Here are beginning of my Greatest Ever Modern Tanks Campaign entry.
I'm building DML 1/72 Leopard 2A4.
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Greatest Modern Tanks: Polish Leopard WIP
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 05:42 PM UTC
Hi all.
Here are beginning of my Greatest Ever Modern Tanks Campaign entry.
I'm building DML 1/72 Leopard 2A4.
Here are beginning of my Greatest Ever Modern Tanks Campaign entry.
I'm building DML 1/72 Leopard 2A4.
slynch1701
Joined: March 08, 2005
KitMaker: 340 posts
Armorama: 290 posts
Posted: Friday, October 13, 2006 - 02:57 AM UTC
Just a quick thought on the build, which looks overall good so far. A couple of the road wheels look like they are floating and not even with the ground. I would make sure they are all even before you go further unless you are meaning to have them going over something other than flat ground.
Looking forward to seeing more,
Sean
Looking forward to seeing more,
Sean
jazza
Joined: August 03, 2005
KitMaker: 2,709 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 13, 2006 - 04:49 AM UTC
Great to see the smaller scales joining into this campaign. I have to say, for a small scale, it certainly is large on details.
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 06:18 PM UTC
Thanks for your response guys.
Sean - suspension arms are not glue yet, but I will be remember about your advice.
Jeremy - yes, details on this kit are great.
And here are painted wheels:
Sean - suspension arms are not glue yet, but I will be remember about your advice.
Jeremy - yes, details on this kit are great.
And here are painted wheels:
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
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Posted: Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:56 PM UTC
Hello again.
My build goes on. I've paint hull with Pactra A33 Medium Green (FS 34102). I do it with brush so you can notice streaks. I hope that when I weather model, then it will be less visible.
Next, with pencil, I've draw lines of black and brown camouflage patches on my model.
DML's paint scheme is too small for me, so I use this scheme:
http://www.armouredacorn.com/Reference/ArmourColours/Leopard%202.pdf
Additionally I use also upper view without turret from Tamiya Leopard 2A6 instruction:
http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10036071t2.jpg
My build goes on. I've paint hull with Pactra A33 Medium Green (FS 34102). I do it with brush so you can notice streaks. I hope that when I weather model, then it will be less visible.
Next, with pencil, I've draw lines of black and brown camouflage patches on my model.
DML's paint scheme is too small for me, so I use this scheme:
http://www.armouredacorn.com/Reference/ArmourColours/Leopard%202.pdf
Additionally I use also upper view without turret from Tamiya Leopard 2A6 instruction:
http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10036071t2.jpg
jazza
Joined: August 03, 2005
KitMaker: 2,709 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 04:25 AM UTC
Nice progress so far. Are you paint brushing or airbrushing the final coats of paint?
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 06:52 PM UTC
Thanks Jeremy. I don't have airbrush, so all my models I paint with brush.
I weathered Leopard chassis:
It was my first "european" weathering, because so far I only try desert ones. I have used for it all I had under hand: black Model Master, artistic Van Dyck brown, acrylic enamel Pactra A53 Weathering and A52 Mud. Certainly I diluted these paints before imposing on model and next I wipe them off with clout.
As usual every your comments will be much appreciated.
I weathered Leopard chassis:
It was my first "european" weathering, because so far I only try desert ones. I have used for it all I had under hand: black Model Master, artistic Van Dyck brown, acrylic enamel Pactra A53 Weathering and A52 Mud. Certainly I diluted these paints before imposing on model and next I wipe them off with clout.
As usual every your comments will be much appreciated.
gbkirsch
Joined: June 04, 2005
KitMaker: 627 posts
Armorama: 455 posts
Posted: Monday, November 06, 2006 - 06:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hello again.
My build goes on. I've paint hull with Pactra A33 Medium Green (FS 34102). I do it with brush so you can notice streaks. I hope that when I weather model, then it will be less visible.
Hey Tomek,
It's looking great! I too only paint with brushes and I get pretty good results. I enjoy hand painting my models the most but I certainly envy a few air brushed models I've seen on this site.
Good luck,
Gary
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 06, 2006 - 07:06 PM UTC
Thanks for the kind words Gary. It's good to know, that I'm not the only one brush painter. 
I had some free time, so I have painted camouflage:
I must make corrections in few places with green paint. I will make it, when I will paint turret or side skirts. I have chosen on brown color Pactra A22 Earth Red (FS 30117), black is Model Master 1749 (FS 37038),+ a bit of white paint.
And now I have question. Do you maybe know what is that X 'es on front armor?
I had some free time, so I have painted camouflage:
I must make corrections in few places with green paint. I will make it, when I will paint turret or side skirts. I have chosen on brown color Pactra A22 Earth Red (FS 30117), black is Model Master 1749 (FS 37038),+ a bit of white paint.
And now I have question. Do you maybe know what is that X 'es on front armor?
MrMox
Joined: July 18, 2003
KitMaker: 3,377 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 06, 2006 - 07:14 PM UTC
Nice work, If you want the colors to blend a little more, you could try to give the model a light wash of your green basecolor mixed 1:10 with thinner.
That will soften the edges and the difference in colors.
Have fun!
Cheers/Jan (another brushpainter )
That will soften the edges and the difference in colors.
Have fun!
Cheers/Jan (another brushpainter
)
panic
Joined: February 13, 2005
KitMaker: 43 posts
Armorama: 35 posts
Posted: Monday, November 06, 2006 - 07:15 PM UTC
Hi there,
they are for driving on icy underground, as far as I know. Some rubber pads are exchanged for these.
Stefan
Quoted Text
And now I have question. Do you maybe know what is that X 'es on front armor?
they are for driving on icy underground, as far as I know. Some rubber pads are exchanged for these.
Stefan
sauceman
Joined: September 28, 2006
KitMaker: 2,672 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 06, 2006 - 10:38 PM UTC
Yes we call them Growsers, you punch out a rubber track pad and insert them in place.
cheers
cheers
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 07:22 PM UTC
Many thanks for advice Jan and for explanations Stefan and Rick. 
armorjunior
Joined: August 03, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 06:26 AM UTC
looks good 
GnrSebs2414
Joined: May 19, 2006
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2006 - 05:22 PM UTC
hiya m8
really great model,the crosses on the front replace certain track pads to go over ice and compact snow.
keep up the good work.
really great model,the crosses on the front replace certain track pads to go over ice and compact snow.
keep up the good work.
gbkirsch
Joined: June 04, 2005
KitMaker: 627 posts
Armorama: 455 posts
Posted: Friday, November 10, 2006 - 06:50 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks for the kind words Gary. It's good to know, that I'm not the only one brush painter.
And now I have question. Do you maybe know what is that X 'es on front armor?
Hi Tomek,
I don't have an answer to the X's question but the hand painted camo job looks excellent!
Gary
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 07:23 PM UTC
Thank you very much to all. I'm glad, that it pleases you.
My build moves forward very slowly. From aluminium foil I made mantlet cover.
I'm think about leaving one hatch opened. Is this good idea?
And here are MG3 from this kit:
My build moves forward very slowly. From aluminium foil I made mantlet cover.
I'm think about leaving one hatch opened. Is this good idea?
And here are MG3 from this kit:
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 02:55 PM UTC
Hi all.
Next little progress on my tank - turret painted on green.
As always any comments are welcome.
Next little progress on my tank - turret painted on green.
As always any comments are welcome.
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 08:24 PM UTC
Hello, it's me again. This time I want to show you major update - all camo done. I also little weathered wheels and tracks.
gbkirsch
Joined: June 04, 2005
KitMaker: 627 posts
Armorama: 455 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 09:03 PM UTC
Quoted Text
This time I want to show you major update - all camo done. I also little weathered wheels and tracks.
Super job so far Tomek.
Cheers, Gary
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Monday, December 11, 2006 - 09:04 PM UTC
Thank you Gary.
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 07:40 PM UTC
I move slowly forward - decals added.
I must correct front lamps painting.
And do you maybe know, how long should be antennas?
I must correct front lamps painting.
And do you maybe know, how long should be antennas?
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Friday, December 22, 2006 - 01:27 PM UTC
Hallo everybody.
My build is almost completed. First I applied 2 coats of Model Master 4636 Flat Clear Acryl. And then I was trying to dust my tank with coat of well thined Pactra A53 Weathering.
X-es on front are shiny, becouse I still try to get better rusty look on them.
A here are comparison how looks clean and dirty model.
Of course any comments will be very appreciated.
My build is almost completed. First I applied 2 coats of Model Master 4636 Flat Clear Acryl. And then I was trying to dust my tank with coat of well thined Pactra A53 Weathering.
X-es on front are shiny, becouse I still try to get better rusty look on them.
A here are comparison how looks clean and dirty model.
Of course any comments will be very appreciated.
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 01:13 AM UTC
Hi all.
I've added mirrors, MG, tow cables, antennas and...
... this is it. Finnaly I finished building my first tank.
Tommorow I try to shoot more pictures of my model.
I've added mirrors, MG, tow cables, antennas and...
... this is it. Finnaly I finished building my first tank.
Tommorow I try to shoot more pictures of my model.
Tomek_K
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 150 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Monday, January 01, 2007 - 10:15 PM UTC
Here are more photos of my Polish Leo. Hope you like it.
All critics and opinions are more then welcomed.
All critics and opinions are more then welcomed.
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