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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #345 on: November 26, 2021, 10:35:32 AM »
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@Spades: It was done with a skilled hand.
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #346 on: December 18, 2021, 12:42:55 PM »
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short overview



It's going forward.

Printing 6x M2A3 turrets now.

I'm excited about the MTL's M104 and M1050.
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #347 on: January 03, 2022, 11:01:21 AM »
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The tanks of the 1-37 armored are complete,
next step is painting



Ajpha Company "Axemen"


Bravo Company "Banshee"


Charlie Company "Cobra King"


Fort Bliss TX railhead in progress




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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #348 on: February 13, 2022, 08:35:33 AM »
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1st Platoon 1-37AR C-Company ready:


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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #349 on: February 13, 2022, 09:38:57 AM »
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Battalion mortars or does each company have their own?
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #350 on: February 13, 2022, 09:56:15 AM »
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no mortar, IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle)
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #351 on: February 13, 2022, 11:25:28 AM »
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I should have been more specific, but are you going to model mortars as well? Not completely familiar with a CAB, but I'd assume company level 120s.
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #352 on: February 13, 2022, 12:54:45 PM »
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Sure wish I could see the pics, I see everyone else's.

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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #353 on: February 13, 2022, 01:40:24 PM »
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Sure wish I could see the pics, I see everyone else's.

Can you see the picture if you click on this link:  https://abload.de/img/p2130064wajgq.jpg
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #354 on: February 13, 2022, 04:53:09 PM »
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I should have been more specific, but are you going to model mortars as well? Not completely familiar with a CAB, but I'd assume company level 120s.

Yes, I'm playing with the idea of ​​building a mortar squad. But that is still far in the future. First I will finish the A, B and C company.
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #355 on: February 13, 2022, 05:20:35 PM »
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I can see them now

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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #356 on: March 15, 2022, 07:30:07 AM »
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First -- Fantastic work on these armored vehicles ..


I have quite a few of the DODX cars and loads. I'd like to add the tie down chains and other details, but also be able to remove the loads to store them and put the flats back into their MT storage boxes ..   I could mount these on styrene painted the same color as the flat cars, but then loose the detail for the chain tie downs .. I've thought about using some clear plastic to allow see through to the flat car deck - but then there is the "shiny"

Any ideas (with examples) that the collective hive has developed?

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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #357 on: March 15, 2022, 08:16:10 AM »
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Haven't gone through with it but I have thought about securing the chains to the tanks with something strong and flexible like Walthers Goo then installing magnets in the tank loads themselves. The PE chains would still be delicate though.
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
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Re: Detailing the Micro-Trains DODX M1 Abrams Tank Sets
« Reply #359 on: April 01, 2022, 08:08:08 AM »
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Be careful, a MTOE CAB armor company is 3 tank platoons with a BFIST. That’s a task organized company sized team, hence the attachments of infantry and engineers.
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