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Leopard 2
Fearsome Cats of the European Nations

1:35 Decal Sheet No. T35008
Review by Terry Ashley

Echelon
This recent sheet from Echelon Fine Details provides markings for 15 specific Leopard 2 MBTs with enough markings for between 6 to 10 models plus stencils in three languages. The sheet has markings for European Leopard 2 from Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, Poland and Sweden that will enable you to really give tour big cat a different look.

The decal sheet is again printed by Microscale and is of excellent quality with clear well printed markings, good colour register and very thin carrier film that should react well with any decal setting solution. The large main sheet is complimented with a smaller sheet with additional lettering.

Included on the sheet are the markings for the specific vehicles plus a large selection of vehicle numbers, stenciling, small national flags and additional markings to add plenty of life to the models.

The full colour instruction sheet is again included with each of the six countries having side, four or five view drawings showing the different camouflage schemes of each. The images are quite small and you may need some magnification to see better but are extremely useful for finishing the model and is far more useful than just giving the markings and leaving the paint scheme up to you as some sheets do.
There are also additional scrap drawings showing the cam scheme on the engine deck usually hidden by the turret bustle which again is extremely useful as well as the actual colours used being shown.

The location of all the markings is indicated but again getting out the magnifying glass will help see things better but it's all there so putting things in the right place shouldn't be a problem.

Echelon
Echelon

Conclusion:
Another well researched and presented decal sheet with plenty of colourful choices for any of the available Leopard 2 kits and while there will need to be some minor mods to the models for some countries covered the options provided will be very welcomed by big cat fans

Highly recommended 8.5/10

Thanks to Larry of Echelon Fine Details for the review sample.




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