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  • peterairfix
    SMF Supporters
    • Jul 2012
    • 11080

    #1

    Kitech 1/48 leopard med.tank

    Whilst waiting for the large decals to dry on my wild horse I thought I would have a go at this one and it is motorised I have done a few of these a long time ago.
    So let's see what it has in store for me. Click image for larger version

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  • peterairfix
    SMF Supporters
    • Jul 2012
    • 11080

    #2
    More pictures.
    The spuresClick image for larger version

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    The rubber tracks Click image for larger version

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    The motor and gears might have a couple of screws missing (ain't we all) Click image for larger version

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    And decals Click image for larger version

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    • Guest

      #3
      Wow, that is an old and very basic kit Are you going to build it as a running model?

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      • peterairfix
        SMF Supporters
        • Jul 2012
        • 11080

        #4
        Originally posted by Jakko
        Wow, that is an old and very basic kit :smiling3: Are you going to build it as a running model?
        I will be but it is a terrible kit but let's see what I can do with it.

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        • yak face
          Moderator
          • Jun 2009
          • 13855
          • Tony
          • Sheffield

          #5
          Interesting pete , those tracks look very rubbery :smiling5: . Love the full tube of radioactive grease too , whats the recommended service interval for greasing up the two cogs?:smiling5:

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          • peterairfix
            SMF Supporters
            • Jul 2012
            • 11080

            #6
            Originally posted by yak face
            whats the recommended service interval for greasing up the two cogs?
            When it's gets taken down off the shelf to be dusted

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            • JR
              • May 2015
              • 18273

              #7
              I remember ( just ) going to see one in Germany when they came into service , most impressive in the flesh so will grab a seat in the OAP area along with Bob :smiling3:

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              • peterairfix
                SMF Supporters
                • Jul 2012
                • 11080

                #8
                First part of the build and all of 20 parts fitted but a bit of cleaning up needed. Click image for larger version

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  Well, it looks enough like a Leopard, that’s more than you can say for many of these kinds of kits

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                  • peterairfix
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Jul 2012
                    • 11080

                    #10
                    Put a bit of paint on and that's the best bit as I have mucked the bottom part up I will post pictures when I have sorted it out. Click image for larger version

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