Tamiya Plastic Model Kit

German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V (1/48)

Tamiya brings the modern Leopard 2 A7V to its 1/48 Military Miniature Series, offering a compact but surprisingly full-bodied rendition of Germany’s latest main battle tank. The kit pares the design down to roughly a third of the parts found in its 1/35 counterpart, which makes it quicker to build without dulling the character of the vehicle. The square headlights, additional front armour plate and reshaped turret rear are all captured cleanly, and the anti-slip textures on both the hull and turret feel convincingly scaled. The proportions sit right, and the model has that slightly imposing stance the real tank carries.

Assembly is straightforward, especially thanks to the track design that uses one-piece straight sections to speed things along. Tamiya includes a commander torso figure and two marking options from the 393rd Panzer Battalion, giving a couple of subtle ways to finish the tank. Decals cover finer details like periscope openings and the turret-side basket, which helps the smaller scale hold onto crisp definition. Altogether it lands as a well balanced kit, something that feels manageable but still satisfying, particularly if you’re curious about modern armour without wanting a full 1/35 commitment.

• 1/48 scale kit with refined Leopard 2 A7V proportions
• Accurate anti-slip textures on turret and hull
• Updated armour plate and revised turret rear shape
• Assembly track system with one-piece straight sections
• Commander torso figure included
• Two marking options from the 393rd Panzer Battalion
• Decals provided for fine periscope and basket details
• Length 234mm, width 80mm

A rewarding build of one of Europe’s most advanced tanks, offering a crisp, modern subject in a compact scale.