Andrew Somers
M5 Schwarzkopf
Originally intended as a test bed for technologies to be used on the Abrams, the M5 was a project that soon developed a life of its own. Named after the Gulf War General Norman Schwarzkopf, the M5 provides enhanced mobility, firepower, and protection over the currently serving M1 platform. While not quite a replacement, it is an excellent compliment to the M1, whose role on the battlefield undergoes changes.
Lore is fun. Apart from that, this tank is a product of years of development, as the toughest part of designing a successor is designing something that looks like it would be a successor. My M1 Abrams is always going to be a part of my catalogue of builds and is guaranteed to see more changes in the future. For now though you can purchase a set of instructions on Rebrickable if you'd like!
Side note: Yes, I have neglected Flickr...as it seems the Lego community has at large. Apparently I have only like, 46 photos left so that doesn't help much. Shame, as this is where I really grew my love for Lego and community interaction. Not to say I don't have either anymore, just that both of those have been relocated to my Instagram account @werded_out. See y'all there!
M5 Schwarzkopf
Originally intended as a test bed for technologies to be used on the Abrams, the M5 was a project that soon developed a life of its own. Named after the Gulf War General Norman Schwarzkopf, the M5 provides enhanced mobility, firepower, and protection over the currently serving M1 platform. While not quite a replacement, it is an excellent compliment to the M1, whose role on the battlefield undergoes changes.
Lore is fun. Apart from that, this tank is a product of years of development, as the toughest part of designing a successor is designing something that looks like it would be a successor. My M1 Abrams is always going to be a part of my catalogue of builds and is guaranteed to see more changes in the future. For now though you can purchase a set of instructions on Rebrickable if you'd like!
Side note: Yes, I have neglected Flickr...as it seems the Lego community has at large. Apparently I have only like, 46 photos left so that doesn't help much. Shame, as this is where I really grew my love for Lego and community interaction. Not to say I don't have either anymore, just that both of those have been relocated to my Instagram account @werded_out. See y'all there!