Tamiya Leopard 2A6 Project

Page 6: Final Photos

This thing is so much fun I can't even describe it.  Not only is it a great looking scale model, it performs a host of realistic movements as well.  The driving speed and power are excellent and it will go over just about anything.  It is fast and turns on a dime if you want it to.  Turret rotation speed is very realistic, as is barrel elevation.  The big diesel engine sound starts as soon as you turn on the model, and the pitch changes with throttle.  You can hear the hydraulics when the turret rotates or the gun moves.  The machine gun sounds great and the little LED flashes rapidly while it fires.  None of the lights are bright, but they are all very realistic and can be controlled from the transmitter.  Best of all is the sound and action when the gun fires which includes a bright flash, barrel recoil, tank recoil, sound, and reload.  I almost feel like I know what I am doing when I drive this thing.

   


   


At the beginning of this I posed the question of whether or not the label of "full option kit" was really accurate.  To my surprise, I would have to say yes.  You don't need any upgrades, all you need is a radio and some building supplies to enjoy this model.  The following are some photos showing the lighting modes and some details of the paint and accessories.

   

   

   

   


The following is the only reasonably focused photo I managed to get at the moment the main gun firing.  It is not perfect, but it shows the effect.




Here are a few additional outdoor pictures I took years later just because.

   

   

   

   


Finally, here is a real Leopard 2A6 for reference.



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