Leopard 2A4/NL B-coy 42 Tk Bn - B32 BLOODHOUND

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42 Tk Bn B-coy 3rd Plt Bravo tank - B32 BLOODHOUND
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Former MTA Vogelsang Germany 1993
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WD 1 TT wire reel used from an Italeri version Leopard 2A4.
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Gunner sights (EMES) protecting doors open, so the tank looks more ready for combat.
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For the first time I only use products from Ammo Mig Jemenez for this model, good stuff!
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The track wheels are almost ready.
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I used Tamiya masking tape to mimic the velcro of the MILES combat simulation system.
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Comments

2 2 March 2018, 18:46

Patrick Hagelstein
Nice pictures!

2 March 2018, 18:54

Kees Kleijwegt
Nice! Following this one 👍

2 March 2018, 19:51

Rene Scheiblich
Nice work. Another superb dutch Leopard 🙂👍
And again the Revell kit. This one gets a lot of attention...

But what do I spy lurking back there in the corner on photo #28?😉

28 March 2018, 15:34

Jos Jansen
That's an old leopard 2A4 kit from Italeri, I made that kit more than 20 yrs ago...sharp eyes! My skills are definitely improved, I got my inspiration to build the Revell kit from a scalemate James C, he build an awesome Dutch Leopard 2A4 also from Revell...

28 March 2018, 15:42

Rene Scheiblich
I watched James' build too while I was fiddling with my Revell Leo. The only non-dutch version I've seen here so far 🙂
Will watch yours as well 👍

The kit builds up quite nicely. Apart from a few rather hefty (later hidden) sinkmarks in the hulltub and my misalignment of a part of the turret it went together very easily. The vinyl parts are the only real downside in my opinion. I'd recommend getting the Bronco or Trumpeter indy tracks :>

28 March 2018, 19:01

Jos Jansen
Thanks James, appreciate your comment!

I have a question for you Rene, how did you make those rubber plugs (photo #6 of your project Leopard 2) for the holes of the coax machinegun and TZF, secondary gunner sight in the cannon shield?

28 March 2018, 20:43

Rene Scheiblich
I didn't make them myself. I tried, they looked crap and wire for the chains wasn't good either.
I grabbed the Mantlet plug set from Leopard Workshop.
leopardclub.ca/workshop/LW004/

I just drilled the bottom out.

29 March 2018, 07:31

Jos Jansen
Thanks Rene for your information, did not know this site...great! I love the leopard family...

29 March 2018, 21:01

Rene Scheiblich
You're welcome! But those pe parts are super fiddly. I tore one of the tracks while trying to twist it :]

29 March 2018, 22:08

Patrick Hagelstein
Oh yeah, Leopard Club is gold!!! 👍

30 March 2018, 01:56

Rene Scheiblich
Yep. They have good stuff and are not too pricey imho 🙂

30 March 2018, 20:09

Jos Jansen
Thanks James, I am satisfied with the end result. You were a good source of inspiration, I have now added several modern battle tanks to my stash.

23 April 2018, 18:55

Jos Jansen
Probably an M1A2 Abrams from Tamiya Operation Iraqi Freedom, I had this model for a while on my wish list, purchased last week. What are you doing right now ... have not been on Scalemates for a while now!

23 April 2018, 19:08

Jos Jansen
... I just see your next project, very nice ...!

23 April 2018, 19:17

Rene Scheiblich
I have to quote James here, awesome! Dirty, but not beyond recognition. I need to practice more to get that restrained weathering you and a few others pull off! 🙂
The fine details like the duct tape and the camonet (is that gauze bandage? 🤔😢 add a nice touch. Good job!

24 April 2018, 18:21

Jos Jansen
Thanks guys, appreciate your comments. Yes Rene, that is gauze bandage painted in nato colors and rolled up. On the turret there is no duc tape but Velcro, that was for the duel simulation system Miles. A band with sensors came around the turret.

24 April 2018, 19:54

Rene Scheiblich
Oops my bad. You even wrote it on one of the early pics, sorry. 🙂 the gauze looks very good!

26 April 2018, 17:25