Tamiya 35279 - 1/35 French MBT Leclerc Series 2  [35279]

• This present year's Big Item to your fixed models category must turn into the Leclerc French principal Battle Tank. This luxurious model is dependant on reference materials acquired through French military by Tamiya's French designer, offering usa a very privileged possibility to incorporate this initial model towards 1/35 contemporary battle tank selection.
• Towards Leclerc
  Deployed in 1993, another generation contemporary battle tank Leclerc is a innovative war unit. It was among the first tanks to feature a sophisticated electronics system which includes complete computerization of functions like targeting, control and communications. The Leclerc's distinctively shaped turret mounts a 52 caliber 120mm cannon with a computerized loading unit, with the capacity of firing 10 rounds each minute. Modular armor system makes fix and updating easier than formerly. The tank is operating on a decent, 4-stroke V-8 diesel motor and features gasoline turbines for auxiliry power. Weighing a standard of 56 tons, the Leclerc has a lightweight and well-balanced framework, contributing to rate and freedom. Introduced in 1997, the Leclerc Series 2 features a turret-mounted air-con gear to cool the computer system
• Leclerc as retold by Tamiya's French designer
  In July 2004, we would the honor of visiting the 6-12th Cuirassier Regiment associated with French Army to use a 2-day picture shoot with this particular French MBT Leclerc. The 6-12th Cuirassier Regiment can be found at Olivet, a tiny city just south of Orleans. Orleans is a fashionable city situated regarding Loire river, that will be celebrated the 1429 Siege of Orleans, certainly one of Joan of Arc's numerous well-known victories.

  The 6-12th Cuirassier Regiment traces its origins back to very early 19th century plus the Napoleon Army. This product is area of the second armored brigade, previously called second armored item which includes been led by General Leclerc during WWII. The regiment includes 80 Leclerc primary battle tanks arranged into 2 sets of 40, which will be further sub-divided into 3 squadrons of 13 tanks, others tank the squadron commander.

  After fulfilling with Tamiya europe staff in Orleans, we headed on base and underwent recognition checks before obtaining approval to enter. We been very honored to consider the merchandise as it is known well as in fact capable devices concerning the French Army. We had been then introduced to Colonel Charles Beaudouin, commanding officer linked to 6-12th Cuirassier Regiment, and Lieutenant-Colonel Pierre Frouin, the executive officer. Colonel Beaudouin graduated from Saint-Cyr, the prestigious officer university the French Army, and was closely confused in Leclerc's development, having skilled expense with this particular system for year or two before presuming command using this 6-12th Cuirassier Regiment. He'd been very happy to merely help Tamiya in developing a 1/35 scale kind of the Leclerc as he could be been making models since he formerly been 10-years-old.

  After a fast meeting arrived when you should begin taking care of the Leclerc. The Leclerc is pretty a complex tank featuring some details, to ensure that it took all day every day for you need to all images we required. We'd been exceptionally lucky because during our see one Leclerc completed up being undergoing maintenance, allowing united states of america the opportunity to just take photos of suspension system system system and underside panel. We stayed at Olivet until 5:00pm before you go back again to Orleans in which we remained the night. After an incredible nights remainder, we returned to Olivet so that you can end our picture shoot about the Leclerc. This extremely day was at reality mainly used determine the actual measurements with this particular tank, top treatment for guarantee we provide Tamiya fans a replica because accurate to. Making use of this primary jobs obtained we'd been supplied a tour regarding the center including a presentation of simulators accustomed train groups. We then reported goodbye to your hosts and began our long journey house.

  With this being my initial photo shoot, the ability ended up being quite unique. We'd the opportunity to see probably one of the most effective tanks in the world and meet committed individuals whoever task ought to be to protect their homeland. We stuffed these thoughts of excitement and respect beside me personally when I headed back again to Japan, regularly bearing in mind the best way showing these pictures and feelings into an excellent 1/35 scale model that may enjoy.

  
  

Specs and traits:

• 1/35 scale model accurately reproduces the Leclerc's distinctive modular armor.
• High precision molding faithfully illustrates the Leclerc Series 2's complex framework additionally because of the littlest details like smoke dischargers and commander's cupola.
• First model to feature die-cast road tires, for practical fat and tank-like solidity.
• Impressively illustrates 120mm cannon with thermal sleeve.
• Commander's sight can change possesses contacts made out of clear components.
• Comes with clear elements for mind and end lights.
• Includes 4 types of markings and 1 commander figure.