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Leopard 2A5 Tamiya
FabriP73
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Posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 - 08:43 AM UTC
Here I am with a new job.
This time I decided to move on with a modern Leopard 2A5 Tamiya to which I'll add the tracks Bronco.
Here are some pictures of the tank in service: dirt and mud, just like I like it!






Images submitted for the purpose of discussion.
Stay tuned for developments.

Fabrizio.
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FabriP73
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 06:09 AM UTC
Hello guys.
The work on the hull divide it into two parts. The lower part of the model, the wheels and the tracks, will paint them before putting the side protections so as to work in peace and with the greatest freedom.
Once finished ride on the protections and protect everything with masking tape.
I redid all the handles and top hooks for steel cables.





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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 06:49 AM UTC
If you can replicate the reference images it will be an exciting project,look forward to more updates.
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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 05:25 AM UTC
With products Ak I simulated the mud with the technique of color sprayed the brush with the airbrush.





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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 06:10 AM UTC
Very nice start to the mud effect accumulation in the suspension.
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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 10:06 AM UTC
Hey Fabrizio,

the summer Kursk earth is for Tigers only.

Viktor
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013 - 07:56 AM UTC
After you have assembled and mounted the tracks, I have stretched out a hand to Earth Effect AK and a coat of clear semi gloss to simulate the fresh mud stuck wheels and tracks. This hue will then counteract the hue dry mud in the upper part of the hull. I then mounted the cables Eureka XXL and armor side.



Tamiya Fine Primer spray directly from the canister. I performed the technique of pre-shadow only on the lower parts of the turret.


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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013 - 03:02 PM UTC
Clean build so far...
FabriP73
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 10:26 PM UTC
Ready to weathering.



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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 02:11 AM UTC
Nice job for this european tank !
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 05:23 AM UTC
With color Ak NATO rainmarks mixed with pigment European Earth I simulated the dried mud deposited on a half after successive passages in puddles .... com for photos posted.



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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 05:54 AM UTC



Next step: fresh mud in the lower parts.

Fabrizio.
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Posted: Saturday, February 02, 2013 - 06:58 PM UTC
Hello guys.
Here is the completed Leopard, dirt, just like me!







Fabrizio.
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2013 - 04:29 AM UTC
Great job! Looks just like the pictures at the top of the thread.

Shaun
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2013 - 09:26 AM UTC
Thanks Shaun!

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