M1A2 ABRAMSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove all the parts from the packaging and inspect for any defects. Contact Micro-Trains Line with any concerns.
You should have one each of the following to assemble one M1A2 Abrams model:

MAIN BATTLE TANKN-SCALE MILITARY M1A2 ABRAMS TANK PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDEDKIT WITH ETCHED METAL DETAILS APRIL 2020 v.1

ETCHED METAL FRETAND DECALS- TURRET ASSEMBLY PLASTIC PARTS TREE
- BODY ASSEMBLY PLASTIC PARTS TREE
- ETCHED METAL FRET & DECAL SETFor this project, you’ll need a thin plastic solvent glue (recommended) or cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue, or “CA”),
flush-cut nippers, a sharp hobby knife and fine sandpaper. Good lighting and magnification is recommended.
The Micro-Trains Line M1A2 Abrams tank is a highly detailed model kit. It is designed to not only beeasy to assemble, but also features a positionable main turret and gun barrel after assembly.

11 REAR BASKET

Using a sharp knife or flush-cut nippers, carefully snip loose, inspect, and carefully de-flash (if needed) plastic parts
from both parts trees. CAUTION: Extra care must be taken when removing the side baskets and rear basket due
to detailed and thin parts. If a part breaks, it can be repaired with a tiny amount of thin solvent glue.

9 SIDE BASKET LEFT

MAIN ASSEMBLY

6 UPPER TURRET
10 SIDE BASKET RIGHTThe M1A2 Abrams has two main parts assemblies; the (A) Body Assembly and the (B) Turret Assembly.

B
TURRETASSEMBLY

8 LOWER TURRET

7 GUN BARREL(A) BODY ASSEMBLY
Glue (#1) MAIN BODY UPPER to (#2) MAIN BODY LOWER, taking note of locator posts to ensure alignment.
Next, glue (#3) TRACK LEFT and then (#4) TRACK RIGHT to sides of MAIN BODY LOWER. Once dry, glue(#5) MAIN BODY REAR PANEL to rear of Body Assembly, aligning to locator nubs formed by Body Assembly.
(B) TURRET ASSEMBLY

5 MAIN BODY REAR PANEL

Lay (#6) UPPER TURRET upside down, and place (#7) GUN BARREL into cradle at front of turret, ensuring orientationis correct. Glue (#8) LOWER TURRET into UPPER TURRET. CAUTION: Be careful to not allow any glue in GUN BARRELcradle (yellow shaded areas of diagram), allowing gun to be free to move up and down once assembled.

1 MAIN BODY UPPER

Glue (#9) SIDE BASKET LEFT and (#10) SIDE BASKET RIGHT to sides of UPPER TURRET, aligning each side basket
over locator ridges on top edge of UPPER TURRET. The see-through part of the railing should be toward the rear of
the turret. Finally, glue (#11) REAR BASKET locator post into slot on rear of turret. You should now have a completed
Body Assembly and Turret Assembly, and you now are ready for painting.

PAINTING AND FINAL ASSEMBLY

2 MAIN BODY LOWER

3 TRACK LEFTABODYASSEMBLY

Use any standard hobby paint you prefer as long as it’s either enamel or acrylic. Lacquer paints are not recommended
as they may attack the plastic without appropriate primer. Paint to match your prototype, generally desert tan orolive drab. For added realism, you may want to use a dark paint wash to simulate voids in-between the wheels of thetracks. Add decals of your choice for division and tank tread markings, and seal with a flat clear coat. Once dry,slide turret post into body assembly. Your model is now complete!
OPTIONAL: Included in the etched metal fret are eight “tie-down chains” that can be painted and used when affixing
the tanks to DODX flat cars. Review model below and prototype images for placement. Note ID letters on metal fret.
Tie-Down Position ID:
RU = REAR UPPER
RL = REAR LOWER
FL = FRONT LOWER
FU = FRONT UPPERNO GLUE HERE

4 TRACK RIGHT

M1A2 Abrams Tanks shown on MTL 68’ DODX flat car.
NOTE: Turrets are rotated into reverse position when carried on flat cars.

QUESTIONS / COMMENTS? PLEASE VISIT WWW.MICRO-TRAINS.COM AND CLICK ON “CONTACT US”