Here is the Leclerc all done. I could have added a few more details but I'm more than happy with the build now as it is. Any more work might have taken the shine off the build for me. Also a figure has been found in the stash. This one is from Djiti Productions from a set they do of French AFV crew. He fits the model perfectly I think. So the model will be off for a wash then primer.
Moving on now with the turret and some extra detailing which helps to add a little bit more interest to it. I will add a tarp and camo net to the rear basket later I think. Crew wise I'm looking at a commander and possibly gunner. I'll be digging around for suitable figures soon.
No updates for a while as I've been away on a very nice holiday to Greece again. Sunshine, good food and relaxing by the pool was just what I needed. Now back in the swing of things on the leclerc the hull detailing is almost done with just a couple of items to add.
I've now finished off the rear of the hull after detailing the fuel drum holders. The fuel drums are very rarely fitted so adding a some details to the holders makes a big difference in the final look of them. Nothing complicated just some extra bolts, lead wire, plastic card and Tamiya tape.
Well I'm enjoying this very much at present and have been playing with the rear of the hull adding some missing details and enhancing other areas. Also the upper hull has also been fitted in place.
After picking this kit up for a good price at the recent Avon show I felt the need finally to actually build something and this fitted the bill perfectly. I did also order the dedicated etched set from Tamiya for the kit which came within five days from Hong Kong. A faster service than Royal Mail!
However being the sad anorak that I am I decided I wanted to add a few missing details to the model. Thanks to a superb detailing and corrections list by Olivier Carneau I can now add some enhancements to the kit. So far the wheels, sprockets and tracks have all been made up and a couple of enhancements made.
Not rapid progress but I'm building and more importantly enjoying the process too.
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