Leopard Club

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

This page was last updated on Saturday, 03-Jun-2023 18:09:32 EDT.

Multinational Leopards

Australia

AS1 conversions
- Armour Bits AB01
  - consists of cast resin parts with a photo etched fret
  - OOP (this conversion was formerly available from Mouse House Enterprises)
- Aussie Armour 355
  - cast resin conversion set (no photo etch included)
  - OOP (this conversion was formerly available from Mouse House Enterprises)
- Legend Productions LF1354
  - Leopard AS1 circa 2007 conversion
  - designed for use with the Meng 1A3/4
  - consists of cast-resin and photo-etched parts
  - a really nice touch is the inclusion of the engineering implements conduit armoured cover
  - some stowage is included to fill up the large turret bustle baskets
  - stay tuned for a Leopard Club review ...
- Leopard Club LW042A
  - Leopard AS1 Double Turret Stowage Baskets
  - a photo-etch set depicting one pattern of turret bustle baskets produced in Australian Army workshops for use on the AS1
  - this set includes parts for two bustle baskets
- Leopard Club LW042B
  - Leopard AS1 Angled Turret Stowage Baskets
  - a photo-etch set depicting one pattern of turret bustle basket produced in Australian Army workshops for use on the AS1
  - this set includes parts for one single basket and two jerry can racks (with alternate retaining strap buckles or metal frames)
- Leopard Club LW042C
  - Leopard AS1 Tall Turret Stowage Baskets
  - a photo-etch set depicting one pattern of turret bustle basket produced in Australian Army workshops for use on the AS1
  - this set includes parts for one single basket and two jerry can racks (with alternate retaining strap buckles or metal frames)
- Mouse House Enterprises MA101
  - Leopard AS1 circa 2007 conversion (designed for use with the Italeri or Tamiya 1A4)
  - OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
  - The main components are full width rear turret basket with refrigerator and umbrella bag. Also included in the set is the engine air intake with photo-etch mesh as well as all the Australian turret mods.
  - This kit includes a resin full width basket framework with photo etch mesh and a refrigerator MA121 described below
- Mouse House Enterprises MA116
  - A photo-etch set that provides two turret baskets that conform to the inward sloping rear turret face. This was the first double basket design.
  - OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
- Mouse House Enterprises MA117
  - A photo-etch set that provides two turret baskets that are square and have stand off legs from the inward sloping rear turret face. This was the second double basket design.
  - OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
- Mouse House Enterprises MA120
  - Leopard AS1 conversion for the Meng Leopard 1A3 / 1A4
  - OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
  - Without any turret baskets this set models a 1977-1987 Leopard AS1
  - This resin kit has fewer parts because Meng have provided several Leopard 1A3 parts - cleat stowage, CWS blanking plate, commander's sight, gunners periscope, engine grating and engine mesh
  - This does not come with a turret basket (MA116, MA117 or MA121 can be acquired separately)
- Mouse House Enterprises MA121
  - This kit includes a resin full width basket framework with photo etch mesh and a refrigerator as used 2004 -2007
  - OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
  - The set consists of:
    - Resin basket
    - Three resin hangers
    - modern antennae
    - fridge
    - M113 track pad
    - PE mesh including three PE hangers (your choice)
    - GPS button
    - wooden boards for under the fridge (not always used)
- Mouse House Enterprises MA122
  - Australian produced L7A3 105mm gun
  - OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
  - The original Australian specifications for the securing of the thermal sleeve would be held in place with hose clamps. Most other nations (except Canada) use the more complex clips that the German Army uses.
- Mouse House Enterprises MA123
  - Hydraulic dampers
  - OOP (Mouse House Enterprises are no longer producing conversions)
  - these replaced the coils spring dampers on all Australian Leopard AS1s in 1990
- SSR Models - Windsensor A
  - a 3D printed set representing a three wind sensors suitable for use on an AS1
  - please reference the SSR Models Catalog for additional details
  - see the SSR Models Facebook page to order
Australian Camo Paint
- Mouse House MAP05
  - OzCam 3 pack / DPP Camouflage Pack
  - a set of enamel paints in 14 ml tins matched to authentic Australian Military colours
  - the set consists of one tin of each of the following colours: Olive Drab lusterless (available separately as MAP01), Brown FS30219 (MAP02) and Black FS37038 (MAP02)
  - the instructions include camo patterns for Leopards, Abrams and ASLAV vehicles in Australian service

Belgium

Legend Productions LF1304
- Leopard 1BE conversion designed for use with the Meng 1A5
- contains cast resin and photo-etched parts required to depict a Leopard 1BE (late)
- read the Leopard Club review
SSR Models - Windsensor B
- a 3D printed set representing a three wind sensors
- please reference the SSR Models Catalog for additional details
- see the SSR Models Facebook page to order

Canada

Badger AEV
- Badger AEV (early) 35186
  - a full multi-media kit (resin and PE) including decals
  - represents the Canadian version of the AEV Dachs prior to the installation of the MEXAS kits
- Badger AEV MEXAS (late) 35187
  - a full multi-media kit (resin and PE) including decals
  - represents the Canadian version of the AEV Dachs with MEXAS applique armour
C1
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1006 - OOP
  - Leopard C1 early conversion
  - designed to be used with the Italeri Leopard 1A4
  - cast resin parts with a shaped brass PZB 200 guard and a Grief lens for the PZB 200 LLTV
  - includes a new upper turret (with corrected commander's episcope locations and antenna mount pots), mantlet, C6 GPMG and mount, driver's periscope guard, wind sensor cover, PZB 200 LLTV (with Grief lens) and formed brass guard, commander's TRP sight, AMU's, engineering implement brackets, and all of the other bits required to represent a C1 early
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1022 - OOP
  - Leopard C1 late conversion
  - designed to be used with the Italeri Leopard 1A4
  - cast resin parts with a Grief lens for the PZB 200
  - includes a new upper turret (with corrected commander's episcope locations and antenna mount pots), mantlet, C6 GPMG and mount, driver's periscope guard, wind sensor cover, PZB 200 LLTV, IRS100, commander's TRP sight, turret cam net brackets, etc
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1026 - OOP
  - Leopard C1 late update
  - intended to complement the C1 early conversion (MLM1006)
  - includes IRS100 and widened guard, turret cam net brackets, armoured engineering implement power receptacle
- Trackjam Models TJM001 - OOP
  - Leopard C1 early
  - identical to MLM1006 (produced in collaboration with Maple Leaf Models)
  - includes a decal sheet (printed by Quarter Master's Depot)
- Real Models 35210
  - a detail set intended for use on a Canadian Leopard C1 (early or late)
  - designed for use with the Italeri Leopard 1A4 base kit
  - the set consists of PE parts, resin stowage accessories and a sheet of printed IMP (rations) cartons
  - this set would appear to be intended to complement the various Maple Leaf Models C1 conversion sets, but many of the parts (such as engine intake and cooling grills) would be suitable for use on any Italeri or Revell Germany Leopard 1
C1 MEXAS
- Hobby Boss 84502
  - a multi-media kit containing injection molded plastic, photo etch frets and clear parts
  - looks to share a number of parts with the C2 MEXAS
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1027 - OOP
  - C1 MEXAS conversion
  - designed to be used with the Italeri 1A4 kit and the Maple Leaf Models C1 late conversion (MLM1022)
  - cast resin parts
  - includes the full MEXAS appliqué armour kit as used on Canadian C1's employed in Kosovo
C1 generic
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1025 - OOP
  - Leopard C1 (Late) Turret Bustle bin
  - cast resin bin, filled with cam net and other vehicle stowage
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1017 - OOP
  - Leopard C1 lower turret parts
  - designed to be used with the MLM C1 early or late conversion sets (MLM1006 and MLM1022 respectively)
  - with the Italeri Leopard 1A4 kit being long out of production, the adapter set will allow one to fit MLM1006 or MLM1022 to any Italeri or Revell Leopard 1 hull
- SSR Models - Windsensor A
  - a 3D printed set representing a three wind sensors suitable for use on an AS1
  - please reference the SSR Models Catalog for additional details
  - see the SSR Models Facebook page to order
C2
- Hobby Boss 84503
  - an injection molded kits with clear parts, 2 PE frets, individual link tracks and braided copper wire
  - includes a full power pack (engine and transmission)
- Legend Productions LF1293
  - C2 detailing set
  - Read the review or purchase this set from our shop
  - a multi-media detailing set (resin and photo-etch) designed to be used with the Takom 1A5 / C2 2-in-1 kit
  - includes a number of parts from other C2 MEXAS update sets but many of the bits are new (please refer to Michael's review for further information)
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1010 - OOP
  - Leopard C2 Conversion
  - designed to be used with the Revell Leopard 1A5 kit
  - cast resin parts
  - includes the huge turret bustle bin, armoured engineering implement receptacle, driver's periscope guard, NBC intake, C6 GPMG and mount, etc
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1014 - OOP
  - Leopard 1A5 parts, designed to be used with the Revell 1A1A1-1A1A4 kit
  - cast resin parts
  - with the Revell 1A5 kit now out of production (and quite pricey if you can find one on eBay), this set allows one to convert the Revell 1A1A1-1A1A4 kit to a 1A5, which is used as the basis for the C2 conversion (MLM1010)
- Perfect Scale Modellbau 35114
  - a conversion kit including cast resin and PE which may be used with any Revell or Italeri Leopard 1 kit
  - the kit includes a new turret and main gun; the new turret requires very few parts from the donor kit (crew hatches, smoke dischargers and hatch MG rings)
- Takom C2 - 2004
  Please refer to the description on the plastic kits page
C2 MEXAS
- Hobby Boss 84504
  - C2 MEXAS
  - Please refer to the description on the plastic kits page
- Hobby Boss 84557
  - C2 MEXAS with TWMP
  - Please refer to the description on the plastic kits page
- Legend Productions LF1272
  - C2 MEXAS conversion
  - read the Leopard Club review
  - a multi-media conversion set (resin and photo-etch) designed for use with the Revell or Italeri 1A5 kit as a base
  - the set may be used to represent a vehicle of B squadron of the LdSH (RC) in Afghanistan in 2006 or A Squadron in early 2007 (prior to the addition of thermal blankets and cooling units)
  - includes a very nicely done C6 with spade grips, ammo can and belt ammo link
  - also includes what looks to be a very nicely done multi-part PE cooling intake grill (someone finally got this right)
- Legend Productions LF1273
  - C2 MEXAS update set
  - Read the Leopard Club review or purchase this set from our shop
  - a set of resin and photo-etch accessories which may be used with LF1272 (above) or with any other C2 conversion set (many of the parts may be used with a C2 not fitted with MEXAS armour)
  - the set includes antenna bases, antenna section stowage pouches (which normally are attached to the underside of the turret bustle bin), an exquisitely detailed main gun muzzle and MRS mirror, fuel and water cans (the polyurethane type), ECM electronics, external heat exchanger/compressor for the crew cooling vests, filed fabricated mud flaps and a number of other parts I can't readily identify from the product photos
- Legend Productions LF1285
  - C2 MEXAS update set designed for the Takom Leopard C2 MEXAS
  - Read the Leopard Club review or purchase this set from our shop
  - largely based on LF1273 (see above) but with many more parts which seem to have been taken from LF1272
- Legend Productions LF1284
  - C2 Stowage Set designed for use with the Takom Leopard C2 MEXAS but perfectly usable on any C2 build
  - Read the Leopard Club review or purchase this set from our shop
- Leopard Workshop LW014
  - Canadian Aerials for Leopard C2 (late) and C2 MEXAS
  - turned brass aerials with cast resin bases
  - replaced by LW014B
  - read the Leopard Club Review
- Leopard Workshop LW014B
  - Canadian Aerials for Leopard C2 (late) and C2 MEXAS
  - turned brass aerials with real springs and cast resin bases
  - available for sale at Modellbau Koenig
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1031 - OOP
  - Leopard C2 MEXAS up-armour kit
  - designed to be used with the Revell 1A5 and the Maple Leaf Models C2 conversion (MLM1010)
  - cast resin parts
  - includes the full MEXAS up-armour kit which may be used to depict a Leopard C2 as employed by the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan
  - includes a decal sheet produced by Echelon Fine Details (D356006)
  - mastered with the assistance of a member of the LdSH (RC) who served in Afghanistan (it's bang-on accurate)
- Meng - TS-041
  - C2 MEXAS with dozer blade
  - Please refer to the description on the plastic kits page
- Panzer Art RE35-450
  - C2 MEXAS with thermal cover
  - includes a cast resin turret and thermal blankets for the hull
  - appears to be designed for use with the Takom C2 MEXAS
- Perfect Scale Modellbau 35115
  - Leopard C2 MEXAS (as used in Afghanistan)
  - a cast resin and PE conversion set which may be used with any Revell or Italeri Leopard 1 kit
  - the kit includes a complete turret and a new upper hull
- Perfect Scale Modellbau 35116
  - read the Leopard Club review
  - Leopard C2 MEXAS with thermal cover (as used in Afghanistan)
  - a cast resin and PE conversion set which may be used with any Revell or Italeri Leopard 1 kit
  - the kit includes a complete turret and a new upper hull
  - includes the crew chiller heat-exchanger unit which was mounted coincidentally with the thermal blankets
- Real Models RMA 35202 - OOP?
  - PE detail set for Leopard C2 MEXAS
  - a sheet of printed ration boxes and water crates is included
  - intended to be used with the MLM conversion set listed above
  - parts included in the set would include: cooling intake grill (looks to be very very nicely done) jerry can racks, sheet metal fender extensions and associated rubber sheet, engine air intake grills, crew cooling unit heat exchanger/pump, smoke grenade launcher cap retaining chains, convoy light mount, and a lot of other bits
- Real Models RMA 35269
  - a multi-media update set intended for use with the Takom C2 MEXAS kit, but suitable for use with any C2 MEXAS
  - the set contains cast resin parts, one etched fret and printed material (ration boxes, water bottle boxes, Tim Horton's coffee tin labels - the life-blood of the Canadian soldier)
  - includes two figures depicting a vehicle commander and a loader
  - the set contains numerous stowage items such as 20mm ammo crates, coolers, tarp rolls, Canadian pattern plastic water and fuel cans, an ECM pack, the ever important camp toilet and four clear cast water bottles (a nice touch)
  - also included are several antenna bases and the etched fret contains all sorts of goodness such as jerry can racks, cooling air intake grill and screen, mud flaps (rear and the Kandahar field fabricated front dust flaps) and a crew cooling unit (mounted on the rear bustle bin)
- Takom - 2003
  - C2 MEXAS
  - Please refer to the description on the plastic kits page
- Trackjam Models TJM-003
  - read the Leopard Club review
  - this set includes a complete turret so it may be used with any Revell or Italeri Leopard 1 kit
  - based on the now out of production Maple Leaf Models conversion, but updated and improved
  - includes Real Models PE frets, accessory sets and printed MRE boxes
  - include Eureka XXL tow cables, BMK turned brass aerials, RB Models brass tow shackles, Echelon decals, Perfect Scale Modellbau L7 barrel
  - the most comprehensive C2 MEXAS conversion available
All Canadian Leopards
- FC Model Trend 35551
  - US Jerry can holders
  - suitable for use on any C2 (with or without MEXAS)
- Maple Leaf Models MLM1023 - OOP
  - modern Canadian jerry can racks
  - 6 cast resin jerry can racks
- Maple Leaf Models MLM2001 - OOP
  - modern plastic fuel cans
  - 10 cast resin pieces depicting the olive drab 20 litre plastic jerry cans commonly carried on Canadian Leopards (and many other vehicles)
- Maple Leaf Models MLM2002 - OOP
  - modern plastic water cans
  - 10 cast resin pieces depicting the modern 20 litre water can currently in use with the Canadian forces

Denmark

Accurate Armour C072
- 1A5DK conversion set
- cast resin conversion set with a photo etched fret
- may be used to depict an early 1A5-DK (ie. without bustle bin)
- does not include the mantlet mounted spot-light unfortunately
Legend Productions LF1282
- 1A5DK SFOR conversion set designed for use with the Meng 1A3/A4 (TS-007)
- Read the Leopard Club review or purchase this set from our shop
- a multi-media conversion consisting of 41 resin parts and 101 PE parts
- designed for use with the Meng Leopard 1A3/4
- includes parts which depict the mantlet mounted search light (scavenged from M41DK on the real vehicles), M/96 carbine racks (for the commander and loader), turret bustle mounted generator and storage bin, air conditioning, spare road wheels, EMES-18 main gun sight, turret side jerry can stowage and all the standard 1A5DK modifications
- a gallery of a nicely finished model using this conversion may be found here
Legend Productions LF1283
- 1A5DK UN Conversion set, designed for use with the Meng 1A3/A4 (TS-007)
- Read the Leopard Club review or purchase this set in our shop
- a multi-media conversion set consisting of cast resin and photo etch parts
- depicts a vehicle of the type that saw service with the United Nations Protection Force in Bosnia from April 1994 until September 1995
- uses many parts form LF1282 (above) but does not include the turret bustle APU, A/C or the glacius plate mounted snow grouser box
- includes the stowage box fitted to the turret rear
Leopard Workshop LW022
- Danish Leopard 1 Aerials
- the set contains 2 cast resin aerial mounts, real springs, brass fittings, two aerial pots (left and right) and two pieces of brass wire pre cut to the correct length
- for more information, look here
Perfect Scale Modellbau 35125
- 1A5DK conversion set designed for use with the Meng Leopard 1A3/4 kit
- consists of cast resin and photo etch parts
- in addition to the standard Danish Leopard 1 modifications the set depicts the turret bustle APU and stowage bin, the glacius stowage bin, the M41DK search light, turret and hull mounted spare road wheels but it does not appear to include the commander and loader's M/96 carbine turret top brackets

Finland

Leopard 1 ARV FIN (Bpz 2 FIN) - Perfect Scael Modellbau 35217
- a multi-media update set which may be used to convert any Bpz 2 kit to a Finnish Leopard 1 ARV 2 (ex Netherlands Bergingstank)
- the set consists of cast resin and 3D printed parts, PE parts, decals, copper wire, and anti-slip coating material (how much more multi-media can you get)

Netherlands

Leopard 1 ARV Bergingstank NL - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35197
- designed for use with the Takom Bergepanzer 2
- a multi-media set consisting of resin parts, PE frets and decals
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 PRTL A1 (Cheetah) - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35208
- a multi-media conversion set designed for use with either the Takom or Meng Gepard kits
- consists of cast resin, PE, 3D printed parts and decals
- does not include the early Diehl 139E2 track - use LW036
Leopard 1 PRTL A2 (Cheetah) - Perfect Scale Modellbau 35209
- a multi-media conversion set designed for use with either the Takom or Meng Gepard kits
- consists of cast resin, PE, 3D printed parts and decals
- does not include the early Diehl 139E2 track - use LW036

Norway

Legend Productions LF1316
- Leopard 1A5NO Conversion, designed for use with Meng TS-015
- a multi-media set consisting of 18 cast resin parts and 158 photo-etch parts
- includes the Thercam exhaust thermal shields which were sometimes fitted to vehicles
- includes the glacius track grouser stowage bin