I wanted to let everyone know about a new AFV reference CD put together by Canadian Modeller Ken LeClair from Victoria, BC.
During Ken's tour in Afghanistan in 2007/2008 he took literally thousands of great images of Canadian AFVs.
In his first photo CD, "Leopard 2 Series AFVs in Afghanistan", Ken has put together an extremely detailed and comprehensive look at the details on the Canadian Leopard 2A6M and the Canadian Leopard 2 ARV 3.
The Leopard 2A6M images are placed into 23 folders each showing specific details and walkarounds of the Leopard 2A6Ms. The folders are broken down in multiple images of each part of the exterior of the tank.
Folders include:
-Leopard 2A6M Walkaround
-glacis add on armour and driver's hatch
-fenders, lights, spare track area
-back deck
-rear view camera area
-rear area
-sprockets, drivetrain, and suspension
-bottom add on armour
-powerpack
-120 mm gun barrel
-Mantlet and front turret add on armour area
-Gunner's sight
-C8 stowage box
-Commander's hatch and PERI sight area
-Loader's hatch area and MG3
-ECM boxes
-Antennas
-Turret rear
-Turret electrical slave unit compartment cooling vent
-Turret baskets
-MBGDs
-Slat armour details
-Parked tanks with stowage and weathering
None of the tanks shown in the images have the Barracuda MCS fitted.....so you can see every little detail.
In regards to the Leopard 2 ARV 3 the folders consist of...
-ARV 3 Walkaround
-Hull
-Suspension
-Hull rear
-Top Hull Superstructure
-Backdeck
-Crane boom
-Dozer blade
-MBGDs
-Antennas
-MG3 and Commander's hatch
At $9.99 the CD is a fantastic bargain.
If you are going to build a Canadian Leopard 2A6M buy this CD! If you like the Canadian 2A6M buy this CD! If you like modern Canadian modelling buy this CD!
You can contact Ken LeClair at [email protected], using "Afghan Photo CD" as the subject.
Ken is planning more Canadian Afghanistan deployment reference CDs in the future including the Leopard 1 series, LAV III, Bison/Coyote series, M113 series, Nyala, Husky, Cougar, and Buffalo.
Hosted by Darren Baker
Canadian Leopard 2 Series in Afghanistan CD
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 10:20 AM UTC
Firecap4
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 11:01 AM UTC
Cool! Email sent 
gcdavidson
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 12:38 PM UTC
Nice! I'm doing an ARV-3. Got any sample pics from the CD?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 12:44 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Nice! I'm doing an ARV-3. Got any sample pics from the CD?
I'll get in touch with Ken and see if I can post a couple.
Brad-M
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 01:23 PM UTC
Ken's a good friend of mine and fellow modeller, not to mention El' Presidente of our local club. I have seen these photos and they are outstanding! Thanks to Ken, I am able to get on with my build. Buy with confidence.
Cheers
Brad
Cheers
Brad
JKLeClair
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 04:10 PM UTC
Hello All,
just wanted to thank Jason and Brad, you guys are the best.
Second, I should mention it is a DVD with over 4GB on it.
Third, to ship to the US I need to ask for $10.50 US, and for the rest of the world $14.00 US. I just had quotes from Canada Post and I have to ask this. My apologies for any inconvenience.
Ken LeClair
just wanted to thank Jason and Brad, you guys are the best.
Second, I should mention it is a DVD with over 4GB on it.
Third, to ship to the US I need to ask for $10.50 US, and for the rest of the world $14.00 US. I just had quotes from Canada Post and I have to ask this. My apologies for any inconvenience.
Ken LeClair
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 05:22 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Nice! I'm doing an ARV-3. Got any sample pics from the CD?
Ken gave me the go ahead...I'll post some images tomorrow.
Firecap4
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010 - 10:06 AM UTC
OK, I got my copy of Ken's DVD today,and all I can say is WOW...it is hard to put into words how great Ken's pictures are; there is literally not a single square inch of the Leo 2A6M Can that isn't covered; and for those of youwho have commented that youare stumped on the mounting location for the slat on your Leo model, well my friend this is the solution to your problem. As a matter of fact as I emailed Ken I would strongly recommend anyone who is going to be embarking on a Canadian Leo project get this DVD BEFORE you start on the Eduard slat, because the up close photos of some of the pieces clarify how you need to form some of the PE bits that aren't real clear in Eduard's instructions, especially on the mounting brackets. As Jason said, at 9 bucks this DVD is indeed a fantastic bargain,and I would wholeheartily recommend it to anyone building a Canadian Leo model, anyone planning on building a Canadian Leo model, anyone building ANY Leo model, fans of Canadian armor, fans of the Leopard, those interested in weathering reference for vehicles in the Afghan campaign, or anyone who is a fan of modern armor, period. Thanks again, ken,and thanks Jason for bring the DVD to our attention,and Brad for the endorsement.
vonHengest
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010 - 12:25 PM UTC
I'm interested, I've always had a soft spot for Canadian armor.
Brad-M
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010 - 04:21 PM UTC
Hi Chuck,
So I guess you like the DVD eh!
Cheers
Brad
So I guess you like the DVD eh!
Cheers
Brad
Quoted Text
OK, I got my copy of Ken's DVD today,and all I can say is WOW...it is hard to put into words how great Ken's pictures are; there is literally not a single square inch of the Leo 2A6M Can that isn't covered; and for those of youwho have commented that youare stumped on the mounting location for the slat on your Leo model, well my friend this is the solution to your problem. As a matter of fact as I emailed Ken I would strongly recommend anyone who is going to be embarking on a Canadian Leo project get this DVD BEFORE you start on the Eduard slat, because the up close photos of some of the pieces clarify how you need to form some of the PE bits that aren't real clear in Eduard's instructions, especially on the mounting brackets. As Jason said, at 9 bucks this DVD is indeed a fantastic bargain,and I would wholeheartily recommend it to anyone building a Canadian Leo model, anyone planning on building a Canadian Leo model, anyone building ANY Leo model, fans of Canadian armor, fans of the Leopard, those interested in weathering reference for vehicles in the Afghan campaign, or anyone who is a fan of modern armor, period. Thanks again, ken,and thanks Jason for bring the DVD to our attention,and Brad for the endorsement.
Firecap4
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Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 01:54 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Chuck,
So I guess you like the DVD eh!
Cheers
BradQuoted TextOK, I got my copy of Ken's DVD today,and all I can say is WOW...it is hard to put into words how great Ken's pictures are; there is literally not a single square inch of the Leo 2A6M Can that isn't covered; and for those of youwho have commented that youare stumped on the mounting location for the slat on your Leo model, well my friend this is the solution to your problem. As a matter of fact as I emailed Ken I would strongly recommend anyone who is going to be embarking on a Canadian Leo project get this DVD BEFORE you start on the Eduard slat, because the up close photos of some of the pieces clarify how you need to form some of the PE bits that aren't real clear in Eduard's instructions, especially on the mounting brackets. As Jason said, at 9 bucks this DVD is indeed a fantastic bargain,and I would wholeheartily recommend it to anyone building a Canadian Leo model, anyone planning on building a Canadian Leo model, anyone building ANY Leo model, fans of Canadian armor, fans of the Leopard, those interested in weathering reference for vehicles in the Afghan campaign, or anyone who is a fan of modern armor, period. Thanks again, ken,and thanks Jason for bring the DVD to our attention,and Brad for the endorsement.
Ya think? LOL
Seriously, I was and am very impressed with the time and trouble Ken went to to record all the images on the DVD, and man, how great would it be if you had this kind of reference material for every project you embarked upon, on top of having actual Leo crewman on this forum to ask questions? Don't get much better than that. JKLeClair
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Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 05:53 PM UTC
Hi Armour Fans,
just thought I would show some photos for those that are curious whats on this DVD, now that i know how to put up pics. I will do the same when the Leo 1 Series is complete
just thought I would show some photos for those that are curious whats on this DVD, now that i know how to put up pics. I will do the same when the Leo 1 Series is complete
JKLeClair
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Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 05:54 PM UTC
Hello again, just click my photos tab, the pics are there
JKLeClair
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Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 04:00 PM UTC
Here they are:
csmanning
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Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 04:36 PM UTC
Ken! Thanks for posting some teaser pictures. I just received your CD yesterday and I have to echo "WOW!!" The images you've posted don't even qualify as teasers given how many high quality images you've taken and are on this disc.
Highly Highly Recommended!
I can now stop scouring the internet for photos!
Ken - How many images are on this CD? I tried counting but lost track... is hundreds a good estimation?
Cheers! And all the best!
Highly Highly Recommended!
I can now stop scouring the internet for photos!
Ken - How many images are on this CD? I tried counting but lost track... is hundreds a good estimation?
Cheers! And all the best!
JKLeClair
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Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 06:05 PM UTC
Hey Carmen,
well theres almost 2000 on the Leo 2 alone, so I think about 3200 total. Enjoy the DVD. I will be posting samples from the Leo 1 Series within a week, I hope.
well theres almost 2000 on the Leo 2 alone, so I think about 3200 total. Enjoy the DVD. I will be posting samples from the Leo 1 Series within a week, I hope.
csmanning
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Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 03:08 AM UTC
I look forward to your future releases!
Thanks for putting this out there for the modelling community!
Thanks for putting this out there for the modelling community!
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