Update pics of my Leopard:)

Anonymous

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November 2005

Update pics of my Leopard:)

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 1:40 AM

Well here she is so far....need alot of work still but it's comming along pretty nicely for my first ever tank.

Lemme know what ya'll think!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 1:41 AM

Oh and the tank is not really assembled just kinda stuck together for the pic and for small part assembly...makes it easier for me:)

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M1abramsRules

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Posted by M1abramsRules on Thursday, July 31, 2003 2:09 AM

keep the pics coming HORUS.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 2:55 AM

Where can i find those really noce tracks that people use??? Or any other aftermarket parts for this model?

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 5:26 AM

HI,

Eduard 's made a PE set ( réf: 35338 ).
Waiting for other pics next time.

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:31 AM

Coming along nicely Horus. Looks like a nice clean build so far.

A company by the name of HK Creations makes a set of tracks for the Leopard, I'm not sure if there are any more out there or not though.

IMHO, I'd use the kit tracks for this build, they appear to be fairly decent and with the side skirts on the vehicle you don't have to worry about any track sag (if there is any on a Leopard).

Keep the pics coming !!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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M1abramsRules

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Posted by M1abramsRules on Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:37 AM

I just LOVE side skirts!!! Wink [;)]

they cover up so nicely! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:26 AM

Horus,
in my view that kit it's quite good on it own and seen the simplicity of the parts that can be enhanced you can easily do it by yourself saving money and having extra fun. I've just finished a L1A2 (Italian production) of which I'm posting a couple of pics in progress and a couple finished. Full sets are here if you're interested in: http://pnavy.com/mbie/albun72

In progress

and finished

Ciao

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:45 AM

Sherman,
Thank you for the compliment! No track sag here tho the tracks fit nicely! :)
M1,
Yes side skirts do rock!!

Scoccia,
That is a nice L1A2!! Where did you find the rear engine grill and motor or did your model come with that as mine is just a plastic grill thats blocked up so theres nothing undernethe it.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:51 AM

Also this model came with a Conning tower, much like the one used on the Austrailian AS1 Leopard Here:
http://www.users.bigpond.com/AMEP/Feb-mar2002.html

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:53 AM

Horus, the parts you mentioned came with the kit. If you've only got the grid it's not that complicated to scratchbuild the underneath engine cooling fan. If you're interested in I can make some drawings for you...
Ciao

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:55 AM

Is your kit an Italeri L1A4?
Ciao

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M1abramsRules

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Posted by M1abramsRules on Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:56 AM

Those towers are cool!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:00 PM

Yes the snorkel are quite effective. It can dive up to three meters in depth without any problem..
Ciao

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:38 PM

scoccia, it a Tamiya West German A4
and if i remeber right they can ford upto 4 meters total, but i am sure at that depth there would be issues...lol

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shermanfreak

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Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, July 31, 2003 1:36 PM

Excellent piece as always Fabio .... good to see some of your work here.

Thanks for sharing.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 2:21 PM

Tks Robert, you're always very kind...
Ciao

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 5:13 PM

ok one more added most of the handles and all, still needs more paint work tho...

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 7:29 PM

Tow ropae i am trying out, lemme know, I talked to renart about it, and he suggested the 24gug wire trick, but mine came out looking like hell so i tried this route...

In the 2nd pic you can see my wire attempt...lol

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:24 PM

Ok new tow cable idea, and on the turret is a brace for something i will show later:)

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 10:03 PM

Ok added the extras on top, riot shieelding for the commanders side and back...i think it is usefull in urban conflict...but thats me. I still have to poaint the tubing and all but just wanted to hear your thoughts:)

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 4:10 AM

Well here she is now, still need to finish up the lights in front, add the tow line, finish the road wheels and all , add decals and weather her then dull coat, but i wanted to show you what i have done up to now:)

Lemme know your thoughts!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 4:21 AM

Horus,
are you sure that the 1A4 carries only one tow cable and not two as all the oter Leopards of the "1" series?
Ciao

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 4:38 AM

not really i am pretty sure it carries 2 bot i only made one...lol altho the way i made it i could carry 2

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 9:56 AM

for tow ropes I use bike gear cable.
It is the right size and if you leave it in water for a while , you get real rust!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 12:07 PM

Horus:
it's looking good....i was wondering, did you hand paint it ? i've been working up the courage to try a multicolor scheme, but i don't have an airbrush. so, i'm kinda scared to mess it up.
frosty Smile [:)]