TAMIYA | MT225 | KAMPFPANZER LEOPARD
WEST GERMAN ARMY MEDIUM TANK
This is the first all-German tank to appear since the end of World War II. The Leopard is of distinctly low silhouette and flat turret profile and weights a remarkably low 39.5 tons. Fitted with snorkel devices, it can wade through streams thirteen feet in depth, remain under water for indefinite periods and fire its weapon while submerged. In gun-power, the Leopard is similar to Centurion 9, as it has the same British-made 105mm gun, andy the same token to the U.S. M-60 and the Swiss Pz.61. One of the outstanding features of the Leopard is it Mercedes-Benz 838 Ca M500 engine. This is a V-10 water-cooled diesel with a gear driven-centrifugal supercharger for each bank of cylinders. It develops 830 b,h.p, which gives the 87,000 lb Leopard a high power-to-weight radio and helps to make it one of the most mobile of the current generation of battle tanks. Development of this machine began in 1961 and in 1963 the Leopard was officially adopted in preference to the AMX 30 In September 1965 the Krauss-Maffei Company completed the first production vehicle. About 1,500 Leopard tanks are currently on order to re-equip armoured units of the West Army. American-built tank have made up a large part of this force since the fall of Germany in 1945.
Defeated in World War II, Imperial Germany completely collapsed and its territory was divided into two spheres, liberalist and communist. Then in 1955, West Germany was admitted to the Western European Alliance and the West German Defense Forces was re-established as a new member of the NATO powers.
As West Germany is adjacent to the communist sphere, problems on national defense was much thought of. To defend the border-line an armoured unit was established. The German techniques by which the Tiger, Panther and other excellent tanks were produced was succeeded by this Leopard tank that appeared in 1961 in West Germany. Leopard also has the name of “Standard Panther”. It was prototyped in 1961 and 1962 and was formally adopted by the West German Army in 1963, prior to the adoption of the French A.M.X.30. In 1964, the West German Army placed an order for 1,400 of this tank and the first tank, mass produced, was delivered by Krauss Moffei in Munich.
The crew of the tank is four and L7A 1 105mm gun made in Britain is used as mani gun which is common to tanks of the NATO forces and has the same destroying power as that of the British Centurion, U.S.A. M60 and Swiss PZ 61. Its shooting sight is based on a range finder system and it can shoot a target at a distance of 1,000 meters even at night by simultaneous use of infrared rays. Its engine is a water -cooled, 10 cylinder multi-fuel engine by Mercedes Benz. The maximum high speed is 65Km/h. Not only diesel oil but also gasoline and fuel for jet engines can be used. Its chassis and body is water tight so that it can cross rivers at a depth of 4 meters underwater. Thus, this tank is a modern, excellent manoeuvrability tank of which importance is attached.
[ Specifications ]
Weight.......................................................... 39.5 ton
Length.................................................... 9.50 meters
Width...................................................... 3.25 meters
Height..................................................... 2.40 meters
[ About the model ]
★ IT'S MOTORIZED! REMOTE CONTROL TANK ★ EASY TO ASSEMBLE ★ ALL PLASTIC MODEL
★ LENGTH: 263mm WIDTH: 93mm
Up for sale is a rare and beautiful vintage 1/35 German Leopard motorised tank model kit, kit comes with 2 motors and metal gear box, bonus with a brand new vintageTamiya remote control box set too, released on 1969 manufacture in Oshika(小鹿), truly a highly collectible & beautiful vintage kit from early Tamiya.
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DESCRIPTION:
Manufacturer : Tamiya
Name : West Germany 39.5 ton Medium Tank Leopard
Model number : MT225
Scale : 1/35
Material : Plastic
Box size : 45.5 x 26.5 x 6 cm ( 17.9" x 10.4" x 2.4" )
Release : 1969
• 100% authentic, all original, absolutely NOT fake / recast / copy.
• Made in JAPAN.
• Condition : Open box, unassembled.
• Box is in POOR condition - yellowed box, dirty with stains, shelf wear and dent, scratches & scuff marks.
• Content : Complete, all parts are still in sealed bags - unopened and untouched, minor scratches/damages on plastic bag and some parts had separated from the sprue.
• Kit comes with metal parts, gearbox, RE-14 motor x 2, all are kept in factory sealed blister pack.
• Comes with 1 set of rubbers tracks and seems in good condition.
• Powered by two RE-14 motor.(Included)
• Bonus: Brand new vintage Tamiya remote control box set #7004 - box is fair good condition and all content inside is in new and unassembled condition.
• Decals in very poor conditions and still sealed in plastic bag - dirty and yellowed, not sure if it is working fine, so buyers should put this into your consideration. (Photo #8)
• Instruction manual(English version) - yellowed and dirty with stains.
• The AAA-size battery appears in all photos are just for scale only, NOT included in this sales.
• A very impressive and highly collectible kit that is crisp and nicely reproduced. A must have item for both model builder and collector!
• ALL PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE - all photos are newly taken to ensure that item should arrive exactly as shown in the pictures. What you see is exactly what you get!
• Item will packed with bubble wrap / foam for safety protection.
Should you have any questions about my items, please feel free to contact me.
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SHIPPING & HANDLING:
• Worldwide (Please see details) shipping via Hong Kong Post - Standard Int'l Airmail with insurance & tracking number.
• Delivery days(Approximately) : (ASIA) 7-12 WORKING DAYS, (US / EUROPE) 9 - 16 WORKING DAYS depends, some country may take longer delivery days(12 - 24 WORKING DAYS). Actual delivery days may varies due to busy shipment, holidays or customs inspection..etc.
• Tracking number with shipment information will sent via email after I complete shipping.
• Item will be ship out within 2 days after the payment is made. (except purchase due on Saturday / Sunday or Holidays)
• Each item will securely packaged, protected with bubble wrap and carton box.
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CUSTUMS DUTY:
Buyer is responsible for any import taxes or tariffs.
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TERMS OF SALES:
• All items are 100% authentic and original, I do not sell copy, fake or re-cast.
• I reserve the rights to cancel the transactions.
