Wouldn't this be either a Strv 123 or Strv 131, though, instead of a 122? Swedish nomenclature is vehicle type followed by gun calibre in centimetres, and then a sequential number for the variant. Strv 121 is the Leopard 2A4, 122 is the Leopard 2A5, because they are the first and second tanks with a 12 cm gun in service, so with a new 120 mm gun this would be the 123, while with a 130 mm gun, it'll be 131.

Quote from: Steel Penguin on June 22, 2024, 01:51:42 AMi keep expecting to see a remote weapon system with an auto shotgun mounted   

They were playing around with one mounting a pair of AA-12 Shotguns, at one stage...
I've see pics but can't find them at present - my goggle-fu has failed me this time...

Quote from: Jakko on June 23, 2024, 02:37:16 AMWouldn't this be either a Strv 123 or Strv 131, though, instead of a 122? Swedish nomenclature is vehicle type followed by gun calibre in centimetres, and then a sequential number for the variant. Strv 121 is the Leopard 2A4, 122 is the Leopard 2A5, because they are the first and second tanks with a 12 cm gun in service, so with a new 120 mm gun this would be the 123, while with a 130 mm gun, it'll be 131.

Good info and certainly explains the Swedish naming system and might well be one of the above.. if it ends up Swedish.
The title was nothing more than what was written on the instructions when I started (and even that was spelt wrong  ) as the end point was some distance away. This was really a loss of mojo build.

But... painting has started as far as a primer coat. Also has a RWS now, just one pinched from a Stryker kit so nothing super modern or flash.

Quote from: buzzbomb on June 23, 2024, 10:59:26 PMThe title was nothing more than what was written on the instructions

Ah, OK, I thought you were going to build this as a what-if Swedish variant. Would be interesting to do just that, though.

So the painting begins. Still not decided the nationality, Swedish or Finnish... both have great schemes.
Maybe lets do what Jakko's said.... leaning toward Swedish.. so we may get the Stridsvagn 131 yet

First layer


Let the Splinter pattern begin


The charcoal is next.
Not being super careful with the masking, so it will probably be a bit rough in places and may need a few touch ups come the unmasking.

That kind of masking is fun ...

Quote from: Jakko on June 25, 2024, 01:34:43 AMThat kind of masking is fun ...

Sorry, which drugs are you on, exactly?

  

Looking good 

Very nice ...so far   

Quote from: Old Wombat on June 25, 2024, 02:07:30 AM

Quote from: Jakko on June 25, 2024, 01:34:43 AMThat kind of masking is fun ...

Sorry, which drugs are you on, exactly?

  

And can we get some over here?  Asking for a Friend.

This will be good!

Quote from: Old Wombat on June 25, 2024, 02:07:30 AMSorry, which drugs are you on, exactly?

Not enough

Alright.. reasonably happy with how that came out



On to the next bit, decals, detail painting and a bit of weathering

I do like that scheme 

That turned out really well!