The Leopard 2 Tank Thread [Updated 2021/01/16]

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/05)

Post by Valiant » Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:20 pm

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/05)

Post by Valiant » Mon Sep 12, 2016 7:37 pm

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The instructions are underway! Here's a photo to keep you distracted :D

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/12)

Post by TastySkippy123 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:19 pm

That photos good enough to distract us for weeks :D

Now, when can we expect the instructions!? :P

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/12)

Post by Valiant » Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:33 pm

Instructions should be completed by the week's end, and they should be available for purchase in 2-4 weeks.

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/12)

Post by The Shadowscythe » Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:27 am

Still waiting on that sci-fi tank dude. :P
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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/12)

Post by Valiant » Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:36 am

I know! However, most of my Lego is packed up right now in preparation for my move to California.

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/12)

Post by Valiant » Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:55 pm

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The digital model is complete! While it could never be released in this exact camo scheme (due to the inexistence of many parts in dark green), it can easily be changed to reflect the parts of the kit. I'll see about uploading some rendered photographs tomorrow (at least some photos of the tank from different angles) :D

The model includes a fully traversable turret, working suspension (best suited to carpet and blanket!), a cannon capable of elevation and depression, two opening turret hatches, a four round ready rack (for BrikWars purposes), a turret basket capable of fitting three minifigures (and an extra round of ammunition), room in the hull for a driver or an LED light kit from BrickStuff, and an accessible engine bay with a removable powerpack.

Details will be disclosed soon on how to aquire the model and/or instructions!

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/12)

Post by Captain-Camper » Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:10 pm

Valiant wrote:I know! However, most of my Lego is packed up right now in preparation for my move to California.
Where in california? Also i'm really looking forward to buying these instructions i seriously can't figure out the front of the turret :fist:
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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/26)

Post by Valiant » Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:29 am

Redding, Northern California (plus I'll be helping out BAYLUG in completing a project, so I'll be in San Francisco a bit too).

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/26)

Post by Captain-Camper » Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:50 am

San Francisco is a great city! So much good food!
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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/26)

Post by Valiant » Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:03 am

That's for certain :D

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/26)

Post by Half-Moon Molly » Tue Sep 27, 2016 4:24 am

Can the tracks be switched out with Brickmania track links?
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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/26)

Post by Captain-Camper » Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:55 am

Brickmania tracks are tricky and expensive. If you want to kit bash then go for it but brickmania tracks are special.
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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/26)

Post by Valiant » Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:02 am

No they cannot PoeDomo - even if they could, they would look off due to their being 2 wide instead of 3. This would force me to redesign the entirety of the Leopard! Plus, as Captain-Camper said, they are quite expensive (especially when compared to Lego's 3 stud wide track links). However, they are excellent for when recreating IFV's and other vehicles to scale.

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Re: The Leopard 2 Tank Thread (Updated 2016/09/26)

Post by bann154 » Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:25 am

Valiant wrote:No they cannot PoeDomo - even if they could, they would look off due to their being 2 wide instead of 3. This would force me to redesign the entirety of the Leopard! Plus, as Captain-Camper said, they are quite expensive (especially when compared to Lego's 3 stud wide track links). However, they are excellent for when recreating IFV's and other vehicles to scale.
They do have a 3 stud wide variant if I recall.
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