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Polish Leopard 2's
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 08:51 AM UTC
Suddenly caught a urge to do a Polish Leo, it's been in the back of my mind since my Bn. got relieved by a Polish Mech infantry Bn. back in '03. In talking to their platoon Commander he mentioned that they had t-72's and BMP's at the moment but were transitioning to Leopards when they returned from deployment. So... I've searched all over the place and have found conflicting info, one site says that the Polish Army bought Leo 2's, but I found a transaction record that says they bought Leo 2A4's. Anybody know for sure, because I saw kits of each on evilBay?
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 09:03 AM UTC
To best of my knowledge they bought a batch of 2A4's from Germany i have seen a few pic of them training with the Leo's can't remember where throw?

If you are going to do a polish Leo echelon do decals for them as part of there fearsome European cats set.
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 09:08 AM UTC
Hi John.

Poland has 128 Leo 2A4's.

Here's a pic of one:



Paul
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 09:10 AM UTC
They are Leopard 2A4s.....there isn't actually a tank just called the "Leopard 2".

Do an internet search for "Polish Leopard 2A4" and you will find info and images.

There is also are videos of Polish Leopard 2A4s on You Tube......just do a quick search.

There is also a new figure set by Adalbertus of a Polish Leopard 2A4 crew......they are in parade positions....the commander is saluting.
white4doc
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 09:47 AM UTC
Thank-you all for the quick replies and excellent help with my question. This is by far the best site on the net, and i know that it's the peole who come here who make it that way! I picked up a hobby boss kit of the 2a4 and found the echelon decal set, too. Thanks again, guys.
ppawlak1
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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:52 AM UTC
Make sure you post pics John.

I may do a Polish Leo as part of the "Big Cats Campaign".

Cheers,

Paul
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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 07:42 AM UTC

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Thank-you all for the quick replies and excellent help with my question. This is by far the best site on the net, and i know that it's the people who come here who make it that way! I picked up a hobby boss kit of the 2a4 and found the echelon decal set, too. Thanks again, guys.



That's what we are here for my friend good luck with the project.
jphillips
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Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 06:43 PM UTC
I don't see Poland's red and white emblem on the Leopard. Have they stopped using it on their vehicles? That's a shame.
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