1:35 Leopard 2A6M CAN

[Franko]

This guy carries nothing but Vallejo and will do orders for anyone anywhere.

https://www.elmcityhobbies.com/shop/index.php

The trick with building a model like this is it has to be planned from the start and painting has to be taken into account as well.

The very last thing I plan on doing is attaching the slat armour then a clear coat after doing weathering. It's hard to replicate rain marks/ dust through slat.

 

[GINge!]

I've ordered from Elm City before, no dramas. The owner is a good guy.

You can also get Vallejo in Ottawa at The Hobby Centre. I've never tried that paint on a full model; typically I just use it for detail painting like pioneer tools and SGL caps etc. I'm curious to hear how it goes on over larger areas. For the  2A6M CDN, I'd be reaching for my usual Tamiya NATO Green, Brown, and Black, and for the slats, XF 78 Wooden Deck Tan.

 

[Timmy!]

I order some NATO Green and Brown. As for the black, I'm just using flat black. For the slates, I'm going to use Dark Yellow (Panzer Yellow) since I got a lot of it kicking around.

MIG is more for my pigment weathering. Vallejo, I use on my figures. Great flesh tones, they stock.

Also, is there any tips or tricks for creating side mirrors on the tank? I was thinking about Bare Metal Foils .

I have a few c-9 and what a think is a c-6 out a a brit kit. what name does the c-6 go buy in the rest of the world?

Pinkie    ;D

 

[Franko]

Don't use flat black to replicate the black on the NATO tri colour. It's wrong in that the "blackness" is too pronounced and will stand out like a sore thumb if you're considering entering it in any competitions.

The actual black is a black grey. Vallejo has it. Tamiya's NATO black is spot on as well.

http://www.elmcityhobbies.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55_56_59&products_id=2487

As for how Vallejo works on models, I just completed a 1:16th scale model and it turned out perfect. You have to use the thinner to reduce the amount of build up at the airbrush tip though.

The mirrors in theater were never used, so they were in the stowed position. IE: folded down at all times.

 

[Timmy!]

Don't use flat black to replicate the black on the NATO tri colour. It's wrong in that the "blackness" is too pronounced and will stand out like a sore thumb if you're considering entering it in any competitions.

Yeah I think you"re right. I remember driving SMP's with a grayish black to it. I'll be going with Tamiya's NATO black. Thanks for the help. Now to get my hands on a LAV III...

 

[Timmy!]

So I went to the hobby shop after work to pick up a NATO Black. Ended up with that, plus a Badger Airbrush, gravity feed, with a new hose. Wife is going to kill me.

Oh, and is there any tips for the lens on the tank? How to make them more realistic? I want to make the Leopard as real as I can.


Regards,
TN

 

[GINge!]

the headlights you can make with these, which you might be able to locate at a Michael's crafty store.

http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/sticko/Products/Shimmering_Silver_Dot_Stickers_52-20049.htm

for the other optics, you can try a bag of foil confetti, which can usually be found in the party supply section:
http://www.thepartypeople.com.au/media/images/products/6184/11816/image-879-735.jpg

You could also try painting it silver and then using tamiya clear colours over top...need a steady hand for that!

 

[Timmy!]

The guys here would like to see that, if you are interested in re-posting it:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/

          That is a great link. Thanks for the share. And I think the confetti is the way I"ll be leaning towards. As Nerf Herder said... PE can be a real pain. My cargo turret basket fell apart after gluing my fingers numerous times. All good and fun.

          I think I got the NATO-flage figured out too. To paint hull on a downward direction from above. Then paint the slates by brush. I just sprayed my hull with Alclad II primer and micro filler to see how it reacts. Made the hull come out flawless. Very impressed. Then I pre shaded the outlines of the hull with one part water and two parts flat black.

          When I was at the hobby shop today. Someone scratch built the cage and barracuda netting. Didn't come out perfect. But I do enjoy checking out other plastic models. Kind of glad I didn't go with the scratch built barracuda idea. Might add a rolled up net on the side, thou.

 

[Franko]

Too bad your build is so far along, you could try out these products from AK.

http://www.ak-interactive.es/ecomm/index.php?acc=Catalog&sacc=view&IDCat=593&p=2&idp=5833&idc=3

 

[Timmy!]

Well I order some Mig   Production  Pigments. And I might be picking this too. Great idea Nerf Herder.  ;D

Regards,
TN

 

[Timmy!]

I got the hull all painted. Still putting around on the turret. Had some technical problems. Hopefully will be done before 9erD comes home.

 

[GINge!]

         
. But I do enjoy checking out other plastic models. Kind of glad I didn't go with the scratch built barracuda idea. Might add a rolled up net on the side, thou.

what's your locstat? There may be a club nearby that can help out too.

 

[Timmy!]

Today is a sad day for me. Godzilla went into my hobby room and recreated Operation Citadel. Including this Panzer. Even if it was a different era.. this 3 year old  son didn't give a shit. So he wrote off about 5 German figures.. Panzer III J .. Stug III B ... and the Leopard.  Such a sad day. Might go for a drink or eat cake now.


RIP my Panzers....


Macey