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

Post by **Coen** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:46 am

This is my entry into the Honour Our Heros GB hosted by Storm22tpt and Norm Lajoie.
It's Hobby Boss 1/35 Leopard 2A6 CAN Kit #82458
I was going to do a Canadian CPF but it experienced technical difficulties.

These shots are curtosey of Storm22tpt via NovYank.
Thanks to both of you dudes for these.

Here are the vids that I've done on the build so far...
there isn't much to take pictures of yet, but hopefully soon.

[youtube]vA4dpyavUTg[/youtube] [youtube]hzoi9EeCDbI[/youtube] [youtube]tlmCyKtr2UY[/youtube]

[youtube]RnXUbGYq0SU[/youtube]

Post by **DC87** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:11 am

Awesome entry Mike, great to see you've started this kit - good decision to leave off the barracuda

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:32 am

very cool entry, the Leo 2 is one of those sexy looking bits of kit, I'll say you will not regret leaving the thermal shroud off, though I have seen it done before where the builder used very thin rolled sheets of milliput to cover the vehicle and used scale camo netting to get the texture right....,.hey I think I just may have given myself an idea

hahahah I'm my own worse enemy hahaha

great work my friend,

Shane.

Post by **Coen** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:01 pm

I considered using either white glue soaked tissue paper or tin foil and a specially cut tool for the holes.
I still may... Just to see if I can do it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:18 pm

would be cool to see i must say

Post by **conradschmid99** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:58 pm

cool build
I just realized that you scratched "coen" into your mat
i'll be watching

Post by **Coen** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:11 pm

Haha... Yeah I was seeing if those Ultimate PE pencils did more than handle PE.

Post by **Paul** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:17 pm

Coen wrote:Haha... Yeah I was seeing if those Ultimate PE pencils did more than handle PE.

Ha ha I had a feeling that's what you had done it with

Post by **Coen** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:29 pm

Busted!!!!

Post by **schweinhund227** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:02 pm

all considering... buying The Barracuda Resin set from Black Dog is still the best way to replicated the
LATE Leo2A6M Canada used before we brought them back to Canada !

The ModelBau set is 200$ while the B.D. one is only 100$ for basically the same effect !
They both have mistakes... ONLY A.R. Rivet counters would care about !

expensive you may say !!! but... well worth your Sanity ! and all the hard work is already done !

I know this much.... I'm saving for one ! 2014 HOHCGB will feature it !

The MEXAS "uparmour" Leo1C2 Pictured above..... is also a good contender for next year HOHCGB ! one of those
Black Dog Sets is on its way to me as we speak ! can't wait to review it !

Looks awesome ! Thanks for posting good shots of it !

The T-LAV APC is... cool too! But as you found out ... hard to get a kit !
HOPE that Black Dog gets on top of it... and Delivers again !!! We need more GAVINS ...

You take care COEN C !

Post by **Coen** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:27 pm

You too Norm!!!
You Da'man!!!

Hey... Thanks to you and Sebastien for putting this one eh?
I'm loving watching all the cool builds and the challenges it poses.

Post by **spruecutter** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:49 pm

Great choice and I like the reference pics, especially the one with the dozer blade.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:18 am

spruecutter wrote:Great choice and I like the reference pics, especially the one with the dozer blade.

That's a Leopard 1C2 with MEXTAS up Armour, not a Leo2A6M

Very cool and Bad-Ass.

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:51 am

This is a stunning build Coen! Can't wait to see your progress mate

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:01 am

Nice work Coen - that's one mean looking tank!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:21 am

Nice work Mike, its cool looking machine

great work

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:23 pm

Here's where she's at now.
I've got the lower hull mostly finished now and it's just sitting on the hull pan. I'll glue it later once I'm ready to paint.
The main gun is finished and I temporary assembled the turret for the pictures.

[youtube]1RzuJ0rZ0lI[/youtube] [youtube]70cCFTEAVc0[/youtube] [youtube]VkbEcCVBSIU[/youtube]

Post by **Paul** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:31 pm

She's looking good mate, just watched your last update and I gotta get me this kit

Post by **Coen** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:44 pm

You wouldn't regret it Paul. From what I've seen so far she's a great kit buddy.

Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 6:57 pm

Great work mate she is going to be a stunner.

Post by **Coen** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:08 am

thanks Nigel.
If I can paint it I hope that it will be. haha.

Post by **Rodney** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:29 am

looking good

Post by **JayCub** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:39 am

you know i really like your builds(i followed you here from youtube but tell no-one), and im not much for modern armour but this really looks outstanding kit and demanding, but will be worth the trouble.
Tom

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:52 am

hey Mike, great work buddy

will we be seeing more modern armor from you in the future

great work

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:04 am

Thanks Fellas
Oh you'll be seeing more modern armour for sure. I'll still be building the WWII stuff though... those are my roots.

Post by **Coen** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:47 am

Some more work done, mostly on the turret.
I'll post a few stills later today.

[youtube]9ZDhDwhqakU[/youtube]

[youtube]F2j-qgDmHdc[/youtube]

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:18 pm

Very nice work Mike,

how are you finding modern armor as opposed to world war two subjects ?

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:24 pm

The fundamentals are more familiar then doing an aircraft kit, I mean a tanks is a tank... but for the most part it's a complete change.
This piece is nothing like building WWII pieces.
There are so many bit and pieces that I can't identify that I may as well be building a bus or a jeep.
It's still very cool though and I'm learning a lot.
I'm also getting some great help from the community.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:51 pm

we are very lucky to have such a supportive community I don't think I've ever seen its like in any other hobby out there

Post by **Coen** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:03 pm

Oh there are other's out there that have a good sence of community, but they always have that undercurrent of potential hostility.
Here on ISM and the folks that I've met on YouTube I don't get that.
It's what sets it apart.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:06 pm

Thats why I love this forum so much, as its members are some of the best people and talented modelers I have had the pleasure of sharing and enjoying work with.

ISM rocks

!!!

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:51 pm

No argument here my friend!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:14 pm

oh and meant to say your leo is looking great to buddy

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:43 am

Just a little update about what I managed to pull together today.

[youtube]vqQGoabJiy8[/youtube]

Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:19 pm

that is looking S**t hot mate

Post by **Paul** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:17 pm

Yep thats one damn fine looking tank

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:11 pm

looking the bizz mike

love the anti-laser coating on the optics really well done

Shane

Post by **Schoof** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:50 pm

WOW she`s a beautyfull piece of armor !!!!!

Cant wait to she her painted ( yes i got a hidden agenda )

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:02 pm

Bloddy hell dude I'm busy for a couple of days and its built!!!

Great stuff dude.

Tempted to add this one to the stash.

Post by **pikos** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:51 pm

Very nice man! Haven't watched the vids but what I see in the pics is outstanding!

Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:29 pm

WOW!

Now that's one fine looking armour you go there Coen!
Just jumped in this threat (so much going on here on ISM that it's almost impossible to follow everyone) And I must say I like this build.
Can't wait to see how you paint her!

Post by **Coen** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:16 am

I have only been following a few of the other fella's builds myself.. there are so many. 20 or more I think it was.
A great turnout.

Thanks for the comments fellas. She's near the paint stage now. I've put her aside for the day as I want to work on the PzII for the rest of the night.
Just got home after being out all day with the family.
I'm hoping to have the PzII done in a few hours.

Post by **Coen** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:25 am

More progress... she's all built now.
I've got the stowage and the Mr. Less Nessman the tank commander all set up.
Sooo it's painting time soon.

Here are some photos and some vids.

[youtube]1prx53MaDZw[/youtube] [youtube]Nu1EO5-S0jg[/youtube] [youtube]usYu9llWlgk[/youtube]

Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:33 pm

A realy awesome build you got here!

Top shelf Coen!

Now I can't wait to see this on painted!
Good luck buddy

Post by **schweinhund227** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:44 pm

fix those bottle my friend !

LOL

I won't let go !
that's the riveter in me !

LOL

over an awesome machine...
you have caught the Modern Armour Bug...

Post by **spruecutter** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:00 pm

Looks great with all the bits added.

That's the meanest looking shopping trolley I've seen

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:13 pm

That figure is the icing on the cake! Looking good sir

Post by **garywintin** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:47 pm

Dang.... How in heaven did I miss this ???

Sick works, Michael ... love this cat

Post by **Coen** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:34 pm

schweinhund227 wrote:

fix those bottle my friend !

LOL

I won't let go !
that's the riveter in me !

LOL

over an awesome machine...
you have caught the Modern Armour Bug...

Already done Norm.
There are a few things that I've noticed that I want to go back and tweak, or fix.
It's all those pics you sent me dude... I keep seeing stuff that needs attention or that I messed up.
Live and learn eh?

Post by **schweinhund227** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:45 pm

You are the man!