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This list was originally compiled by Frank Lobitz and has been based on his own opinions and observations. Frank provides information on new kits and bits when he is not busy writing Leopard 2 books, or recovering from said writing. Harald Hartwig is a frequent contributor to this list, often informing me of new products that should be added. I (Dan Hay) have maintained the list and contributed a few comments where appropriate.

If you wish to contribute to this list or if you notice any errors or omissions, please contact Frank Lobitz at frank@leotalk.net or myself at dan@onepointed.com.

Please note that all kits and conversions listed here are in 1:35 scale.

This page was last updated on Monday, 16-Apr-2012 19:10:31 MDT.

Contents
Plastic Model Kits

The differences between the Leopard 2 MBTs up to 2A4 are small, changed over the years and are difficult to explain, and therefore - so it seems - mostly unknown by the kit producer (the one exception would be Revell #3053). Nevertheless they should be considered by serious scale modellers.

The list below has been based on the box top designations.

Unless otherwise noted, all kits listed here include a representation of the Diehl 570 FT track.

Leopard 2

  • Italeri 243
    • the very first Leopard 2 kit in 1:35 scale
    • not bad at all, but hardly meets today's standards
    • at least an A2, but could also represent an A3 and early A4 (all former 1st batch vehicles)

  • Testors 820
    • re-boxed (licensed) version of Italeri 243 (see above)

  • Esci 5022
    • similar but not identical to the aforementioned Italeri kit (see above)
    • missing some details and tools
    • includes a separated drivers hatch, sectioned track and Dutch parts (and decals)

  • Esci 5030
    • identical to 5022 (identical parts, decals and instructions) but includes 14 so-called NATO figures that are cast in soft plastic and are rather toy-like

  • Heller 81139
    • a very poor copy of Italeri 243 (although it is not a faithful copy as a lot is missed)
    • scrap

  • Lee 306
    • 100% identical to Heller 81139 (ie. scrap)

Leopard 2A2

  • Matchbox 3502
    • licensed copy of Italeri 243 but with new decals

Leopard 2A3

  • Esci 5023
    • a re-boxed version of #5022 officially using the already included Dutch parts
    • doesn't represent a production 2A3 at all

Leopard 2A4

  • Revell 3053
    • re-boxed and somewhat improved version of Italeri 243
    • additional parts included for a 2A4 non 1st batch and a few improved details
    • new decals

  • Hobby Boss 82401
    • a great improvement over their initial Leopards (2A5 DK and Strv 122)
    • the non-skid patches are significantly toned down (ie. they are not quite so thick)
    • some details are rather simplified (eg. smoke discharger arrays are not angled), while others have been improved over earlier Leopards (eg. hinge details on engine deck stowage compartments)
    • not quite on par with the Revell offering, but still good value for the money

Leopard 2 improved / KWS

This represents a prototype/demonstrator for the Leopard 2 upgrade. There were two such examples produced which were referred to as TVM max and TVM min. A third prototype called TVM II was built which featured most of the features of the series production 2A5.

  • Italeri 280
    • based on Italeri 243
    • first tapered turret kit
    • just a prototype-look-alike with some (but not all) of the features of the TVM II
    • already includes the long (L55) main gun barrel

  • Lee ?
    • a bad copy of Italeri 280

  • Trumpeter
    • a bad copy of Italeri 280
    • closer to a production 2A5 than the KWS
    • has an extended hull rear to enable a toy-like motorization

Leopard 2A5

  • Hobby Boss 82402
    • labeled as a 2A5 / 2A6 (includes parts for both)
    • includes both the L44 and L55 main gun barrels

  • Italeri 365
    • based on Italeri 280
    • well updated to the production 2A5
    • includes Dutch parts (smoke dischargers and GPMG), although the GPMG mount is not correct
    • for more information, please refer to the in box review courtesy of Armorama

  • Revell 3045
    • identical to Italeri 365 (cooperation with Italeri) but having better decals

  • Tamiya 35242
    • a standard Tamiya kit (ie. very nicely done)
    • the gold standard for 1:35 Leopard 2A5 kits
    • made with the support of KMW
    • very nice detail throughout (the cooling air intake grills are extremely well done) and hassle free construction

  • Trumpeter
    • refer to the notes for the Trumpeter Leopard 2 improved / KWS above

Leopard 2A5 DK

  • Hobby Boss 82405
    • please refer to this review and comparison by Frank Lobitz for more information
    • includes Diehl 570 FT track and not the lightweight P0 track

Leopard 2A5 NL

  • Hobby Boss 82423
    • labeled as a 2A5 / 2A6 NL (includes both the L44 and L55 main gun barrels)
    • the overly thick non-skid patches (a.k.a. bricks) are still there
    • the Dutch parts are generally quite well done, though the FN-MAG is simplified
    • a more thorough build review is available courtesy of Armorama

         
    Photos © 2008 Paul Truhe

Leopard 2A6

  • Italeri 6435
    • reworked 2A5 in cooperation with Revell
    • improved long (L55) main gun barrel

  • Revell 3060
    • reworked 2A5 in cooperation with Italeri
    • improved long (L55) main gun barrel

  • Tamiya 35271
    • 2A5 kit with the L55 main gun barrel, a sprue of clear parts and other accessories
    • the L44 main gun gun is still included
    • refer to the review on PMMS for a more detailed description of this kit

Leopard 2A6M-CAN

  • Hobby Boss 82458
    • injection molded plastic with vinyl tracks
    • includes injection molded slat armour, and other parts necessary to depict a Canadian Leopard 2A6M in service in Afghanistan in 2007 and early 2008 (ie. before the addition of Barracuda MCS to gun tanks)
    • no review is available yet (as of September 15 2010) but early indications are that the kit represents an improvement over previous Hobby Boss Leopard 2A6's
    • given that the slat armour is injection molded, it will be slightly over-scale in thickness, but opinions thus far are generally in favor of this over the daunting prospect of soldering PE slat

Leopard 2A6 EX

It is worth noting that the 2A6 EX has not formally entered service with any nation, and only one vehicle was ever modified to this configuration. The modifications were performed by KMW (as a private venture) to demonstrate the range of upgrades available for the Leopard 2. It can be said that the Leopard 2E (manufactured under license in Spain) and the Leopard 2A6 HEL (manufactured under license in Greece) are both based on modifications first applied to the 2A6 EX demonstrator.

I just love Frank's Leopard 2 book, because after having read it I am able to include comments (such as above) that gives the reader the impression that I know what I'm talking about! :-)

  • Hobby Boss 82403
    • this kit is really just the Strv-122 with the L55 gun and the under armour APU housing ... the detail differences between the Strv-122 and the 2A6EX are not represented in this kit

Leopard 2E (Spain)

  • Hobby Boss 82432
    • this kit is the previously released 2A6EX with Spanish decals included ... it isn't really an accurate depiction of the Leopard 2E
    • the only vehicle that this kit may come close to depicting is the 2A6EX demo vehicle that was repainted in Spanish colors to participate in a 2002 parade in Madrid

Strv 122 (Sweden)

  • Hobby Boss 82404
    • please refer to this review and comparison by Frank Lobitz for more information
    • the instructions incorrectly call for the addition of the under-armour APU (this was not ever installed in the Strv 122)
    • the kit appears to be based on the HKCW resin conversion as the same mistakes have been repeated



Conversions and Upgrades

Mine Protection

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35014
    • a resin and photo-etched brass set to upgrade the Tamiya 2A6 kit to a 2A6M
    • consists of belly armour, extended front mud flaps and brackets and the later 6/2 KMW smoke discharger array



    Photo © 2007 Frank Lobitz

Headlights and signal lights

  • SKP model SKP 153
    • multi-media headling and tail light lenses for the Tamiya Leopard 2A6
    • the lenses consist of PE backings with clear and tinted resin to where appropriate
    • although specifically designed for the Tamiya 2A6, this set could probably be used with any Leopard 2 with a little ingenuity and patience

All Leopard 2's

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35045
    • 'T-shape' towing hooks
    • a resin set consisting of 4 towing hooks

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35032
    • MG-3 and vehicle mount (2 sets)
    • a resin set consisting of 2 complete MG-3's with mount (for the skate-ring on the loader's hatch)

Leopard 2A4

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35040
    • a resin a PE conversion set intended to upgrade the Hobby Boss Leopard 2A4
    • this set may be used to depict a batch 2-5 vehicle, or a converted 1st batch vehicle
    • included in the set would be; a new rear exhaust grill and end plate (the whole back bit), open-able non-ballistic side skirts, new smoke dischargers arrays, tools and many other detail parts
    • the gun barrel is not included, but is available separately as item 35041
    • for more information, please refer to Jason Bobrowich's in box review (courtesy of Armorama)

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35043
    • a set of resin non-ballistic side skirts (the same as are included in the 2A4 upgrade set 35040)
    • the side skirts may be posed open/folded up

  • Real Model RMA 35205
    • a resin and photo-etch upgrade set for the Hobby Boss Leopard 2A4
    • this set may be used to depict a batch 2-5 vehicle, or a converted 1st batch vehicle

  • Real Model RMA 35145
    • a resin and photo-etch upgrade set for the Hobby Boss Leopard 2A4
    • this set represents an 8th batch vehicle (it contains the heavy side skirts amongst other things)

Leopard 2A5/6

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35060
    • shadow camouflage set
    • a three piece resin set, which contains the rubber mats which are hung from the turret front and the front hull to eliminate visible shadow

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35061
    • ballistic side skirts for the Leopard 2A5 and 2A6
    • this resin conversion set consists of parts representing the third generation steel side skirts (which feature surface mounted bolts)
    • also includes the front 'heavy' side skirts

Leopard 2A7+

  • Y-Modelle Y35-115
    • a resin and PE conversion set intended for use with the Hobby Boss Leopard 2A5-DK kits
    • depicts a demonstrator vehicle which represents a possible future configuration of the Leopard 2A6 in service with the Bundeswehr
    • photos of the conversion are available courtesy of Bundeswehr Modellbau
    • please refer to the full build review (in German) courtesy of Panzer-Modell.de for further information and photos of the set


Smoke Dischargers (Wegmann 76 mm MBGD)
  • Lion Roar LAM038
    • modern German smoke dischargers
    • contains parts for 8 smoke dischargers (2 sets would be required for a Leopard 2)
    • set consists of turned brass, resin and photo-etched parts
    • appropriate for use with any 1:35 Leopard
    • refer to the review on PMMS for a more detailed description of this set

  • MR Models 35329
    • a cast resin set of the new style 6/2 76mm Wegmann smoke discharger arrays as used on the Leopard 2A6
    • the set includes parts to upgrade one vehicle, consisting of a left and right smoke discharger array
    • appropriate for use with any 1:35 Leopard 2A6, 2A5-DK, 2E, 2A6M-CAN, 2A6-HEL, or any other Leopard 2 having the new 6/2 style smoke discharger arrays

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35013
    • a resin upgrade set consisting of the new 6/2 smoke discharger array (as used on the Leopard 2A6)
    • the set includes parts to upgrade one vehicle, consisting of a left and right smoke discharger bank
    • mounting rails for both the Bundeswehr and foreign usage are included (ie. with and without the sunken KMW logo)
    • the same parts as included with the Leopard 2A6M conversion (35014 described above in the Conversions and Upgrades subsection)

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35044
    • a resin set of the 'old' style Wegmann smoke dischargers as used on the Leopard 2A0 - 2A4
    • intended to be used with the Hobby Boss 2A4, but suitable for use on any 2A0 - 2A4 Leopard
    • the set includes parts to upgrade one vehicle, consisting of a left and right smoke discharger bank
    • PE cap retaining chains are not included

  • Voyager ME-A016
    • modern German 76 mm Wegmann smoke dischargers
    • contains parts for 8 smoke dischargers and mounts (2 sets would be required for a Leopard 2)
    • set consists of turned brass, resin and photo-etched parts
    • cap retaining chains are not included with this set
    • appropriate for use with any 1:35 Leopard



Tow Cables
  • Eureka XXL - ER-3507
    • suitable for Leopard 1 or 2 vehicles
    • includes 4 cast resin cable ends and two lengths of finely woven copper cable (ie. enough for one vehicle)

  • Karaya - TCR05
    • suitable for Leopard 1 or 2 vehicles
    • includes cast resin cable ends and finely woven 0.9 mm copper cable

  • Minimeca - 3520
    • suitable for Leopard 1 or 2 vehicles
    • stainless steel cable

  • MR Modellbau - MR-50022
    • NATO tow cable set, but suitable for Leopard 1 and 2 vehicles
    • soft copper cable and cast white-metal ends/eyes



Tracks
  • AFV Club 35S09
    • injection molded plastic workable Diehl 570 FT track links
    • a re-box of Elite 35H03

  • Armour Track Models TK-09
    • injection molded plastic workable Diehl 570 FT tracks
    • includes resin sprocket and idler wheels
    • out of production

  • Bronco AB3528
    • injection molded plastic workable Diehl 570 FT track links
    • a new tool item and not a re-box of an existing product
    • very nicely done, with two piece track shoes and an innovative design for the pins and end connectors
    • an online review is not available at this time, but the review of the Bronco Ariete tracks on PMMS will provide some insight as to the quality of the tracks and their construction (the Leopard 2 track set builds the same way as the procedure noted in the review)

  • Elite 35H03
    • injection molded plastic workable Diehl 570 FT tracks
    • this set has been re-boxed by HKCW and AFV Club
    • out of production

  • Sector 35 SEC3502
    • Leopard 2 metal tracks (Diehl 570 FT)
    • white-metal individual linktracks, includes wire to connect the individual links
    • end connectors are attached to one side of each track link
    • set looks identical in concept to Fruil track sets

  • Trumpeter 02039
    • injection molded plastic workable Diehl 570 FT tracks
    • labeled as Diehl 570P tracks - this is misleading as the set actually depicts the 570 FT tracks (thank you Thomas Antonsen for pointing this out)
    • appears to be a re-cast of Armour Track Models TK-09


Guns

L44 Main Gun

  • Barrel Depot BD35012
    • one piece turned aluminum barrel (barrel, bore evacuator ring/collar)
    • includes a separate (and not particularly accurate) brass muzzle and MRI

  • Euro Model 35002
    • a cast resin fume extractor for all Leopard 2 barrels
    • includes the subtle fiberglass weave texture on the bore evacuator (fume extractor)
    • this piece is designed specifically for use with the RB Model Leopard 2 barrel (item 35B47 described above)
    • to quote Graeme Davidson, I guess it was only a matter of time before we had "The After After Market".

  • Modelpoint MP3559 - OOP?
    • for the Italeri Leopard 2
    • turned aluminum barrel with a resin bore evacuator

  • Modelpoint MP3559-4 - OOP?
    • for the Tamiya 2A5/6
    • turned aluminum barrel with a resin bore evacuator

  • Modelpoint MP3559-5 - OOP?
    • for the Italeri 2A5
    • turned aluminum barrel with a resin bore evacuator

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35041
    • a one piece resin barrel that may be used on a Leopard 2A0 - 2A4

  • RB Model 35B47
    • a multi-piece L44 barrel consisting of aluminum, brass, resin and photo-etched parts
    • may be used for a Leopard 2A0-2A4 or a 2A5 (with the omission of the rear dust jacket part)
    • it appears as though the barrel may be used for any Leopard 2 kit (with a little ingenuity)
    • photos of the barrel may be found here courtesy of RB Model

L55 Main Gun

  • Armo (Jadar-Model) 35793 - OOP
    • for the Tamiya 2A6
    • turned aluminum barrel with a cast resin bore evacuator

  • Barrel Depot BD35033
    • three piece turned aluminum barrel (front section, bore evacuator and rear section)

  • Modelpoint MP3559-2 - OOP?
    • for the Tamiya 2A6
    • turned aluminum barrel, resin bore evacuator with separate aluminum collar
    • separate muzzle
    • refer to the review on PMMS for a more detailed description of this item

  • Modelpoint MP3559-3 - OOP?
    • for the Italeri 2A6
    • turned aluminum barrel, resin bore evacuator with separate aluminum collar
    • separate muzzle



Photo-Etch and Masks

Aber

  • German clasps and clamps - 35A93
    • the notorious workable clamps, but they can be assembled in a non-workable state (for those of us who wish to keep our sanity)
    • this set was likely designed for use with late WWII German vehicles, but the tool clamps are identical to those used on the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2
    • this set provides a lot of clamps, and represents excellent value for the money

Alliance Modelworks

  • LW35057
    • Leopard 2A5/2A6 detail set
    • designed for use with the Tamiya kits
    • includes stencils for some common Bundeswehr markings

  • LW35046
    • German late WWII tool clamps - suitable for use with modern Bundeswehr vehicles as the design is identical
    • the set includes two types of clamps (which appear to be workable) and 3 types of clamp bases
    • the set provides many many clamps and should last through several projects (with lots of spares for assembly trial and error)

Eduard

  • 35101 - Leopard 2 improved (Italeri)
    • designed for the Italeri Leopard improved/KWS (Italeri 280 described above)

  • 35302 - Leopard 2A5 KWS (Italeri)
    • designed for the Italeri 2A5

  • 35340 - Leopard 2A5 (Tamiya)
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A5 (will work for the Tamiya 2A6 as they are basically the same kit)

  • 35707 - Leopard 2A6 (Tamiya)
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A6
    • out of production

  • 35974 - Leopard 2A6 (Italeri)
    • designed for the Italeri 2A5 (Italeri 365), the Revell 2A5 (Revell 3045), the Italeri 2A6 (Italeri 6435) or the Revell 2A6 (Revell 3060)

  • 36019 - Leopard 2A6M CDN slat armour (Tamiya)
    • slat armour for the Leopard 2A6M-CAN
    • designed to be used with the Tamiya 2A6
    • for more information, please refer to Jason Bobrowich's in box review courtesy of Armorama

  • 36028 - Leopard 2A6 (Tamiya)
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A6

  • 36043 Leopard 2A5/6 (Hobby Boss)
    • designed for the Hobby Boss 2A5/6

  • 36182 - Leopard 2A6M CDN (Hobby Boss)
    • designed for use with the Hobby Boss kit
    • includes generic detail parts which would be suitable for any Hobby Boss Leopard 2A5/6
    • this set does not include engine air intake screens, cooling intake screens, turret bustle basket mesh or the ECM boxes; those bits must be purchased separately (see immediately below)

  • 36184 - Leopard 2A6M CDN mesh
    • designed for use with the Hobby Boss Kit
    • includes engine air intake screens, cooling intake screens, turret bustle bin mesh, exhaust grills and retaining chains for the slat armour mounts
    • aside from the slat armour chains, this set would be suitable for use with any Hobby Boss Leopard 2A5/6

  • 36183 - Leopard 2A6M CDN boxes
    • designed for use with the Hobby Boss Lot
    • includes the C8 carbine storage box and the ECM boxes mounted on the turret top in addition to a number of slat armour retaining chains

  • TP008 ZOOM - Leopard 2A5 (Tamiya)
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A5 (but will work with the Tamiya 2A6 as well)
    • contains engine cooling intake screens, exhaust grills and screens for the main engine air intakes

  • TP080 ZOOM - Leopard 2A6 (Tamiya)
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A6 (but will work with the Tamiya 2A5 as well)
    • contains engine cooling intake screens, exhaust grills, screens for the main engine air intakes and a few parts for the commander's PERI sight

  • XT036 - Leopard 2A5 periscope masks (Tamiya)
    • periscope masks for the Tamiya 2A5/6

  • XT079 - Leopard 2A5 wheel masks (Tamiya)
    • wheel masks for the Tamiya 2A5/6

Lion Roar

  • LE35010
    • designed to fit the Tamiya 2A5

  • LE35034
    • designed to fit the Tamiya 2A6
    • set consists of PE parts, replacement braided copper tow cable and soft vinyl slave cable

  • LAM018
    • turret basket set for the Tamiya Leopard 2A5 or 2A6
    • also contains exhaust grills, smoke discharger retaining chains and a few other parts (it looks as though this consists of one fret that would normally be included with LE35034)

On the Mark

  • TMP-3506
    • designed for the Italeri or Revell 2A4
    • out of production

Passion Models

  • 35057
    • designed for use with the Tamiya 2A5/6, but as the parts seem fairly generic in nature, this set should be usable for other Leopard 2 variants as well
    • includes tool clamps, smoke discharger cap chains, a cable reel, a new loader's hatch MG mount base and skate ring, wiper blades for the driver's episcopes (which is curious because I don't believe these have ever been installed on real Leopard 2's), convoy light panels and a number of other parts not readily identifiable on the fret
    • the set may be obtained via M.S. Models

Perfect Scale Modelbau

  • PE004
    • Leopard 2 Userfull PE PArts
    • a generic set that should be usable for all 1:35 Leopard 2s
    • the fret includes 2A5/6 turret basket grills, engine cooling intake screens, smoke discharger cap chains, 2A5/6 main gun sight bezel and a number of other bits that I can't identify

Tamiya

  • 35272
    • photo-etched screen for the turret bustle stowage bins on the Leopard 2A5 or 2A6
    • given that the inclusion of PE parts [with injection molded kits] has become the de-facto standard, this set should have been included with the 2A5/6 kit

Voyager

  • PE35011
    • designed for use with the Tamiya 2A5 kit
    • includes replacement copper braided tow cable, soft vinyl slave cable a a few bits of styrene rod
    • refer to the review on PMMS for a more detailed description of this set

  • PRO 35001
    • luxury pack accessory/detailing set consisting of PE, resin parts and a turned Al barrel
    • contains non-ballistic side skirts (as PE parts)
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A6 but quite usable on the 2A5 kit as well (minus the L55 barrel of course)
    • refer to the review on PMMS for a more detailed description of this set

  • AP006
    • turret basket mesh
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A5 and 2A6

  • AP007
    • 2A5/A6 radiator air intake grills
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A5 and 2A6

  • AP036
    • modern German tool clamps and clasps
    • appropriate for use with any 1:35 Leopard



Accessories

Engine / Power-pack

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35001
    • a multi-media (resin, brass wire, copper wire) conversion/accessory set
    • includes parts to depict a complete power-pack, engine compartment and a replacement engine deck
    • designed to fit the Tamiya 2A5 or 2A6
    • refer to the review on PMMS for a more detailed description of this item

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35005
    • contains only the power-pack
    • identical to the parts included with 35001 (see above)

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35006
    • contains only parts for a Leopard 2 engine bay (without power-pack)
    • identical to the parts included with 35001 (see above)

  • Real Models RMA35017
    • an open engine and transmission/cooling compartment
    • designed to be used with the Italeri 2A5 or 2A6

  • Real Models RMA35037
    • an open engine compartment (does not include the transmission/cooling compartment)
    • designed to be used with the Trumpeter kit

Ammunition accessories

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 40
    • 120 mm ammunition crates stacked on a Euro 2 pallet
    • resin ammo crates with a white metal pallet

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 40a
    • 120 mm ammunition crates stacked on a Euro 2 pallet
    • all pieces cast in white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 41
    • stacked 120mm ammunition crates on a pallet, with one round partially withdrawn from crate (ie. suitable for use in a reloading diorama/vignette)
    • set contains resin ammo crates, white metal pallet and turned brass and aluminum main gun round parts

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 41a
    • stacked 120mm ammunition crates on a pallet, with one round partially withdrawn from crate (ie. suitable for use in a reloading diorama/vignette)
    • identical to BWZ 40 but with all parts cast in white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 46
    • 120mm ammunition crates
    • set consists of 4 cast resin crates

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 46a
    • 120mm ammunition crates
    • set consists of 4 cast white metal crates

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 47
    • 120mm ammunition crate, open, with packing tube
    • 4 resin crates (and end caps) with turned brass packing tube

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 48
    • 120mm KE and MZ ammunition - turned brass
    • set consists of 4 pieces (assumed to be 2 KE and 2 MZ rounds ... but this isn't exactly crystal clear)

  • Real Models RMA3514
    • 120mm ammunition crates



Multinational Leopard 2's

Canada

  • Leopard 2A4M-CAN

    • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35082
      • Leopard 2A4M CAN with Barracuda Camouflage
      • the kit depicts a vehicle in Canadian service in Afghanistan - the 2A4M-CAN was deployed to Afghanstan in 2010 on the last battlegroup roto prior to the transition of Canada's role with ISAF from combat to training
      • the set is designed for use with the Hobby Boss 2A4 kit
      • the set consists of 89 resin parts, 2 sheets of PE (slat armour and common parts) and braided copper wire for use as towing cables
      • an in-depth review of the conversion set (including loads of photos) by Anthony Sewards may be found posted at Armorama

    • Y-Modelle Y35-119
      • a resin conversion (possibly containing some PE) intended for use with the Hobby Boss 2A4
      • depicts a 2A4M-CAN with the KMW up-armour and other modifications ... but without Barracuda MCS fitted
      • photos of the conversion are available courtesy of Bundeswehr Modellbau
      • a very thorough review of the conversion set [by Jason Bobrowich] may be found posted here at Armorama

  • Leopard 2A6M-CAN

    • Black Dog T35039
      • resin conversion set designed for use with the Hobby Boss 2A6M-CAN kits
      • includes a new turret and upper hull (with Barracuda MCS fitted), filled turret bustle bins, Barracuda umbrella, main gun, C6 GPMG with spade grips and many other parts
      • from product photos on the Black Dog website, it appears that the C8 bin (in front of the commander's position) may be displayed open with stowed C8's in place
      • turret front and hull front have realistically worn MCS (cam net worn off due to crew activity)
      • photos of the conversion set are available courtesy of Black Dog:

    • Cromwell Models CA147
      • resin conversion set designed for use with the Hobby Boss 2A6M-CAN kit
      • includes new upper hull and turret (with Barracuda MCS fitted), rear hull plate, C6 GPMG with spade grips, C8 turret stowage bin (which may be displayed open), 120mm ammunition (3 x MP-HEAT, 3 x APFSDS and 3 x cannister), C8 carbines x2, Barracuda umbrella, main gun, and many other parts
      • Cromwell does not have a website but an extremely thorough review by Jason Bobrowich may be found posted on Armorama

    • Eduard 36019 - Leopard 2A6M CDN slat armour (Tamiya)
      • slat armour for the Leopard 2A6M-CAN
      • designed to be used with the Tamiya 2A6
      • for more information, please refer to Jason Bobrowich's in box review courtesy of Armorama

    • Hobby Boss 82458 (please refer to the notes above)

    • Modellmarine.de BMK-351
      • a set of 3 turned brass antennas for use on a Leopard 2A6M-CAN
      • the set includes two conical antennas and one with a step in the middle
      • each antenna is approximately 93 mm in length

    • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35068
      • an upgrade set for the Hobby Boss 2A6M-CAN kit
      • the set contains resin parts, photo-etched parts and copper cable (for the tow ropes)

    • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35071
      • the set depicts a Canadian Leopard 2A6M with the Barracuda MCS system fitted to the hull and turret
      • designed for use with the Hobby Boss 2A6M-CAN kit
      • the set includes a new upper hull, a new turret and a number of small parts
      • a very thorough review (by Jason Bobrowich) of the set may be found posted on Armorama oder auf Deutsch an Panzer-Modell.de

    • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35069
      • Leopard 1 and 2 mine rollers
      • set consists of the rollers and arms (left and right) the mounting assembly and the Leopard 2 adaptor frame
      • the set contains resin parts, chain and copper cable

    • Real Model 35149
      • an update set for the Tamiya Leopard 2A5 or 2A6
      • the set includes resin parts, four frets of photo-etch parts (includes the C8 storage box and ECM boxes
      • includes re-designed photo-etch slat armour (2 frets)
      • clear water bottles (for the antenna), warning signs and ration and water boxes are included

    • Real Model 35154
      • an upgrade set for the Hobby Boss 2A6M-CAN kit
      • the set contains resin and photo-etch parts and some printed items
      • the photo-etch parts include many detail upgrades for the Leopard 2A6 in addition to Canadian modifications (which would include the C8 box and the ECM cases and antennae)
      • the set also includes clear water bottles, a cooler (ubiquitous on Canadian tanks in the sandbox) and printed ration and water boxes

    • Real Model 35219
      • a new photo-etch set of slat armour for use with the Hobby Boss 2A6M-CAN kit
      • this set may be used in conjunction with or without any of the Barracuda Cam conversions listed above

    • Real Model 35220
      • a new photo-etch set of "short" slat armour for use with the Hobby Boss 2A6M-CAN kit
      • the set depicts a common field modification to the hull slat sections which were cut off almost level with the bottom of the side skirts (to avoid damage)
      • this set may be used in conjunction with any of the Barracuda Cam conversions listed above

    • Storm Miniatures 35001
      • a resin conversion set containing parts necessary to depict a Leopard 2A6M-CAN as currently in use in Kandahar Province Afghanistan
      • the conversion set contains the following parts or assemblies:
        • hull bottom mine protection armour (including the separate escape hatch plate)
        • hull rear skid bars/plates
        • upper glacius applique armour panel
        • late 6/2 smoke discharger arrays
        • C8 carbine storage box (mounted on the turret in front of the commander's position)
        • electronics boxes with armoured conduit (mounted on the turret behind the commander's and loader's positions)
        • turret electronics bay ventilator duct
        • 'T' style antenna assemblies
        • slat armour support assemblies for the turret smoke discharger area (replace the incorrect brackets included with the Eduard PE slat armour set
      • Storm Miniatures do not have a website but a review of the conversion set is available courtesy of Armorama
      • the conversion set may be ordered by contacting Andy Bass at andriybass@gmail.com

Germany

Denmark

Leopard 2A5 DK

Netherlands, The

Leopard 2A5 or 2A6 NL
  • Hobby Boss 82423 (please refer to the notes above)

  • Parts are included in the Italeri/Revell 2A5 and 2A6 kits for Dutch Leopards. These parts would include the Netherlands style smoke discharger arrays and an FN-MAG (although only the incorrect MG-3 is included in each kit).

  • Legend Productions LF1121
    • a cast resin and photo-etch conversion set
    • designed for the Tamiya Leopard 2A5/6, but usable on the Italeri/Revell Leopards as well
    • contains the following parts and/or assemblies:
      • Netherlands style smoke discharger arrays
      • non-ballistic side skirts
      • FN-MAG and mount
      • turret top dry stowage box (a 25mm ammo can as would be carried in a YPR-765 PRI)
      • radio antennae mounts (with the US style ATUs)
      • barrel cleaning rods
      • track blocks and storage brackets (for the turret rear)
    • for more information, please refer to this review courtesy of Armorama

  • Pro Art Models PAU-35018
    • this set is labeled as a Leopard 2 A5/6 German Army / Dutch Batt Conversion but the parts included seem to be intended for a vehicle in Dutch service
    • designed for the Tamiya 2A5/6
    • the set contains the following parts or assemblies:
      • non-ballistic side skirts (with the proper dimpled texture)
      • German late style 6/2 smoke grenade launcher clusters
      • a Motorola tuning box
      • track chocks and carrier (typically mounted on the rear of the turret)
      • new Dutch turret top stowage box (typically located between the main gun site and the commander's hatch)



    Image © Frank Lobitz     		Instruction sheet - Adobe PDF (301 KB)

Spain

Leopard 2E
  • Hobby Boss 82432 (please refer to the notes above)

  • Maquetas113 M4TR02
    • Spanish Leopard 2E
    • a six piece resin turrent (minus gun barrel) to update the Hobby Boss kit to propperly represent a Leopard 2E
    • at the time of writing, I don't know much more about the set and there aren't gobs of photos on the website ... I will add more details when further information becomes available

Sweden

Strv 122
  • Hobby Boss 82404 (please refer to the notes above)

  • Hong Kong Creation Workshop CK-3502
    • a cast resin conversion which is intended to be used with the Tamiya 2A5 kit
    • the Hobby Boss Strv 122 seems to have been based on this conversion set (it includes the same mistakes and/or omissions)
    • out of production

Switzerland

Panzer 87
  • Euro Model Productions EMP-35003
    • cast resin and photo-etch conversion intended for use with the Italeri, Revell or Hobby Boss Leopard 2A4 kits
    • contains parts for the main engine mufflers as used on Swiss Leopard 2's



Leopard 2 Based Vehicles

Bergepanzer 3 Büffel / Leopard 2 ARV

  • Elite 3517
    • complete cast resin kit with workable individual link tracks

  • Perfect Scale Modelbau 35050
    • a complete multi-media kit, with interior
    • the kit contains resin parts, Tamiya plastic parts (presumably the lower hull, suspension and tracks), PE parts, decals, braided copper wire and plastic tubing
    • a slightly less expensive version of this kit is available without the interior parts as item 35051

  • RN Modellbau 35026 - OOP
    • cast resin conversion using an Italeri Leopard kit as a base



Decals

Austria

  • IPMS-Austria 03042
    • contains markings for a total of 34 Austrian Leopard 2A4's from the tank battalions 10, 14, 33, the armoured corps school and the army supply school
    • includes a 16 page full colour booklet explaining the placement of the decals as well as discussing the various model kits available that may be used to represent an Austrian Leopard 2A4

Canada

  • Echelon Fine Details D356044
    • markings for Canadian Leopard 2A6M-CAN tanks in Afghanistan
    • includes English engine deck stencils and plenty of ladder dudes

Europe (various nations)

  • Echelon Fine Details T35008
    • Fearsome cats of the European Nations
    • a comprehensive set of markings for Leopard 2 vehicles as operated by several European nations
    • each grouping of national markings includes decals for specific vehicles, generic call sign and generic vehicle registration numbers making this set extremely flexible
    • set includes engine deck stencils in three languages
    • includes markings for 15 specific vehicles from the following nations:
      • Denmark : Leopard 2A4-DK and 2A5-DK
      • Finland : Leopard 2A4
      • Sweden : Stridsvagn 121
      • Norway : Leopard 2A4
      • Greece : Leopard 2A4-HEL
      • Poland : Leopard 2A4
    • this set has been reprinted with a few updates and is once again available

Germany

  • Truckline
    • several generic sheets (sorry, but no further information is available at the time of writing)

Netherlands, The

  • Black Lion Decals 35027
    • includes marking for one SFOR 2A4, one 2A5 and one 2A6

  • Echelon Fine Details T35005
    • markings for several vehicles (including YPRs, M113s, etc...) and a sheet of generic Dutch armour markings
    • the main set T35005 is unfortunately out of print but the supplementary set T35005sup, which contains generic Dutch markings, is still available

Poland

  • Toro Model Poland 35D01
    • contains markings for the Leopard 2A4 in Polish service with the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade
    • contains markings for eight specific vehicles as well as extras and for generic vehicles (including several build-your-own registration number plate decals)
    • included is what appears to be a very thorough cam-pattern and marking placement guide in the form of easy to read full colour illustrations

Spain

  • Echelon Fine Details T35001
    • includes markings for 6 specific vehicles of the Spanish Mechanized Division Brunette

Sweden

  • Echelon Fine Details T35003
    • Strv 122s of the Skaraborgs Regemente

  • Echelon Fine Details T35007
    • Strv122s of the Norrbottens Regemente

  • Echelon Fine Details D356083
    • red reflectors for modern Swedish AFVs
    • a set of self adhesive red foil reflectors intended to replicate the red reflectors found on Strv 121's, Strv 122's, CV-90's and other modern Swedish armoured vehicles

  • Echelon Fine Details D356084
    • silver reflectors for modern Swedish AFVs
    • a set of self adhesive red foil reflectors intended to replicate the silver reflectors found on Strv 121's, Strv 122's, CV-90's and other modern Swedish armoured vehicles



Crew Figures

Canada

  • Real Model RMF 35005
    • Modern Canadian crew
    • cast resin set consisting of one full and two half figures suitable for use with most Canadian AFVs
    • figures are depicted with fragmentation vests, helmets and goggles (with dust covers) and are ideally suited for tank crews (Leopard C2 and 2A6M-CAN) currently serving in Afghanistan ... though these figures would not look out of place in a LAV-III or Coyote

  • Real Model RMF 35008
    • Canadian Tank Crew No.1
    • cast resin set consisting of two full figures suitable for use with most Canadian AFVs
    • figures are depicted with fragmentation vests, helmets and goggles (with dust covers) and are ideally suited for tank crews (Leopard C2 and 2A6M-CAN) currently serving in Afghanistan

  • Real Model RMF 3009
    • Canadian Tank Crew No.2
    • cast resin set consisting of two half figures suitable for use with most Canadian AFVs
    • figures are depicted with fragmentation vests, helmets and goggles (with dust covers) and are ideally suited for tank crews (Leopard C2 and 2A6M-CAN) currently serving in Afghanistan

Germany

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 04
    • Modern Bundeswehr tank crew - 4 half figures in tanker's coveralls and helmets
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 05
    • 1980s Bundeswehr tank crew - 3 half figures in coveralls and berets with headphones and comms gear
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 47
    • Bundeswehr tank commander, standing - in tanker's coveralls and helmet
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 48
    • Bundeswehr tank crewman, walking - in tanker's coveralls and a beret
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 49
    • Bundeswehr tank commander in deep wading tower - in tanker's coveralls and helmet
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 50
    • Bundeswehr Leopard 2 crew - 3 half figures in tanker's coveralls and helmets
    • commander is gazing through binoculars and driver is wearing goggles
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 51
    • Bundeswehr tank driver (half figure in tanker's helmet) and ground guide/mechanic (full figure in beret, coverall and high-vis. safety vest)
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 56
    • Bundeswehr Leopard 2 crewman carrying 120mm main gun round - full figure in tanker's coveralls and beret
    • turned brass KE and MZ round (1 of each) included
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 57
    • Bundeswehr Leopard 2 crewman removing main gun round from crate
    • full figure wearing tanker's coveralls and beret
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau BW 58
    • Bundeswehr Leopard 2 crew loading main gun round into loader's hatch
    • set consists of 1 full figure handing main gun round to loader, 1 half figure loader in turret receiving aforementioned main gun round
    • turned brass KE and MZ round (1 of each) included
    • cast white metal

  • Dolp Modellbau KS 06-10
    • Bundeswehr Leopard 2 ammunition loading set
    • a package or kombi-set consisting of figures BW 56, BW 57 and BW 58 and ammunition crate/pallet set BWZ 41

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 03
    • Bundeswehr head set - 4 heads with tanker's helmet and 1 bare head

  • Dolp Modellbau BWZ 42
    • Bundeswehr head set - 5 heads wearing tanker's helmet, some with goggles

  • Real Model RMF 35006
    • Bundeswehr Tank Crew
    • cast resin set of two full and two half figures suitable for use with most modern Bundeswehr vehicles
    • figures are depicted with fragmentation vests and a mix of German armour crew helmets and berets with headsets

Netherlands, the

  • Modern Armies In Miniature MAIM35035
    • Modern Dutch Leopard 2 Crew reloading
    • the set of all resin parts consists of 3 figures and an ammo set with boxes
    • a re-release of the Coelian Model Kits figure set

Poland

  • ToRo Model 35F20
    • Polish Army 2007 Leopard 2A4 crew members
    • contains two 3/4 resin figures (standing in the turret on parade review)
    • contains decals for rank and national eagle insignia appropriate for members of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade

  • ToRo Model 35F24
    • Polish Army 2007 Leopard 2A4 crew members
    • contains two full resin figures wearing black training uniforms
    • contains decals for rank and national eagle insignia appropriate for members of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade

  • ToRo Model 35F35
    • Polish Army 2007 Leopard 2A4 crew member
    • contains one full resin figure wearing black training uniforms
    • contains decals for rank and national eagle insignia appropriate for members of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade

  • ToRo Model 35F29
    • Polish Army 2007 NCO
    • contains one full resin figure in summer fatigues
    • contains decals for rank and national eagle insignia appropriate for members of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade

  • ToRo Model 35F38
    • Polish Army 2009 - female Leopard 2 crew member
    • contains one full resin figure in tanker's coveralls with 2 different heads (one wearing a beret and one wearing a padded tanker's helmet)
    • contains decals for rank and national insignia appropriate for members of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade

Spain

  • Maquetas113 FG0002
    • Spanish tank crew
    • a set of three resin partial figures which represent a driver, loader and commander
    • all three figures wear ballistic helmets and headsets

  • Maquetas113 FG0003
    • Spanish AFV crew
    • nothing more is known about this set as the vendor's website contains neither photos nor a description of these figures (assuming the set contains multiple figures


Announcements and Rumors
  • Revell Germany have announced the release of a new tool Leopard 2A6/2A6M (with a tentative release date of August 2012) ... this news was made public on the Deutscher Plastik-Modellbau blog

  • SKP Model are preparing a set of headlight and tail-light lenses for the Leopard 1 and 2. The lens sets will be very similar to the sets SKP have already released from the Abrams, Stryker, Humvee or M-1117 Guardian. The release date for these sets is not known at the time of writing (2011/07/07).


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