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Offline Marderman

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Various Leopard 1
« on: February 14, 2023, 05:28:06 AM »
Hello friends,
I don't think I have a post about my Leopard 1 here yet, so I'll start now. You should already know my 5 MEXAS.



Already in 2018 I built this Marksman on Leopard 1. I bought some sprue sets from Takom.











"Story" gave me the idea to build the panther from the movie "A bridge too far"



I had received finished models from a dead modeler. Sometimes just scrap. But I want to use a lot of them. Oh no, do I really want to do this?

   :o

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   ???





Offline Marderman

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2023, 06:10:47 AM »
I couldn't take the under hull, it was so flat



I'll take the Gepard one, it's wrong on Tamiya





Now I use the parts from Tamiya. A friend gave me leftovers. Always without under hull and some parts were missing





I bathed the parts in destainer







The drive also has to be rebuilt



it will continue soon

Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2023, 06:15:13 AM »
Keep up the good work, Didi! :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline Jeffry Fontaine

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2023, 06:42:22 AM »
So many Leopards, so many variations.  You have your work ahead of you to build all of the versions.  A well-stocked spare parts stash is also a requirement.  :smiley:
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Offline Marderman

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2023, 03:51:00 PM »
Hello, there was also this problem:



On the other hand, this was easier:







I cast the boxes when I built the Chilean Leopard 1 20 years ago (Ex NL)








Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2023, 04:30:54 PM »
 :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline Buzzbomb

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2023, 06:00:06 PM »
I like builds that bring an old model a new life

Offline Marderman

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2023, 04:58:01 AM »
It's carnival. My Leo 1 disguises itself as a Panther ;D







Offline apophenia

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2023, 08:50:43 AM »
It's carnival. My Leo 1 disguises itself as a Panther ;D

Great start Didi!  :smiley:
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2023, 01:54:16 PM »
 :smiley: :smiley: 8)
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline Story

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2023, 11:34:30 PM »
I'm flattered my suggestion was worthy of your artistic pursuits.



For those who didn't see the BRIDGE TOO FAR photo collection
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=8449.msg202681#msg202681
« Last Edit: February 17, 2023, 11:39:17 PM by Story »

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2023, 02:22:49 AM »
Thank you for reminding me of the Leo 1 ….  Very nice project.

Offline Marderman

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2023, 04:37:25 AM »
Hello,
Ready for painting. Maybe 2023, or 2024 or..... ;D









Best regards, Didi

Offline apophenia

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2023, 07:09:25 AM »
... Ready for painting. Maybe 2023, or 2024 or..... ;D

 ;D ;D

Even without the paintwork, she's looking good Didi  :smiley:
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2023, 07:55:28 AM »
Nice plastic card work.  Looks right.  :smiley:

Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Various Leopard 1
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2023, 06:27:10 PM »
 :smiley: :smiley: 8)
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."