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2 Leopard 2A4
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chrisj
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 03:21 AM UTC
In this pic is the fenders from Eduard tamiya spare track and grousers (the PS kit comes with upgraded one) the tow hooks are in two peices so I dicided to turn them up. I added chains and handles to these. the brass on the fender is for a reflecter.
chrisj
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 03:32 AM UTC
The Finns added guards to their signal lights so I had to build some. The base is cut from brass tube and the guard is wire. The Hobby Boss moulded on light was cut of and replaced with the PS resin part.
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chrisj
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Posted: Saturday, September 05, 2009 - 07:28 AM UTC
One of these Leopard will be a dry mud setting and the other will be a snow setting so I'm looking for hints or tips on making snow. I have seen the Signifer product used but I was wondering if I could do it myself. any tips or links would be helpful.
chrisj
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Posted: Monday, September 07, 2009 - 01:39 PM UTC
I have the front detail of the Norwegian leopard almost done. I made track pads to replace the grousers. There misaligned purposely, as seen in pictures.


I made the mud guard workable by making a hinge.

chrisj
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Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 07:57 AM UTC
some work done to finish the storage boxes.

A little detail on there
PanzerGeek
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 09:53 AM UTC
Hay Chris check out these items on ebay.

Item number: 140276406541

Item number: 110412639698

Item number: 220437764628

Cheers
Todd
chrisj
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Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 10:24 AM UTC
Thanks Todd I might have to buy one of those. Just got word that Real Models is doing a upgrade kit with PE for the Hobby Boss 2A4 so I'm not sure how much longer the Revell kit will be the Leader.
The Hobby Boss kit is starting to win me over.
My guess is that Hobby Boss will copy the perfect Scale kit and repackage. you have to wonder why they sold all their kits off far below retailer's cost.
chrisj
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Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 06:57 AM UTC
I've got these Leos back on the go now so I'll have some updates going soon.

shopkin4
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Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 08:13 AM UTC
Can't wait. I subscribed to this one as well. I also sent you an email but I'm not sure if you received it. I came across a hobby boss leo 2A4 kit and will be building it in conjunction with my challenger. I have the perfect scale parts on the way as well
chrisj
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Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 09:43 AM UTC
I'll check my emails Sean I was in NYC last week so I'm behind on things. as for the PSM kit its fantastic but there are a few other things you will need to upgrade maybe look into the kit from Real model for the 2A4.
shopkin4
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Posted: Friday, November 06, 2009 - 01:38 PM UTC
I just got a hobby boss Leopard 2A4 and it should be here next week. I am also going to get the Real Model update set but hoping to have it expedited to the United States so I can start work on both kits while I am home in Chicago. Does the Barrel Depot L44 gun fit the Hobby Boss 2A4
chrisj
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 07:23 AM UTC
You can make it work.
kriegsketten
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Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 11:44 PM UTC
Chris,

I just remembered something, have you added the "curvy L" wire loop to the side of the two large fans on the engine deck? ALL Leo2s have them.

Cheers,

Lawrence
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 02:57 PM UTC

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Chris,

I just remembered something, have you added the "curvy L" wire loop to the side of the two large fans on the engine deck? ALL Leo2s have them.

Cheers,

Lawrence

Got it Lawrence.Also I have to tell you I have the Fearsome cats decal set and I love it, of course. I also have the Strv. set and couldn't help wondering why you did'ent add the Matailca songs call signs?
shopkin4
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 03:02 PM UTC
would you happen to have another set of the european country fearsome cat sets? I can't find any and they seem to be out of print
chrisj
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 04:09 PM UTC
I have the one set. The Barrel Store have them in stock.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 07:28 PM UTC

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Chris,

I just remembered something, have you added the "curvy L" wire loop to the side of the two large fans on the engine deck? ALL Leo2s have them.

Cheers,

Lawrence

Got it Lawrence.Also I have to tell you I have the Fearsome cats decal set and I love it, of course. I also have the Strv. set and couldn't help wondering why you did'ent add the Matailca songs call signs?


Thanks for the kind words - without my contributors' help, it wouldn't have been possible. Metallica songs? Where did you see those? I believe they were probably recently added, not sure if they were available back when the two sets were produced (WAYYYY back).

Cheers,

Lawrence
Henk
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 11:09 PM UTC
There are a lot of good close-up pics of the Finnish Leo 2A4FIN in the new Tankograd book ( review here ). You are doing a fine job so far, and have me itching to get started on a 2A4 myself. But I'll be using the CCLEE kit, which will be intersting, because it needs a lot of work...

Don't forget the anti slip on the side skirt hinges. The devil is in the detail...

chrisj
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 06:20 AM UTC

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Chris,

I just remembered something, have you added the "curvy L" wire loop to the side of the two large fans on the engine deck? ALL Leo2s have them.

Cheers,

Lawrence

Got it Lawrence.Also I have to tell you I have the Fearsome cats decal set and I love it, of course. I also have the Strv. set and couldn't help wondering why you did'ent add the Matailca songs call signs?


Thanks for the kind words - without my contributors' help, it wouldn't have been possible. Metallica songs? Where did you see those? I believe they were probably recently added, not sure if they were available back when the two sets were produced (WAYYYY back).

Cheers,

Lawrence

The Tankograd with Strv. on the cover has the info on this I think its issue #3808
chrisj
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 06:23 AM UTC

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There are a lot of good close-up pics of the Finnish Leo 2A4FIN in the new Tankograd book ( review here ). You are doing a fine job so far, and have me itching to get started on a 2A4 myself. But I'll be using the CCLEE kit, which will be intersting, because it needs a lot of work...

Don't forget the anti slip on the side skirt hinges. The devil is in the detail...


Thanks Henk. I did see that little detail on the Fin. Leo. Good review of the book, I just ordered it.
shopkin4
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:32 AM UTC
Just got my Hobby Boss Leo 2A4 today
Henk
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 08:34 PM UTC

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Thanks Henk. I did see that little detail on the Fin. Leo. Good review of the book, I just ordered it.


You''ll enjoy the book. Did you get part one?

I've been playing around with the CCLEE kit, and to be honest, the more I do, the less I like the hull. I have come across some major fit issues, the wheels are very, very basic. I'm tempted to just use the turret, in a submerged situation.. . Or just camouflage the heck out of it.

Keep up the good work Chris

Henk
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 08:43 PM UTC
Just a quick 'in progress' shot. Been playing with this one for a few years now, I'll get there eventually..



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