papa 695s Tiger models 1/72 M1A2 Abrams

[papa 695]

This is going to be my build for this GB.

No decals in this kit.

 

[papa 695]

Time to start this one. Happy new year to one and all.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Looking forward to seeing this Ian.

 

[yak face]

Looks a lovely little kit Ian , nice little bit of PE and no rubber band tracks , its going to be a good watch , cheers tony

 

[scottie3158]

Ian,
Happy New year, count me in on this.

 

[stillp]

Looks interesting Ian. First time I've seen an Abrams in 1/72.

Pete

 

[Lee Drennen]

Good luck Ian. Happy New Year

 

[Fernando N]

Nice Abrams variant Ian, too bad there are no decals in the kit.
The road wheels with tracks attached look interesting, hope it works out in assembly.

 

[Steve Jones]

I have several decal options in my kit if you want some of them Ian let me know. See if any of these fit into your builds credentials

 

[JR]

I'm in Ian and a Happy New Year to you.
John.

 

[Mini Me]

Watching with interest.
Cheers, Rick H. and Happy New Year!

 

[papa 695]

I have several decal options in my kit if you want some of them Ian let me know. See if any of these fit into your builds credentials

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Thanks for the offer Steve, I’ll get back to you later if you don’t mind.

 

[papa 695]

Ok just about got the turret done, and started on the hull.

So far this is a good kit, even with lots of small parts.

 

[Mini Me]

There is a lot going on with that turret! Looks very nice. Also lots of room for personal gear etc.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Very busy looking turret Ian

Not seen this kit before - only seen 35th Tiger stuff

Looks like they went with a more sensible track system than Flyhawk

 

[papa 695]

Started the running gear and tracks. These are the parts.

And this is what they look like completed

 

[Steve Jones]

A wonderfully detailed build Ian. It all looks to be going very well. I take it the supports for the wheels are left in place as they are covered by the side guards? Have you decided on the base coat colour you are going to use yet, as there seems to be a lot of different opinions out there?

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
That's a lot of plastic for braille scale kit. The detailed turret looks great. Interesting wheels and track system.
Jim

 

[Si Benson]

Impressive looking kit there Ian, coming along nicely

 

[papa 695]

A wonderfully detailed build Ian. It all looks to be going very well. I take it the supports for the wheels are left in place as they are covered by the side guards? Have you decided on the base coat colour you are going to use yet, as there seems to be a lot of different opinions out there?

Thanks Steve, once the glue is cured, I’m going to cut the supports away even though you can’t see them with the side skirts on.
Not sure what colour I’m going to use for the base yet. Like you say there’s loads of opinions