Leo 2A5 upgrade

Voyager Model

Catalogue No. PE35011TAM
Scale 1-35
Cost not listed
Availability New
Rating
Media Photo-etched brass, thin vinyl tubing, copper wire, and ABS rods.
Reviewed by Saul Garcia
Review Type In box/bag
Date Feb 11, 2004

From Voyager Model of China comes this set for Tamiya's new Leopard 2A5.  As is usual for this company, the items are nicely packed in a cardboard CD case with the instructions on one side and the detail set on the other.

The detail set comprises of:
Seven photo-etched frets, one of which is 0.02 inch thick
150mm of 1mm thin vinyl tubing
300mm of 0.5mm copper cable
50mm of 1mm ABS rod
100mm of 0.5mm ABS rod

The metal sheets are in a re-sealable plastic bag while the other bits are in a Ziploc bag.  Lots of care goes into the packaging and the cardboard case is nicely illustrated to inform you what is inside as well as being able to identify the set when placed is a CD tower.

There are three sheets of A4 paper for the instructions.  Five sides have clear illustrations of how to use the detail set and there is a key that covers most of the shorthand except for DIY.  This stands for "Do It Yourself" but at least the material needed is included.  On the last side are photos of the completed model with the set utilized.

There is excellent relief and detail on the frets and the extra thick sheet shows an excellent 3D effect.  The screens are a multi-piece affair and the vinyl tubing, as well as the copper tow cable, ensures you do not have to go scrounging to complete you Leopard detailing.

Aside from the engine screens, padlocks, hinges, AA gun sights, ammunition belt, lift eyes, tool clamps, replacement spade, mud flaps, lifting eyes, retainer chains in PE, AA gun skate ring, telephone cable spool and mount, as well as gun sight details are included.  An interesting piece is one that wraps around a gun sight body to impart the casting marks!

This is an excellent set in the box.  Another review, of the construction type, will be posted.

As it stands, this set is highly recommended.  My sincerest thanks go to Voyager Model for the set.

Review by Saul Garcia, © Feb 11, 2004 [Track-Link Home] [Reviews Home] [Back]