Si B’s 1/35 Meng Leopard 1A5
- Thread starter Si Benson
- Start date
Started this one a couple of weeks ago and thought I’d share the build. I still have the T-72 build awaiting weathering but was itching to get this built.
It’s been a nice simple build with no issues. The build starts with torsion bar suspension added to the lower hull along with bump stops and idler mounts.
Wheels and sprockets together all of which have the Tamiya style rubber insert allowing for easy fitting and removal for painting.
The kit includes a very small amount of PE which requires minimal bending.
It’s been a nice simple build with no issues. The build starts with torsion bar suspension added to the lower hull along with bump stops and idler mounts.
Wheels and sprockets together all of which have the Tamiya style rubber insert allowing for easy fitting and removal for painting.
The kit includes a very small amount of PE which requires minimal bending.
The build continues with the rear hull plate.
Spare track parts, lights, tool box and gun travel lock go on.
The upper hull is next which receives a liberal application of pioneer tools and boxes etc…….
Spare track parts, lights, tool box and gun travel lock go on.
The upper hull is next which receives a liberal application of pioneer tools and boxes etc…….
Nice start, Lots of sharp detail.
A bit more progress on the Leo, this time with the mantlet and barrel. Went together nicely for a two piece barrel and cleaning up the joint wasn’t too bad either.
Building up nicely Si.
Cheers Joe, thanks for looking in 
Assembly continues with the turret. Plenty of bits and bobs to go on and some vinyl sections of stand off armour that require a thick CA glue to stick in place.
First you have to add all the attachment points…..
The turret basket was a bit fiddly but ok. Then the vinyl parts get glued into position which was a bit nerve racking
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Track assembly is well under way now….and they are quite involved!
Cheers for looking in
Assembly continues with the turret. Plenty of bits and bobs to go on and some vinyl sections of stand off armour that require a thick CA glue to stick in place.
First you have to add all the attachment points…..
The turret basket was a bit fiddly but ok. Then the vinyl parts get glued into position which was a bit nerve racking
….Track assembly is well under way now….and they are quite involved!
Cheers for looking in
Glad the barrel went together ok. Sometimes the seam can be a nightmare. Vinyl parts - never heard of that before. Looking good.
Great kitty Fella.Wife bought me this one for Birthday.I love Leopard 1s and think ive got about 20 in stash in 35th snd 72nd.Mine are mostly the older Italeri kits which i still enjoy.I started a few early in year but never finish everything.Watching with interest.
Richard
Richard
Got to admit they are a smashing looking tank, I have the A4 in the stash too
Finally got the tracks finished and temporarily fitted.
So that it for the build with just a few delicate bits to add a bit later on.
So that it for the build with just a few delicate bits to add a bit later on.
Looks like good progress. Never built a Leopard, but I think I will at some point, watching along... 
Thanks John, really appreciate your kind comment…..and I can easily say the same about yourself mate, I’m always amazed with what you can do
Cheers PeterLooks like good progress. Never built a Leopard, but I think I will at some point, watching along...
. Admittedly most of my builds are WWII subjects but there are so many more sweets in the sweet shop to try Legal Notice
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