Australian Leopard AS1 with drivers and engine compartments.
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I've started yet another AS1 Leopard, only this time I am showing the exposed engine compartment - from Perfect Scale Modellbau and the drivers compartment from Leopard Workshop. Both are excellent additions and worth every penny!
The weathering has been done with a mix of paints and pigments, as well as artist oils and dry brushing gunmetal on various parts. Still more photo etch to go yet!
More progress soon...
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Jeff Bailey said on August 27, 2021
Lots of great details there, Ian. Folks might be surprised just how MUCH dirt a tank can get inside during just one weekend training session. That's the true life of a tank crewman.
A cleaner.
Ian Foulkes said on August 27, 2021
Thanks Jeff, much appreciated, being complemented by a Tankie on the dirt is a real ego
boost!
John vd Biggelaar said on August 27, 2021
Fantastic detailing, Ian @ianfoulk96
Reminds me of my obligatory military service during training sessions.
Lots of dirt cleaning after those sessions.
Ian Foulkes said on August 27, 2021
Hi John,
I hope that's pleasant memories! When did you serve?
Spiros Pendedekas said on August 27, 2021
Amazing job indeed, Ian! The exposed engine compartment adds a lorbti the model looks!
Ian Foulkes said on August 27, 2021
Thank you Spiros, it's really fun. Lots of reference books in use!
George R Blair Jr said on August 27, 2021
Very detailed work, Ian (@ianfoulk96). Looks very realistic.
Ian Foulkes said on August 29, 2021
Thank you George, I appreciate your comment
DE4EVER said on August 29, 2021
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
Interestingly exceptional detail work added to this build Ian.
Surely a model project to be followed.
Ian Foulkes said on August 29, 2021
Many thanks, yes indeed there is a project planned. Keep watching...