Hallo,
Thomas Antonsen, the author of the fine book The Danish Leopard 2A5 announces a conversion set from a "....a very wellrespected Central European company, who manufacture resin conversion kits.. ....in 1st half of 2010."
See here:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47209/message/1257712642/Re-+%26quot%3BThe+Danish+Leopard+2A5%26quot%3B
Harald
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Leopard 2 A5 DK conversion announced
haribeau44
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 01:22 PM UTC
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 01:51 PM UTC
Hi Harald,
I hope it's based on the Tamiya kit! :-) I've seen Bernd Zaeske's wonderfully detailed DK (Tamiya as a base) build in I believe one of the British modelling magazines in the recent past - and this is one of the MUST-build variants for the Leopard 2 fans. Hopefully the new conversion set will be very accurate and detailed that we can head straight to the painting stage very quickly!
Now I'm sure the HB can use used as a great base for some (I won't contest that), but I'm a man lacking much time so a good update/conversion set is a must for me.
Great news indeed!
Cheers,
Lawrence
I hope it's based on the Tamiya kit! :-) I've seen Bernd Zaeske's wonderfully detailed DK (Tamiya as a base) build in I believe one of the British modelling magazines in the recent past - and this is one of the MUST-build variants for the Leopard 2 fans. Hopefully the new conversion set will be very accurate and detailed that we can head straight to the painting stage very quickly!
Now I'm sure the HB can use used as a great base for some (I won't contest that), but I'm a man lacking much time so a good update/conversion set is a must for me.
Great news indeed!
Cheers,
Lawrence
haribeau44
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 02:41 PM UTC
Hallo, Lawrence,
yes, I was happy, too, when I read it.
You are right with Tamiya as a base but what shall I do with the HB kit?
I hope the conversion will fit HB, too.
We'll see! Enough time to think everything over.
Though I do not know the mentioned British magazine and the article I'm sure that Bernd's model certainly is as well built as his Stridsvagn 122 which I remember.
Cheers
Harald
yes, I was happy, too, when I read it.
You are right with Tamiya as a base but what shall I do with the HB kit?
I hope the conversion will fit HB, too.
We'll see! Enough time to think everything over.
Though I do not know the mentioned British magazine and the article I'm sure that Bernd's model certainly is as well built as his Stridsvagn 122 which I remember.
Cheers
Harald
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 02:50 PM UTC
This is great! im looking foward to this for my 2a5. The hobbyboss kit is cheaper than the Tamiya one but lacks some of the detail and finesse found in tamiyas kit or vice versa.
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 03:27 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hallo, Lawrence,
yes, I was happy, too, when I read it.
You are right with Tamiya as a base but what shall I do with the HB kit?
I hope the conversion will fit HB, too.
We'll see! Enough time to think everything over.
Though I do not know the mentioned British magazine and the article I'm sure that Bernd's model certainly is as well built as his Stridsvagn 122 which I remember.
Cheers
Harald
Forget Hobby Boss they have to do alot ot get my cash again. I Have a Str 122 in the works using a Tamiya hull and HB turret parts its a straight forward old school kit bash. I'll post the whole build here.
As for the Danish Leo this is great. I will have too build this one as well.
Chris
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 03:33 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hallo, Lawrence,
yes, I was happy, too, when I read it.
You are right with Tamiya as a base but what shall I do with the HB kit?
I hope the conversion will fit HB, too.
We'll see! Enough time to think everything over.
Though I do not know the mentioned British magazine and the article I'm sure that Bernd's model certainly is as well built as his Stridsvagn 122 which I remember.
Cheers
Harald
I think it was Military Modelling or the other good magazine (don't think it was in Tamiya mag). Well, I don't think HB kit should be thrown away just like that - maybe you can convince them to create a spin-off from the first set just to cater to the HB kit? I'm sure the add-on hull front armor on the HB can be used (unless they are way off dimensionally to which I've not clue).
Hi Calvin, well I think the old chinese adage applies here: "one penny buys you one penny worth of goods" (loosely translated of course). But I'm sure HB kit isn't all that bad, just that it isn't enough to satisfy detail freaks like us (for the lack of time or just plain lazy
)Lawrence
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 03:52 PM UTC
Yep Lawrence your definetly right , Im kinda a detail freak, but sometimes ill just build a kit with nothing just to actually enjoy myself
shopkin4
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 04:29 PM UTC
Lawrence this is good news. What's funny is now I will be tagging along with you guys as I have caught the bug. This will be a definite build on my part.
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 09:28 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
kit bashing is the only way to get some results these days.
Did this 2A5 about 31/2 years ago, ref. material was rare those days, so with the new book on the 2A5 DK I may make some detailed improvements I missed then.
Be aware, that if you want to build todays vehicle U will have to modify the side skirts to the latest type in service, same goes for the Strv 122, the Spanish and Greek one as well.
Cheers
Christopher
kit bashing is the only way to get some results these days.
Did this 2A5 about 31/2 years ago, ref. material was rare those days, so with the new book on the 2A5 DK I may make some detailed improvements I missed then.
Be aware, that if you want to build todays vehicle U will have to modify the side skirts to the latest type in service, same goes for the Strv 122, the Spanish and Greek one as well.
Cheers
Christopher
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 11:57 PM UTC
Kit bashing - I wish I could spare that kind of time... nice going with the 2 A5DK build there. Don't forget to add 3 camo loops on each side of the turret edge! One of the details ALWAYS missed on many 2A5/6 models including those in the bottom image... but the lime green looks really good there!
Cheers!
Lawrence
Cheers!
Lawrence
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 - 01:04 AM UTC
Sooo Lawrence, can we expect a reprint of your international Leo 2 set which included Danish markings? 
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
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Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 11:35 PM UTC
*gasp* Mike, you mean to tell me you missed the first release??...Chris, sorry for pointing out the missing loops (after you've completed your build...). Me too - I missed the loops on my first 2A5 build - and long list of things I've missed - maybe one day I'll go back and redo that build (redo the basket with PEs), add missing rivets, and other phletora of new findings over the years... But man, after seeing your DK, I hope the new conversion will be just as good!
Mike, yes I'll reprint the Leo set eventually. Hopefully part 2 or Bundeswehr set will follow as well.
Cheers!
Lawrence
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 12:39 AM UTC
Dear Lawrence,
do not despair ! All may Leo‘s have been fitted with the missing loops U correctly pointed out a long time ago.
Problem was finding the right material and size to accomplish the job, although I didn‘t attach every existing loop on the damn thing.
Have retrofitted one German Leo 2a6 with the "Schattentarnung", the rubber flaps attached to the turret and hull front.
The German and Dutch tankers simply cut appropriate holes in the rubber and secure it with wire etc. running through these loops.
But U are right adding all "little tiny things" doesn‘t really improve the overall visual effect to justify all the trouble involved.
Could be wrong though ... but never am ! javascript:PasteSmiley(':D')
Cheers
Christopher
do not despair ! All may Leo‘s have been fitted with the missing loops U correctly pointed out a long time ago.
Problem was finding the right material and size to accomplish the job, although I didn‘t attach every existing loop on the damn thing.
Have retrofitted one German Leo 2a6 with the "Schattentarnung", the rubber flaps attached to the turret and hull front.
The German and Dutch tankers simply cut appropriate holes in the rubber and secure it with wire etc. running through these loops.
But U are right adding all "little tiny things" doesn‘t really improve the overall visual effect to justify all the trouble involved.
Could be wrong though ... but never am ! javascript:PasteSmiley(':D')
Cheers
Christopher
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 08:59 AM UTC
So, can somebody name "a very wellrespected Central European company" that going to manufacture the Leo 2A5DK conversion set?
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 09:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
yes I'll reprint the Leo set eventually. Hopefully part 2 or Bundeswehr set will follow as well.
Cheers!
Lawrence
Hey, what can I say, too many projects on the go, and I missed those
. I won't miss them on the next go around though . 
Take it easy!!
haribeau44
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 12:52 PM UTC
Hallo, Christopher,
you talk about 'Schattentarnung' and I remember having read some time ago but evidently did not save it.
Can you give a short explanation or link or a picture to show what it means?
Does it possibly refer to for example the covers hanging down in front/from the front panel of the tank and the stripes hanging down over the gun barrel?
Harald
you talk about 'Schattentarnung' and I remember having read some time ago but evidently did not save it.
Can you give a short explanation or link or a picture to show what it means?
Does it possibly refer to for example the covers hanging down in front/from the front panel of the tank and the stripes hanging down over the gun barrel?
Harald
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 10:58 PM UTC
Quoted Text
So, can somebody name "a very wellrespected Central European company" that going to manufacture the Leo 2A5DK conversion set?
I'll play "Real models", it's central european and the owner likes modern conversions, so...
I had in project to kit bash the tamiya's kit with the HF's that i already have! I'll see if a conversion is a better option.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 11:08 PM UTC
[quote]
I'll play "Real models", it's central european and the owner likes modern conversions, so...
..... my best bet would be AA
Harald here are some pics of the "Schattentarnung" I am working on...
Cheers
Christopherjavascript:PasteSmiley(':-H')
Quoted Text
So, can somebody name "a very wellrespected Central European company" that going to manufacture the Leo 2A5DK conversion set?
I'll play "Real models", it's central european and the owner likes modern conversions, so...
..... my best bet would be AA
Harald here are some pics of the "Schattentarnung" I am working on...
Cheers
Christopherjavascript:PasteSmiley(':-H')
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:13 AM UTC
[quote]
If by AA you mean Accurate Armour I'm not sure that they would be considered central Europe (Scottland??). Real Models was my guess also.
Mike
Quoted Text
Quoted TextSo, can somebody name "a very wellrespected Central European company" that going to manufacture the Leo 2A5DK conversion set?
I'll play "Real models", it's central european and the owner likes modern conversions, so...
..... my best bet would be AA
Cheers
Christopher
If by AA you mean Accurate Armour I'm not sure that they would be considered central Europe (Scottland??). Real Models was my guess also.
Mike
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:24 AM UTC
[quote]
AA = Accurate Armour, maybe the central Highlands? I'll stick to AA, let‘s just hope this whole thing isn‘t a big hoax and somebody
will get a good kit out soon.
Cheers
Christopher
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextSo, can somebody name "a very wellrespected Central European company" that going to manufacture the Leo 2A5DK conversion set?
I'll play "Real models", it's central european and the owner likes modern conversions, so...
..... my best bet would be AA
Cheers
Christopher
If by AA you mean Accurate Armour I'm not sure that they would be considered central Europe (Scottland??). Real Models was my guess also.
Mike
AA = Accurate Armour, maybe the central Highlands? I'll stick to AA, let‘s just hope this whole thing isn‘t a big hoax and somebody
will get a good kit out soon.
Cheers
Christopher
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:28 AM UTC
My bet on Real Model or Perfect Scale Modellbau
But I think it´s PSM, because Miroslav is a "public developer". If it would be RM, we would have seen the progress of the conversion here on Armorama.
Thomas
But I think it´s PSM, because Miroslav is a "public developer". If it would be RM, we would have seen the progress of the conversion here on Armorama.
Thomas
teps
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 07:10 AM UTC
Just to note: Russian MasterClub also work on Leo 2A5DK resin conversion kit now. It is supposed to be ready in spring 2010.
But MasterClub surely is not a central european company
But MasterClub surely is not a central european company
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 07:35 AM UTC
Quoted Text
My bet on Real Model or Perfect Scale Modellbau
But I think it´s PSM, because Miroslav is a "public developer". If it would be RM, we would have seen the progress of the conversion here on Armorama.
Thomas
Thomas,
I write on Armorama that I prepared Leopard 2A5DK w/Slat Armor and CDN 2A6M w/new slat armor. This is no top secret.
I have ready resin parts for CDN Leo 99% for 2A5DK 85% I wait on PE parts. Maybe is all ready this year or January next year,
Miloslav
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:24 PM UTC
Miroslav,
that´s excellent news! Probably all of us overread your posting!
Thomas
that´s excellent news! Probably all of us overread your posting!
Thomas
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