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[Geiser100]

It was a rainy day, so I stayed in and very carefully hand brushed the camo pattern. I REALLY should get an airbrush for jobs like these. I mixed my own paint. A blend of Vallejo Khaki gray with a few drops of German camo bright green until it looked close. I used so many pictures and drawings as reference, and it looks slightly different in everyone.

[MrChef]

I bought a rattle can from Crosslink Paint. They are an industrial paint supplier. You can choose the type if finish you want and they custom blend it. I went with matte.

The copula has been corrected thank you.

Yep, same.

[Geiser100]

The PE grenade screens are a nice touch. What did you use for RAL 8000?

And don't take this the wrong way but the commanders copula needs to be reclocked about 180 degrees. The hatch should open towards the loaders/gunners hatch.

I bought a rattle can from Crosslink Paint. They are an industrial paint supplier. You can choose the type if finish you want and they custom blend it. I went with matte.

The copula has been corrected thank you.

[MrChef]

Bought a Tiger 1 pro version from Motion RC. It was already painted in "desert tan" but decided to repaint in authentic RAL. 8000.

The PE grenade screens are a nice touch. What did you use for RAL 8000?

And don't take this the wrong way but the commanders copula needs to be reclocked about 180 degrees. The hatch should open towards the loaders/gunners hatch.

[Geiser100]

Bought a Tiger 1 pro version from Motion RC. It was already painted in "desert tan" but decided to repaint in authentic RAL. 8000. Going with the 131. I don't have an airbrush, so I'm going to have to be creative with applying the khaki grey. Maybe a foam applicator or something. Here's the progress.

[GaryRP]

MotionRC sells a bunch of Torro 1/16 figures, but detail is a bit rough. My eyes are old so not too concerned...lol.

Yeah, I wasn't that impressed with the Torro ones. Tamiya makes some nice 1/16 scale models and I found some better resin ones on eBay. The resin models take a bit of prep work i.e. washing with detergent to get the mold release off of them, but they tend to have better detail than the ones Torro makes. And they are large enough in scale that my old eyes can see how well I am painting them. I enjoy painting and detailing these vehicles almost more than driving them around.

[Too Many Hobbies]

Something to consider! Thanks!

[Meter Rat]

Oh I see what you are saying now. Keeping the tracks suspended is what prevents sagging. I really didn't think about it....is that a regular thing people here do? I'm open to suggestions of proper tank storage...

I think it is a personal preference as to whether you suspend the tanks with the tracks off any surface. Plenty do suspend their models, lots don’t, or don’t realise it is good practice.

[Too Many Hobbies]

Cars fine. I thought the tanks were sitting on shelves. I always leave mine with the tracks off the ground. I think it is just good practice. If you’re happy, then it is none of my business.

Oh I see what you are saying now. Keeping the tracks suspended is what prevents sagging. I really didn't think about it....is that a regular thing people here do? I'm open to suggestions of proper tank storage...

[Meter Rat]

If you look close, each tank is sitting on a foam board platform. No sagging.

If you're talking about the RC cars....yeah they are sitting on the posts with tires at full droop. It's either that or possible flat spotting. Not too concerned either way.

Cars fine. I thought the tanks were sitting on shelves. I always leave mine with the tracks off the ground. I think it is just good practice. If you’re happy, then it is none of my business.

[Too Many Hobbies]

Thanks! I thought the same thing. I have a Tiger Ausf. B that I can use it with but I am looking for a figure with better detail.

MotionRC sells a bunch of Torro 1/16 figures, but detail is a bit rough. My eyes are old so not too concerned...lol.

[Too Many Hobbies]

I would have them raised on wooden blocks, to help stop the suspension sagging. But your choice. What does a Scot know? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

If you look close, each tank is sitting on a foam board platform. No sagging.

If you're talking about the RC cars....yeah they are sitting on the posts with tires at full droop. It's either that or possible flat spotting. Not too concerned either way.

[GaryRP]

Nice! I found it lame that HL included a WW2 tank commander with the Leopard. So for now, hatches will be closed.

Thanks! I thought the same thing. I have a Tiger Ausf. B that I can use it with but I am looking for a figure with better detail.

[Meter Rat]

here's how I store them...it's an RC car rack you can get from FMS.com or Amazon. $159, but it is worth it. All metal and infinitely adjustable.

Oh yeah, I have a HL Leopard tank going in that empty slot.

I would have them raised on wooden blocks, to help stop the suspension sagging. But your choice. What does a Scot know? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Too Many Hobbies]

A Heng Long Leopard 2A6 upgrade. It is still a work in progress. Photos of the vehicle and some "crew and mascot" I painted as well.

Nice! I found it lame that HL included a WW2 tank commander with the Leopard. So for now, hatches will be closed.

[GaryRP]

A Heng Long Leopard 2A6 upgrade. It is still a work in progress. Photos of the vehicle and some "crew and mascot" I painted as well.

[Too Many Hobbies]

here's how I store them...it's an RC car rack you can get from FMS.com or Amazon. $159, but it is worth it. All metal and infinitely adjustable.

Oh yeah, I have a HL Leopard tank going in that empty slot.

[Rubicon99]

TongDe M113 built into a fictional upgrade "airspace defender" variant.

Its mostly done except for some minor weathering to the wheels.

This will be used primarily for IR tank battling at the L.A.Tank club where I suspect it will do well in the CQB city environment of the battle field. Oh and its tank killing ability comes from the anti armor missile and launcher located on the left side of the main auto cannon.

[SoCalBobS]

Coolbank's M8 HMC "Scott", ready for IR battle.

[Rubicon99]

Photos from the L.A.Tank club November battle day.