Tamiya 32607 Leopard 2 A7V 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called 'First in Quality Around the World.' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. This 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit brings the German main battle tank Leopard 2A7V to the Military Miniature Series, offering an accurate yet accessible build by using roughly one-third the number of parts found in the 1/35 scale version while preserving precise detail; measuring 234mm in length and 80mm in width, the model faithfully captures the powerful Leopard 2A7V form with square headlights, added front hull armor, updated turret rear shape, and realistic anti-slip surfaces on the turret and hull, all based on extensive research of the real vehicle, and includes assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections, a commander torso figure, and two marking options for the 393rd Panzer Battalion, along with decals for fine details such as periscope openings and turret-side basket sections, while optional separately sold weights (item 19403174) can be added for extra realism; the Leopard 2A7V itself was approved in May 2017 as an upgrade to the Bundeswehr’s Leopard 2 fleet, building on the A7 variant with enhanced frontal armor, revised running gear to handle the increased weight, the proven L/55 120mm gun carried over from the A6 capable of engaging enemy armor at ranges up to five kilometers with modern ammunition, improved sights for poor visibility, new tracks, and a redesigned turret rear basket, with 104 existing tanks upgraded to A7V specification and deliveries to units beginning in September 2021.