Tamiya 35242 Leopard 2 A5 1/35 Scale Assembly Kit  [35242]

Craftsmanship and Detail on the Leopard 2 A5

The Tamiya 35242 Leopard 2 A5 model kit is a faithful 1/35 scale representation of the German main battle tank. Known for its angular turret armor and advanced systems, the Leopard 2 A5 is captured here with careful moulding and precise parts that appeal to military model builders.

Development and Key Upgrades

The Leopard 2 evolved from earlier Cold War designs into a modern main battle tank, adopting the Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore gun and improved protection. The 2A5 variant introduced wedge-shaped add-on armor which this kit reproduces to show the tank's stepped protection and profile.

Build Notes and Practical Features

This Tamiya kit delivers a rewarding build process with movable turret side armor and a sliding driver hatch for display options. The kit also includes a gun-fire simulator and a commander figure to boost realism, making it suitable for detailed static displays.