Darren Baker takes a look at the Leopard 1A5 MBT from Hobby Boss in 1/35th scale.

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Thanks for the review. Odd how they chose to have the mantlet assembly.

I'm thrilled that the kit comes with a complete power pack as this allows me to model the kit during an engine swap with a Buffalo's crane hoisting it out as I've seen done so many times in the past here at CFB Shilo years ago.

Two barrels are included as Hobby Boss has repurposed generic sprues from previous Leopard kit versions. In this case one barrel is the proper one for a Leopard 1A5 and the other is from the Canadian Leopard C1 MEXAS kit.

I suspect with that carry over of sprues comes the same issues of previous Hobby Boss Leopard 1s with accuracy of the turret hatches, suspension arms, and hull weld seams. Some details can be added with some elbow grease if desired and some need parts replaced if you want accuracy.