SoftScience Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hello all, Which of the many Abrams kits out there would be most suitable for building an M1A1 as outfitted for the Australian army? Other than the totally rad tricolor camouflage, do the Australian Abramses have any specific upgrades/configurations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demiles Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 the link below gives you all the info needed to build (almost) an Oz M1A1 1/35 Meng kit TS-032 - USMC M1A1 AIM / US Army TUSK main battle tank Build and Australian Abrams AIM tank by M.Hoyne (and Jason Miller) http://mheaust.com.au/Aust/Research/Abrams/Build%20an%20Aussie%20Abrams.htm we have a fridge in the rear turret basket and this link shows a 1/16 one https://www.ozarmour.com.au/store/accessories/resin-and-3d-printed/mhe-1-16-scale-australian-m1-abrams-fridge-power-box-and-umbrella-stand.html you would be best served purchasing SMS supplies paints especially for the green, the only major commercial colour that was close was Humbrol's French Art. Green https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/collections/paint/products/premium-camo-green-30ml and the light sand colour which isn't sand but a brown and depending on the age of the paint sometimes had a pinkish tinge https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/collections/paint/products/premium-camo-brown-30ml and in the U.S. of A. are the following stockist has the combined set for $36.99 https://www.usagundamstore.com/products/auscam-modern-1-colour-set decals - all i could find even Echelon are out of stock http://www.leopardmodel.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_240_77&products_id=5005 hope this help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 Thanks for the info. I'm surprised a set of four paints costs nearly $40USD! Good thing I'm pretty good at mixing colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demiles Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 while it is forty bucks for the paint it is quite accurate as SMS is an Australian company, i have the green and brown for my M113AS4 and I am happy with the match but otherwise good luck with the Aust colours 20 years in the Aust military and vehicles up the ying yang but it was still difficult to match, for the brown do not use Vallejo Iraqi Sand to light and to yellow try model masters 1742 dark tan with about 10-15% 1735 wood worked well to my eye, but for the green first off do not use FS34102 this is not even close, you could try mixing Tamiya XF-62:3 + XF-52:3 + XF-2:1 or maybe Vallejo 70.968-83 there is an AK interactive set but I have been advised it is poo-poo so avoid just found this.... get it, it is a fantastic match and a whole $1.99 from Florida https://www.ebay.com/itm/French-Artillery-Green-179-Humbrol-Enamel-Paint-Plastic-MODEL-1-2oz-14ml-NOS-/192886514483 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demiles Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 if you're still interested found the echelon decals for tri-colour M1A1 https://www.zedhobbies.net/echelon-fine-details.html scroll down about ten and you should see it on the left side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Crud! I got all excited, but the website does not appear to be fully functional. Atl least not on my Android. I really wish Echelon would reprint this set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demiles Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 to order you need to: Order To place an order, just email your requirements listing the code, description and destination. We will then get back to you with a total price including postage and handling. If you wish to pre order any items, please send an email of what you would like. Delivery times for such items will be dependant on the supplier. Further details upon request. All items listed are in stock, unless otherwise stated. All items ordered will be held for period of 5 working days (excludes pre orders), after which time any outstanding orders will be cancelled. under the order tab it also details payment methods and for non-Australian residents PayPal is one option. to e-mail them click the contact tab and fill in the information and in the comment section list the following: Australian M1A1 AIM Abrams Pt.2 Item #: D356176 Washington D.C. and anything else you wish to add. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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