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Leopard1 Periscope color???

bots1141

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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 07:03 PM UTC

What color should Leopard 1 periscopes be painted??? Thanks!

LeoCmdr

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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 08:33 AM UTC

It will depend on which version of Leo 1 you are asking about.

You could simply use black and that would be fine. Some Leopards did have anti-laser coatings on optics giving the periscopes a multi-colour look.

Referring to reference images will help you decide which route to go.

mshackleton

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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 12:15 PM UTC

None. They did not have any coatings.

barra733

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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 01:59 PM UTC

Please be aware though that most Optical systems in armoured vehicles DO have coatings on them to aid the transmission of light. This is sometimes called 'blooming' and can give a 'opalescent' type sheen. This is not anti laser coating.

The best way I've found to replicate this is to fit silver pearl paper (gift wrapping paper) behind the periscope or sight - gives a very good effect.