TDanny's Tamiya Leopard 2a6 (Ex Matt's Leo)

[TDanny]

Hi all! As I promised for rock, here are the painting photos:
I used the camouflage map and drew all color spots in vector graphic software and printed them on paper. I gave numbers to all spots to make it easier finding and matching the right ones on the map. I made a big sheet from masking foil and started to cut all spots by hand. I first started with the green spots:






When I finished with them, I masked the model and applied NATO brown (tamiya TS spray).



Then I cut all brown spots and applied them on too. After thet came the NATO black.



I think that the spots match to he camouflage map by 95%...



I made the weathering with blackwash, tamiya flat earth filter and earth color drybrushing. Made two times all, to get this finish. And some rust on the tracks.

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning.
Excellent job on the paint and camo. It says 'Tank' in no uncertain terms.
regards,
Painless Wolf

[rock]

Nice job.

Realistic camouflage!

[TDanny]

THX Guys, just needs a Tamiya TS-80 Flat Clear coat to bring all color tones togeather. And a camouflage net from AFV-model, because my homemade one is a littlebit silly...

[rock]

HI Danny,

You could try gauze which can be bought from your local shop. Grab a piece and stretch it until it presents what you want (e.g. size or density). Dip it into the paint or spray some paints onto it. Let it dry and put it on your tank. Done. Simple way.

This is the gauze I am taking about:



THis is what I got so far.



It is not a perfect one but you can use it at least it is cheap. throw it away if yo dont like it.

[TDanny]

Wow, it looks really cool! THX rock, I'll try it.

[rock]

Oh. Forgot to ask you. How did u paint realist rust on ur tracks? What colour did u use?

[TDanny]

I used Revell colors. A mixture of Brown (matt 85) with Brick Red (matt 37) heavily diluted with revell Color Mix diluant. Modern day tanks, especially Leos are treated well, but they can do nothing with rust on the tracks. It'll always be after a longer run on mud terrain.

Here's a good walk around page:
http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/hans-h ... php?Page=1
Notice the rust on the lower hull too...