Leopard 1a5

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October 5, 2020
I started by separating and cleaning up the track parts
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October 5, 2020
To make it easier I put the parts into separate tubs
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October 5, 2020
The tracks were great when complete
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October 5, 2020
But NO! when I had them complete and painted I applied a wash, again happy days, but when they had dried out and I went to fit the just disintegrated. I ended up fixing them dozens of times with superglue. I think the track wash may have melted the plastic inside. Anyone else ever have this problem?
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October 5, 2020
The kit went together brilliantly. I loved it.
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October 5, 2020
I added some aftermarket metal Antennas
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October 5, 2020
I decided to fit the Gun fire simulator. So added some copper wire after checking some reference photos.
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October 5, 2020
Wheels and running gear fitted and weathered.
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October 5, 2020
Lovely kit.
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October 5, 2020
Starting the camo process.
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October 5, 2020
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October 5, 2020
Tamiya NATO Green, Black & Brown were used.
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October 5, 2020
Camo and painting all done.
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October 5, 2020
Touching up the Periscopes and sights.
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October 5, 2020
Nice shinny Leopard pre weathering!
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October 5, 2020
Decals and lights sorted.
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October 5, 2020
Front view.
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October 5, 2020
1st time to use Barracuda netting. The canvas mats are just and old hanky mounted onto a toothpick.
I seen some photos of leopard tanks with this sort of canvas on the front. Not sure what its for, so anyone know please let me know.
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October 5, 2020
I was on a little bit of a Build a Base buzz during lockdown. Toilet paper and PVA glue.
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October 5, 2020
Painting started using acrylic artist paints.
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October 5, 2020
1st time rocks, think they look ok! Thanks Geek Gaming, great vids & tips.
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October 5, 2020
Static grass, tree and a bush!
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October 5, 2020
Getting there
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October 5, 2020
Try the Leopard out
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October 5, 2020
Water effect added.
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October 5, 2020
Finish line. Happy enough. Any advice very welcome.

Comments

4 5 October 2020, 10:17

Karel Doležal
Damn, so I'd rather not wash anything, I'll spray paint right on the tracks.

5 October 2020, 11:01

Rui S
Nicely done work on the model and base, the rocks look Great. Very good 👍

5 October 2020, 12:37

Patrick Hagelstein
Hi David, on Michael Shackleton's Leopard website (Leopardclub.ca) are a couple of reviews and they mention harsh washes eating into the tracks. When I build mine, I will go with Flory's water based washes instead. Those rags in the front are intended to break up the harsh shadows under the glacis that could give away a tank's position in a hideout. Hope that helped.

5 October 2020, 13:56

David Wallace
Cheers Karel, Rui & Patrick.
Karel, I did prime them and painted them Tamiya Dark Earth 1st them glossed the them prior to using the AK Track Wash. It could be something I did mixing media.
Patrick, I used AK Enamel Track Wash. 1st time it acted like that (if indeed it was the wash). I have the Meng 2a7 I will not take the chance when I build it. I will check out the website and thank you for the clarification on the rags.

5 October 2020, 20:18

Neuling
Top build of a beautiful tank!

6 October 2020, 08:44

David Wallace
Thank you Neuling

6 October 2020, 09:00

Patrick Hagelstein
You're welcome! 👍 🙂

14 October 2020, 00:59

Project info

Leopard 1a5

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1:35

Completed

1:35 Barracuda Camouflage Net (Arkebuza Model Art AR35010)

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