Here are some pics of my latest project. Its a 1/72 Revell M-2A2. I got into a little snag trying to backdate the Revell kit into an early M-2, so I decided to build an A2 variant first to try to iron out some kinks.
Most of the modifications and stowage were made from scratch. The MREs are Kraftwerk carton cutouts. I took a shot with the old matchbook for size reference.
All comments are most welcome.
That is awesome, looks great.
I don’t know much about mordern US armor, so I just have one question ; What is the thing on the gun barrel ??
looks great. another small scale kit. wow. the detail is impressive.
joe
Looks amazing, beautiful work!
Thank you, gents. Im glad you liked it.
Monrad,
The device you see on the barrel is part of the MILES training system. If Im not mistaken, it simulates gunfire while on maneuvers.
You packed a great deal into a small space. Love it! Thanks for the pics.
Nice mini monster you got there. The kinks seemed to work out just fine.
Thanks for the info allan. [:)]
Nice work there Allan. Great stuff.
Keep well.
Very nice, clean build. You small-scale people really do wonders in such a small space [:)]
Thanks for the compliments, guys! Much appreciated.
Oooh I see I have Braille Scale competition!
Just kidding… Its always amazing to see a well done 1:72 scale kit next to a scale reference. Especially one as good as this one.
Thanks for sharing allan… looks great
your right about the MILES System, stands for Multiple Intergrated Laser Engagement System. Basicly a very expensive laser tag game. (some time I think the laser tag game was more accurate, and cost much less 
The newer system can detect laser hit and from what kind of weapon its being fired from so you dont have M-16’s shooting M-1 and scoring hits When your vehilce is hit it causes that little orange light you have on the turrent to flash in strobe to indicate a kill. I’ve noticed that your model doesnt have the sensers on it?
You should be warned, I find myself finding avenues of attack to your house so I can “liberate” your Bradley. It would look great rolling out the back of one of my C-130’s
awesome job on braille scale!
Looks better than many of the larger models I have seen.
Keep it up [:)]
allan:
really nice work on the Bradley !
the stowage looks so great… how did u make all that stuff ?
i’d like 2 add some stowage 2 my 1/72 M1,
so any tips u could share would b welcome.
and it’s good 2 see the old matchbook again ! [:D]
frosty[:)]
Thanks for the pics Allen, you did a great job on such a wee thing.
Vey nice work… No way I could get my stubby finger to build something that small…[:P]
Tom
Thank you all for the kind words!
Awood,
Thanks for the info! I put on a band around the turret to simulate the sensors. From my references I didnt see a similar band on the hull so I didnt put any on this one.
Btw, Im dusting off several interceptor models just in case that attack comes. [:D]
Michael,
Thanks! Always great to know more Braille scale fans. Theres quite a following of the scale in our club, so the encouragement and the challenge are never in short supply.
Frosty,
Thanks! The packs, bags and roll are made from Epoxy Clay (marketed here in the Philippines by Pioneer Adhesives). The stuff is quite similar to epoxy putty except that its considerably cheaper and easier to carve. After kneading the stuff I shape them into their general forms, allow them to rest on the model surface (to simulate sag) and press on some creases using a putty applicator. After drying (takes from a few minutes to a couple of hours to fully cure) I then use an X-Acto knife and carve out more details and creases. Takes a lot of time but its a sure way to keep a bag or roll unique from the other stowage.
The concertina wire came from a fine metal mesh. I picked out one end and started unravelling the whole strand, which I then rolled into a loop.
Some of the bed rolls were made from the tin lid you find on powdered milk or coffee cans, cut into shape, and then rolled.
Hope this helps.[:)]
allan:
thanx 4 ur detailed reply !
i can’t wait 2 try out some of those techniques myself…
got 2 fill in those stowage racks on my m1 !
thanx again !
frosty[:)]
Great job in small scale. The detail is incredible !