🔧 Build Your Own Leopard 2 Tank
Discover the engineering and distinctive design of the Metal Time Leopard 2 Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit. Based on the Leopard 2, the third-generation German main battle tank, this detailed stainless steel model recreates the recognisable profile, turret and chassis of the original vehicle.
With 57 precision-crafted pieces and a Difficulty Level 2/8, the Leopard 2 offers an accessible hands-on building experience for military history enthusiasts, collectors and technical modelling fans.
⚙️ A Detailed Modern Tank Model
Designed for collectors, military enthusiasts and DIY builders, the Leopard 2 features:
- 57 precision-crafted metal pieces
- Stainless steel construction
- Rotating turret
- Recognisable Leopard 2 profile
- Detailed turret and chassis
- Six-roller chassis and characteristic suspension
- Detailed hatches
- Radiator grille details
- Weapon details
- Electrochemical-etched surface textures and graphics
- Historically accurate model design
- Unique serial number for collectability
- No glue or adhesive required
- No soldering required
- No additional assembly tools required
The rotating turret adds an interactive element to the finished model, while electrochemical etching creates detailed textures and graphics across the stainless steel surfaces.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy a rewarding building experience combining creativity, technical modelling and military history.
- Beginner-friendly Difficulty Level 2/8
- Approximately 2 hours assembly time
- Develops focus and concentration
- Encourages technical creativity
- Provides an engaging hands-on DIY activity
- Suitable for both beginners and experienced collectors
- Creates a detailed miniature display once completed
The Leopard 2 provides an accessible introduction to stainless steel model building while retaining the distinctive engineering details of the original main battle tank.
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: Leopard 2 Tank
Model Number: MT079
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Pieces: 57
Difficulty Level: ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
Assembly Time: Approximately 2 Hours
Finished Size: 13.1 × 5 × 4.2 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 5.16 × 1.97 × 1.65 in
Recommended Age: 14+
Rotating Turret: Yes
The completed Leopard 2 is a detailed stainless steel model featuring the recognisable profile, turret and chassis of the German main battle tank, with a rotating turret and electrochemically etched surface details.
📦 What's Included
- Precision-cut stainless steel model components
- Assembly components
- Illustrated user guide
(Includes 1 Metal Time Leopard 2 Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- Difficulty Level 2/8
- No glue or adhesive required
- No soldering required
- No additional assembly tools required
- Contains small parts
- Recommended for ages 14+
🧩 Recommended Age
14+ (Adult supervision recommended for younger builders.)
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Tank & Military Model Enthusiasts
The Metal Time Leopard 2 Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit makes a distinctive gift for:
- Tank enthusiasts
- Military history enthusiasts
- German military technology enthusiasts
- Scale model collectors
- DIY hobbyists
- Metal model collectors
- Engineering enthusiasts
- Technical modelling enthusiasts
- Military vehicle collectors
- Creative builders
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, hobby collections and special occasions.
🪖 A Detailed Military Display Piece
Once completed, the Leopard 2 becomes a distinctive display piece for a desk, shelf, office or military model collection. Its stainless steel construction, recognisable tank profile, rotating turret and detailed etched surfaces give the model an authentic technical character.
The combination of the detailed chassis, six-roller suspension, turret, hatches, radiator grilles and weapon details makes the Leopard 2 both a rewarding DIY project and a distinctive collectible display model.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
Carefully packaged, fast UK shipping, secure checkout and dedicated customer support.