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Leopard C2 MEXAS
Lisec
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 01:36 PM UTC
Well, unfortunately, I was not able to do in-progress shots for a while, so here is the finished model.
It`s a Takom 1/35 scale kit with Legend production update and stowage sets (LF1284 & LF1285), a couple of spare PE parts from my stash,streched sprue antennas and a towing cable.
As i decided to do this model mostly for me( well,d`oh ) , i have made some intentional errors(some were saw later as errors,but i left them be-the wiring on the headlights) like the cooler unit.
It was painted with Tamiya Nato green, weathered with enamel washes and filters followed by a copious amount of pigments. I could have made it even more dustier, but i felt it would be too much as it`s not a dozer tank.
The figure got a Hornet replacement head and i sculpted the cap, the mustache and hair. Painted with a combo of oils and Vallejo acrilics.
Pretty happy how it turned out, i really like how MEXAS tanks look, and only thing now to do is add a plaque to the base.























Maki
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 08:32 PM UTC
Very nice! I have seen the model in person this weekend and I must say it looks even better than on the photos. Great work on the weathering.

Mario
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 01:16 AM UTC
Dobar Dan Matija,

I like what you've done with the finishing/weathering of the build. The presentation on the base is eye catching.

Dobar Posao!!
Lisec
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 02:02 AM UTC
Haha

Hvala Jason!

Been in our part of the world or google?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 02:12 AM UTC

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Haha

Hvala Jason!

Been in our part of the world or google?



I spent 6 months in Bosnia with UNPROFOR with some trips back and forth to Croatia thrown in. I saw the best and worst of people and picked up a few phrases along the way.
Lisec
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 02:27 AM UTC
I presume you now know how to curse fluently ( sadly, we are known for our curse words and all possible combinations of them...)
recceboy
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 07:48 AM UTC
Well done with the build, and showing a Squadron Headquarters tank.

Cheers

Anthony

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