On the eve of the new MENG Leo 1A4, Tom Cromwell takes a good look at the old Italeri and Revell kits that are still the backbone of Leo 1 models on the market.

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Thanks!

With the different turrets and upgrade kits from PSM one can make a very nice "up to date" model.
For PSMs Canadian stuff this kit still would probably be a cheaper and more reasonable alterative over the MENG kit.

Cheers
christopher

Dear Tom,

First of all, Thanks! for the detailed review.

The point is, however, that one has to search for these models quite some time, since it is no longer available via the official Revell trade ways.
Their website, http://www.revell-shop.de only shows the 2A4, 2A4NL, 2A6 and 2A6M.
As stated before in another discussion about the Revell Dingo and MAN trucks, this habit is, in my humble opinion, the reason that this superb tank does not get the attention in the modeling world it deserves. Next to the fact that only a very small range of upgrade sets are available.
So, if one wants to make a super detailled, correct version, quite some money and time is required........................

Hi Chris,

Indeed, there's life in the old kit yet! But I wait with bated breath for the first reviews of the new MENG kit...

Paul, I agree, finding Revell/Italeri Leos can be a challenge. They seem to do a fresh run every once in a while, before letting supplies dry up again. I tend to pick mine up whenevber I see them going cheap at swap meets, model shows, and auction sites so I haven't been too affected by availability in the shops. The lack of AM goodies doesn't bother me too much, although I do need to stock up on engine grilles. Now all I need is enough time to build my stash!