I actually got the Tamiya kit version of this, and i must admit, yours has the lenses for the view ports premade, whereas the Tamiya requires you to cut them from a sheet of clear plastic, so yours seems a lot more friendly to make
@maciejkaczor45748 ай бұрын
Lol i bought academy becouse was cheaper. Tamiya is a better kit ?
@_Matsimus_7 жыл бұрын
The TUSK II must be able to take one HELL of a beating! What a tank! Wonder what the next package will bring?
@olafurmikaelsson47947 жыл бұрын
Matsimus Gaming god you are here shit youtube is a small place not really but shit i didn't expect that
@MidnightmoonRR7 жыл бұрын
Chally 1 and 2 can take a hell of a beating WITHOUT any armor package. ;)
@tommyleesheils20616 жыл бұрын
Mi-28 Havoc damn right! They can take even more of a beating when the new upgrade comes for them 😉😉
@MidnightmoonRR6 жыл бұрын
A Mighty Otter ah yest the ATDU.
@flamma60966 жыл бұрын
Mi-28 Havoc it was penetrated in the frontal lower plate by an rpg so...
@user-rq8hu8hk2o7 жыл бұрын
This guy shows some really good basic technics.
@gaustadtpanzer36067 жыл бұрын
WOW! That looks great! I see Academy has REALLY stepped up their game!!!
@mrbluesky20508 жыл бұрын
ah a glue spill, we've all done that once, here's a tip. Use a large lid from something like a pickle jar, coffee jar or similar, something with a large flat base and diameter,, then using, we call it 'blu-tac' here is the U.K, stick a blob onto the upturned lid and press the poly bottle into it, makes it much more stable., works with paint thinners, decal set etc etc, just saves that costly accidental spillage. and costs nothing..
@t.j.lemaster86533 жыл бұрын
My cousin was a M-1 tank commander in Iraq so this Video hit a soft spot in my heart Awesome build my friend!
@foabmoab8 жыл бұрын
Wow, it really looks like this kit almost falls together. It seems to have more detail than the Tamiya one too (bolts on the scallop armour and the anti-skid texture). Nice vid, Andy. Thanks for sharing :)
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
It is a very nice kit
@jmurph498 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. liked that you narrated it from beginning to the end no classical music.
@MrBMBuilder8 жыл бұрын
Andy you don't muck around, great job and I love the look of this tank. Waiting for my hobby shop to get this one in
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
They are out now ,I think you will like it very much.
@stanleyharrell60092 жыл бұрын
I just got this exact kit after watching this video. So far, the kit fits together extremely well with good tolerances. After a steady diet of WWII tanks, this thing is HUGE. Almost like I stepped up a scale to maybe 1/24. The lower hull alone could almost hold 2 Panzer IIs.
@zacharynix26915 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot Andy! Because of you I just spent 50 dollars on this kit and am building it now!!!!!
@EMTBonsai4 жыл бұрын
I picked the Tamyia Abrams up yesterday only one I could find just now but didn't realise Tamyia have stopped the production of the Abrams Tusk 11 just now can't wait to get started on it the only old mould is the tub apparently from 85 or 87!. That's when I was born! Fairly old beast the Abrams then!
@clivecro49717 жыл бұрын
WOW what a kit I've just purchased it straight away after watching you finish up. Love your method Andy you really cut out all of the verbal and allow the kit to do all of the talking. 👍😎
@paulhennessy56275 жыл бұрын
Strangely, I have yet to build an Abrams, but this has encouraged me to do it. LOVE those TUSK Tiles. I fancy trying then on a Leopard for a bit of "What If..." fun.
@MidnightmoonRR7 жыл бұрын
The panels on the turret are essentially Infared/night vision Friend Foe markers, they glow in the dark or something. the British put them on the side skirts of the tank...a lot smarter in my opinion.
@KY4BDP-TinyFangorn7 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to building this kit now that I purchased one from Andy and have watched this video a couple of times :-)
@DieselxRobot8 жыл бұрын
This looks much better than the old Academy Abrams that I've built. Looks like they greatly improved the engineering of the kit and the addition of clear parts was sorely needed.
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Yes very nice
@mark109s7 жыл бұрын
I just completed the academy Iraqi freedom model M1A2. , this model has a lot more details. Great job Andy.
@markstewart78888 жыл бұрын
Great build Andy and i got to admit i love the classic music too
@paulschab81524 жыл бұрын
I'm building mine right now. Almost done with it. The top of the turret had a molding error in it. They left a giant wavy hole in a section. I cut out a square piece of styrene to cover it up. Other than that, it looks great.
@SUPERsneeky337 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering around how many parts this kit contained? I purchased this one, as well as the Academy Humvee that Andy built a while back. For me, the more pieces= the more fun!
@jeditanker726 жыл бұрын
Awesome build, you do great work. I hate to be that guy, but I think the .50 cals are backwards. The one slaved to the main gun doesn't have hand grips. On the a2 and up the commanders .50 does. I am a tanker. Great work though, I'm trying to make my own.
@MrSotorich4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do Andy, you re-kindled my love of making models!
@Everyweapon8 жыл бұрын
Andy I love what you do, and I love how informative your videos are. I plan on getting a new model from your store as soon as i finish the one I am working on!
@alessiodecarolis4 жыл бұрын
Well, this is various steps ahead of the old Tamiya M1 (105 mm) I build in the early 80's !
@danielhillman48228 жыл бұрын
That turret detail is literal insanity. Way to keep your cool building this, I know I wouldn't be able to
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
I really wasn't bad it fit well and that helps you keep sanity
@m1a2abram323 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, I built a Tamiya M1A1 Abram gulf War addition years ago but never came close to your detailed work. Im looking forward to building a Tamiya M1A2 Abram operation Iraqi freedom addition. Your videos are of great help thank you sir. 🙂
@leonardocrotti57538 жыл бұрын
beautiful 👍
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ChristianSchroter10 ай бұрын
Hello and@ahhq!you did a great job building that abrams without messing around.i love your content.thank you for sharing. With sticky greetings from good ol'germany. Christian
@waltervanvooren9948 жыл бұрын
great modern tank bild Andy!!thanks for charing with the rest of the world!!Even Belgium watches😊
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
That great Thank you for watching
@jamesmichel46118 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy I recently got a model kit called the 88mm flak gun I thought i would suggest it for your train diorama, it was fun to put together but yet also kinda challenging. Keep up the good work!
@joshuasanders45158 жыл бұрын
so thats why your cutting mat looks like that. my theory was that you spilled paint and used sandpaper to file it off so you cant see the paint. great video andy and can you please build the gepard from tamiya
@joshuasanders45158 жыл бұрын
ps did you buy add on parts if yes what did you use
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Hi Joshua , no I built it right out of the box
@EpsilonZer07 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Andy, this really helped with my AFV M109 Paladin build! :)
@indyfist9466 Жыл бұрын
you never will see a coxial 50 anymore. looks so cool
@michaelmontgomery47486 жыл бұрын
Love your video, may I suggest a head strap for your GoPro to help the camera blocking your view while working and recording?
@modeltankguy8 жыл бұрын
shez awesome Andy keep them coming
@weaponeer4 жыл бұрын
Question. I noticed in several videos that you paint the browning M2HB as being black. I'm a disabled Army veteran with 18 years Army service with most of it as an Armorer in a direct support unit, and all the M2HB's I have ever stored or worked on had a light- to medium-gray Zinc Phosphate Parkerized Finish. (medium- to dark-gray to black finish is produced using a Manganese phosphate. which has a large crystalline surface (the Military does not like it because it's not nearly as durable as the Zink, and worst of all it hides dirt and they want everything to be visible for inspection lol. I had yearly inspections of my unit's weapons and I got written up for an M16 not having an oiled receiver. what's the big deal? M16's have aluminum receivers that don't require oil. I got written up on it because it's the only thing they could find to complain about. lol) I have done both Zinc Phosphate and Manganese phosphate finishes, and while I do like the look of the Manganese phosphate, but the Gray Zinc Phosphate is the correct finish. even my WWII Browning M1919A4 and M1919A6 have the same finish. (love your detailing) I have not built a model in nearly 30 years. the last model I built was during operation desert shield/desert storm. all the units left for home in Feb, and our unit stayed around until July 91, so we actually had a little time on our hands for one model (and I left it there). if I had the funds (disabled and can't work) I would be building models once again for a little enjoyment. I can't, so I watch other people build them lol. Note: I'm not criticizing your build or color choice, but wondering why? do the instructions point this out. (I used to actually send in corrections to Army Weapons Technical Manuals lol. funniest correction - the Army produced a new M3/M3A1 submachine gun technical manual. they got it right on the cover, but everyplace else it was Submarine Gun roflol
@christophermathews57148 жыл бұрын
I'm a 1/35 scale guy myself, but I would really love to see you get into a 1/16 kit with interior, I hear the Trumpeter kits are the best for interiors at that scale. I would love to see you get your hands on a Panzer IV in 1/16 scale.
@EMac067 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@WarDaddy66 Жыл бұрын
I miss my tank
@kimandersendk8 жыл бұрын
great vid and fantastisk kit, thx for sharing
@davidhaynes51638 жыл бұрын
Oh dear another kit I have just bought , see you build Andy and just go and buy them lol skint now , how do you cope with the heat whilst airbrushing ???
@davidellerby3918 жыл бұрын
nice kit ... great quality video ... loved the pointers in the construction, gives me a heads up things to look for when it;s time to build my kit ... can't wait now! ... Keep the videos coming, very informative!
@ZackBadCompany12343 жыл бұрын
I just picked up this exact model. The kit looks very nice. This will be my first model that I will paint so hopefully I dont wreck it lol. But oh well I will learn a lot of what not to do I'm sure
@StalkeraBg5 жыл бұрын
Great building review and thanks :) Really want to buy this one, but i guess it will be my next after Trumpeters Challenger 2 caged. 24$ for the Challenger to up to 46$ for this one. Kind of an extremely tight budget so its one per 2 months or so as i still will need paints and an air brush for all of em Or ill wait for the usual 25% discounts store offers
@jesserivas17796 жыл бұрын
Very nice, had some great times in that beautiful beast!!!
@konradmacindoe98218 жыл бұрын
Another amazing addition to the best KZbin channel tomorrow I will be building the m1 with Australian markings this video will help a great deal thank you for uploading
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hobbyrookiee Жыл бұрын
this kit is huge 😮
@doom183817 жыл бұрын
Hello Andy first clean work where ever there looks very good, but my question is why do not make any soldiers or tank crew to it. Would the whole even more spice up. Greetings from Germany =)
@MsixtyA37 жыл бұрын
Great build. Just ordered it. Thanks!!!
@ArmourEmpire8 жыл бұрын
enjoyed that... thanks. I built the old academy kit and the Tamiya tusk. I've got the meng to build ,but having seen your vid I'm sort of thinking I should have saved a few quid and got this one :)
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Yes the Academy is very nice and over here 20 -30 dollars less
@ompatel26258 жыл бұрын
Does the track and wheels and turret move and roll
@Yuraichu8 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@perrylamb62865 жыл бұрын
Very nice build. Love both the subject and the outcome.
@MattStunts-8 жыл бұрын
Nice video, and good looking model. I have a question for you, I noticed, that you don't use any primer. When you weathering your model did paint not come off from plastic?
@Aaron-fl3fx8 жыл бұрын
Nice video again Andy. :)
@vortexmodeling8 жыл бұрын
like even before I watch because I know this is a quality video : )
@ethan53548 жыл бұрын
same here. these videos have actually helped me with my model building.
@konradmacindoe98218 жыл бұрын
Me too
@FineKits8 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't? lol
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys, I try to give you the best video I can.
@freewill518 жыл бұрын
I always like the videos before I watch it so I don't forget.
@robertruiz5417 Жыл бұрын
Amazing job
@Denis-bo8ms7 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. I served on M1A1 back in the day, way before they added all this armor. Looks strange to me
@Quadrant146 жыл бұрын
Denis..how do you think I feel, I crewed a Centurion 5 and Leopard 1A4 in the Aussie Army ..how do you think I feel , seeing Leopard 2 monsters and now Aussie Abrams , a wee bit jealous ...but hey it is 2017 going on 2018
@reconranger13708 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for sharing Andy, really nice job. Academy has engineered this model nicely. It deffinitely has some build advantages over the Tamiya M1A2. Thanks for sharing and for the building tips!! Joe
@owenauer34066 жыл бұрын
The tow cables on the sides of the turret are impossible to get on once you've put the blocks on the turret, as me how I know.
@giantelodico93852 жыл бұрын
Hello everyone, I recently bought some add ons for the M1A1 Abrams kit (M1A1 Abrams Accessory Set) , from a company called Legend. It's stuff to be added on the tank, such as barrels, crates, backpacks and so on. Problem is I don't understand how to separate the items from the sprue, since the sprue is incredibly though and thick. Can anyone help me with a suggestion? Many thanks.
@rparmstrong47305 жыл бұрын
So if I was to do just the regular M1 I would need to fill those holes on the skirts.
@jjab998 жыл бұрын
Great video Andy and top job on the Abrams build and paint.
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you , I didn't want to overdo it on the weathering , I googled lots of pictures of tusks armored tanks and they were dusty but not very dirty .
@jjab998 жыл бұрын
Andy's Hobby Headquarters Andy, I think think that you did the right thing, it's so easy to just go mad with the weathering, but most of these tanks are in peacetime mode and are very well cared for and even on operations, they are looked after very well by the crews. great video as they always are, many thanks.
@infosec18126 жыл бұрын
Its funny to me to watch how easy he connects the tow bars on to the front slope. I have a flashback to the struggle it took three men to put them on in real life. USMC 1812
@serafernandez55228 жыл бұрын
Great video and very good explanations of the products. It is a pleasure to see such an interesting channel and more for those who are fans of dioramas, I love your umboxing and reviews . I'll follow two weeks ago from Murcia, a city in the Mediterranean in southern Spain . Congratulations on your channel and lucky for me I found it. Greetings friend.
@robertvoss61458 жыл бұрын
this looks a good kit from academy, great build Andy . well done
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@garryg698 жыл бұрын
Nice build
@jtrace2148 жыл бұрын
what kind of turntable do you use? it looks really useful.
@MrJoeGarner Жыл бұрын
I built my M1 back in 1984.
@ap7655 Жыл бұрын
Your video is helping me a lot with my build. I do have a question. I'm worried that if I put the smallest parts on initially. When I primer and paint them all the detail of the smallest pieces will be filled in by paint. I'm thinking about putting them on after I primer, that way they will have less paint on them. What do you do?
@bluedonut78148 жыл бұрын
Luxurious model you out
@rossfromfriends84685 жыл бұрын
Buying this kit for my next build!
@pinfarmer8 жыл бұрын
Nice kit. Hanks for the vids. I've only ever built forge world tanks
@arvinlienardi8848 жыл бұрын
i have made the exactly same kit, it is really nice and quite cheap
@terrycreusot82234 жыл бұрын
do what i did, make a plastic box put lead sheets in the bottom, make the box bigger than the glue bottle & cut a hole enough to fit the glue, you will never spill it again
@fredtedstedman4 жыл бұрын
I am intrigued by this "Roof-Tile " armour ?
@DeronShank8 жыл бұрын
Very cool build Andy!!!! Super cool of Academy for providing you with samples of the kit to demonstrate for us. Win win for everyone. What would be even cooler was if Academy provided you with a discount code just for AHH supporters.
@modestforest8 жыл бұрын
As usual verry nice build and video, Andy. Do you know when this kit wil be available on the market ?
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
thank you its available now
@ivanparis17 жыл бұрын
Very nice model kit
@jesusblanco9068 жыл бұрын
Andy,which is the best kit :Tamiya or Academy?
@kevinyang59265 жыл бұрын
THis academy kit is better, the T-158 LL tracks are shaped correctly, has PE, has transparent glass parts, glass parts masking, several variants and a solid hull
@SBla-yo4jh8 жыл бұрын
What kind of granulation do you have on your sanding foam?
@mikebreazeale25638 жыл бұрын
Nice! I can't wait to start mine. Looks like a great kit. Thanks!...
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching
@bigsparky657 жыл бұрын
excellent video Andy, i have the same kit in my stash to build.
@wood31348 жыл бұрын
Very nice model . I'm actually interested in the kit :-)!!
@Z3kyTw08 жыл бұрын
Wow this kit is Phenomenal!! great Job Andy! keep em coming bro these videos are bad ass!!
@freddiebenson_8 жыл бұрын
Good video Andy
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SirRathalos8 жыл бұрын
Love modern armour it always looks so much more clean, and sophisticated xP, I was thinking of getting the Trumpeter Challenger 2 to start a bit of modern AFVs. Also want to say, I love the Google plus group, really great Idea!!! Keep up the good work! Thanks
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@GaryArmstrongmacgh8 жыл бұрын
What colour besides XF-57 did you use to shade the basic camo colour? Thanks...you did not say I believe.
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
I used xf59 as well
@GaryArmstrongmacgh8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy...appreciate the whole method of painting. I like your presentation. And no annoying German...
@brandoncunningham84035 жыл бұрын
Andy,Do you use straight XF-59 or do you mix it with another color???
@GTLandser4 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a bumper number C-14 have a C-something name? That's the way it worked in Armor BCT's--the tank companies were always C & D Co, so the names all started with that corresponding letter.
@swaggyfarts56543 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video but it says you used xf59 desert sand. Did you mean flat desert or desert yellow? Thanks in advance!
@rden55878 жыл бұрын
Andy Hi ! Please Build the Trumpeter 1/16 T 34/85 Or 1/16 Pz.Kpfw. VI
@user-zv1bu7pn5j7 жыл бұрын
The same team that made this kit made k2 so andy can u play a video about k2 too?
@Reemuson8 жыл бұрын
"MERCHANDISING! Spaceballs the toilet paper, Spaceballs the lunchbox, Spaceballs the tank!"
@Howleye8 жыл бұрын
Hey Andi, just a quick question here, a family member wants to open a model/hobby shop in Europe and wants me to partner with him, what would you say are the most basics things to know if you want to go into the scale model business (independent from where you are) I'll be glad to have some input from a professional,, keep up the good work!
@adamk46628 жыл бұрын
Nice build. Thanks.
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@enricovenezia11604 жыл бұрын
amazing model. Thanks so much. 🙂😃
@ethan53548 жыл бұрын
That kit looks like it fits beautifully. (Yes I am aware he said that in the desc.)
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters8 жыл бұрын
lol I know I mess up.
@josiereyarrabis28192 жыл бұрын
Circumference: Approx 66cm/25.98inch Width: Approx 2.5cm/0.98inch...is this fit for the tracks?im planning on buying 3rd party rubber tracks
@joshhill45688 жыл бұрын
Andy I was wondering if you would ever build the Taimya Chieftain Mk5 I recommend it to people who have just started moddeling