemblies.

This is the completed mantel mounted 50cal.

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Thanks for looking in,
Barry

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:30 am

Thats absolutely crazy !!!!!

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:37 am

Interesting that the Tusk has an external "Coaxial" .50 to go with the M240 .30 Cal Co-Ax MG.

When 7.62x51mm isn't enough and 120mm is too much... Use 12.7x99mm from a good 'ole Ma-Deuce.

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

kaptain Jack wrote:: Thats absolutely crazy !!!!!

Sometimes I actually feel that way. Wink

Barry

Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Jarlath wrote:: Interesting that the Tusk has an external "Coaxial" .50 to go with the M240 .30 Cal Co-Ax MG.

When 7.62x51mm isn't enough and 120mm is too much... Use 12.7x99mm from a good 'ole Ma-Deuce.

You said it sir!

Barry

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:12 pm

Nice Work ...looking good

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Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:50 pm

Beautiful work Barry! Love it!

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"There are things in Russia which are not as they seem..."
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov

Too many tanks, not enough time....

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:08 pm

Wow! Thanks for the update! Very nice!

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Lance Corporal Posts : 71 Join date : 2016-01-27

Gentlemen,

I thank you for your kind words. Smile

I'll post some more pics over the weekend.

Barry

Subject: Re: M1A1 HA, TUSK I Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:38 pm

WHAT???????????
That is some crazy detail. Are you planning to run this work of art on a battle field?
If so I hope you have a lot of spare parts.

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