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

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:08 pm
by longlance67
Beautiful work man :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

cant wait to see some paint on this beast



shane :)

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

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:43 pm
by Coen
This morning I took care of the surface anti-slip texture.
At least as much of it that I could find, references permitting.


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

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:46 pm
by MarkVerploeg
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 :jd:
so i want this kit hopefully it turns up this x-mas
have fun with yours
cheers Mark

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

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:13 pm
by schweinhund227
:cheers2: That got my attention!

Funny! :hi:

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

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:22 pm
by Coen
Mine too haha!!!
I hope that you do too Mark it's an awesome kit. :th: :th:

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:13 am
by Coen
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.

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:25 am
by Schoof
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.

:th: :cheers2: i got my truck load of :pop: ready


PS. I don't want to pressure you into doing something you don't like just remember that :thumb1:

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:42 am
by Coen
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.

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:47 am
by fly1ngdutchm4n
Beautiful work buddy. .... beautiful work...... :clap: :clap:

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:32 pm
by Schoof
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 :pop:

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:59 pm
by JayCub
Fabulous build and very intricate, just shows what great patience can achieve...

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:11 pm
by Coen
Thanks Tom!!!
It had more to do with the kit then me.

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

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:49 pm
by EasyEight96
Can't wait for the painting of the leopard Coen :pop: I'll make sure I will drop everything to watch it

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

Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:04 pm
by pikos
Hey, make room for me too!

chomp chomp :pop:


When does the show start???

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

Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:12 pm
by Tiger131
superb work coen have enjoyed watching this go through the motions and i cant wait for the next stage so get painting mucker

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

Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:31 pm
by Coen
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.

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

Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:50 pm
by wappynutter
Fantastic work Michael... :jd:
Love it, love it, love it..!!!!!!!
Did I mention that I think its good?? :th:
Well done dude... :clap:
:cheers2:

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

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:04 am
by longlance67
Great work my friend

it will look a stunner when all painted up,


cant wait till the next update



Shane

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

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:08 am
by Coen
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]

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

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:01 pm
by Schoof
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

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

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:02 pm
by EasyEight96
Watch it in the morning awesome job Coen btw I just bought the Vallejo black primer must I thinned it with Vallejo airbrush thinner??

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

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:40 pm
by Coen
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.

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:58 am
by Coen
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.

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 10:48 am
by Schoof
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

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:18 am
by Paul
Looking good buddy, I got these vids to catch up on still, glad you got some paint on it too :th: :banana:

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:22 am
by Nige201980
looking great mate will watch the vids in a bit buddy

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 1:07 pm
by T3hGuppy
Really nice looking green buddy :th:

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:55 pm
by EasyEight96
Thanks for the tip coen :cheers2: and wonderful paint job I just finished watching it while painting the spitfire

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 5:51 pm
by longlance67
wonderful work Micheal :th:

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

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:57 pm
by Coen
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.

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:41 pm
by longlance67
sounds good mate, it should look great once everything is painted up

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:46 pm
by Rodney
Its comeing right along it look good. :thumb1: ..I got to get my butt in gear on my C-17

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:07 pm
by Coen
If I remember correctly, there's only 5 days left of the GB... I know that I'm feeling the crunch. haha.

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

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:31 pm
by Rodney
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..

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:25 am
by Coen
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.

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:24 pm
by Coen
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...

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:25 pm
by Nige201980
that looks super cool mate great job really love it.

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:30 pm
by Schoof
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 !

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:38 pm
by wappynutter
:jd: ......Oh my..... Mr Coen Sir....
She is Fanbloodytastic my friend... :th: :th: :th: :th:
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... :thumb1:
Keep it up mate..... :clap:
Well done!
:cheers2:

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:48 pm
by Paul
Awesome Camo work buddy, you did a superb job on that paintwork dude :th:

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:31 pm
by longlance67
oh wow :jd: 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

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:52 pm
by Coen
Thanks Fellas :D
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.

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:05 pm
by Coen
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]

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

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:47 pm
by MarkVerploeg
you forgot the "and now in hd" part
just started watching looking great so far

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

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:11 am
by Rodney
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.. :thumb2:

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

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:43 am
by longlance67
lovely updates my friend

the leo is going from strength to strength


keep up the great work my friend :clap:


shane

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

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:30 pm
by Coen
Thanks guys :thumb1:
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.

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

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:47 pm
by Nige201980
think ive got about 3hrs of you to watch at some point but i will lol

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

Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:57 am
by T3hGuppy
Just caught up with this one.

Lovely work dude. Really looking the part now, :th:

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

Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:10 am
by Coen
Oh oh.... Then I'm sorry to do this dudes.... Here's the next one.
I started the birdcage armour.
Fun factor 0
:bash:
[youtube]neZk80PaQqs[/youtube]