Well, at long last here it is; I’ve done nearly everything I wanted to do and have just about obtained the effect I wanted - I think. There are some shortcomings on the model which have been discussed above; there were even more on the build! I am aware that there’s still a few things I haven’t got quite right such as the tow cables (discussed earlier – just too weedy-looking), and the plugs on the mantlet really needed to be longer by roughly one more link, which is a pity but I just got it wrong. I feel the cam net is about right but you can judge that. Anyway, the 2 figures doing the loading are converted from Dolp as described a few posts ago; they are wearing their steel helmets and carrying their personal weapons (Uzi SMGs) and respirators as I wanted to emphasise the realistic aspect of an exercise where ammo replenishment is taking place tactically. I have also included MG ammo but must emphasise that the model does not reflect a full ammo load.
The Commander figure is also from Dolp; he is shown wrestling with his map, having had to refold it all due to the fast-moving tempo of the exercise and is trying to insert it back into its map case. His Lumocolor pens are on the turret top ready for the inevitable re-marking of the map. He still has his headset on as he’s likely to be summoned to Company (Squadron in UK parlance) HQ shortly for an Orders Group; his binoculars and helmet are also nearby; I envisaged his respirator case is still within the vehicle. I believe the weapons mix of a Leopard crew was all with Uzis less the Commander who was armed with a P1 pistol. The remaining member of the 4-man crew is of course the Loader/Operator who is within the turret receiving the ammunition. I did not model him.
Even after stowing the ammo the crew will still have a myriad of tasks to undertake such as weapon cleaning, checking fluid levels, fuel replen, tracks inspection and so on; only then will they tackle the rations (cardboard box) that have temporarily been lodged in the turret stowage rack.