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Canadian Leo C2 MEXAS Afghanistan
chrisj
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Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 06:07 AM UTC
Thanks man I'm putting together the bits and pieces now to get one going. When ever MLM gets up and running again I can start in.
chrisj
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Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 06:17 AM UTC
you need this too

sauceman
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Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 07:04 AM UTC

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you need this too



Yep, forgot about that good call.


cheers
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 12:12 PM UTC

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you need this too




Well, not totally correct.....you don't actually "need" it for a C2 MEXAS......but it for sure helps with adding the details.

The specific parts that would appear only on a C2 MEXAS are the add-on front fenders and the turret mounted chiller box for the cooling unit.

That being said...the front fenders can be seen ripped off many Leopards in Afghanistan and to use the chiller box you will have to add the thermal covers to the turret and the hull.

The key is to do your research, know what you are modelling, and just don't add things from a set because you have the parts at hand.

The set is terrific and it can be used to enhance any Leopard C1 or Leopard C2 project....but again, know what parts to use and which not to use depending on the version you are modelling.
chrisj
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Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 12:26 PM UTC
Jason I'm not doing any reserch, I'm just going to ask you.

just joking. Alot of the parts on the PE set is good for any Loepard 1 and the resin parts are good for all kinds of builds. At 17 euro its a great deal. I would like to see more of this kind of product, a little resin mixed with a little PE, not many companies doing it like this.

Chris
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 12:29 PM UTC

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I would like to see more of this kind of product, a little resin mixed with a little PE, not many companies doing it like this.


I guess you will just have to wait and see what Real Model has in the works then.....

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chrisj
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Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 11:41 PM UTC

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I would like to see more of this kind of product, a little resin mixed with a little PE, not many companies doing it like this.


I guess you will just have to wait and see what Real Model has in the works then.....


Well I'm not sitting on the each of my chair waiting for new products but if they do more sets like that one for the Leopard I think they can make a few sales.
martyncrowther
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 06:14 AM UTC
Nice work Rick.
sauceman
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Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 03:09 PM UTC
Almost have the turret thermal blanket done. It's getting down to crunch time for Capcon at the end of the month




cheers
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 04:14 PM UTC
Really top notch work Rick....very well made. Are you going to add the visible attachment bolts?
chrisj
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Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 04:51 PM UTC
Very unique thing to model you did a good job Rick. Good luck gettin er done for Capcon.
sauceman
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Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 11:34 PM UTC

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Really top notch work Rick....very well made. Are you going to add the visible attachment bolts?


Thanks Jason! Yes once all the sanding a nd final putty work is complete I will add the bolts, I already placed the magnets under the blanket beforehand


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Very unique thing to model you did a good job Rick. Good luck gettin er done for Capcon.


Thanks Chris, ya it's gonna be tight


cheers
hbenaddi
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 01:40 PM UTC
The thermal blanket fabric with 3D fabric we saw in first page, was developed by Canadian company in collaboration with DRDC. it works very good and it performs better than any thing in the market. you my contact me I have lot of data on it. the product is FR easy to install. The product allow solar heat reduction.
sauceman
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 02:14 PM UTC

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The thermal blanket fabric with 3D fabric we saw in first page, was developed by Canadian company in collaboration with DRDC. it works very good and it performs better than any thing in the market. you my contact me I have lot of data on it. the product is FR easy to install. The product allow solar heat reduction.


Ok, cool, do you have it in 1.35th scale with the proper templates for the C2 Leopard?


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hbenaddi
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 02:56 PM UTC
please see your email.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 05:16 PM UTC

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please see your email.


If you have good info I would love to see it as well....or Rick can just share it with me.
junglejim
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 05:24 PM UTC
Me too please! That looks pretty sharp Rick, I think epoxy putty is the way to go. I guess the only way for me to find out for sure is to do some experimenting! I was thinking thick tissue (like you get with a new pair of shoes) but I wonder what the wrinkling will be like. Can hardly wait to see how yours looks when it's painted.

Jim
chrisj
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 02:44 AM UTC
Count me in two I want the maximum amount of junk on my build. I finally have a Revell kit so i'll start soon.
hbenaddi
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 03:02 AM UTC
ok ok
So the product is patent by Canadian gouv. stedfast has license to make since it was developed jointly. The product allows heat reduction by more than 45F. it is deployed now in Afghanistan on leopard tank and they love it. It has lot of advantage comfort of the user, electronics, and ammunitions and also for containers allow saving fuel (air conditioning).
sauceman
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 03:14 AM UTC
Please see your e-mail


cheers
hugohuertas
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 03:29 AM UTC
Maybe you can send it to me also...
Thanks in advance!
recceboy
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 07:05 AM UTC

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ok ok
So the product is patent by Canadian gouv. stedfast has license to make since it was developed jointly. The product allows heat reduction by more than 45F. it is deployed now in Afghanistan on leopard tank and they love it. It has lot of advantage comfort of the user, electronics, and ammunitions and also for containers allow saving fuel (air conditioning).


In regards to the love part, not so much.My tank was done and we had to modifiy it and it was a pain to conduct maint. on the beasts , allways in the way, and never had the time to do it. It worked but at 65c it was still that hot in the tank, it just made it easier to climb on without gloves or fear of burning our hands doing so.

My 2 cents as a first hand user across the pond.

Cheers

Anthony


"Gone toe to toe with the Taliban , and won."
sauceman
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 12:59 PM UTC
Well Troops,

I'm callin' the turret built! If anyone pics up on any issues speak now or forever hold your peace










cheers
Tiger16
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 01:54 PM UTC
Looks good from my end!

Cheers,

Duncan
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