Leopard 2A6 conversion to Canadian 2A6M w/slat armor

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Leopard 2A6 conversion to Canadian 2A6M w/slat armor

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Hi guys,

For my next build :think: I "plan" to convert the Tam. 2A6 to a 2A6M CAN w/slat armor and Barracuda MCS cammo matting. :crazy:

Like Ad Lav I like the desert scheme on the Leopard.c :thumbup: If I can not find a good way to render the MCS Mats then I will use the NATO scheme with the Slat Armor as originally deployed.

Anyone have any thoughts on the matting?

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Hey Barry,

Try these, just have to repaint...

https://heng-long-panzer.de/en/rc-tank- ... -2888.html
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Nice find Dean!

Just found this, it looks more like what I need. It is what Tankbear used on his Challenger 2 build. viewtopic.php?f=33&t=21918&p=199782#p199782

http://www.forgebeartanks.com/store/p57 ... esert.html

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Yep!
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Now to figure out how to attach it to some type of thin material that will resemble the matting. :think:

I think the umbrella is going to look very cool! :thumbup: :thumbup: Leave it to you Ca-nooks to put an umbrella on 120mm armed 70 ton armored vehicle, only others that would consider it would be the Brits!

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Nice idea Barry.

I never took mine any further as the tamiya leopard costs alot anyway, the bar armour can be purchased for around £100.

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Ad Lav wrote:Nice idea Barry.

I never took mine any further as the tamiya leopard costs alot anyway, the bar armour can be purchased for around £100.

Adam
Thanks Adam,

Yes the Tamiya Leopard is quite pricey. Do you know where the bar armor be purchased?

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Tank modellbau

I am selling my leopard as I don't use it anyway :)
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Thanks again to Ad Lav!

Slat Armor ordered from Tank Modellbau. Hopefully it will save me a ton of work though I may replace the sections at the "corners" with brass for strength and protection. :think:
Camouflage netting ordered from Forgerbear to make up the Barracuda MCS matting.

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That bar armour will look hotter than Gisele in a wet tee shirt once its all done mate.
Any idea how its performed ballisticaly as a defence against shoulder launched anti tank weapons like the RPG series ?

Who cares, it looks great :thumbup:
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