Leopard 2 A7 (Takom 1/72)

[Duke Maddog]

Sensational! It's amazing how many companies have come out with the -2A7. I just noticed the flag on the turret; I've never seen one of those on any of the kits I've built. Is that an exercise thing?

 

[Rhino]

Is it safe to assume this paint scheme is Canadian?
It's looking very tank-like!

 

[RichB]

Sensational! It's amazing how many companies have come out with the -2A7. I just noticed the flag on the turret; I've never seen one of those on any of the kits I've built. Is that an exercise thing?

It is a range safety flag. A Green means weapons clear, no ammo on board, a Yellow/Orange flag means weapons clear, ammo on board, a Red flag means weapons loaded ready to fire.

When on exercise and using a laser training system (like MILES) there is a gunfire simulator mounted on the sloped armour to the left of the main gun that gives off a flash, bang and smoke when the main gun is "fired" giving away their position so they remember to shoot and scoot.

Is it safe to assume this paint scheme is Canadian?
It's looking very tank-like!

That is the NATO 3 colour scheme that the Germans use. Our A4, A4M and A6M variants are now overall CARC Green.

Although there was one crew that got artistic on exercise.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Gator]

Great work Rich.

 

[RichB]

Painted and ready for some weathering.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Duke Maddog]

Magnificent job Rich! Does Canada have 2-A7's? I'm building one now even though I already have a German one finished. If Canada has them, maybe I can switch mine.

 

[RichB]

Magnificent job Rich! Does Canada have 2-A7's? I'm building one now even though I already have a German one finished. If Canada has them, maybe I can switch mine.

Thanks.

No we don't, only the A4, A4M and A6M. The A7 version is being pushed as an upgrade kit for the A4 thru A6 variants and there are some countries looking at that option. Denmark have upgraded their A5's to the A7 with some Danish customization. The German's have switched their A7 and A7V upgrade program to the new build A8.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thank you, that is good to know. Man, they are developing this so rapidly, I cannot keep up!

 

[Rhino]

The Canadian jungle camouflage scheme is nifty! A tidy precise build!

 

[RichB]

Some filters, washes and dry brushing and the Leopard has been out to play on the range.

A few little details to add.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[moon puppy]

Wow!

 

[RichB]

Time to stick a fork in this one.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Rhino]

On a base, even? MMM Over-achiever.

Wunderbar!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Sensational work! What an amazing masterpiece!

 

[jeaton01]

Sweet! As long as it is not hunting ME!

 

[moon puppy]

Excellent build Rich, love how you got the flag in motion. Well done!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking good Rich!