Leopardmania 50 replacement campaign
SgtRam
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 06:28 PM UTC
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Nothing at all Kevin. It would just be nice to have ba little more variety, but I'm sure we will get that if more people join in. At least the Canadian subjects ate mostly different - C1 MEXAS, C2 and C2 MEXAS.
C1 MEXAS is one of my two favourite Leo 1s, but I've built one already:-)
Actually I do like the look of the Norwegian Leopard 2's in the white baracuda. But this is a Leo 1 campaign.....
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England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 06:36 PM UTC
Leopard 1s in Splinter camo look pretty good as well, especially with winter white added.
http://leopardclub.ca/InTheField/Norway/1A5/All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 06:42 PM UTC
I'm in!!!
quote]Nothing at all Kevin. It would just be nice to have ba little more variety, but I'm sure we will get that if more people join in. At least the Canadian subjects ate mostly different - C1 MEXAS, C2 and C2 MEXAS.
C1 MEXAS is one of my two favourite Leo 1s, but I've built one already:-)[/quote]
Not to annoy you Michael, but you forgot to mention the Leopard C1.
It so happens that I have one in my stash that is slightly started! I'll be using Italeri venerable Leo 1A4 with Track Jam Leo C1 conversion with Hong Kong Creations tracks!
Or I could built that Takom Leopard C2 I also have in the stash!
But whatever I decide to build, it will be a Canadian Leopard 1!
On the workbench:
M1117 - HB Leo 2A6M Can - RM LAV-III - Meng AMX-30B2 - Takom Leopard C2 MEXAS - Strv 103B and FM Boba Fett Slave-1 (taking forever to finish)
Ohio, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 06:47 PM UTC
I would like to join this as well. I have a project on the prep table for some time with very little done on it. A Canadian C2 having an engine change with the engine supported from the crane of a ARV A2, as depicted in a recent magazine article. The engine is PSM and is the only thing that I have started so far and is a dream to build.
SgtRam
Contributing Writer #197
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 06:56 PM UTC
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I'll be using Italeri venerable Leo 1A4 with Track Jam Leo C1 conversion
The Track Jam C1 conversion looks great when done. Here is my build from a few years ago, I also used the HK tracks, and the PSM barrel.
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 06:59 PM UTC
Hello Christian
I was actually listing the Cannuck Leos already in the competition.
However, a C1 would be very welcome especially as you are now our 10TH entry:-)
Cannucks Rule OK!!!!
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:01 PM UTC
Hi Graham
And here we have entry number 11.
We just need official sanction from Armorama and we can call this campaign started.
Well done everyone!!
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:19 PM UTC
Then you can list my C1 as in! :-) Happy to be 10th for once and not first! lol
Your build looks good Michael, hopefully, I'll be able to make mine as good as yours!
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Hello Christian
I was actually listing the Cannuck Leos already in the competition.
However, a C1 would be very welcome especially as you are now our 10TH entry:-)
Cannucks Rule OK!!!!
On the workbench:
M1117 - HB Leo 2A6M Can - RM LAV-III - Meng AMX-30B2 - Takom Leopard C2 MEXAS - Strv 103B and FM Boba Fett Slave-1 (taking forever to finish)
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:27 PM UTC
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Your build looks good Michael, hopefully, I'll be able to make mine as good as yours!
It is Kevin's C1 actually, not mine:-)
Welcome to the gang.
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:28 PM UTC
This is my only Canadian Leopard 1 - so far:
http://www.track-link.com/gallery/7727 (not part of the competition unfortunately)
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
Washington, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:42 PM UTC
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Already we have 9 takers. We only need 1 more to make this campaign 'official'!
The nine are:
1 Kimmo Happonen - Gepard
2 Bob Wiber - 1A4/A4 or 1A2?
3 Eric Rains - C2 MEXAS
4 Tom Cromwell - 1A2 tractor, Fahrshulpanzer?
5 Kevin Brant - C2
6 Andrew Harris - AS1
7 Chris Johnson - C2
8 Eric Cannuk 100 - C1 MEXAS
9 Christian Armoured 76 - Biber, 1A4 or 1A5 (1.72)
My only concern is that 50% of these are Canadian subjects:-)
You know, you could count yourself in that list and have had 10.
Gee, I might have to change my choice and go with a bridgelayer or something. I could even put German --- gasp! ----- markings on it!
Bob
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 07:52 PM UTC
The choice is entirely yours my friend
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 08:15 PM UTC
Again I’m totally in on this one! With the Track Jam C1 conversion.
http://www.mvpa.org/
"Live, So That You May Live Forever".
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 08:28 PM UTC
@Michael: given the current campaign schedule, the start date would probably be beginning of December. Would you allow us to start before the official date or we'll have to wait? I'm thinking that having to wait might damp the enthusiasm.
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 08:48 PM UTC
I have proposed the start date as 1st November, ending 1st May. Just need Armorama officialdom to give it the go-ahead now.
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 08:55 PM UTC
This thread should probably be moved to the 'Campaigns' forum, but what the heck, it's here. I'm in too Mike, with the OPFOR C2, will be ordering some things soon...
Cheers,
Jim
"Fire all weapons and open a hailing frequency for my victory yodel" - Zapp Brannigan
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 09:43 PM UTC
Welcome Jim:-)
Quite honestly, I've never done this before and i'm sure I'm doing this all wrong
Move to the Campaigns thread? - duh!!!!
I did submit the form yesterday and I'm still waiting to hear from the Armorama staff.
All the best
Michael Shackleton
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Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 10:18 PM UTC
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I did submit the form yesterday and I'm still waiting to hear from the Armorama staff.
Took roughly a week to hear back from them a couple of weeks ago for the 500+ campaign.
Sorry for insisting on this but will you allow us to start the builds before the official start date? Thanks!
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 10:27 PM UTC
Yes:-) I don't see why not. I did say in an earlier thread that some ideas from Eric Rains about partially started models could be entered as well.
a. Partially started kits ARE allowed provided that the kit is NOT more than 50% finished.(Having only un-started kits will severely limit the appeal and potential number of participants. I mean really what does it matter if the kit is started or not and as several people have already stated they have began their Leopards, so I think 50% is just fine. This will be somewhat subjective but I think everyone will understand the intent.)
b. Building can be started if NOT more than 50% of the kit is finished on the official start date. (See Above)
c. Posting your builds in other campaigns IS allowed.(See Above, “I never understood why this should not be allowed in the first place” from the 500+ Campaign)
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 11:25 PM UTC
Oops... sorry Kevin! :-( Too busy alt-tabbing between too many windows! :-) Nice build Kevin! And thank you for sharing!
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Your build looks good Michael, hopefully, I'll be able to make mine as good as yours!
It is Kevin's C1 actually, not mine:-)
Welcome to the gang.[/quote]
On the workbench:
M1117 - HB Leo 2A6M Can - RM LAV-III - Meng AMX-30B2 - Takom Leopard C2 MEXAS - Strv 103B and FM Boba Fett Slave-1 (taking forever to finish)
Denmark
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Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 12:23 AM UTC
Hi
Im in with a Gepard flakpanzer in German colours
whit a lot of home made parts.
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 09:27 AM UTC
I am in. I have been wanted to build the pink panther C1 from CAT 87 for some time now. This is great! I love Leo's
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 12:52 PM UTC
It is time that I joined in as well, though I will not eligible for any prizes:-(
Mine is a Danish Leopard 1A5DK called Road Runner - one of the UN contingent, Bosnia, 1994-5.
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 02:54 PM UTC
Im Sure i can get myself motivated to actually finish another leopard.Maybe finish my Bundeswehr 1a4 with camo nets.
Richard
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 03:12 PM UTC
Hello Richard. Welcome to the party. How far along are you? That sounds bad doesn't it?
All the best
Michael Shackleton
Leopard Workshop, Trackpad Publishing and Scorpion Miniature Models
