Hobby Boss 1/35 Leopard 2A6 CAN #82458 - Afghanistan

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:08 pm

Beautiful work man

cant wait to see some paint on this beast

shane

Post by **Coen** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:43 pm

This morning I took care of the surface anti-slip texture.
At least as much of it that I could find, references permitting.

[youtube]0e8qa2e8A1g[/youtube]

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:46 pm

it is looking nice
been watching the video's on the build and i spotted one big problem with this
it is not in my stash and not on my bench

so i want this kit hopefully it turns up this x-mas
have fun with yours
cheers Mark

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:13 pm

That got my attention!

Funny!

Post by **Coen** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:22 pm

Mine too haha!!!
I hope that you do too Mark it's an awesome kit.

Post by **Coen** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:13 am

I'm not sure Hendrik, I want to get a few things finished up before I start painting her.
I've been asked to do an extensive airbrush how-to on it, and that will take a lot of time. So I need to make some room, that way I can focus.

Post by **Schoof** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:25 am

Coen wrote:I'm not sure Hendrik, I want to get a few things finished up before I start painting her.
I've been asked to do an extensive airbrush how-to on it, and that will take a lot of time. So I need to make some room, that way I can focus.

i got my truck load of

ready

PS. I don't want to pressure you into doing something you don't like just remember that

Post by **Coen** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:42 am

It's ok buddy... you were just asking

It will be soon though. I want to get at her as much as you want me too... probably more so.
Same with my 1/16 Tiger I... I want to sit down for a week and work on nothing else.

Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:47 am

Beautiful work buddy. .... beautiful work......

Post by **Schoof** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:32 pm

Coen wrote:It's ok buddy... you were just asking
It will be soon though. I want to get at her as much as you want me too... probably more so.
Same with my 1/16 Tiger I... I want to sit down for a week and work on nothing else.

Oh man I need to get more

Post by **JayCub** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:59 pm

Fabulous build and very intricate, just shows what great patience can achieve...

Post by **Coen** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:11 pm

Thanks Tom!!!
It had more to do with the kit then me.

Post by **EasyEight96** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:49 pm

Can't wait for the painting of the leopard Coen

I'll make sure I will drop everything to watch it

Post by **pikos** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:04 pm

Hey, make room for me too!

chomp chomp

When does the show start???

Post by **Tiger131** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:12 pm

superb work coen have enjoyed watching this go through the motions and i cant wait for the next stage so get painting mucker

Post by **Coen** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:31 pm

Right... I plan on finishing the M113 and Mr. Campbell then I'll paint the Leopard 2.
Haha... My wife should be done work and on break by then and I should have a bit more time at the bench.
After the 21st of December I'm not making any vids until after the 26th so I'm trying to get as much done as I can.

Post by **wappynutter** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:50 pm

Fantastic work Michael...

Love it, love it, love it..!!!!!!!
Did I mention that I think its good??

Well done dude...

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:04 am

Great work my friend

it will look a stunner when all painted up,

cant wait till the next update

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:08 am

I've started painting the Leo2 now.
Started with a priming session.
It's really long so I'll warn ya now.
The holiday is over.. back to work haha.

[youtube]YdznJdv9sQ0[/youtube]

Post by **Schoof** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:01 pm

Coen wrote:I've started painting the Leo2 now.
Started with a priming session.
It's really long so I'll warn ya now.
The holiday is over.. back to work haha.

whaha i was watching this and then it was over alreaady.........time sometimes really fly`s

Post by **EasyEight96** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:02 pm

Watch it in the morning awesome job Coen btw I just bought the Vallejo black primer must I thinned it with Vallejo airbrush thinner??

Post by **Coen** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:40 pm

Schoof wrote:
Coen wrote:I've started painting the Leo2 now.
Started with a priming session.
It's really long so I'll warn ya now.
The holiday is over.. back to work haha.

whaha i was watching this and then it was over alreaady.........time sometimes really fly`s

Maybe it's because you fell asleep haha.

Easy8, Vallejo primer is tricky stuff. You aren't really supposed to thin primer. However, Vallejo seems to spray better thinned. It will still clog the hell out of your airbrush though. Be prepared for a lot of brush cleanings when you use it.
Also... Thin thin coats are the key. Too thick and it won't hold up under masking.
It also needs to cure for at least 48 hours before you can paint or sand it.

Post by **Coen** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:58 am

And another marathon of painting.
This time it's the first layer of camo... green.
I'll warn ya now... I was really tired when I made the first part of this video.
I was going to just cut that bit all out, but I'd done too much work to leave it.
So if I'm not making much sense, I apologise.

[youtube]z16NrL4rq_8[/youtube]

Here is a couple of shots of her so far. Not pretty, but better than just grey.

Post by **Schoof** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 10:48 am

Coen wrote:And another marathon of painting.
This time it's the first layer of camo... green.
I'll warn ya now... I was really tired when I made the first part of this video.

So if I'm not making much sense, I apologise.

Do you ever ??

Just kidding great vid buddy

Post by **Paul** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:18 am

Looking good buddy, I got these vids to catch up on still, glad you got some paint on it too

Post by **Nige201980** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:22 am

looking great mate will watch the vids in a bit buddy

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 1:07 pm

Really nice looking green buddy

Post by **EasyEight96** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:55 pm

Thanks for the tip coen

and wonderful paint job I just finished watching it while painting the spitfire

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 5:51 pm

wonderful work Micheal

the leo looks great now with a little paint on her,

how do you intend to paint the slat armor mate ?

great work my friend

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:57 pm

Thanks guys... and you're welcome Easy8

Shane, I was planning on painting the support arms by hand and the actually slates with the airbrush and masks.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:41 pm

sounds good mate, it should look great once everything is painted up

Post by **Rodney** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:46 pm

Its comeing right along it look good.

..I got to get my butt in gear on my C-17

Post by **Coen** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:07 pm

If I remember correctly, there's only 5 days left of the GB... I know that I'm feeling the crunch. haha.

Post by **Rodney** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:31 pm

Coen wrote:If I remember correctly, there's only 5 days left of the GB... I know that I'm feeling the crunch. haha.

What? Only 5 days left on the HOH GB ..Guess I missed that update...HMMM I wont be done in 5 days..

Post by **Coen** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:25 am

I'm not sure of that Rodney, it's just what I've heard. I'll keep working on mine till she's done no matter the end day. Im enjoying it too much.

Post by **Coen** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:24 pm

Camo time... it's finished now. Aside from a few tiny touch ups.
It looks cool to me.
Now I plan on painting the birdcage armour then the OVM tools.
First a few pictures...

Post by **Nige201980** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:25 pm

that looks super cool mate great job really love it.

Post by **Schoof** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:30 pm

Wow that paint work............ darn you now i want to go back home where I have good Internet so I can watch your video's !

Post by **wappynutter** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:38 pm

......Oh my..... Mr Coen Sir....
She is Fanbloodytastic my friend...

I love the Camo!!!
This is another amazing build from the Campbell Cave dude!!
Are you building a little Dio for it?? I forget??
Hope so!! With figures and buildings etc...

Keep it up mate.....

Well done!

Post by **Paul** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:48 pm

Awesome Camo work buddy, you did a superb job on that paintwork dude

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:31 pm

oh wow

you got the camo spot on Micheal, I hope you can salvage the vid files for the painting, its a great piece of work mate

keep it up my friend

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:52 pm

Thanks Fellas

I was considering a vignette base Andy, but not a full diorama. I've got the big dio for the M113 to do and two dios at the same time at the same bench is a nightmare.

Post by **Coen** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:05 pm

Here's the videos of the paint work.
They're long... and ... well they're long.
It was a hell of a lot of work doing that paint job.

[youtube]IUXXqdT_bvg[/youtube] [youtube]Hoh-o_j90KY[/youtube] [youtube]WWly23M8LrQ[/youtube]

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:47 pm

you forgot the "and now in hd" part
just started watching looking great so far

Post by **Rodney** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:11 am

Coen wrote:I'm not sure of that Rodney, it's just what I've heard. I'll keep working on mine till she's done no matter the end day. Im enjoying it too much.

Yeah I'm going to finish it no matter...and sir u have a fine paint job done on that unit..

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:43 am

lovely updates my friend

the leo is going from strength to strength

keep up the great work my friend

shane

Post by **Coen** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:30 pm

Thanks guys

I started the birdcage armour this morning.
Well that was an adventure, even in HD it was a hand full. Haha.
Once I get that done I'll see to a bunch of pics and a vid.

Post by **Nige201980** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:47 pm

think ive got about 3hrs of you to watch at some point but i will lol

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:57 am

Just caught up with this one.

Lovely work dude. Really looking the part now,

Post by **Coen** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:10 am

Oh oh.... Then I'm sorry to do this dudes.... Here's the next one.
I started the birdcage armour.
Fun factor 0

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