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Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:46 pm
by Pcomm1
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
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:58 am
by Pcomm1
Almost finished with the paint and just a few detail parts to add, enjoy. John
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:31 am
by Andy in Cheltenham
looking really nice.
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:46 pm
by majordisastor
Quality work there !! - Very convincing and executed - well done
Andy
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:42 pm
by Pcomm1
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:54 am
by Pcomm1
Assembled the crew machine gun and installed the tow cables.
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:34 pm
by majordisastor
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
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:36 pm
by Pcomm1
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...
Re: Leopard A4 Build
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:44 pm
by [ICE]monkey
Her house can not be my toy shop!
where have i heard that before
love the leopard john
regards, cliff
Leopard 1 A4 Build Part 2
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:59 am
by Pcomm1
An amazing rc warbird modeler over on another forum bought my first Leo:
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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