Got some more done over the weekend. After everything is good and dry I'll dusty the road wheels a little and add the decals. The model is tested with my 4 channel 2.4 setup and runs great, plus the flashing machine gun in the mantlet is cool (at the orange dot).
John
Tamiya Leopard 1A4, Leo 2A6 & Gepard Builds
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Almost finished with the paint and just a few detail parts to add, enjoy. John
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Andy in Cheltenham
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looking really nice. 
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majordisastor
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Quality work there !! - Very convincing and executed - well done 
Andy
Andy
It always gets darkest before it goes completley black......
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Thank you all for the kind words. Not that I will backyard fight this model, it has earned indoor shelf queen status and I carry it around everywhere I go to show it off, I like it so much. But I could fight it!
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majordisastor
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Well ... I suppose you could do another one - set up 'just for battle' - that way you get the best of both worlds .
Big wallet hit though ......
Andy
Big wallet hit though ......
Andy
It always gets darkest before it goes completley black......
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Turns out that back in early December, before I even had the kit, the built Leo was spoken for, so building anew might be a bit cheaper next time around. Not a collector, mostly a builder and I have my 3 favorite WWII Tamiya tank builds and that is enough, plus a room full of Tamiya tanks would attract the ire from my wife. Her house can not be my toy shop!
John
PS The LED Emitter is in the mantlet box and the TBU receiver is lowered for the "Cold War" look.
But not a foe in sight to fight...
John
PS The LED Emitter is in the mantlet box and the TBU receiver is lowered for the "Cold War" look.
But not a foe in sight to fight...
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[ICE]monkey
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Her house can not be my toy shop!
where have i heard that before love the leopard john
regards, cliff
where have i heard that before
love the leopard johnregards, cliff
Leopard 1 A4 Build Part 2
An amazing rc warbird modeler over on another forum bought my first Leo:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_68094 ... ey_/tm.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This Leo 1A4 is a Daryl Turner Custom Designed Conversion for the hull and turret. I commissioned Daryl for this one off Project:
So I am just starting an improved lessons learned Tamiya Leo build with recoil and improved running gear etc:
• The project uses road wheel bearings and cap screws instead of the polycaps.
• Magnets to hold the turret together.
• More details next month!
John
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_68094 ... ey_/tm.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This Leo 1A4 is a Daryl Turner Custom Designed Conversion for the hull and turret. I commissioned Daryl for this one off Project:
So I am just starting an improved lessons learned Tamiya Leo build with recoil and improved running gear etc:
• The project uses road wheel bearings and cap screws instead of the polycaps.
• Magnets to hold the turret together.
• More details next month!
John
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