Has anyone built this conversion yet? If so what is it like?
My concern is the donor kit required of the Hobby Boss 2A5DK.
Thank you.
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GaryGore
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2011 - 03:33 AM UTC
ivanhoe6
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2011 - 03:43 AM UTC
Good Morning Gary,
I'm sorry but I don't know a thing about the conversion kit. But if you are looking for a Hobby Boss 2A5DK kit Squadron has one on sale for $20 US in their April sale catalog. Tom
I'm sorry but I don't know a thing about the conversion kit. But if you are looking for a Hobby Boss 2A5DK kit Squadron has one on sale for $20 US in their April sale catalog. Tom
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2011 - 06:10 AM UTC
I have the conversion....and I am working on a review. It is very well cast.
What are your concerns about the Hobby Boss kit? You can add details to it..such as new tracks.....and I would recommend further details the Hoby Boss kit with using such a detailed resin conversion.
Take a look at this build as well...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/thread/1301501423/Leopard+ZOO
What are your concerns about the Hobby Boss kit? You can add details to it..such as new tracks.....and I would recommend further details the Hoby Boss kit with using such a detailed resin conversion.
Take a look at this build as well...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/thread/1301501423/Leopard+ZOO
GaryGore
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2011 - 08:37 AM UTC
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I have the conversion....and I am working on a review. It is very well cast.
What are your concerns about the Hobby Boss kit? You can add details to it..such as new tracks.....and I would recommend further details the Hoby Boss kit with using such a detailed resin conversion.
Take a look at this build as well...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/thread/1301501423/Leopard+ZOO
It is good to hear there is a review coming. Was it easy to order from them?
Hobby Boss seems to get details wrong within there Leopard line, like on the 2A6M Cdn and the soft details as well don't help.
It is a shame to place a great casting on to a base that could detrack from it.
I'll get the 2A5DK and see how I can order the 2A7+ upgrade.
Thank you.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Saturday, April 02, 2011 - 09:08 AM UTC
Y-Modelle now take PayPal payments.....no problem ordering.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 02:18 PM UTC
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My concern is the donor kit required of the Hobby Boss 2A5DK.
The actual components that make up the frontal armour on the hull are pretty good in the Hobby Boss kit.
There have been a few guys that have combined the Hobby Boss kit with the Tamiya Leopard 2A5 to make a hybrid project....you could always do that.
The conversion will enhance the look of the kit.....but it won't solve all the issues.
GaryGore
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Posted: Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 03:02 PM UTC
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Quoted TextMy concern is the donor kit required of the Hobby Boss 2A5DK.
The actual components that make up the frontal armour on the hull are pretty good in the Hobby Boss kit.
There have been a few guys that have combined the Hobby Boss kit with the Tamiya Leopard 2A5 to make a hybrid project....you could always do that.
The conversion will enhance the look of the kit.....but it won't solve all the issues.
I was thinking of doing this as well. I have 2 of the HB Leo2A5DK coming and I'll have a look. I have Tamyia Leo2A6 here I was thinking of using to combine with.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 03:32 PM UTC
Here is a build....
http://armorama.com/forums/161359
Perhaps we will see an update set from Real Model .....real soon......
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/145799
http://armorama.com/forums/161359
Perhaps we will see an update set from Real Model .....real soon......
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/145799
mcevoyi
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2011 - 11:11 AM UTC
got to ask .. but is the 2a7 the same armour about to be fitted to the canadian afgan leo's ?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2011 - 11:36 AM UTC
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got to ask .. but is the 2a7 the same armour about to be fitted to the canadian afgan leo's ?
The 2A7+ has the additional front hull armour and the flat upper hull armour....the Canadian Leopard 2A6M CAN and 2A4M CAN only have the flat upper hull armour.
The turret side armour on the 2A7+ and the 2A4M does look the same.
DANILOG
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 04:09 AM UTC
Hey
Here is my Leopard 2A7+ from Y-Modelle:
I used the Hobby-Boss Leopard 2A5DK for this convertion.
Best regards
Kjeld Pedersen
Here is my Leopard 2A7+ from Y-Modelle:
I used the Hobby-Boss Leopard 2A5DK for this convertion.
Best regards
Kjeld Pedersen
GaryGore
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 09:02 AM UTC
Thank you. I placed an order last night for one.
It does have a very similar appearance to the Leo2A4M CDN.
I wouldn't be surprised if some slat armour doesn't end up on it to fill in the spaces around the back.
It does have a very similar appearance to the Leo2A4M CDN.
I wouldn't be surprised if some slat armour doesn't end up on it to fill in the spaces around the back.
DANILOG
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 09:54 AM UTC
Hey Gary
Yes it looks alot like the Leopard 2A4M CAN, that why i also had to make this
convertion for the Hobby-Boss Leopard 2A4.
Best regards
Kjeld Pedersen
Yes it looks alot like the Leopard 2A4M CAN, that why i also had to make this
convertion for the Hobby-Boss Leopard 2A4.
Best regards
Kjeld Pedersen
GaryGore
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 12:36 PM UTC
That is nice. What is the slat armor made of in the conversion?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 01:39 PM UTC
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That is nice. What is the slat armor made of in the conversion?
Both the slat sections and the support arms are resin....if I get a spare second I will finish and submit my reviews of the 2A4M CAN and the 2A7+ ASAP.
GaryGore
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Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 10:37 AM UTC
I have recieved my Leo 2A7+ and I must say the resin is nicely cast with great details. I may have to order a second on to make another. I like the inclusion of the PE smakoe grenade covers as well.
Ity arrived faster from Germany than my items from the US ordered on the same day. I'm just waiting for my Hobbyboss kit to put it on.
Ity arrived faster from Germany than my items from the US ordered on the same day. I'm just waiting for my Hobbyboss kit to put it on.
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