Tamiya 1/35 Gepard Flakpanzer Build

In this video I build Tamiya's venerable 1:35 Gepard Flakpanzer in 1:35 scale, straight from the box. As mentioned in the build, the correct colour for this vehicle is RAL6014 Yellow Olive. I used Hataka paint HTK-A193 from the Hataka Modern Australian Army AFV Paint Set for the green on the tank.
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[@DansModelBench]

I should have mentioned in the video that I used Alclad Klear Kote Matte Varnish once all the decals were applied and had dried.

[@robertgarelli4386]

Great job on the kit. You are right, for its age, it has held up pretty well. I built this kit about 20 years ago and loved it.

[@countmacula530]

It was really interesting watching this video after seeing your glue review, and seeing the various uses for each.

[@DansModelBench]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@ascensionindustries9631]

Great work. Always wanted this kit. Especially now, since they're in Ukraine with a 90% kill rate.

[@felippejonsson6078]

Nice build!
Ive built my first kit a few months ago (Tamiya Churchill 1/35) I was suprised how well that old kit went together. Anyway i built 2 more kits since then and ive got the Gepard and Challenger 1mk3 from Tamiya on order. Really like these Tamiya kits.

[@DansModelBench]

Tamiya kits are some of the best fitting kits out there and they have a reasonable parts count too. You'll certainly enjoy the Gerard as it's a nice build and looks great on the shelf when you are done. Welcome to the channel and the hobby! Dan

[@vicparratt7523]

Hi Dan great to hear from you again, I have to say even Tamiya older kits are superior to some modern kits from other manufacturers and their new kits are brilliant. Best wishes Vic

[@DansModelBench]

G'day Vic. Good to hear from you and I couldn't agree more about your thoughts on Tamiya kits. Whats more, they are always fun to build, as the actual engineering of the parts is always so good. Dan

[@jivaro77]

I had this back in 1977

[@DansModelBench]

Time for a revisit!

[@PhantomPlayzReal]

What tamiya paints should I use for this kit

[@DansModelBench]

Khaki Drab XF-51 is probably the best match from the Tamiya range. Dan

[@PhantomPlayzReal]

@@DansModelBench Ok good to know, thanks!