Amusing Hobby's 1/35 Abrams X | Armorama™

This is Amusing Hobby's Abrams X almost out of the box with the one exception being I added an aftermarket barrel. The kit was well-engineered and a straightforward build. I really enjoyed it and would heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys modern armor. I painted it using the current NATO camo colors, but I applied it in a splinter scheme to give it a "more modern" appearance.


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Nicely finished, it looks great, well done.

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Impressive :star_struck::star_struck:

I am waiting for my kit, I might just “copy” this camo and finish and just add unit markings

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Nicely done.
My one is somewhere between China and Blighty and I am looking forward to making it.
Good idea for the camo, I was thinking of doing a digital scheme.

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I have been thinking about pulling out my toe- and fingernails,
one by one,
slowly …
:wink:

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Come on, it is not that difficult, Robin. Straight lines at right angles. Easy.

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I’ll be looking forward to Your detailed blog of how You went about painting a digital scheme Abrams :wink:
:grin: :rofl:

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I can’t get over how much the actual vehicle looks like a tank from and 80’s/90’s game.

You have done a fantastic job on it. Thanks for sharing.

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Inspiring stuff, thank you so much for sharing.
Not normally a fan of modern armour, sorry to offend but like modern cars, they all kind of look the same.
But I do fancy a bash at one of these now.
Don’t know if it’s the paint job, brilliant photo’s or what, but need to find the pennies for one of these.
Thinking of doing a similar pattern with 50% Digi-Camo on the Green & Brown, topped with a worn desert scheme that has been white washed :laughing: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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Wow- it really looks the business in the splinter camo- it just suits the shape and goes well with the angled ends of the side skirts! Great work.

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Fantastic job…the three-tone splinter woodland camouflage really stands out as does the silver bolts and tiny details that you painted. This is a real eye catcher and your paint job really shows the sleek lines of the AbramsX.

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Bother, I don’t have one in the stash…

After painting AOR1 & 2, digicam, and multicam, how hard can a tank be.

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How hard can a tank be. Huh-huh.

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I hear ya about painting digital and multicam. Nearly went blind.
Good one about how hard can a tank be :joy:

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Robin, game on

Would it count if I use a Ryefield M1A2V3 with Trophy? If so, I’ll do it. Natouflage in digital or artistic licence? And a time frame once kit is released. Otherwise it’ll drag if there is no time limit…

Im thinking this kit:

Kylie

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Doesn’t matter which kit you choose, the digi-cam will be just as easy or complicated on any vehicle. A flat sheet of styrene is another thing.
:smile:

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Digicam is not going to work on an in-service vehicle, it’ll have to be the X.

Standby

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Splinter camo is comparatively easy but lots and LOTS and LOTS of small effing squares in a tidy pattern is a different kettle of fish …

:wink: :grin:

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Ok. I’m going to walk this back, I received five books today to review for the site, between them and the projects I have on the go, with shelf queens, I’m not going to find the time to do this over summer. Sorry to disappoint you, Robin.

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No worries mate!
I know how it is when available time is in short supply :grin:

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