1:72 M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams, Allied Spirit VIII 2018-Hohenfels, Germany
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73 28 January 2022, 05:16
Robert PodkońskiThanks, Simon 🙂 (I always wonder how you put such complex camo on already assembled models...)
28 January 2022, 21:29
Tom B.Count me in 👍 I really look forward to see that camouflage being done! Personally, I would likely try to make the white stripes with airbrushed thin white layels over chipping varnish and then use some of either washable acrylic white or maybe white oil paints... as has been said, I´m curious to see that being done 😉
29 January 2022, 12:36
Simon Nagorsnikyou`re all welcome mates!
@tom: for sure, chipping medium will be a supporting agent.
the plan is something like this: dark brown primer for chipping the carc tan, bronce green+ chipping over carc tan, masking the w.c. using tape+ chipping.
@murad: the pe parts were the smallest problem, with the plastic I had much more work 😥
29 January 2022, 14:28
Simon NagorsnikThank you Lukas!
Now the pin wash is finished and most of the main work is done.
13 February 2022, 18:04
Simon NagorsnikThanks WhiteGlint, but it's not finished yet.
ext it continue with the weathering and the construction of the display.
It might take a while because I have to get some snow first...😁
14 February 2022, 19:35
Chan LiMan this is awesome, it looks like 1:35 instead of 1:72, and all the weathering were just reasonable , neither too used nor too shinny.
I'm not good in tank build but think I can follow your job to get some inspiration.
19 February 2022, 09:39
Simon NagorsnikThank you Chan!
But the newest pic is just a stage in the progress.
More will follow!
Looking at your planes i think tanks shouldn't be a problem for you.😄
And if you are not sure how to proceed - use mud🤣
19 February 2022, 09:46
Chan LiThe snowland looks comfortable too, a noob like me may want to see how you made it 🤔
19 February 2022, 10:34
Robin (WhiteGlint)Snowy surface looks good in my opinion. Looking forward to the other snow effects you will applay. :3
I am interest in what you did as well, Simon.
19 February 2022, 12:19
Simon NagorsnikI will be happy to tell you what I have done so far, Chan.
What you currently see is all still w.i.p.
But so far it has been very simple.
I started with a layer of vallejo`s light earth texture covered with a heavy wash of ak`s fresh mud.
Then i add a few self adhesive grass tufts and sprinkled a thin layer of static grass over the whole surface.
however, I left the lane under the tracks a little deeper (uncovered) during the whole process.
Now follows the first layer of the snow.
It`s a mix of different products.
I used a mix of vallejo`s and citadel snow but you can use any other standard acrylic snow product.
The first layer snow is a mix of 1:1:1:1 vallejo+citadel+ stillwater effects+ water.
This creates a nice layer of glossy, melting snow.
Applied in 2 thin layers, trying to let the grass visible.
Next i want to add more volume but i`m running out of material.
For that i will use Ak`s ice sparkles and mikro balloons.
I hope to get them soon to be able to continue.
Maybe there is something you can use Chan 😁
19 February 2022, 12:37
Chan LiThanks Simon, I note them down. These European products may be not easy to find here - but I think it won't be a problem for me. I need to try them out after doing some research. May consult you again for more information. Is it the reason you built a 1:72 Abrams? Cuz easier to create the surroundings.
19 February 2022, 12:54
Simon NagorsnikOf course, you can contact us at any time, this platform is also there for 🙂
To the products: it is not so important which brands to use, I just mentioned it.
Simpler: start with a muddy ground to simulate wet earth and if you blend different snow effects and water effects (or glossy clear varnish) together, you can easily create melting snow with a transparent appearance.
For lighter snow you can also experiment with baking soda.
The reason why I took the M1: I saw pictures in different publications of an M1 during winter exercises in germany.
The combination of the different colors green, tan and white on the vehicle in combination with a snow coverde ground had fascinated me very much.
It was a very nice change from the most common desert camouflage / environment and yes, of course, i like the shape of the abrams 😀
19 February 2022, 13:20
Chan LiI see, and now I basically understand, would have to try it out… well you have lighted up my desire to start new trial. Thanks, you are the man!
19 February 2022, 14:18
Tom B.Very cool progress already 👍 makes me want to do something similar with either a Type 90 ot Type 74 in some winter camo!
19 February 2022, 14:42
Simon NagorsnikThank you mates!
Tom: i`m waiting for your dio!
i also got them both in stock and these are nice subjects.
Agood idea for a type90:
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19 February 2022, 15:14
Mirko RömerHave the same kit in my stash and didn't dare to the same camo yet. One day! 🙂
Your's looks super cool!
19 February 2022, 21:41
Simon NagorsnikThanks guys!
More to come later!
Mirko: give it a try!- it's not that complicated, i would say this is one of the least complicated camos😄
20 February 2022, 19:53
Simon NagorsnikThank you gorby!
The dio base is currently still in progress but I think next week everything should be complete🙂
23 February 2022, 16:07
Simon NagorsnikIt's done!!
My 1st Abrams is finished and it was also the first time i used different snow products together.
Learned something new for the next time!😄
Late but still: thx Spanjaard, Murad and Laliscale for commenting my project😃
3 March 2022, 21:00
Simon NagorsnikHi mates!
James: i'm very glad about your words and that you like my work🙂
Zsolt: a compliment from the master himself, i feel honored😂
All others: thank you again and thx for the likes!
4 March 2022, 05:06
gorbyThat's the best snow dio I've seen in this scale. It looks like it will melt if you don't keep it in the freezer. 😉
4 March 2022, 07:46
Robin (WhiteGlint)Beautiful work, Simon! 👍
You can also see the soil stirred up by the tracks and dirtying the snow.
Nice attention to detail. 🙂
4 March 2022, 07:57
NeulingEvery praise you got here is well deserved. You really took care of every detail and this also pays off in a realistic over all appearance of this diorama.
4 March 2022, 09:45
Simon NagorsnikNice to hear from you Neuling andthank you!
I wasn't quite sure if I could get a convincing result with the snow.
But I think it's a good start for future projects because I have made new experiences with snow products.
4 March 2022, 13:58
Jan PetersThat's a nice change from the the desertised M1's most people build. Great job Simon 👍🏻
16 March 2022, 05:07
Simon NagorsnikThank you jan!
That was also what I wanted to do.
I still have enough M1 in stock to make the other camos too😁
17 March 2022, 21:48
Simon NagorsnikNice that you are "back" Chan!
And many thanks for your comment mate!
For sure, every finished project is just one step on the way, there is still a lot to do;)!
7 April 2022, 14:51
Album info
The most of the parts are casted in 2014 and have all molding seams and also some front offset.
Some edges and details seemed a bit too "soft" to me.
The fit wasn't that good either, there were hardly any components that i didn't have to file or trim.
There were enough gaps to fill and some improvements were necessary.
The detail of the tracks was very lacking.
The best thing about this kit is that almost all versions of the M1 can be built.
The additional armor and remote station are new tool and of super quality.
The gold edition also contains an Orange Hobby alu/resin gun barrel, PE parts, a figure and lots of useful accessories.
I also added a Master .50 mg barrel and antennas from Orange Hobby.
Overall, the kit is ok and has good things to say about it, but it doesn't compete with the Flyhawk kits.
