Tamiya 1/35 Scale West German Leopard Tank Model Kit 35064

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German main battle tank in 1:35 scale.

Although Germany was defeated in World War II, the West countries needed them as an ally against the new enemy - the USSR. Germany was relatively quickly accepted into NATO countries, and consequently, it could start activities to increase its military capabilities. At the beginning of the 1960s, the work began on the new main battle tank for Bundeswehr forces. The main armament of the vehicle was the 105 mm British L7A gun, the standard NATO tank gun of that period. As a result of subsequent upgrades, it has been equipped with a stabilizer that allows the fire on movement. The tank was also equipped with a modern rangefinder and infrared systems, allowing an effective fire at night. He has had several modifications and development versions before being withdrawn from service in the Bundeswehr in 2003. Leopard tanks used several countries, in some of them the tank is still in active service.

The Tamiya kit allows you tobuild the German Leopard main battle tank with the commander figurine. In the box are: 2 elements of the hull, 2 elements of the tower, 3 frames with plastic parts, rubber tracks, netting for the engine cover and decals.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-62 or TS-5 spray (armor)
• Tamiya XF-1 (rubber parts)
• Tamiya XF-56 (KM, rope, tools)

Commander:

• Tamiya XF-62 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-10 (beret, belt)
• Tamiya XF-1 (shoes, headphones)
• Tamiya XF-15 (leather)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Rubber tracks.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.
Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.