Leopard 1a5
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I started by separating and cleaning up the track parts
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To make it easier I put the parts into separate tubs
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The tracks were great when complete
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But NO! when I had them complete and painted I applied a wash, again happy days, but when they had dried out and I went to fit the just disintegrated. I ended up fixing them dozens of times with superglue. I think the track wash may have melted the plastic inside. Anyone else ever have this problem?
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The kit went together brilliantly. I loved it.
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I added some aftermarket metal Antennas
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I decided to fit the Gun fire simulator. So added some copper wire after checking some reference photos.
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Wheels and running gear fitted and weathered.
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Lovely kit.
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Starting the camo process.
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Tamiya NATO Green, Black & Brown were used.
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Camo and painting all done.
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Touching up the Periscopes and sights.
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Nice shinny Leopard pre weathering!
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Decals and lights sorted.
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Front view.
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1st time to use Barracuda netting. The canvas mats are just and old hanky mounted onto a toothpick.
I seen some photos of leopard tanks with this sort of canvas on the front. Not sure what its for, so anyone know please let me know.
I seen some photos of leopard tanks with this sort of canvas on the front. Not sure what its for, so anyone know please let me know.
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I was on a little bit of a Build a Base buzz during lockdown. Toilet paper and PVA glue.
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Painting started using acrylic artist paints.
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1st time rocks, think they look ok! Thanks Geek Gaming, great vids & tips.
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Static grass, tree and a bush!
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Getting there
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Try the Leopard out
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Water effect added.
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Finish line. Happy enough. Any advice very welcome.
Hozzászólások
4 5 October 2020, 10:17
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Damn, so I'd rather not wash anything, I'll spray paint right on the tracks.
5 October 2020, 11:01
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Hi David, on Michael Shackleton's Leopard website (Leopardclub.ca) are a couple of reviews and they mention harsh washes eating into the tracks. When I build mine, I will go with Flory's water based washes instead. Those rags in the front are intended to break up the harsh shadows under the glacis that could give away a tank's position in a hideout. Hope that helped.
5 October 2020, 13:56
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Cheers Karel, Rui & Patrick.
Karel, I did prime them and painted them Tamiya Dark Earth 1st them glossed the them prior to using the AK Track Wash. It could be something I did mixing media.
Patrick, I used AK Enamel Track Wash. 1st time it acted like that (if indeed it was the wash). I have the Meng 2a7 I will not take the chance when I build it. I will check out the website and thank you for the clarification on the rags.
5 October 2020, 20:18