I managed to post this in the wrong forum, so I try again. Well, I have finally finished my Norwegian Leopard 2 A4 for the Armorama finest campaign. My tank picture the lead tank of Tank Squadron, Telemark Batallion during FTX "Iron Sword" which was a NRF (Nato Responce Force) exercise held in Norway in May this year.

The tank is Revell's Leopard 2, and the quality of the kit was a bit questionable. Bad fittings and flash are some key words. That said, it was enjoyable to build the kit. Mostly because I see this tank every day at work. I have not used any aftermarket products, except for the AA FN-Mag, but have used all sort of crap I found around the house to scratchbuild the turret basket and blank fire equipment. I think the figures were Dragons US Tank Crew once, but all parts came from the spare box, so I'm not sure. The vehicle was painted in Tamiya acrylics and weathered with oils. I still have to do some touchups on the base, and add a brass title plate.

This project took me back to "serious modeling" since this is the first model I have finished in a long time. Thanks to all you guys who gave me advices during the build. It is not the last model I will post.
You can see some more pictures from the build
here

Looks nice done and weathered and I really like the base.

Do Leopard drivers usually stay buttoned up when they aren't in a roadmarch?

Paul

Only time we drive with a open drivers hatch is when turret is at six o' clock and the gun is secured. Otherwise he is buttoned up. I thought of opening the drivers hatch as well, but it is molded to the hull, and my skills are'nt that good yet.

Erik

BTW when will you post some pictures of your Swedish Leo?

Someday I'll get back to the Strv 122. I'm slow. Especially on the very last details plus I've got many other things started as well.

I didn't know AA had a separate FN Mag kit. There is a nice one available from Maple Leaf Models as well but it's probably easier for you to get the AA one from Scotland.

Now if get a chance soon to build something Norwegian then I'll know which splinter camo is harder.

Paul

Very nice build Erik, very nice indeed. The paintjob and weathering looks great. Groundwork looks great as well.