modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) With the recent uptake in interest in armour related GB's and STGB's I have been having a think about having one for a topic which I have liked for a long time, namely the Leopard family of AFV's. This family of tanks has been at the top of the AFV game since their entry into service in the late 60's and the newest models are still up there. I would have all versions of the Leopard as eligible for GB, including all of the gun tanks from the Leopard 1 onwards and all of the other vehicles which have used the hull of the Leopard in one form or another such as the Gepard anti-aircraft tank and the Biber armoured bridgelayer. There are plenty of operators from Australia to Chile so there is a good range of colour schemes and markings that your model can be finished in, and as such no whiff's I'm afraid. If you want a build a version that didn't get into service but was made as a prototype then that will be fine, it was built after all. There are plenty of good kits out there in both 1/72 and 1/35 scale, I don't think there has been a 1/48 kit yet, and a range of aftermarket goodies and decals available too. So what do you say, fancy doing something a bit more modern than Panthers, Tigers and Shermans? 1; Me (obviously) Host 2; Plastix co-host 3; Corsairfoxfouruncle 4; klr 5; desert falcon 6; Julien 7; helios16v 8; HobbyPaul 9; diases 10; Arniec 11; Mig Eater 12; fatfingers 13; ijs302; 14; trickyrich 15; badger 16; Foxbat 17; Orso 18; Flying sailors 19; Rocky 20; KRK4m 21; Zack 22; TonyW Edited December 19, 2020 by modelling minion 2 Link to post Share on other sites
PlaStix 21,691 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hi Craig. Really looking forward to this GB!! I already have the kit I'm planning to build!! And I'm pretty sure all the usual tank enthusiasts will be interested in this STGB! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Hi Craig. Really looking forward to this GB!! I already have the kit I'm planning to build!! And I'm pretty sure all the usual tank enthusiasts will be interested in this STGB! Kind regards, Stix Lets hope so! I shall be collecting a couple of Leopard kits soon, Revell's Leopard 1 and 1A1 in 1/35 and quite fancy adding Hobbyboss leopard 2 to the collection. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PlaStix 21,691 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 This is the one I'm planning on making: It looks like a good kit in the box and it has some really good detail. Apparently the major problem with it is the wrong number of slats on the rear. I wouldn’t have known if I hadn’t read the review on Scalemates. Kind regards, Stix EDIT: Julien's review of this kit can be found here: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, PlaStix said: This is the one I'm planning on making: A very nice choice indeed, the Canadians have made great use of the Leopard in a variety of versions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Corsairfoxfouruncle 23,362 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Sign me up Craig... A Canadian, Polish, or Chilean one for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
klr 1,804 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I have all 3 of the current Revell "officially licensed" 1/72 kits of the Leopard 2: A5/A5NL, A6/A6M and Strv 122A/122B. I also have the 1990s kit of the Leopard 2 A4. Count me in. Mind you, I suppose I should first finish the Dragon kits of the Leopard 2 A4 and A6, the old Revell Leopard 2 A5, and the Revell Leopard 1. Finally, some motivation. Would the Revell SLT 50-3 "Elefant" & SaAnh. 52 tank transporter count for this GB, as long as I also built a Leopard 2 to put on it? Not that I'm planning on that, as the tank transporter has a zillion parts. But it would make for an interesting combo build. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Sign me up Craig... A Canadian, Polish, or Chilean one for me. Good man Dennis, always great to have your support and with some interesting options too. 10 minutes ago, klr said: I have all 3 of the current Revell "officially licensed" 1/72 kits of the Leopard 2: A5/A5NL, A6/A6M and Strv 122A/122B. I also have the 1990s kit of the Leopard 2 A4. Count me in. Mind you, I suppose I should first finish the Dragon kits of the Leopard 2 A4 and A6, the old Revell Leopard 2 A5, and the Revell Leopard 1. Finally, some motivation. Would the Revell SLT 50-3 "Elefant" & SaAnh. 52 tank transporter count for this GB, as long as I also built a Leopard 2 to put on it? Not that I'm planning on that, as the tank transporter has a zillion parts. But it would make for an interesting combo build. Great to have your support klr, your build rate and quality are a bonus to any GB. If you built the transporter at the same time as the Leopard then that would be fine, after all it is something to display your model on. Sounds like you have quite a few Leopard kits in the stash already and I like the idea of a Swedish Strv 122. Consider yourselves added to the list. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
desert falcon 783 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 A Leopard GB sounds great - please put me on the list @modelling minion Maybe a Danish 2A5 in Afghanistan? Cheers Johnny b 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, desert falcon said: A Leopard GB sounds great - please put me on the list @modelling minion Maybe a Danish 2A5 in Afghanistan? Cheers Johnny b Thanks Johnny, a Danish 2A5 in Afghanistan sounds really interesting, lots of great pictures of them on the internet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Corsairfoxfouruncle 23,362 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hobby boss and Revell just dropped Leopard 1a5’s recently so that should help widen options. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hobby boss and Revell just dropped Leopard 1a5’s recently so that should help widen options. I think that most of the Leopard family can be built now, which is a great thing for us modellers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,536 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I you want some good stuff for any Leopard kit then have a look here; http://www.leopardclub.ca/workshop/ I have their gun barrels and other bits and they are well worth investing in Julien 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,536 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Thanks Johnny, a Danish 2A5 in Afghanistan sounds really interesting, lots of great pictures of them on the internet. mmm pretty sure I have a Legend Danish conversion in the stash somewhere........... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Julien said: mmm pretty sure I have a Legend Danish conversion in the stash somewhere........... Sounds close enough to volunteering for me! I shall add you to our list Julien. The Leopard Club site really is a fantastic source of information and the aftermarket stuff they do has very good reviews. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,536 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Count me in, just checked and I have; Leo 1 1A3/A4 C2 MEXAS 2A4 2A4M CAN 2A5 2A6 (Revell) 2A6 Tamiya 2A7 Bergepanzer 2 Gives me something to go at 2 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Julien said: Count me in, just checked and I have; Leo 1 1A3/A4 C2 MEXAS 2A4 2A4M CAN 2A5 2A6 (Revell) 2A6 Tamiya 2A7 Bergepanzer 2 Gives me something to go at Thats an indecent amount of Leopards for one man to have in his stash! It would keep me busy for years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,536 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: I don't think there has been a 1/48 kit yet, and a range of aftermarket goodies and decals available too. So what do you say, fancy doing something a bit more modern than Panthers, Tigers and Shermans? Academy did a 1.48 Leo 2 a few years ago, and there are some older Leo 1 kits out there https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=All&q=Leopard+2+1%2F48* https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=All&q=Leopard+1+1%2F48* Not sure how good they are....... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,536 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Thats an indecent amount of Leopards for one man to have in his stash! It would keep me busy for years. Thats nothing, I have over 80 F-86 kits in 1/72, 1/48 and now 1/32. Its not an obsession...I can stop ay any time, honest 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Corsairfoxfouruncle 23,362 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Julien said: Count me in, just checked and I have; Leo 1 1A3/A4 C2 MEXAS 2A4 2A4M CAN 2A5 2A6 (Revell) 2A6 Tamiya 2A7 Bergepanzer 2 Gives me something to go at Do I have to pull an Enzo here ! Edited October 26, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,536 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Whats Enzo have t do with it? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Julien said: Whats Enzo have t do with it? Our glorious GB moderator has a habit of whenever anyone lists the kits they have of subject of telling them to build them all, hence "do an Enzo". 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just had a look at the new Revell 1A5 online, in my opinion the best looking Leopard 1 variant, and I can see one making it's way into my stash before too long, especially as it will make a good basis for a Canadian C2. Link to post Share on other sites
Romeo Alpha Yankee 7,471 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I have an Aussie AS1 that needs and excuse to by built, add me to the list Craig 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelling minion 12,876 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I have an Aussie AS1 that needs and excuse to by built, add me to the list Craig Thats excellent Ray, always great to have you in a GB and an Aussie AS1 would be a great addition to the line up too. They wore some great schemes and some of the ones done with mud would look really good on a model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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