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Leopard C2 Mexas
Vista85
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Bergamo, Italy
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 04:55 AM UTC
Hello everyone!
This is my last finished work, a Takom Leopard C2 Mexas with Legend details set.
I'm not very satisfied, i didn't make a dust effect like i wanted, but it was a important experience for my next models.
All comments are welcome









Regards
SgtRam
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 05:09 AM UTC
Nice looking build, just one comment, the air condition unit on the left side(under the cooler) would not be mounted unless the tank had the Thermal cover.

Lisec
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 05:19 AM UTC
Well, i got it from Anthony Sewards that it could be. Tanks under maintenance for example.

Nice model btw!
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 06:52 AM UTC

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Well, i got it from Anthony Sewards that it could be. Tanks under maintenance for example.


That would mean the complete thermal cover on the turret, both turret hatches, the glacis plate, and the driver's hatch would all have to be removed at the same time for maintainence.
Lisec
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 07:32 PM UTC
Don`t shoot the messenger
Vista85
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 09:16 PM UTC
Thanks guys!

Kevin you are right, i checked again my references and air condition unit is always mounted together with thermal covers.
But i sanded the panel below to fit it, so i can't remove it without replacing entire stowage bin.
I add your notice on my docs, i have 4 Leopards in my stash.....next will be italian

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recceboy
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 04:44 AM UTC
When the modifications were being completed in end of July 2007, there were 3 C2 MEXAS that while under going the conversion at the forward operating base, that were called into action. This was due to mechanical breakdowns and they had the chiller mounted and not the blankets.They were on operations for only a small time and had they had full conversion completed after the operations. So, this is very correct.

Well done on the build.

Cheers

Anthony

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LeoCmdr
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 06:06 AM UTC

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Don`t shoot the messenger


No ones shooting you. But, providing details such as Anthony did versus a generic statement provides substance, context, and understanding is always beneficial to those who may not have a great deal of knowledge about the tank.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 06:07 AM UTC

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When the modifications were being completed in end of July 2007, there were 3 C2 MEXAS that while under going the conversion at the forward operating base, that were called into action. This was due to mechanical breakdowns and they had the chiller mounted and not the blankets.They were on operations for only a small time and had they had full conversion completed after the operations. So, this is very correct.

Well done on the build.

Cheers

Anthony

Author Canadian Leopard Project


Anthony, do you recall which C2s (c/s, CFR?) were deployed without the thermal covers?
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