Tamiya Leopard 2a6 in New Forest

[rock]

Hello All,

Want to share my first TAMIYA tank with you. Got this from ebay with a bargain price. It came with 50% assembled and I did another 50% with painting job. I use Futaba 6J with all functions working except lights and engine ON/OFF.

Did take any photos of assembling as I didn’t start from beginning. Only thing I modified was the ball bearings. Was looking metal arms and idler adjusters but didn’t have much money to spend.

Went to the forest near by, had few minute running and unfortunately didn’t bring fully charged batteries!!!!.












Any comments and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.


Enjoy.

Rock

[Pcomm1]

Good looking Leo, well done.

Great to learn you got the 2.4 rc radio setup to your satisfaction. FYI, the metal suspension swing arms are nice after market parts to have, but most tankers will never run their Leo hard enough to break the "strong enough" ABS kit parts. I certainly will not be bashing my Leo 2 anytime soon!



John

[ruben2005]

nice leo fella . my tank goes around the garden full steam and no probs with oe arms

[rock]

Thanks all. I will add some weathering and a camo netting next week.

[TDanny]

Hi rock!

Really great job! I love your camo work! Just started to paint camo on mine today. Will post some picks tomorrow.
How did you done the paint fade effect? I'm planning to do a blackwash and maybe another wash with earth color... and some rainmarks.

[rock]

You need to spray 'dirt colour' all over the tank to make the fading effect. i cannot remember the what colour i mixed as I did mix 500 ml last time. I will let you know.

Rock