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Please note that all kits and conversions listed here are in 1:35 scale.

This page was last updated on Saturday, 03-Jun-2023 18:04:03 EDT.

Upgrades, Conversions and Details  

All Versions

• FC Model Trend 35621
  
  • modern German AFV lights
  • each set contains two lights, with separate lens and mount stub
  • from FC Model Trend:
    All the parts are printed in the same resin. This material is translucent when provided but can turn completely transparent when varnished gloss. So the only thing to do for the modeller is varnishing the lens for transparency.
  
  
• FC Model Trend 35646
  
  • Leitkreuz (convoy lights)
  • the set consists of two exquisitely detailed 3D printed parts
  
  
• FC Model Trend 35737
  
  • 3D printed engine cooling exhaust grill
  • designed for use with the Meng 1A3/4 kit but could likely be used with other Leopard 1 kits
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW005 - Leopard 1 mantlet plugs
  
  • a set of 10 cast resin mantlet plugs with photo etched chains and retainers
  • the set contains enough plugs and PE chains for two kits (each Leopard 1 is equipped with four) with two spare plugs
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW008 - Welded Exhaust Grill
  
  • designed for use with any Italeri/Revell, Meng or Takom kit
  • includes a pair of welded exhaust grills and fender C-brackets (something which has been missed in every Leopard 1 kit released to date)
  • replaces the awful Meng and Takom exhaust grills which lack any depth
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW009 - Cast Exhaust Grill
  
  • designed for use with any Italeri/Revell, Meng or Takom kit
  • includes a pair of cast exhaust grills and fender C-brackets (something which has been missed in every Leopard 1 kit released to date)
  • replaces the awful Takom cast grills which only have any depth on the bottom two rows of slots (wierd)
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW025 - Leopard 1 and 2 tow eyes and T-hooks plus MG travel lock
  
  • designed for use with any Leopard 1 or 2 kit
  • consists of cast resin parts with photo etch details
  • the set includes resin towing hooks (T-hooks), hull brackets (includes eye brackets specific to the Leopard 1 and 2) and locking pins
  • PE parts include rear tow rope locking plates, tow hook pin chains and MG travel locks (2)
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW029 - Leopard 1 Rear Mud Flaps
  
  • designed for use with any Leopard 1 kit
  • produced in cooperation with Tetra Model Works
  • a multi-media set consisting of injection molded rubber mud flaps and photo-etch detail parts
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW044 - Leopard Chains
  
  • two photo etch frets of chains which may be used with any Leopard 1 or 2
  • this set consists smoke discharger cap chains, manlet plug chains, track tension wrench retaining pin and chain, tow pintle chain, Leopard 1 gun crutch locking pin and chain and Leopard 1 retaining pin and chain
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW048 - Towing A-Frame
  
  • cast resin set containing one towing A-frame with shackles and connectors
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Leopard Workshop LW049 - Leopard 1 Driver's Module
  
  • a cast resin detail set depicting the driver's compartment of a Leopard 1 gun tank
  • this set was designed for use with the Meng Leopard 1s but may be used with any Leopard 1 kit
  • includes decals for the instrument panel and various warning labels
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• FC ModelTrend 35737
  
  • 3D printed engine cooling air intake cover screen
  • designed for use with Meng Leopard 1 kits
  
  
• Harald's shop fording tunnel Leopard 1
  
  • a complete commander's position fording tunnel
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau PE005 - Tool Clamps and Brackets
  
  • a photo-etch set consisting of all of the tool brackets and clamps found on a Leopard 1 hull
  • this set may be used with any 1:35 Leopard 1 kit
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35113 - PZB 200 LLTV
  
  • a cast resin set depicting a PZB 200, protective cage, lens anti-reflection device, and mounting bracket
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau PE006 - Cooling Air Intake Grill and Screen
  
  • designed for use with the Meng Leopard 1A3/A4 kit
  • a photo-etched cooling intake grill and screen with a cast resin fan and engine deck lift point
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau PE013 - Cooling Air Intake Grill and Screen
  
  • designed for use with Revell 3240 (early Leopard 1) or 3258 (Leopard 1A1/A2)
  • a photo-etched cooling intake grill and screen with a cast resin fan and engine deck lift point
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35045 - T-shaped Towing Hooks
  
  • a set of 8 cast resin t-shaped towing hooks
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35120 - Hofman Device
  
  • a cast resin and PE set representing a Hofman device (main gunfire simulator)
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35195 - Bundeswehr Schleppschere (tow bars)
  • cast resin tow bars with separate pins and connectors
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35199 - Shackles
  
  • cast resin shackles in 3 sizes
  • 2 of the sizes look appropriate for an ARV or AEV and the 3rd size looks like the large shackles used on the Canadian Leopard C2 MEXAS
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35202 - Leopard 1 track skirts
  
  • a set of cast resin track side-skirts and front mud flaps designed for use with any Leopard 1 kits
  • includes separate mounting hinges so that the skirts may be posed folded up or down
  
  
• RMG Resin RM159
  
  • R double locking pin
  • a set of 12 tiny formed copper wire locking pins which may be used on the towing hook mounts on any Leopard 1 or 2
  
  
• TGCmodels Leopard 1 and 2 Loader's Hatch Spring
  
  • loader's hatch open assist spring assembly
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set consists of two complete assemblies which may be used on eny Leopard 1 or 2
  
  

Headlights and signal lights

• Voyager BR35013 - Leopard 1 Lenses and Tail Lights
  
  • designed for use with any Meng Leopard 1
  • transparent and tinted resin over photo-etch backings
  • the set contains two clear headlights, two split (red and orange ) tail-lights and four red reflectors
  
  
• SKP SKP-242 - Lenses and Tail Lights for Leopard 1
  
  • read the Leopard Club review
  • designed for use with any Leopard 1 kit
  • the set contains two headlight lenses, two split colour (orange and red) tail lights and two reflectors
  
  

Production Batch 1

• Leopard Workshop LW033 - Leopard 1 Improvement Set
  
  • designed for use with Revell 03240 but equally applicable for any Leopard 1 kit
  • a cast resin set ... for more details look here
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35106 - Batch 1-4 Upgrade and Detail Set
  
  • a complete cast resin, photo-etch and copper cable conversion set designed for use with any Italeri or Revell Leopard 1 kit (the hull, suspension and a handful of hatches and turret parts are all that is needed from the donor kit)
  • this very comprehensive set may be used to represent vehicles from the first four production batches with detailed instructions included for each batch
  • the set consists of cast resin, photo-etch and copper cable
  • included are a complete turret and main gun (identical to 35107 described immediately below)
  • all tool brackets and clamps are included as a PE fret (identical to PE005 described above)
  • also included are a complete set of road wheels, drive sprockets, idler wheels and the old style chevron tracks (identical to 35024 listed in the tracks section)
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35107 - Batch 1 Turret Replacement Set
  
  • a complete cast resin turret and main gun designed for use with the Italeri/Revell Leopard 1 hull
  • this set represents a turret from the first production batch, though with a little work it could be used for subsequent batches and upgrades
  • please note that this set will require the use of some kit parts (such as the bustle basket, smoke dischargers, grab rails, commander's and loader's hatches)
  • the set includes PE parts and a L7 main gun barrel without thermal sleeve
  • range-finder covers may be positioned open or closed
  • the main gun mantlet and dust cover are cast in one piece with the turret
  
  

Production Batch 2 and later

• TGCmodels Leopard 1 Round Phonebox x1
  
  • one round phonebox suitable for use with batch 2 and later production Leopard 1s
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set consists of one closed phonebox
  
  
• TGCmodels Leopard 1 Round Phonebox x4
  
  • one round phonebox suitable for use with batch 2 and later production Leopard 1s
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set consists of four closed phoneboxes
  
  

1A1A1

• Peddinghaus EPHS 293 - Leopard 1A1A1 Turret
  • resin and white-/metal replacement turret set (or a conversion, depending on one's perspective)
  • not easy to build, but better detailed and more correctly shaped turret than the Revell offering
  • includes proper mounts for the turret appliqué armour
  • the appliqué armour does not include the distinctive dimpled pattern
  • much better than any existing plastic turrets, but still not perfect (I know, picky picky)
  • Further information and images of the Peddinghaus turret upgrade
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35111_1 - Leopard 1A1A1 Turret
  
  • a cast resin turret with photo etch details designed for use with any Italeri or Revell Germany 1A1A1/2 or 1A5 kit
  • please note that this set will require the use of some kit parts which would include the main gun barrel, bustle basket searchlight stowage bin, smoke dischargers, commander's and loader's hatches
  • range-finder covers may be positioned open or closed
  • the main gun mantlet and dust cover are cast in one piece with the turret
  • includes the PZB 200 LLTV, protective cage and lens anti-reflection device
  • includes very nicely rendered applique armour and an intricately detailed turret bustle rack
  
  

1A2

• Centro Ricerche Storiche (CRS) Art.02/35
  • cast white metal oval range-finder heads
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35073 - Leopard 1A2 Turret
  
  • cast resin turret intended for use with the Revell or Italeri kits
  • the conversion does not include the gun barrel, but does give you everything else
  • may be used to depict a true 1A2 (the Italeri 1A2 is actually closer to a 1A1)
  • the optical range finder heads may be displayed open or closed
  • the only omission seems to be the missing rain gutter around the turret rear and sides

1A3

• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35020 - Leopard 1A3 Turret
  • resin replacement turret intended to be used with the Italeri 1A4 kit
  • the optical range finder heads may be displayed in the open position (separate armoured covers included)
  • includes the commander's TRP sight instead of the PERI system

1A1, 1A2, 1A3

• TGCmodels TC Ring Leo 1A1 A2 A3 full set
  
  • commander's position upgrade set
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • includes MG skate ring and periscopes, loader's hatch open assist spring assembly (in both open and closed configuration), inner hatch periscopes and TRP eyepiece and a mounting hole alignment jig (for drilling holes to mount the skate ring and periscopes
  
  
• TGCmodels TC Interior ringo for Leo1A1 A2 A3 with TRP
  
  • periscope bodies which may be used inside an open commmander's hatch of a Leopard 1A1, 1A2 or 1A3
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the complete drop-in ring consists of periscope heads, TRP eyepiece and the hatch lifting cylindere
  
  
• TGCmodels TC Ring Leo1A1 A2 A3 A4
  
  • commander's hatch MG skate ring and periscope heads
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set includes on complete drop-in piece and a mounting hole alignment jig (for drilling holes to mount the skate ring and periscopes
  
  

1A3, 1A4

• Mouse House MA149 (OOP) - Leopard 1A4 Corrected Lower Turret
  
  • corrected lower turret for the Italeri Leopard 1A4
  • OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
  • a cast resin piece intended to replace the lower turret (part 116) of the Italeri Leopard 1A4
  • this piece may be used with any Leopard 1A3 or 1A4 gun tank (eg. AS1, C1, 1A5DK)
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35119 - Leopard 1A3/4 Detail Set
  
  • designed for use with the Meng 1A3/A4
  • consists of cast resin and photo-etch parts
  • thankfully the set includes cast resin exhaust grills to replace the absolutely awful Meng things
  • consists of replacement front fenders and side skirts which are supplied as separate panels with the hull mount points as separate pieces
  • includes a new cast resin main gun barrel
  • replacement T-shaped towing hooks are included along with replacement mounts and photo-etch cotter pin detail - this replaces the cast-as-one-part bits in the Meng kit
  • includes a new cast resin rear hull toolbox with photo-etch latch and handle details
  • contains replacement cast resin 76mm Wegmann smoke dischargers with photo-etch cap retaining chains
  • photo-etch and resin parts replace the hull side pioneer tool mounts
  
  
• Voyager PE35631 (1A3) or PE35636 (1A4) - Leopard 1A3 or 1A4 Detail Set
  
  • an extensive multi-media detail set designed for use with the Meng 1A3/A4
  • read the Leopard Club review
  • includes numerous photo-etch frets, turned brass and aluminum parts, braided copper wire, plastic rod and steel wire
  • turned metal parts would include a multi-segment main gun barrel (with rifling in the muzzle), brass 76mm smoke dischargers and brass SEM antenna bases
  • all hull side pioneer tool mounts and stowage boxes are replaced
  • includes a replacement tropical cooling air intake screen (which is perplexing given that the kit already has one of these)
  • contains replacement hatch MG skate rings with travel locks
  
  

1A4

• TGCmodels TC Ring Leo1A4 full set
  
  • commander's position upgrade set
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • includes MG skate ring and periscopes, loader's hatch open assist spring assembly (in both open and closed configuration), inner hatch periscopes and PERI eyepiece and an alignment jig (for drilling holes to mount the skate ring and periscopes
  
  
• TGCmodels TC Interior periscope ring for Leo1A4 with Peri
  
  • contains a drop in set which may be used inside an open hatch of a Leopard 1A4
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set represents periscope bodies, a PERI eyepiece/control unit and the hatch lifting cylinder
  
  

1A2, 1A5

• Italian Kits IKA35005 (OOP?) - Leopard 1A5 Upgrade/Detail Set
  • a cast resin update set for the Italeri and Revell kits
  • contents include:
    • oval range-finder heads
    • hydraulic bump stops
    • smaller diameter idler wheels
    • A5 commander's episcopes
    • detailed road wheels
    • turret lifting bollards

1A5

• Legend Productions LF1310 - Leopard 1A5 and C2 mantlet cover set
  
  • contains two cast resin mantlet covers, one representing a generic 1A5 (or 1A2) cover while the second represents a Canadian C2 cover
  • the sculpting is exquisite
  
  
• Maple Leaf Models MLM1014 (OOP) - Leopard 1A5 turret parts
  • cast resin set consisting of EMES-18 main gun sight, optical range finder blanking plates, episcopes and other bits required to upgrade the Revell 1A1A1-A1A4 to a 1A5
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35112_1 - Leopard 1A5 Turret
  
  • a cast resin and photo etch set representing a production 1A5 turret
  • intended for use with any Italeri or Revell Germany Leopard 1 kit as only a few hatch covers and turret rings are required from the donor kit
  • the main gun barrel with thermal sleeve is included
  • the EMES-18 main gun sight armoured doors may be posed open or closed
  • the main gun mantlet and dust cover are cast in one piece with the turret
  • includes very nicely rendered applique armour and an intricately detailed turret bustle rack
  
  
• TGCmodels TC Ring Leo1A5 full set
  
  • a commander's position MG skate ring and interior set
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set consists of the commander's position MG skate ring and periscopes (including the elevated on at the 12 o'clock position), interior details (periscope bodies, TRP eyepiece, EMES 18 eyepiece and hatch lifting cylinder), an alignment jig (to assist drilling the mounting holes for the skate ring and periscope assembly) as well as two loader's position hatch open assist spring assemblies
  
  
• TGCmodels TC Ring only Leo1A5
  
  • a commander's position MG skate ring with periscope heads
  • this set would be appropriate for use with 1A5DK as well
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set includes a alignment jig to assist with drilling mounting holes
  
  
• TGCmodels TC Interior ring for Leo1A5 with TRP and EMES 18
  
  • a drop-in piece which may be used inside an open commander's hatch of a Leopard 1A5
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the single drop-in piece depicts periscope bodies, the TRP eyepiece, the EMES 18 commander's eyepiece and the hatch lifting cylinder
  
  

Beobachtungspanzer

• TGCmodels Beobachtungspanzer Leopard Taillights
  
  • a tail-light cluster and reflector set specific to the artillery observation variant of the Leopard 1
  • 3D printed via Shapeways
  • the set consists of six round reflectors, left and right tail-light clusters and the lower left mounted cluster (no idea what this secondary list cluster is used for)
  
  

Bergepanzer

• Bergepanzer 2 Towing A-frame Connectors - Leopard Workshop LW051
  
  • designed for use with Takom 2122
  • Takom supply the tow bars, but no means of connecting them together - this set solves that problem
  • available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
  
  
• Interior for Bergepanzer 2 Standard - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35192
  
  • designed for use with the Takom Bergepanzer 2
  • the kit consists of resin parts and decals
  
  
• BPz 2 Detail Upgrade Kit (for Takom 2122 - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35193
  
  • a multi-media detail set designed for use with the Takom Bergepanzer 2
  • aconsists of decals, cast resin and photo-etched parts
  
  
• BPz 2A2 LS Conversion Kit - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35194
  
  • a multi-media conversion kit designed for use with the Takom Bergepanzer 2
  • consists of decals, cast resin and photo-etched parts
  
  
• Leopard 1 ARV Bergingstank NL - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35197
  
  • a multi-media conversion kit designed for use with the Takom Bergepanzer 2
  • consists of resin parts, PE frets and decals
  
  
• Towing cable for German Bergepanzer 2 ARV - Eureka XXL ER-3566
  
  • designed for use with the Takom Bergepanzer 2 ARV
  • this set does not only include the tow cables as the name implies - it aslo includes the winch cable and the crane cable
  • a multi-media set consisting of braided copper wire and cast resin cable ends (cable ends for both the tow cables and the winch cable are included
  
  

Gepard

• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35147 - 35mm Guns With Transport Covers
  
  • a cast resin set suitable for use with any 1:35 Gepard
  
  
• Perfect Scale Modellbau 35144 - Gepard Accessories
  
  • a cast resin set consisting of stowage items suitable for use with any 1:35 Gepard
  • the set includes a cam net roll, cam net stowed in bags (usually strapped to the hull rear), a rolled sleeping mat and two kit bags (one large one small)
  
  
• Voyager BR35068 - Gepard Headlight Lenses and Tail Lights
  
  • designed for use with the Takom Gepard (2044)
  • transparent and tinted resin over photo-etch backings
  • the set contains two clear headlights, two split (red and orange ) tail-lights and four red reflectors
  
  

Pionierpanzer / Leopard AEV

• Leopard 1 AEV Genietank NL - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35196
  
  • a multi-media conversion set designed for use with Takom 2122
  • consists of resin parts, PE frets and decals
  
  
• Leopard 1 AEV 1 - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35198
  
  • a multi-media conversion set designed for use with Takon 2122
  • consists of resin parts, PE frets and decals
  
  

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