Leopard 1 based Area Suppression Vehicle (Tamiya A4 base)
Leopard 2 based Jagdpanzer Keonig Leopard
(Italeri KWS base)
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Well done! Great creativity! Post more pics if you can.
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Nice looking tanks! I agree we need more photos, the camo scheme looks pretty sharp!
The Leopard 2’s gray color matching the rocky terrain is really neat. I haven’t seen many models where the camouflage paint exactly matched the base terrain so that is a neat trick.
Thank you all. I like to do at least one what if build a year but I need them to be credible. I’m not a hover tank kind of “what-if 'er” 
I’ll dig them out of storage and take some additional pics later this week.
Trisaw., thank you, but that, unfortunately is an issue with the picture I messed up the settings when taking it. The scheme is a variation on MERDC and a lot lighter. 
Very nice Paul; I agree though more pics needed! The Jagdpanzer would benefit from a profile shot perhaps.
I could get suckered into a couple of What-Ifs I fear (like I need any more distractions).
Keep 'em coming Paul.
Brian
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From a time when I had somewhat lesser skills, but I still enjoyed it. I think I might revisit this idea in the near future.
Really like the Area suppression wagon … that would ruin your day getting a sustained burst from that LOL … there are some interesting possibilities for today’s modern spec vehicles and “What if builds” …an M1 or Chally body with an AA gun and missile system fitted …
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Couple of what ifs. (1) Colombian Pantera … Ex Dutch Leo2A6 with extra stowage (no ice cleats), a/c, and .50 cal for the loader. (2) Brazilian EE-19 Osorio (based on 105mm gunned T-1 prototype with with upgraded FCS and RWS.
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'Love the concepts Paul - the Leo Kanone really got me thinking - perhaps one with a 140mm gun?
And Timothy - I think the Osorio is just ripe for any What-If project - I don’ t think I’ve ever seen one of those on the display tables, in any format, but very nice ideas and models.
I might have to brush off my own plans for a What-If Leopard 1A3 in British service - as if I’ve the time(!)
Anyway, all inspirational and in great danger of initiating even more tangents.
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Cheers Brian. Thinking more along the lines of a 152mm launcher tube and a much lower and sloped casement. 
Have an Osorio in my own stash need to dig that one out. Its a true weekender build if I recall correctly.
Photography skills need developing…
Ah Paul, a 152mm - Shillelagh and all that? I like your style; sort of heavy long range support for say, a normal battalion of Leopards. Hmmm.
That’s the trouble with this hobby, especially What-ifs - just too much going on in my ever fertile brain; no wonder I never get anything completed.
The Osorio is the trumpy kit. Not their greatest … but better than their Challenger2s!) Nice thing it comes with the 105mm gun (T-1, intended Brazilian one. ) and the 120mm gun for the T-2 (Middle East demonstrator)
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Have to say this is my favourite bit of this build.
Base is the final drive cover from. Trumpeter T50. something…
“Arms” are from a kmt mine roller from same.
.50 cal is a lazer rf from same source with barrel from Acadamy M2/M1919 set detailed with SGL from original Italeri kit and various bits of lead/fuse wire. RWS sight from Tamiya A4. Almost looks like it might work😜
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Very inventive and certainly looks the part. Nice RWS !!
As John says - 'looks the biz!
Curse you pod3105 - my mind is all over the place now with all sorts of ideas!
Then my job here is done… Meheheheh
Very nice what ifs!
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Thank you Ezra b