Canadian Leo 2A6M Conversion for Tamiya KIt
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: June 06, 2008
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 393 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 12:30 PM UTC
Gents,
Where can I get this kit? I am new to this site and to armor. I normally build ships and aircraft, but wish to do something new. I am in the Canadian Navy with 27 years service, currently serving in Victoria BC at Canadian Fleet Pacific Operations as the Sonar Chief Petty Officer.
TIA
Brad
Alberta, Canada
Joined: February 18, 2003
KitMaker: 1,728 posts
Armorama: 1,629 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 04:53 PM UTC
Hi Brad,
I'm assuming you want the Afghanistan Leopard 2A6M with the slat armour? The slat armour set is made by Eduard, it is photo-etch brass. There are other bits you will need to add such as the front upper glacis armour, belly armour, antenna mounts, etc particular to the Canadian 2A6M's in Afghanistan. There is a German 2A6M conversion out there - belly armour and some other stuff, just can't recall who does it right now
Edit - ahh, I see on Rick's thread you have the Eduard set. Pretty much have to scratchbuild the rest (so far)
Cheers,
Jim
"Fire all weapons and open a hailing frequency for my victory yodel" - Zapp Brannigan
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: November 12, 2007
KitMaker: 283 posts
Armorama: 177 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 05:00 PM UTC
Perfect Scale Modellbau
Set#35014 to be precise.
Linkie:
http://www.perfect-scale.com/ Happen to be printing the instructions of related subject as we speak... lol
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
KitMaker: 4,085 posts
Armorama: 3,917 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 05:05 PM UTC
To echo and add to what Jim and Lawrence have posted.....there actually is no full Canadian Leopard 2A6M conversion to be purchased.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Armour modelling.
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
July 2005- General R.J. Hillier (Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: June 06, 2008
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 393 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 05:25 PM UTC
Thanks Guys, and yes it will be the Canadian Kitty I am doing.
Brad
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 06, 2005
KitMaker: 67 posts
Armorama: 38 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 04:45 PM UTC
Quoted Text
To echo and add to what Jim and Lawrence have posted.....there actually is no full Canadian Leopard 2A6M conversion to be purchased.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Armour modelling.
There is one on the way actually
I will show some pics of it later this week.
It will include correct bottom armor and front glacis armor, both antenna mounts, rifle box and 2 electronic boxes, correct smoke launcher shelfs.
Stay tuned
Cheers!
Andy
Manitoba, Canada
Joined: August 13, 2006
KitMaker: 1,021 posts
Armorama: 805 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 05:12 PM UTC
Happy days for Canadian armour fans.
-Matt
It seemed she viewed guys on the same level as potatoes.
-Kyon
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
KitMaker: 4,085 posts
Armorama: 3,917 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 06:28 PM UTC
Quoted Text
There is one on the way actually
I will show some pics of it later this week.
It will include correct bottom armor and front glacis armor, both antenna mounts, rifle box and 2 electronic boxes, correct smoke launcher shelfs.
That is very good to hear.....I look forward to seeing the conversion.....what is the timeline for getting it out to the public?
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
July 2005- General R.J. Hillier (Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Alberta, Canada
Joined: October 13, 2004
KitMaker: 1,683 posts
Armorama: 1,248 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 08:13 PM UTC
Very cool to hear about a conversion set for Canadian Leopards. Anxiously awaiting update on timing, who to order from etc...
oh boy oh boy oh boy....
Bob
I am husband to Rosemary, the Barbarian Queen Of The North!
"Veni, Vidi, Velcro".... ("I came, I saw, I stuck around")
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 06, 2005
KitMaker: 67 posts
Armorama: 38 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 01:27 AM UTC
Quoted Text
That is very good to hear.....I look forward to seeing the conversion.....what is the timeline for getting it out to the public?
The goal is to do it ASAP. I put all the rest of my stuff on hold for now.
Shouldn't be to long before it is released.
Don't wanna promice any particular date
but most likely before the end of September
Andy
Quebec, Canada
Joined: November 15, 2002
KitMaker: 3,960 posts
Armorama: 3,579 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 01:40 AM UTC
Cool !!! Let us know when it's ready ..
Rick
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
KitMaker: 4,085 posts
Armorama: 3,917 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 04:52 AM UTC
Thanks Andy,
Are you self marketing the conversion or going through an aftermarket producer?
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
July 2005- General R.J. Hillier (Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 06, 2005
KitMaker: 67 posts
Armorama: 38 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 05:56 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks Andy,
Are you self marketing the conversion or going through an aftermarket producer?
Jason,
Self marketing. But it will be casted through Armor Brigade Models. At least for now...
Andy
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: June 06, 2008
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 393 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 12:48 PM UTC
That's awesome Andy, I'll hold off my build until it's available.
Cheers
Brad
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Thanks Andy,
Are you self marketing the conversion or going through an aftermarket producer?
Jason,
Self marketing. But it will be casted through Armor Brigade Models. At least for now...
Andy
Praha, Czech Republic
Joined: April 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,450 posts
Armorama: 2,409 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 01:29 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Thanks Andy,
Are you self marketing the conversion or going through an aftermarket producer?
Jason,
Self marketing. But it will be casted through Armor Brigade Models. At least for now...
Andy
Hello Andy,
This set include slat armor or only resin(plastic) parts?
Miloslav
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
KitMaker: 4,085 posts
Armorama: 3,917 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 01:47 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Self marketing. But it will be casted through Armor Brigade Models. At least for now...
Andy
If you need someone to do a review of the conversion set......give me a shout.
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
July 2005- General R.J. Hillier (Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 06, 2005
KitMaker: 67 posts
Armorama: 38 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 05:21 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Self marketing. But it will be casted through Armor Brigade Models. At least for now...
Andy
If you need someone to do a review of the conversion set......give me a shout.
You got it Jason!
Miloslav,
Only resin.
PE is available from Eduard
I hope I am not stepping on your toes?
Andy
Praha, Czech Republic
Joined: April 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,450 posts
Armorama: 2,409 posts
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 07:49 PM UTC
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Texas, United States
Joined: June 16, 2003
KitMaker: 678 posts
Armorama: 448 posts
Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 03:24 PM UTC
This is great news as I am in the process of gathering what I need to turn a Tamiya Leopard 2A6 into a Canadian Leopard in Afghanistan. I look forward to hearing the details as to the availability of this conversion set.
Keith
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 06, 2005
KitMaker: 67 posts
Armorama: 38 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 06:27 PM UTC
As I promised here are some "in progress" pics of turret boxes and belly armor that I am working on. These are pre-production resin pieces.
The rest of the masters are already done and are currently at ABM for casting.
There are other 3 parts that go on the belly not shown in the pic. They will be optional parts cuz there are pics of canadian leopards with andwithout them.
Andy
Ontario, Canada
Joined: September 28, 2006
KitMaker: 2,672 posts
Armorama: 2,475 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 01:26 AM UTC
Hey Andy,
Looking really nice!
What is the contents of this set?
How much is it gonna cost?
cheers from the sandbox
One of the serious problems in planning against Canadian doctrine is that the Canadians do not read their manuals, nor do they feel any obligations to follow their doctrine.
---From a Russian document
------------------------------------------------
Alberta, Canada
Joined: October 13, 2004
KitMaker: 1,683 posts
Armorama: 1,248 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 02:50 AM UTC
Exciting news Andy...keep going!!
cheers
Bob
I am husband to Rosemary, the Barbarian Queen Of The North!
"Veni, Vidi, Velcro".... ("I came, I saw, I stuck around")
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 06, 2005
KitMaker: 67 posts
Armorama: 38 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 04:01 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey Andy,
Looking really nice!
What is the contents of this set?
How much is it gonna cost?
cheers from the sandbox
Rick,
a few posts above...
"It will include correct bottom armor and front glacis armor, both antenna mounts, rifle box and 2 electronic boxes, correct smoke launcher shelfs".
The price will be in a 35-40 CAD range depending on my packaging expenses. I will confirm that when the set is ready
Andy
Alberta, Canada
Joined: February 18, 2003
KitMaker: 1,728 posts
Armorama: 1,629 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 06:40 AM UTC
Will it be available from Sid or you directly? Looking forward to it!
Jim
"Fire all weapons and open a hailing frequency for my victory yodel" - Zapp Brannigan
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: June 06, 2008
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 393 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 11:51 AM UTC
Looking really nice, bring it on...
Cheers
Brad
