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bulivyf
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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2014 - 09:39 AM UTC
I started Takom kit w/ new RM update set
sauceman
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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2014 - 09:45 AM UTC
Sweet, still waiting for mine to come in.
cheers
cheers
jwest21
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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2014 - 10:09 AM UTC
that was fast with the update set....any other info on it?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2014 - 02:56 PM UTC
Which update set are you using?
Is this the RM Leopard C2 set from several years ago....RMA 35202?
Is this the RM Leopard C2 set from several years ago....RMA 35202?
bulivyf
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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2014 - 08:36 PM UTC
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Which update set are you using?
Is this the RM Leopard C2 set from several years ago....RMA 35202?
Yes, but some rebuild, also new resin parts and figures.
sauceman
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Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 02:11 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWhich update set are you using?
Is this the RM Leopard C2 set from several years ago....RMA 35202?
Yes, but some rebuild, also new resin parts and figures.
Groovy, when is this set going to be ready?
cheers
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 05:41 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextWhich update set are you using?
Is this the RM Leopard C2 set from several years ago....RMA 35202?
Yes, but some rebuild, also new resin parts and figures.
Groovy, when is this set going to be ready?
cheers
Next month (during 14 Day)
Miloslav
bulivyf
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Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 10:07 AM UTC
Next update.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 01:58 PM UTC
Nice work Miloslav on the anti-slip.
You should consider creating new exhaust grills as an update set for the Meng version...so the openings can be seen through like the Italeri/Revell-Germany versions.
You should consider creating new exhaust grills as an update set for the Meng version...so the openings can be seen through like the Italeri/Revell-Germany versions.
bulivyf
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 05:39 AM UTC
RMA 35269 Update set for TAKOM Leopard C2 MEXAS
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 05:48 AM UTC
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Nice work Miloslav on the anti-slip.
You should consider creating new exhaust grills as an update set for the Meng version...so the openings can be seen through like the Italeri/Revell-Germany versions.
I spoke too soon...looks like PSM has this covered off in an upcoming release.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 05:50 AM UTC
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RMA 35269 Update set for TAKOM Leopard C2 MEXAS
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
Very nice Miloslav. There was debate as to the correct size of the chiller box. Did you adjust the size of the PE parts in your new set?
bulivyf
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 07:07 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextRMA 35269 Update set for TAKOM Leopard C2 MEXAS
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
Very nice Miloslav. There was debate as to the correct size of the chiller box. Did you adjust the size of the PE parts in your new set?
I'll edit dimensions, but nobody has published dimensions originíl box. Just a speculation can not work.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 07:24 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextRMA 35269 Update set for TAKOM Leopard C2 MEXAS
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
Very nice Miloslav. There was debate as to the correct size of the chiller box. Did you adjust the size of the PE parts in your new set?
I'll edit dimensions, but nobody has published dimensions originíl box. Just a speculation can not work.
Actual dimensions seem to be elusive but comparisons of available parts on these links should assist...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1383956091/Another+Leo+C2+question-+chiller+box
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1389101817/Leopard+C2+MEXAS+conversion+Trilogy%21%21
bulivyf
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 07:59 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextQuoted TextRMA 35269 Update set for TAKOM Leopard C2 MEXAS
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
Very nice Miloslav. There was debate as to the correct size of the chiller box. Did you adjust the size of the PE parts in your new set?
I'll edit dimensions, but nobody has published dimensions originíl box. Just a speculation can not work.
Actual dimensions seem to be elusive but comparisons of available parts on these links should assist...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1383956091/Another+Leo+C2+question-+chiller+box
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1389101817/Leopard+C2+MEXAS+conversion+Trilogy%21%21
OK. Takom stowage box is 28 mm long,
MLM stowage box is 27 mm long. RM cover is 24.5 mm long. This means that the MLM kit is absolutely accurate, for this form could be 1mm longer. I did PE parts for MLM and adjusting it for TAKOM. As it has PSM do not know, but that's their problem, length 29 mm (PSM is wrong).
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 08:02 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextQuoted TextQuoted TextRMA 35269 Update set for TAKOM Leopard C2 MEXAS
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
Very nice Miloslav. There was debate as to the correct size of the chiller box. Did you adjust the size of the PE parts in your new set?
I'll edit dimensions, but nobody has published dimensions originíl box. Just a speculation can not work.
Actual dimensions seem to be elusive but comparisons of available parts on these links should assist...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1383956091/Another+Leo+C2+question-+chiller+box
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1389101817/Leopard+C2+MEXAS+conversion+Trilogy%21%21
OK. Takom stowage box is 28 mm long,
MLM stowage box is 27 mm long. RM cover is 24.5 mm long. This means that the MLM kit is absolutely accurate, for this form could be 1mm longer. I did PE parts for MLM and adjusting it for TAKOM. As it has PSM do not know, but that's their problem, length 29 mm (PSM is wrong).
See, some simple math was effective. Modellers will have to choose the best option...plus the fact that the chiller box is only used with the thermal covers in place, so not applicable for the Takom kit, but good for the Trackjam or PSM conversions.
bulivyf
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2014 - 08:13 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextQuoted TextQuoted TextQuoted TextRMA 35269 Update set for TAKOM Leopard C2 MEXAS
Kit includes: Correct parts fo combat version, two crew figures, cooler boxes, new antenna mounts, bottles, PE parts & prints.
Very nice Miloslav. There was debate as to the correct size of the chiller box. Did you adjust the size of the PE parts in your new set?
I'll edit dimensions, but nobody has published dimensions originíl box. Just a speculation can not work.
Actual dimensions seem to be elusive but comparisons of available parts on these links should assist...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1383956091/Another+Leo+C2+question-+chiller+box
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/thread/1389101817/Leopard+C2+MEXAS+conversion+Trilogy%21%21
OK. Takom stowage box is 28 mm long,
MLM stowage box is 27 mm long. RM cover is 24.5 mm long. This means that the MLM kit is absolutely accurate, for this form could be 1mm longer. I did PE parts for MLM and adjusting it for TAKOM. As it has PSM do not know, but that's their problem, length 29 mm (PSM is wrong).
See, some simple math was effective. Modellers will have to choose the best option...plus the fact that the chiller box is only used with the thermal covers in place, so not applicable for the Takom kit, but good for the Trackjam or PSM conversions.
Make a thermal cover nothing so difficult for TAKOM. I'll do it some structure step by step, because I plan to definitely at least one MEXAS.
SgtRam
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 06:19 AM UTC
Just a question, I noticed you added anti-skid to the top of the turret and MEXAS armor. But looking at this picture, I don't seem to make out that the anti-skid has been applied. How many C2's had the anti-skid applied? And was it applied in the field or prior to deployment?
Kenaicop
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 06:24 AM UTC
Man, those are some big-A#* shackles!
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 06:29 AM UTC
The anti-skid on the MEXAS is factory applied.
It is actually applied on individual panels that attach to the top of the individual modules. The panels cover the top of the MEXAS modules and cover the small gap between the top to the MEXAS and the turret sides.
It is actually applied on individual panels that attach to the top of the individual modules. The panels cover the top of the MEXAS modules and cover the small gap between the top to the MEXAS and the turret sides.
SgtRam
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 06:34 AM UTC
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The anti-skid on the MEXAS is factory applied.
It is actually applied on individual panels that attach to the top of the individual modules. The panels cover the top of the MEXAS modules and cover the small gap between the top to the MEXAS and the turret sides.
Jason
It would seem that it is a very fine anti-skid, as in the image when fully blown up it is undetectable. I also have the DVD from Anthony, and when looking at the images I really don't see the antiskid.
Thus to represent it in 1/35, it would almost be just like paint.
Kevin
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 06:48 AM UTC
The turret has a layer of anti skid, and there are movable plates on top of the MEXAS blocks, held on by bolts in the center of the plates. These plates have a fine layer of anti skid applied to them.
Anthony
Anthony
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 07:16 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextThe anti-skid on the MEXAS is factory applied.
It is actually applied on individual panels that attach to the top of the individual modules. The panels cover the top of the MEXAS modules and cover the small gap between the top to the MEXAS and the turret sides.
Jason
It would seem that it is a very fine anti-skid, as in the image when fully blown up it is undetectable. I also have the DVD from Anthony, and when looking at the images I really don't see the antiskid.
Thus to represent it in 1/35, it would almost be just like paint.
Kevin
I'd say the texture is pretty consistent with what is on the turret roof. Miloslav's work on his C2 MEXAS looks accurate.
sauceman
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 08:08 AM UTC
Yep the anti slip looks accurate.
cheers
cheers
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 08:59 AM UTC
Here is good photo.
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