Very in-depth thankyou

@Ricks135scalemodels

6 сағат бұрын

Thank you. It's a nice kit.

A nice thorough oob review!, most of the FB & youtube sites are salivating over the the fact that TAMIYA are releasing a version soon!,personally I don't have a very high opinion of TAMIYA kits they tend to be somewhat basic and inaccurate - witness their recent release of the 1:48 AUSTIN K2 ambulance,looks like something from the 80's!.

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

I would agree with you. I know Tamiya spent a lot of time looking at the real tank so they had perfect information. There kits generally go together good but I would disagree on the 80's style. I always says 70's... the molds lake the crisp sharpness most companies have these days. Then there's the price.

Very comprehensive review. Looks like a great and well detailed kit. Many thanks

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

Great vid. Was trying to decide between this and the border version. Might have to just get both 😅

@Ricks135scalemodels

3 ай бұрын

Both a great. Border is a fun build. Rfm is outstanding quality

As invaluable as ever - thanks Rick

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Super danke für die Vorstellung Rick. Habs schon geteilt. 😉

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

Dana mein freund

looks awesome like all RM leopards :)

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

Yes!!

Great review! IMO a better kit than the Border one and even cheaper (at least in Germany). I noticed, that the kit has another error besides that RFM wants you to install the snow grousers on the turret´side armour panels: The three stengthening ribs on the underside of the hull rear below the engine do not exist on the A7V. The A7V has new built hulls, which do not require them any more. But it´s always easier to leave something off or remove something, than adding something which is missing.

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!. I did not even notice the 3 supports. I missed that!! The Border didn't have them and I can not believe I missed that also. I know they are building a new lower hull but that's something I forgot. I just went and read what you said. Good info my friend!!

Hey Rick, i have a question. I can see in the background already made leopard tank, with net ane leaves camouflage, can you tell me what do you used to gain that effect?

@Ricks135scalemodels

Ай бұрын

I use ak netting type 1 that I paint olive drab on one side and russian green on the other. The use HO trains scale bushes for the foliage. I really don't like most live foliage products and I prefer just using thine strips of paper painted and crumpled up to look like the steps of canvas they hange.

which kit will you likely favor more, The Border Models version that you just finished, or the RFM that you just reviewed here?

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

Honest answer. The RFM has a lot more details. It is amazing, but, thd Border is fun to build. The RFM I'm assuming is like there 2a6 so it goes together great. The price is very close.hard to answer as I love both. If you like PE detail parts. RFM. If you want a relaxing fun build. BORDER.

Can I also use the rye field Leopard 2a6 interior set for this Model

@Ricks135scalemodels

4 ай бұрын

The differences are so minor, so yes.

hi. I know you know a lot about leopards. tell me, please, is it possible to convert 2a6 RFM (RM5066) into 2a5 KFOR, except for the cannon? Can I contact you for further advice?

@Ricks135scalemodels

4 ай бұрын

Yes you can convert it. It has the l44 not l55. The smoke launchers were changed during that time but you can. Other then that, it looks the same. Yes always here for help.

@mgajger

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Rick

Fantastic! I'd love to see your Top 10 of favorite Leopard 2 Kits. I'm a bit of a leopard collector myself.

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

That's an interesting idea 🤔!

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

You have to love the engine sound!!

@RobPearlman

5 ай бұрын

I think it would be a valuable resource considering how many Leo 2 kits there are on the market these days. I really like the Ryefield kit, especially since you can get a very decent Leo 2a6M CAN right out of the box. I found the Border models 2a6 to be pretty good but perhaps a bit over engineered. We've got a completely new tool Tamiya 2a7V coming down the pipe shortly. I am sure it will build like a dream and be a very good kit but it is always interesting to see what tradeoffs Tamiya makes in terms of accuracy or completeness if that is your interest. Anyways, I really enjoy checking in on your channel every time a new Leo 2 hits the market. Keep up the great content!

@Ricks135scalemodels

5 ай бұрын

@RobPearlman thank you and your assessment is correct. I'll probably have to do something.