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HobbyBoss Dutch Leopard 2A5/A6 NL
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 02:01 PM UTC
Henk Meerdink provides a Build Review of the Dutch Leopard 2A5/A6 NL from HobbyBoss in 1/35.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 04:52 AM UTC
I like the price is that about $ 25 US? A question about the tracks, they are the rubber band style, are the too long or short and is the plastic soft or hard and stiff ? Thanks for the review, it's good that somebody is making reasonably priced kits
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Posted: Monday, February 23, 2009 - 11:30 AM UTC

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I like the price is that about $ 25 US? A question about the tracks, they are the rubber band style, are the too long or short and is the plastic soft or hard and stiff ? Thanks for the review, it's good that somebody is making reasonably priced kits



Current exchange rate fluctuate, but you would not be far off from $25 I'd imagine. As for the tracks, they are just the right length, and fit well around the sprocket and idler. They will stand a little proud of the return rollers, but a small amount of PVA glue sorts that out. As it is, the tracks are all but hidden behind the skirts any way. You're welcome, reviewing the kit was my pleasure.

Henk
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Posted: Monday, February 23, 2009 - 01:14 PM UTC
good review Henk, it would appear to be a good kit as regards quality and accuracy and the cost of the model.
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Posted: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 06:38 PM UTC
The design of the sprues is very similar to a Spanish leopard 2E built by the same vendor.

Alex
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Posted: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 06:55 PM UTC
Henk,
Thanks. Very nice review, absolutely accurate description of errors and problems in the construction.
Miloslav
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Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - 02:44 AM UTC
So which one is better, this Hobby Boss kit or the Revell offering?
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Posted: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 01:00 PM UTC
I preferred the Revell one, despite it having no photoetch or slide moulding. The Dutch details in the Hobbyboss kit are quite softly moulded and the base kit has some issues like the anti-slip and the peri sight; the Revell kit is pretty sharply moulded, although it could use a few extra details.
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