i just returned to modeling after 25 years. A friend on mine at work started modeling again and he would show me his pictures of he’s tanks. I decided to start up again because of him. He gave me an old Tamiya Panzer III kit. I used that kit to experiment some different techniques I found on this site and others like salt, muddying, and other weathering. I think I over did it but it still looks pretty good for my first time back. Now I am working on a Tamiya M1 Abrams. I did the anti-skid paint I saw and it turned out nice. I will post pictures soon. I know I will have a ton of questions during my builds and you all seem like really helpful people. I am having a great time building that my wife thinks I am crazy because I will sit for hours working on building without me ever realizing how long I have been sitting working on the model lol.
One question I do have, after I am finished with the Abrams, I want to build a M2 Bradley IDF for a diorama with both. Does anyone know the anti-skid pattern on the Bradley like the M1?
Welcome to the forums Ken. Most of us had a long hiatus from modeling so you are in good company. Lots of great folks here more than willing to offer up tricks and tips. So have fun and welcome back to the hobby!
I did find some info on the antiskid coatings on the M2-M3 Bradley, but not sure where it is. I too have a diorama in mind for both big brother and the little back scratcher. Matter of fact, I’ve got 3 Bradleys, but don’t have any Abrahms as of yet.