[Berman's Leopard 2a6 build Thread]

Hi berman, nice to another Leo being build....

I did a similar built late last year with my Leo too.

Do take note of the wiring when you are done..... I had to redo my wiring 3 times and also the batt size...

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=64863

[Micro Hilux]

She run great, will try to upload a video soon, thanks

[Micro Hilux]

I still have another Trail Trekker and SMC chassis to work on but i cant decide on which body to use, so i'm putting that on-hold and deicded i need a trailer to transport this little baby around

Started with some basic sketch...

Detail in

Actual work on sytrene

The main body of the trailer

i used back the wheels from the model kit and made so simple axles to hold them in place

Back end

getting there....

Test fitting

Still need to work on the ramp and strengthen the whole trailer.

[Micro Hilux]

Poser shot

Flexing

[Micro Hilux]

Changed the plastic locknut to alum

DIY mounting for the body to attached to the chassis

[Micro Hilux]

Yes please and thank in advance...

here you go.....

SMC 4.5 chassis

1/24 Aoshima Toyota Hilux model kit, painted, tinted glasses

Donor Car. Losi 1/24 Micro Trail Trekker

basically, i used the axles, motor, transfer case, steering servo, electronics and mounted it to the SMC chassis

DIY some mountings from sytrene

ESC mounts, batt holder, steering plate,

[Micro Hilux]

Do you have a 1:1 and 1:10 to make a photo comparison

Me I am still looking for a 1:1 TF evo

i dont have any 1/10 photo to show now, will have to go back and take a picture.

but i do have a comparison to a Tamiya spray can cap photo

[Micro Hilux]

Anyone else into Micro? 1/24, 1/32 scale?

here's mine....

if anyone is interested, i will post more of the build pixs.

[Skottoman's Citroen 2CV project]

Looking very good skottoman. Cant wait to see more of your wonderful skill.

[The Tank Faq]

Sorry, not sure if this has been added, but Spektrum 2.4GhZ like DX6/DX8 will work with DMD-07 from the Leopard2A6, you can get all the functions to work, engine start-up, shut-down, gun barrel up @ down, turret turning, lights on/off, convey lights, gun fire, machine gun.

[Leopard2A6]

ok, here a video of the test run. FUN. was late in the night,had to turn the volume down, otherwise, it was a blast.

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[Leopard2A6]

Redo the whole cables arrangement, this is version 2.0. Must say i am much happier with this layout, the hull can close properly. Just need to get a smaller batt and the space would be better.

This was before, the rear of the hull cant close properly.

Hull paintng done

Lazy man style, masking of all the clear parts and simply spray.

90% completed, just some minor details like the spade,weathering,misc to add in, radio has been setup with the DMD and it was a BLAST for the test run. Will try to upload the video soon

[Leopard2A6]

Wow! Really great build thread and photos!

I do think I will have to build a tank or 2 in my future. I've become obsessed with the more difficult builds lately, and find them (as you say) to be more rewarding.

Looks like TONS to paint if you really wanted to get detailed with it all...

Again, nice job on the photos, and descriptions. I'll have to start doing research on the tank kits... Heh.

Cheers,

Skottoman

Thanks Skottoman,

You are also doing a great build thread with the reefer, love the effort you put in to polish up the panels and making it shine, the custom decals, all the details.

You should build a tank too, bet it will be much nicer than mine with your attention to all the details.

After this tank, i should be getting back to start my MAN project and maybe a custom build lowbed for the tank.

[Leopard2A6]

video of the shot stock spring

i had to manually push the barrel down to the motor

video of the new, stronger spring

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had to cut down/away part of the batt holder to fit in the lipo batt

1st attempt to tidy up the wirings..might have to redo as the turret cant close properly near the rear.

at least it was better than before

Smoke dischargers

[Leopard2A6]

So the painted barrel caused the jam which killed the spring?

Since it doesn't look like you've modified the battery tray in any way I though I'd bring this up. Tthere's an older thread somewhere that points out some high capacity batteries don't fit in the tray molded in the turret. The suggestion was to test fit your batteries before closing things up and dremel the thing if necessary.

I suppose so. Cause even after i remove the paint, the spring wont pull it back for the recoil action. Will try to upload the video.

Ya, i tried with my lipo batt and its a tab too big, will have to sort out that 1st before tidying up the wires and closing it, thanks for the advise.

[Leopard2A6]

Wow lots of wiring I think if I ever get one of these it will also be one of the most stressful builds ever! take me years to complete with all the painting to, but I still really want one lol!

You should get one. Building it was so rewarding.

[Leopard2A6]

Had to open to cover to pull put the wires, was too short and kept too much inside.

Some of the painted parts for today

Started the installation of the main gun unit.

Then i ran into problem,

The painted lower half of the main gun was struck and the recoil action doesnt work.

I had to sand away the painted area.

After that, the recoil spring was over stretched and wont work anymore.

Looking through my spares, manage to find a stronger and better spring

Now, i have tidy up all the wirings.

[Leopard2A6]

Did some painting.

Installed the IMPACT metal hull hooks

The optic fibre lights

Main body almost completed

Installation of the turret ring n lower part of the turret

[Leopard2A6]

Yes, the tracks are pre-assemble from the factory.

I'm getting close to fin the Leo, still have the turret, gun to finish up.

Some pixs of the progress will be up soon.

[Leopard2A6]

last bit i managed to do was to install the gearbox, road wheel on, track and the speaker.....








thats all for today, will try to do more when i get off my work.

[Leopard2A6]

Next, was the road wheels installation itself. its such a PITA to have to cut out the road wheels rubber manual, doing the same thg over n over for 28 wheels, and putting them on the road wheel itself for 28 times.

this is only 1 road wheel

completed the 1st road wheel,

another 27 more to go......:mad: together with IMPACT metal suspension arms

After awhile.......

next was the Idler wheels installation,i got IMPACT upgrade part to replace the plastic Tamiya was providing...

[Leopard2A6]

Finally have some time to work again on the tank,

1st, i fixed up the Turret Rings

Next, i finally managed to put on some colors

1st, Lower Hull

2nd, Wheels

i only sprayed the outer wheel cos the inner wheel cant b seem when install together

Next, i started the installation of the Torsion Bars and upgraded to ball bearings all round

[Just sharing: nicely modified FAV]

Wow it is just the front that's neat!! Wonder how strong it is bolted on like that?

Here's how he did it.

[Skottoman Reefer Trailer Build]

Thanks for the reply....

Seeing your build, make my wanna get a reefer too!

But i need a lowbed trailer more nw.....

[Just sharing: nicely modified FAV]

I seen those before they are sweet.

it's not a fast attack it's a sand scorcher chassis under the FAV body.

Its a FAV w SRB front, not SRB chassis under a FAV body.