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[Panzermechaniker]

That's incredible. I started building at the same time and the tanks got me through all the Covid lockdowns. My funds and space available hit their limit though😀

[DavidN]

That's incredible. I started building at the same time and the tanks got me through all the Covid lockdowns. My funds and space available hit their limit though😀

I used to have tanks in the 1/6 scale. So after switching over to 1/16, I have plenty of rooms :-)

[DavidN]

[cpt.chaos canada]

Finally a good thing that came out of the Covid situation.
I build my fleet (15 HL by now) as well in that time frame.
Mostly due to availabilty in local shops and my financial situation.
Only ordered the KV1 from Toucan RC to complete the WW2 series.

CCC

[SoCalBobS]

Three tanks, either in or enroute to Ukaine:

[MrChef]

Awesome Bob! I really like the Camo on the Abrams. So you have been following current tanker news as well... Methinks this is the perfect time to add a Challenger to your stable since they're sending a few of those as well. Hint, hint.

[SoCalBobS]

The same tanks as before, from a different perspective. This clip has some bloopers. One is when the T-90 fires, the IR reflects from a window behind the camera and makes the Abrams react. Another is when the Leopard fires the first time, it was set in airsoft launch mode. The third is the presence of an HL IR receiver on the Abrams. Oopsie doopsie!

[SoCalBobS]

A Mato Sherman painted in a 1960's IDF scheme. Perfect tank for L.A.tank battles!


What, you say they didn't have this tank there?

[SoCalBobS]

A Heng Long Leopard 2A6. Pretty much stock, metal suspension. The main difference is that I repainted it. It's the same scheme, but repainting it eliminated the bare plastic green. Another reason I did it is to use my paints so if there are any changes in the future, I can keep it consistent. It took a little work to make the suspension reliable with washers on the sprocket and adjustment of track tension, but it's running well now.

Out of the box. Actually not bad.



Repaint, panel lining, metal paste edging, a little dusting. Subtle in photos, but definitely an improvement in my opinion.

[MrChef]

My Jagdpanther project is coming along slowly but surely. I think it looks pure Evil in primer Grey-

[SoCalBobS]

Finally got my Leopard onto our battlefield in the (misty) sun!



Pay no attention to the ghostly roller coaster in the third photo!

[MrChef]

Awesome pictures Bob!

Nice to see that cat out there. The 1st and 3rd pictures are epic. The haze makes it so surreal.

I've been on the fence with a Modern MBT but I think you sold me on the Leopard.

[SoCalBobS]

I've been on the fence with a Modern MBT but I think you sold me on the Leopard.

I've always preferred WW2 armor myself, but in tank battles, my Panzer III against an Abrams looks sorta incongruous!

[Delta_19]

My current project

[SoCalBobS]

MrChef, this should close the deal for you!

(It's just the tank running around a bit.)

[MrChef]

A Heng Long Leopard 2A6. Pretty much stock, metal suspension. The main difference is that I repainted it. It's the same scheme, but repainting it eliminated the bare plastic green. Another reason I did it is to use my paints so if there are any changes in the future, I can keep it consistent. It took a little work to make the suspension reliable with washers on the sprocket and adjustment of track tension, but it's running well now.

Out of the box. Actually not bad.



Repaint, panel lining, metal paste edging, a little dusting. Subtle in photos, but definitely an improvement in my opinion.

I like the repaint and detailing, What products did you use for the repaint?

Thanks

[SoCalBobS]

I sprayed Tamiya's Nato Green overall, then airbrushed their Nato Brown and Nato Black. A dark brown panel liner. Brown pigment with white spirit to darken the wheels. An iron paste to highlight edges. Dust pigment to tone it down. Clear flat spray to affix it.

As a rule, I'm not a fan of the "Kursk mud wallow" and "ten years of rust" type of weathering that one sees on static kits. I'm not against it but I like to let real dust and dirt do their thing. My aim is mostly to remove the shiny plastic texture.

[GregH]

After a long layoff from RC due to medical issues, finally had some time to complete the T-34/85.
THis one arrived at the front without markings and was hastily painted with mops & rags. The new crew also delivered a very important morale cargo to the tank platoon.
When the ground thaws ,will build a mud pit in the flower garden and 'naturally' weather the road wheels and tracks.

[GregH]

Bob, Super Leopard looks great.

[MrChef]

Excellent work Greg. Love the T-34 & the Stoli.