Update pics of my Leopard:)

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 2, 2003 6:58 PM

More comming soon!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 8:02 PM

Blue camo not really auth...lol The tow cable is a single piec of 22 guage wire(kind you get at Rad Shack) twisted really tight.
The blue camo(which is actually Shadow Grey) is due to the fact that this tank is going to be put in a urban Dio so i thought what the hey!

Thanks all for your kind words...there is still more to come with this tank as shermanfreak gave me some good tips and pointed out some flaws that i eeded to address:)

Keep a eye out!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 7:38 PM

Love the blue camo, not sure about its authenticity :p

Seriously, looking good. The tow cable is wound up elecrical wire, right?

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ponch

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February 2003

Posted by ponch on Friday, August 1, 2003 7:27 PM

Second tow cable totally beats the first version you had!! Like how's coming along...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 5:48 PM

I am very pleased with it, i am glad that my first armor project has gone so smoothly....definately makes me want another:)
I would gladly finish your Panzer III for you ;)
I thank you for you praise, i am new to this so hopefull all will get better....as of right this second i am taking a break from the Leo so i can work on a Jeep Willy's MB (Tamiya 1/35th) for my friend that we got him:)

I will keep you all posted when i am finished...i have the Dio to display this Leo to do still:)

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, August 1, 2003 5:34 PM

Horus will you finish my Panzer III for me? Wow your cruising on that Leopard. How do you feel about it so far? It's coming along nicely.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

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

More pics...added some weathering and all, still need to dust the tracks and all. and lay the dull coat down.

Lemme know what ya think!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 12:37 PM

LOL i just realized that...lol

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, August 1, 2003 12:22 PM

ummm........ just a small suggestion: try painting the end of the barrel black.
otherwise, you did a good job on it!!! Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 12:11 PM

Frosty,
yes i hand painted the whole thing, in fact i just applied the decals....i will post them now.

Give it a shot it's not that hard:)

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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 [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

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 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 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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November 2005

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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November 2005

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 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 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 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 2:21 PM

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

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

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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November 2005

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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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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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

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

Those towers are cool!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

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

Is your kit an Italeri L1A4?
Ciao

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Anonymous

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November 2005

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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November 2005

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 11:45 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 11:26 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