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All Bout Da Bones
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 01:46 PM UTC
Don Haney shares with us a story of "All Bout Da Bones"... an M1A1 Abrams from 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1-64 Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, a vehicle used during the April 7th, 2003 Thunder Run into Baghdad, Iraq.



The moment I saw Don''s build log of this fantastic 1/35 scale model on our forums, I knew it would make an amazing feature article. Don was kind wnough to accept my invitation and write a full build story for Armorama. Thanks Don!

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
rolltide31
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 05:33 PM UTC
Don, you have created an incredible work of art that honors the men who fought during OIF 1. Your work will be viewed and enjoyed by many for years to come. I am stationed at Fort Stewart and look forward to the reopening of the museum. Please let me know if you will be attending the opening, I would like to shake your hand.
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 06:35 PM UTC
Don, I have to remove my hat, sir, in front of this beauty. My compliments for an exquisite execution. Thank you for sharing your precious building experience.
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 06:39 PM UTC
wow..Don amazing work!
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 08:22 PM UTC
Modern stuff is not my usual area of modelling interest, but I too doff my hat to you in recognition of a superbly completed model. True "museum quality" and great that it is going to be displayed there.

- Steve
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 09:49 PM UTC
Dang that is one sweet build! Especially love the wear and tear and overall attention to detail, really outstanding sir!
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 10:23 PM UTC
Enjoyed watching this one get built, glad to see it as a feature.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 02:48 AM UTC
Great looking build and a very well article, congrats on your medals as well!
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 12:27 PM UTC
This one is clearly a labour of love, all that detail work is paying off and the finish is amazing. A exellent piece of work,very acurate and precise to the real thing.

Congratulations, you did a great job. Are you an artist.

Greetings and respect,
Walter
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2014 - 10:37 AM UTC
Stunning Works fella!
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2014 - 12:26 PM UTC

Hi Mario, Hi Don,

Don, you have provided a great article with useful reference pics, and definitely you made a great job !

I like very much the stowage arrangement and the weathering.

Thanks for posting !
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2015 - 01:45 AM UTC
WOW...just WOW.. makes want to go build my M1A1....
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 08:17 PM UTC
Outstanding build Sir...love it and the information you've provided will be very helpful to me.....thank you
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