Hueyhogfan13 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Does anyone do a good review of the DML M1-A1 Abrams. The older releases, not the new DML AIM Abrams. Im looking for old reviews or sprue shots. If anyone can throw a link or some good pics at me, it would be well appreciated!! Thanks!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Does anyone do a good review of the DML M1-A1 Abrams. The older releases, not the new DML AIM Abrams. Im looking for old reviews or sprue shots. If anyone can throw a link or some good pics at me, it would be well appreciated!! Thanks!!!!! This has been up for a long while at Tank Guys. At least it has some pics, with comparison to Trumpeter's and Tamiya's kit. I don't know where it is on the internet, but the leading lights of M1 modeling did a "Tweaks List" PDF years ago that addressed almost everything anyone would want to do to improve that and other (at the time) available kits. Maybe someone here can point us to where it might still be on the web. My recollection is that the kit was highly regarded prior to it's Dragon replacement, as far as accuracy. People complained of parts fit, though, and pronounced less easy to build than the contemporary Tamiya offering. It includes a basic interior. I have a copy of this kit, but do not consider myself qualified to comment as to accuracy. However, bear in mind that the kit represents a relatively earlier M1A1, and may not be suitable without significant modification for depicting a more recently operated tank. Later boxing, with some additions, but tank plastic is the same. A search on the Missing-Lynx "modern armor" message board should bring stuff up. Edited January 22, 2009 by Fishwelding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I built it about 12 years ago, if it is the same kit. Looks good but basic compared to new releases. Those links are great, fish. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 This may help.... http://missinglinks2.tripod.com/M1.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) I built it about 12 years ago, if it is the same kit.Looks good but basic compared to new releases. Those links are great, fish. MikeJ The Perth site is awesome. Ashley's written a ton of very detailed reviews, and I'm always checking the "new kit news." By the way, does anyone know where such a list exists, regularly updated, for aircraft or ship kits? This may help....http://missinglinks2.tripod.com/M1.pdf Ah! There it is! Thanks, Tank! Edited January 23, 2009 by Fishwelding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 This may help....http://missinglinks2.tripod.com/M1.pdf Thanks Tank! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 When ever I have a vehicle (military) question, I always seem to get my answers from Missing Lynx or Military Modeling.com. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hueyhogfan13 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks to everyone who has replied!!!!!! My question has been answered..and a few more i had!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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