Scania R620 hauling a Leopard 2A6

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January 15, 2026
First the truck
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January 15, 2026
Lots of parts in there
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January 21, 2026
All the bits prepped for paint. I'm building this like I would a 1/24 kit, so I've put together as much as I can before painting.
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January 21, 2026
These tanks need work, they are only half tanks but they will be visible from the side, so I will make them fullsize.
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January 21, 2026
Have to make the hole bigger in order to fit the speaker the right way.
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January 21, 2026
I don't know how just yet, but I'm going to try to get some lights in here.
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February 17, 2026
Chassis painted
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February 17, 2026
Transmission bits painted
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February 17, 2026
More chassis bits painted
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February 17, 2026
More bits painted
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February 17, 2026
I will not be using the aero parts, so the bottom holes needed to be filled. The upper holes will be used to attach spotlights, the bigger holes are for the LEDs to go through
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February 17, 2026
The holes in the door for the tilting stop removed
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February 17, 2026
Holes for the spoiler plugged and sanded
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February 17, 2026
Working away at the fueltanks
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February 25, 2026
Seats painted
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February 25, 2026
Final corrections on the fueltanks
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February 25, 2026
All bodywork painted NATO green
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February 28, 2026
Chassis done up to the gearbox
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February 28, 2026
Painting the chassis does add a little realism
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February 28, 2026
Spoke too soon, still had to put the shocks on the rear...
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February 28, 2026
... NOW it's done
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February 28, 2026
The gearbox done
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February 28, 2026
And it's in the chassis
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April 1, 2026
Made some lightbuckets...
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April 1, 2026
...and glued them to the visor

Comments

2 15 January, 13:21

Bozzer
You just knew that I'd jump on this 😉

1 5 March, 21:59

Sander de Volder Author
So far you're the only one it seems. Grab a seat, this build will take a while!

1 6 March, 08:22

Bozzer
I'm gonna get started on the Mack. I might do a build log on it? I'll see how it goes 😉

1 6 March, 17:49

Sander de Volder Author
Just an occasional pic of your progress would be nice, but a build log would be excellent. I find that I forget to shoot some pics when I'm in the flow of building, I just don't want to stop building to take that photo😄

1 6 March, 18:59

Bozzer
Amen to that mate. I was watching TV, sat on the bed. Next thing I know, I'd built the gearbox! I seriously need to get a life, lol 😛

1 7 March, 01:24

Project info

Dutch military transport

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