M1A2 sep abrams tusk 1/2 build with interior.

[sapper23]

Wow... That one really screwed up. Interesting you find that showing the armor, will have to think on it.

 

[Jakko]

There's a lot of misunderstanding about the way modern "composite" armour works, mainly because it was classified for decades so people came up with all kinds of ideas for how it might work and be put together — nearly all of them wrong However, a few years ago, I wrote an article about it for the magazine of the Dutch Armour Association, and came across that photograph for it, as well as a few of other vehicles that also show the construction of this kind of armour. The drawing comes from a declassified report about the M1 Abrams's armour.

 

[sapper23]

That's pretty cool. I retired from service and know a decent amount about alot but did not know that.

 

[Jakko]

Of course, it's not like the armour is a user-serviceable part

 

[sapper23]

Because this kit is not the full interior like some other models and is just parts of it I have decided to go the cut away route so I can display it best. I have some things to finish up on it but not alot. The main thing was the decision on display. I also have other m1a variants so wanted to try something different.

 

[sapper23]

Opening up some panels on here as well. I now have to figure out the lower hull as well so can see the interior. All cuts will be on one side for most part so it is "still a tank" so to say.

 

[JUG]

Nice PE parts to bring out a more convincing look. Updates you are posting are amazing.

 

[sapper23]

First pass through at some weathering... Will finish this turret up maybe tomorrow.

 

[sapper23]

With the top attached.. do up ammo so on tomorrow and button it up.

 

[sapper23]

Progress... Both halves buttoned up to a degree and first coat paint done. Just small parts to add, throw halves together do road wheels and good.

 

[wjbrandel]

Good work so far, it looks great.

 

[sapper23]

Slowly ... First weather pass through on exterior.

 

[Edbert]

I have decided to go the cut away route so I can display it best.

I've wanted to do something like this since I got the Tamiya large scale (1:25) Tiger-I for Christmas either '74 or 75.

You are an inspiration!

 

[sapper23]

I've wanted to do something like this since I got the Tamiya large scale (1:25) Tiger-I for Christmas either '74 or 75.

You are an inspiration!

Thanks bro .. glad to see at least some dig it and can share my vision ordirection here can't wait till done. Has definitely been a project lol

 

[BarleyBop]

my vision

You mean X-RAY vision!
Earlier on it was hard for me to imagine where you were going with this... these pics really help me 'get it'!
Very well done.
Reminds me of the old days when they had anatomical models you could remove parts from to see different layers and physiological systems.
Awesome!

 

[sapper23]

Starting to lay out track setup, going to be in the process of changing track.....

 

[sapper23]

Closing in on done here.... Small stuff left... Took few days off from it lol.

 

[BarleyBop]

When I see photos of a build like this I'm impressed, but what I really want is to crouch down and take it in from every angle, for like, an hour at least!
Thanks for posting the journey!

 

[sapper23]

When I see photos of a build like this I'm impressed, but what I really want is to crouch down and take it in from every angle, for like, an hour at least!
Thanks for posting the journey!

No worries.... When finally done I will take some better pics. I don't mind telling ya though getting the track to sit and stay just right was a real headache. I still have to detail it too