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Leopard C2 MEXAS
scvrobeson
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 12:11 PM UTC
Hey there everyone. I'm not normally an armor builder, but I fell in love with the Takom Leopard C2 MEXAS kit. Built it with the Legend update and stowage sets, the weathering was done with oil washes, dry brushing, hairspray methods for the sand, and pigments to bulk out the weathering. Now I'm addicted to Leopards! I've picked up a Tamiya 2A6, Meng 1A3, and HobbyBoss 2A6E
















scvrobeson
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 12:12 PM UTC
And the finished version, with all of the weathering.


















retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 12:30 PM UTC
Spectacular work.
The_musings_of_NBNoG
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Oregon, United States
Joined: January 08, 2012
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 03:05 PM UTC
Congratulations you are now considered to be an excellent armor builder. !

Logan
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: September 30, 2004
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 05:19 PM UTC
HI

I like it, well done.

Leos are an addiction. So many camo schemes, so many variants.

Enjoy your builds.

Tom
phantom8747
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Alabama, United States
Joined: March 09, 2015
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 06:22 PM UTC
outstanding work
MissAnna
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Colorado, United States
Joined: November 11, 2015
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 06:27 PM UTC
What can I say about the build quality, weathering, and attention to detail you've shown? AWE-sum.

I especially appreciate the stained, scratched, and worn paint. Superb.
grunt136mike
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Florida, United States
Joined: November 24, 2012
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 07:25 PM UTC
Hi Matt;

"Simply Fantastic"


CHEERS; MIKE.
Lisec
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Croatia Hrvatska
Joined: September 13, 2006
KitMaker: 306 posts
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 08:38 PM UTC
Seam lines on ballard hooks really stand out, its an easy fix to clean it up
recceboy
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 06:37 AM UTC
You built a tank from my old troop 2nd troop A squadron, great work on the build. The only issue is the bumper sticker on the tool box, that was only seen on the Dozer bladed C2 MEXAS in the troop, which was my personal tank.
Not your fault as it is a mistake in the directions, which has a few mis leading information.

If you need any help with the other Leopards please message myself anytime, will help you out.

CHeers

Anthony

Author Canadian Leopard Series DVD reference project
18Bravo
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 08:15 AM UTC
Very nice work on that beast.
As for the hooks - they do have seams. Sometimes they're more prevalent, sometimes not.

Monte
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Rhode Island, United States
Joined: December 08, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 09:47 AM UTC
Nice!! This kit is definitely on my "to do" list.

Great job.
acebatau
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 02:58 PM UTC
Nice one, love it
gcdavidson
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 07:24 PM UTC

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As for the hooks - they do have seams. Sometimes they're more prevalent, sometimes not.


well, whaddya know! great ref pic.
scvrobeson
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Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2015 - 12:08 PM UTC
Thank you so much everyone. Your comments really mean a lot to me, I'm trying to become a better armor builder. Yes, Leopards are an addiction, evidenced by the fact that I purchased a Meng 1A5 yesterday to provide another link in the Leopard chain.


Thanks for the heads up Anthony. I followed the directions, unfortunately, it will be a bit tough to remove that decal at this point. But if I do another MEXAS, I'll remember to not put that on, unless I add the dozer. Wish someone would do a conversion to add the dozer or mine roller for Canadian Leopards.


You guys are awesome, I'll be sure to post pictures of my next tank when it's done. A Dragon Flakpanzer Wirbelwind is on the bench.


Matt
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2015 - 06:10 PM UTC

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Wish someone would do a conversion to add the dozer or mine roller for Canadian Leopards.


Mouse House Enterprises makes a great Leopard dozer set...
http://www.mheaust.com.au/index.html

Perfect Scale Modellbau makes the Leopard mine rollers. Their site seems to be down right now.
Lisec
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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 02:28 AM UTC
Well thats a big foot in my mouth
All the photos i saw for my build had no indication of a seam line, so my mistake
mshackleton
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England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: December 16, 2007
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 02:47 AM UTC
Perfect Scale Modellbau also make the dozer, though it is a toss up if it is better than the Mouse House item.

If you are addicted to Leopards, look this up if you haven't already: www.leopardclub.ca
scvrobeson
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 03:08 AM UTC

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Perfect Scale Modellbau also make the dozer, though it is a toss up if it is better than the Mouse House item.

If you are addicted to Leopards, look this up if you haven't already: www.leopardclub.ca



Awesome! Thanks for the info! I'll check out those add-ons, and that site for more stuff
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 03:33 AM UTC

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Perfect Scale Modellbau also make the dozer, though it is a toss up if it is better than the Mouse House item.


Personally, I like the Mouse House dozer blade kit better as it includes the armoured cable cover used on the AS1, C1, and C2.
scvrobeson
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 04:59 AM UTC

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Perfect Scale Modellbau also make the dozer, though it is a toss up if it is better than the Mouse House item.


Personally, I like the Mouse House dozer blade kit better as it includes the armoured cable cover used on the AS1, C1, and C2.


Then that's the one I'll look into, because it will need to be applicable for a C2
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 05:16 AM UTC

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Perfect Scale Modellbau also make the dozer, though it is a toss up if it is better than the Mouse House item.


Personally, I like the Mouse House dozer blade kit better as it includes the armoured cable cover used on the AS1, C1, and C2.


Then that's the one I'll look into, because it will need to be applicable for a C2


The armoured cable cover is used for the tanks without MEXAS. If you are building a C2 MEXAS with the dozer you won't need the cable cover.
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