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Leopard 2A6M CDN
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Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - 11:45 AM UTC
Chuck

For the tan slat armour go with the Gamesworkshop colour as it is the correct one, the Deck Tan comes close but the pigment is off.

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Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - 03:46 PM UTC

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Chuck

For the tan slat armour go with the Gamesworkshop colour as it is the correct one, the Deck Tan comes close but the pigment is off.

Anthony


Ok, noted. Gonna make the journey to Hobbytown tomorrow for the Gameworkshop paint. Got the Big Ed via Fed Ex today...if pulling out that big pack of unbent slat doesn't make you go "gulp" I don't know what will, LOL
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Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - 05:25 PM UTC

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Chuck

For the tan slat armour go with the Gamesworkshop colour as it is the correct one, the Deck Tan comes close but the pigment is off.

Anthony


Ok, noted. Gonna make the journey to Hobbytown tomorrow for the Gameworkshop paint. Got the Big Ed via Fed Ex today...if pulling out that big pack of unbent slat doesn't make you go "gulp" I don't know what will, LOL


Anthony, you are probably thinking of XF 55 Deck tan. It's no good, but the new colour, 78 Wooden Deck Tan is really close.
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 02:49 AM UTC
Wooden deck tan is spot on and Tamiya is a lighter paint to spray. When you get to the slat painting you relly want a good paint to avoid paint build up.
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 03:58 AM UTC

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Wooden deck tan is spot on and Tamiya is a lighter paint to spray. When you get to the slat painting you relly want a good paint to avoid paint build up.


For sure, and use a quality primer on the brass as well, it will help the colour coat to stick better.


cheers
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 05:26 AM UTC
Cool stuff so far, the PE work is well done.

If your still looking for references, take a look at this thread: military photos

You've probably seen this thread before, but still worth it. The photos of leopard 2s start after the first few pages, if that helps.

Waiting to see more!
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 05:39 AM UTC

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I used the GamesWorkshop desert yellow # 61-83 right from the bottle.






cheers


Rick, on your Leo did you solder the slat or did you use CA? Based on my initial try at assembly it seems to me the best course is to solder the outer slats, but CA the inner ones. Thoughts? Also, a couple of my assemblies came with the slats already broken free...how is Eduard about replacements or do I just have to eat it and order another set?
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 10:30 AM UTC
I glued mine but when I do my next Leopard I will solder it just for strenth reasons.
chrisj
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 02:37 PM UTC
Nice prorgress Sean. If you want to go all out the Tamiya Leopard is missing many weld seams. Check you refs it takes about 3 hours to fix up the welds.

If you're so inclined.
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 02:54 PM UTC

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I used the GamesWorkshop desert yellow # 61-83 right from the bottle.






cheers


Rick, on your Leo did you solder the slat or did you use CA? Based on my initial try at assembly it seems to me the best course is to solder the outer slats, but CA the inner ones. Thoughts? Also, a couple of my assemblies came with the slats already broken free...how is Eduard about replacements or do I just have to eat it and order another set?



Here's a link to my build...

Canadian Leopard 2A6m

I soldered all the slat together and used CA gel to glue the sections to the attachement points. As far as broken slats, you should be able to add them at the end after the sections are built.


cheers
Firecap4
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 03:30 PM UTC
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Here's a link to my build...

Canadian Leopard 2A6m

I soldered all the slat together and used CA gel to glue the sections to the attachement points. As far as broken slats, you should be able to add them at the end after the sections are built.


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Ok,thanks. I have started on the slat today,and it has absolutely given me a fit. But I hope to persevere.

Sean, your's is really looking good; sorry if I've horned in on your thread...
shopkin4
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 03:42 PM UTC
No no no its perfectly fine. This type of discussion can help everyone. We're all here to learn so lets soak it up haha
shopkin4
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Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 08:46 PM UTC
Seems as if the network issues deleted the last few posts.

As pointed out, I had some of the tie down loops in the wrong position as well as forgetting to cut off the GPS locator.

Here are the updated photos of my work:

First, I corrected the turret baskets and moved the hooks over and then cut away the smoke launchers and filled the recesses with Tamiya basic putty and sanded smooth. Then I added the Storm Miniatures smoke rails and test fitted the cooling units and ECM boxes.

I still have yet to cut off the gps sensor but that will come tomorrow. I got a little tired as its past 2:30AM here.







Thats all for now, more work tomorrow!

Feel free to comment and as always, thanks for looking!

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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 12:11 AM UTC
No weld seams and anti-skid on the turret

Cheers
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 03:09 AM UTC
I'm sorry, could you please clarify?
chrisj
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 03:12 AM UTC
Chris the antiskid texture on the Tamiya kit is perfect scale. As for the missing welds there are about 20.
shopkin4
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 03:14 AM UTC
After checking my reference for the missing welds I can see them along the turret sides.

Chris J, can you tell me the exact locations. I hope its not too late for me to add them
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 05:24 AM UTC
Sean, that is looking fantastic; quite an inspiration. I'm still building the slat and associated brackets for mine before I dive into the actual kit.
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 06:04 AM UTC

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Sean, that is looking fantastic; quite an inspiration. I'm still building the slat and associated brackets for mine before I dive into the actual kit.


Thanks Chuck. This is turning out to be my best build so far, but I'm sure with every kit we all get that much better. From watching everyone I am able to hone in and try and get things done right.

However, I still have a bad habit of not checking my resources before I cement a part. but I'm getting better.
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 06:47 AM UTC
Hi Sean

That's a big task but if you have a good look at the Strv.122 on prime portal they will start to jump out at you.
The hull top surface needs welds also.

And its not too late.

if you wanted to stick to the basics I would focus on the welds for the side of the turret.
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 07:03 AM UTC

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Hi Sean

That's a big task but if you have a good look at the Strv.122 on prime portal they will start to jump out at you.
The hull top surface needs welds also.

And its not too late.

if you wanted to stick to the basics I would focus on the welds for the side of the turret.


Those are the ones that jump out to me the most and I feel like would make one hell of a difference. This build is coming together very easily, just dreading the slat.
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 10:06 AM UTC

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Those are the ones that jump out to me the most and I feel like would make one hell of a difference. This build is coming together very easily, just dreading the slat.


It took me two sets, but once I hit my stride so far the slat isn't too bad...it's mostly learning what order to fold stuff, and how much movement and stuff the attaching points on the slats will put up with. I definately recommend soldering; I started out using CAA,and it just wasn't cutting it. This is my first time doing any kind of soldering beyond doing wiring, and if I can,anyone can. I have one more trick I want to try tonight, and if it works I have a couple of slat tips I'll post that should makelife easier for you once you start on your slat.
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 05:31 PM UTC
This is going to be my next project, and I'm really enjoying all the great info being passed around! Keep up the great work!

Jeff
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Posted: Friday, July 23, 2010 - 06:37 PM UTC

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This is going to be my next project, and I'm really enjoying all the great info being passed around! Keep up the great work!

Jeff


Jeff
When you start drop me a PM, I can help you out if need be.

Anthony
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Posted: Friday, July 23, 2010 - 06:47 PM UTC

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This is going to be my next project, and I'm really enjoying all the great info being passed around! Keep up the great work!

Jeff


Jeff
When you start drop me a PM, I can help you out if need be.

Anthony


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