Bergepanzer3 Bueffel

This is the 1:35 scale model of the German ARV “Büffel” (english: buffalo).
The tank was introduced with the Leo-2 MBT becasue the existing ARVs were not powerful enough to handle the new Leo-2 tanks.

Excellent Alfred! I especially like all the detail that you put into the crane and all the equipment that the crew would need to to get their work done.

For ARV’s (Armored Recovery Vehicles) from all over the world check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armoured_recovery_vehicle

For more on the Büffel, scroll down far enough and you’ll find it here with its other family members: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_2#Bergepanzer_BPz3

Thanks Don :) I must admit, I really got into those details. It was even more fun than modelling the basic tank, because I can use those addons in other models too.
To be honest I find it more interesting to build an ARV than a regular tank because of all that details.

You’re welcome Alfred. I agree about the details – they make a model so much more believable.

When I was doing my automotive sculptures I found that the body itself could be quite simplified, as long as the wheels and tires were reasonably detailed. Then the whole thing worked together beautifully.