I will build the Leopold K-5(E) here,and upload a fresh picture as the build goes along.
Also I will start a Webshots album with all of the pictures,for everyone to go back and watch the progress.
UPDATE: 7/28/2003

The railroad trucks are kits in themselves.parts will be added all around these basic frames!



No RRB'ing the figure,he is just for scale.


And the webshots adress,look in the Leopold album.

http://community.webshots.com/user/tankcarl

Carl:
Where did you snag yours?
I see Squadron is shipping so I should have mine this week.
First impressions?

good luck with it and may the force be with u.

Excuse me sir is that a gun on your train, or are you just happy to see me?

That's a biggun (get it? BIG GUN ), Carl. I look forward to seeing your progress on it.

I updated the picture at the begining.Those railway trucks are going to have to be treated as a kit in themselves.Alot of detail is molded in,I bet trumpeteer will make much of the coresponding detail,as seperate pieces. (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++)

Carl:
Did you notice the two air tanks under the trucks are reveresed on the instruction sheet or was that just me....

I finally saw one of the big railroad guns at my favorite LHS. GEEZE that's a big model. The BOX is bigger than my workbench. My bank account is thankful I don't have any interest in building the thing. I wouldn't know where to display it even if I did.

Come on Halfyank, join the darkside, but a K5. I plan on working it slowly and in very small incriments. I think I'd gert bored doing it in long stretches...

wow that thing is huge,
i saw one in my hobby store, its going for 89.99 i think,
it has 720 pices i think,,,,,,,
but iam glad they came out with a 1/35 scale of this beast.
1/72 scale dont cut it lol.
i saw this rail car in maryland at the proveing grounds

Nate,Pork,etc.
I noticed that too.Dry fit,dry fit,dry fit.
Also dont worry about all those little handwheels,6/side.The suspension for the wheels and axles ...juuust...clears them. (++) (++) (++)

I bulit the Karl a few weeks ago. As Porkchop says, it did get boring, just not enough detail 'cos it was sooooo big, and not a lot of AF add-ons around then either. This one isn't big....it's HUGE! Bet it looks fantastic when it's finished with the rail carriages though! Keep us all posted TankCarl!

Vinnie

Looking great so far ... Mr. tank "builder of huge vehicles"carl
Im jealous ...... havent seen the kit here in Sweden yet. The wife promised to buy it for Xmas for me this year! I havent been as tempted by a kit for a long time! Are those the kit supplied railway tracks under the back wagon?



This in my opinion this is where good painting and weathering skills get tested to the full! Big open areas like this can be made a lot more interesting when finsihed well. For me thats where the size is delightful!
This day (thursday) in exactly 20 weeks is xmas day .... and counting!!

Gents, this kit is HUGE in 1/35th. Box is big, kit is big, and it has lots of goodies. We could only get one in stock. My supplier was out of stock, but I managed to snag 1 Leopold as I had it on pre-order. Kit comes with PE, 6 crew figures, and decals by Cartograf. Even has a section of train track and embankment for display. I'm wondering now what the Trumpeter version will have to offer ?

Good luck on the Leopold !

Cheers

Robert

Just building along.You can see how tight it is from the crane rotating wheel to the railing behind it. (++) (++)

its simply stunning! i can't wait to pick mine up withing the next month.

I saw one at a model contest, they are amazing! Super big to! I mean If you buy it you better have a back forty to put it!

~Chip :-)

I love your stick-to-it-ness Carl. I've alreay had mine out, worked on it, and put it away twice!!! I'll be done sometime before I retire (32 years from now)

I NEVER build German vehicles, hardly anything inspires me enough to want to start anything German, HOWEVER, the threads on the Karl have got my fingers itching to take a go at one. I don't know whether to thank you guys or curse you for awakening an interest in rail-guns which I admit has been slumbering for years... My only problem is the size of the beast, I honestly don't know or can't begin to imagine where I could possibly find space for it, or at least how I would begin to smuggle it into the house under the eyes of the ever-vigilant Mrs Rae.. perhaps I'll settle for the equally impressive Morser and take it from there...
On a more serious note, is it true someone is doing a metal gun-barrel as a an addition for this beast? Or did I dream it?...Jim

hmmmmmm,
that would take me years to build and paint I'm taht slooooooowww,
maybe I'l consider one after I've built my famo&trailer and dragon wagon #:-) #:-) #:-) #:-) #:-) #:-) #:-) looks good though TC have you had to build an extension on your property yet to show it?

I will dedicate a shelf to the Leopold.

think how heavy an aluminum barrel would be...i mean aluminum is pretty light but a barrel that big! how many cans of paint do you think you'll use for a base coat?? i've got my money on 4.. how bought you guys? want to make a little online pool for fun of this?

Paint.
Well so far I have used about 1,the Model Master panzergrau,1939-1942.
I expect 4 would be pretty close to accurate.

mmmm...it's hard to restrain from drooling :-) Just further inspires me to get one

GOOD LUCK
Matt

Ook I have put on almost all of the bits on der powerhaus.I prepainted the exhausts,where the PE will wrap around them.

Hi all
I believe that Azimut have a replacement barrel on the market for the leopold.I'd be interested to know who stocks it in the uk?
Tankcarl,keep up the good work you are inspiring me to get on with my Leopold with your efforts.
All the best
Pete