Tamiya Leopard 1A4, Leo 2A6 & Gepard Builds

Pcomm1 · Post by **Pcomm1** » Tue May 22, 2012 7:42 pm

OK!

Beobachtungsbereich · Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:09 pm

Nice build!!

King Tigerman · Post by **King Tigerman** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:29 pm

That is one very nice Leo A4.

I love the camo job that you have done.

A new DMD version from Tamiya would have a few of us tankers wanting to to get our hands on one.

I would like to do one in the Australian Colours

ruben2005 · Post by **ruben2005** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:35 pm

wow mate super tank very nice work

Pcomm1 · Post by **Pcomm1** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:10 am

Daryl Turner converted Tamiya's Flagship RC Tank Model model kit's hull, using his famous metal working design and fabrication skills, to relocate the battery from the turret; brace the hull and create a clam shell deck lift system for accessing the battery. Turret base sagging & catching on the rear deck; under the 7.2v battery weight; is no longer an issue.

I assembled and painted the kit following the Daryl's work. The model is designed to be relatively easy to service and maintain.

A Danish Army Afgan Deployed "Desert Leopard" Main Battle Tank was referenced for the camouflage treatment.

Build Features:
• Tamiya Battle Unit.
• Tamiya Stabilization Unit.
• Tamiya detailed main gun metal barrel.
• Two finished Tamiya Leopard figures.
• Painted with Tamiya Paint and sealed with Testor's Dullcote

Daryl Turner, Impact & AFV custom parts & features:
• Battery relocated to the hull.
• Custom built metal hull + idler bracing.
• Custom battery metal tray + hull brace.
• Gearbox mounted deck lifting hinge for easy tank battery access.
• Impact metal suspension arms.
• Impact road wheel bearings.
• Impact metal idler assembly.
• AFV metal turret baskets.
• AFV small metal handles.
• Hinged rear turret access panel for the DMD On/Off Switch.
• Nicely routed turret wiring.
• New Futaba SkySport FM RC Radio Transmitter (with left self-centering stick option); Receiver and Tank Battery.

Enjoy, John

Pcomm1 · Post by **Pcomm1** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:23 am

This completes the Leo trio build: the Danish Army Afghan Tamiya Leo 2; the 1970's Bundeswehr West German Army Leo 1A4 (full option) and the 1980's NATO Leopard 1A4 (semi full option).

Next up is a 7 channel Tamiya Gepard Flakpanzer.

Enjoy, John