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Big Cats Mk II Campaign
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 09:37 AM UTC
Nice build, Anthony.

I like the worn white wash, although some of the scratches seem to long and there could be more wear around the commanders cupola. I should probably try the AK chipping fluid.

Overall, a great build. Thanks for sharing
Fister30
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Iowa, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 11:27 AM UTC
Well I was going to build the older Tiger I Tamiya kit but it was junk in my opinion so I am waiting for any order to get here and I will start on Tamiyas west German leopard

Nito74
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Lisboa, Portugal
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013 - 05:41 AM UTC
Working on the top hull details & zimmerit on the AFV Club Tiger.. pics soon.
Fister30
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013 - 11:47 AM UTC
I got my order so here is my starting photo



And a little progress



And a little set back 2
missing parts...all ready contacted Tamiya, and parts are on their way here....you can see the missing bogey and the inside idlers wheel





ltb073
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013 - 01:54 PM UTC
Anthony outstanding finish
GregCloseCombat
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013 - 05:10 PM UTC
Yes looks great Anthony!
Nito74
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 04:58 AM UTC
Here's my small update.





Tojo72
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 06:29 AM UTC
Sal and Greg thank you for the nice words,I really enjoyed doing the whitewash

John,good start

Greg,seeou over on 1/48
Nito74
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 05:48 AM UTC
Another small update

anselneo
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: January 23, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 08:18 PM UTC
Hi, Just enlisted in this campaign. I mostly build aircraft so this should be fun. I'm building a 1:35 Tamiya Leopard 2A6.

Here's the starting pictures
IMG_20130124_184809

IMG_20130124_184815

It is going to be an Out of the box build, and will try a few paint techniques along the way.
Nito74
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 03:02 AM UTC
Welcome Ansel ! That's a great kit, maybe the best Leopard around..
GregCloseCombat
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 06:25 AM UTC


Used my samsung 3 phone for pics. Hope it works. 1/48 italeri Puma




Thanks for the campaign and will continue to watch everyone's progress.




Fister30
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 06:50 AM UTC
All done and ready for paint






Tojo72
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 06:53 AM UTC
Really nice build Greg,it blends in real nice with the simple base
anselneo
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: January 23, 2013
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 08:10 AM UTC
Hello All,

Some progress.. lower hull assembled
Untitled
Hangelafette
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2013 - 01:06 PM UTC
I'm in with a Tasca Luchs:


I actually started it back in mid January, I'm finally getting around to getting photos up. So far it has been a great build with Tamiya level engineering and fit. I get progress pics up later this week.

Lots of great looking work guys!


Nate
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 01:28 PM UTC
I’ve decided to put the Norwegian Leopard on hold for now. Instead I’m going to build PSM Leopard 1 Bergepanzer that a friend really wants me to build for him. It’s a high quality kit with tones of resin parts and a few photo etch parts. The only real let down of the kit is the resin track lengths, these things in my opinion are just garbage. Most of the length had their guide teeth missing from being broken off during packaging or shipment. Instead I will use the HK Creation indy tracks for this project. there is going to be some gaps to fill between the upper and lower hull, but noting to serious.





kruppw
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2013 - 01:03 PM UTC
Just a small update. I’ve joined the upper and lower hull and still need to fill in some of the gaps. Before I joined the halves together I built up the shelving in the storage locker that will later have tools in place. I’ve cleaned up the wheels and some of the major parts for assembly. I’ve also scratch built one of the tool bin up on the crane boom.



Nito74
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2013 - 01:25 PM UTC
@Greg

Nice Puma !
Don't forget to put a photo on the Campaign Gallery.

@Jon
Almost ready for the paint booth ! any particular paint scheme ?

Welcome Nathan & Christopher !!! Glad to have you on board
Nito74
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 06:22 AM UTC
Turret is ready for primer:



Hull & wheels will be next..
Nito74
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Posted: Monday, February 18, 2013 - 09:45 AM UTC
Primer on turret

SHAKY962
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 10:56 AM UTC
Well after several days with a lot of work in my job, I have time to modelling!!!



Fister30
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Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 11:07 AM UTC

Quoted Text



@Jon
Almost ready for the paint booth ! any particular paint scheme ?



John if you have any reference photos, they would be greatly appreciated....I haven't been able to find any.

@Jose...feels good to get back to the bench....I know the feeling. I didn't even get close to it last week because of work

Nito74
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Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 11:42 AM UTC
Welcome back Jose !!!!

Jon, most of the pics I found have the Olive drab / green paint scheme





others have some camo









SHAKY962
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Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 11:55 AM UTC
Thanks a lot John, I try to get my 15 minutes every day....