Kit Review: Trumpeter "Leopold" German Railroad Gun 1/35

Trumpeter's Leopold Item 207 released in 2003. At some point this year a Railroad Gun buddy build is going to start: Hamilkar Barkas will be building Dragon's Leopold and I will work with the Trumpeter version. It will be interesting to see in which things they are different or similar. This is the Trumpeter's kit review which can be comlemented with Michael's Dragon review on his channel; Here you have Hamilkar Barkas review link: • Kit review: Dragon 28c...
Conclusions:
The mighty Leopold portrayed by Trumpeter costs about €100, so let's bear in mind first this fact. A 100 Euro kit is expensive but are the quality and quantity of its conents worth that price? Through the review we seew that the amount of styrene included will require extra room in your hobby-cave, so.. in that respect yes. let's say that 1140 parts are enough to have fun for many hours. On design and overall quality: The sprue practical design and the well devised instructions have a high standard which is coincidental with the excellent detailed mouldings and lack of flash. There are some punctual problems in that respect which can be leniently omited if you take in account all the high quality elements contained in this kit. So, in my opinion, the answer is yes, you can buy it, I'd say it's well spent money if you like the subject.

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

thanks for reviewing this and providing people with a direct comparison of the two kits! i have to say that i like the trumpeter kit more. better detail in most spots, although the multi part main frame would annoy me a bit and the flash on some parts will require some extra work. it is amazing how different the two kits are. mine has just a bit over 700 parts, yours over 1000! holy cow!

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thank you Michael :) They are indeed different, though looking at the sprues and identifying the same very parts feels pretty dejavú. I can't decide whether I prefer Dragon or Trumpeter. I think that for 2003 both kits have a pretty high standard. Though if price is an issue, I'd go for the one they offered me at a lower price. Tonnes of fun ahead buddy ;)

[@andrewshaw8396]

Just clicked on the notification bell for this one. Looking forward to it. Have fun!

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thank you Andrew :)

[@terrymcdade7985]

It was interesting watching the kit review by both you and Hammilkar of the same cannon by two different manufactures. One thing about the axles. I believe it was Andy's Hobby Headquarters who did a kit review of one of Trumpeters railroad cars which used the hex ended axles and when he tried to line up both ends, it would tweak one side or the other up. Definitely looking forward to the build videos and final reveal of both of these kits. I just need to get my Atomic Annie off of the shelf of doom and finish it.

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thanks mate :) Atomic Annie! Now, that would be cool to see!

[@terrymcdade7985]

There is a in box kit review on my old pir8hntr channel that I can't get control back from KZbin. It is on my build list to continue this year. Right after Welcome To Potsdorf.

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Okay, you're nuts!!! And so is Michael! But you are more nuts! This kit is crazy! You two make a great couple, the Leopold and you! ROFL!!! I guess you'll have a lot of fun for many months with it. Will you add a BR 52 engine and a couple of gondolas for the ammunition? Oh, wait, that could cause problems with the space in your house! Well, I must agree that these 100 € are well spent. Maybe apart from the running gear. That didn't look as good as the rest. Very nice review, Daniel! It'll be one of the most interesting buddy builds I've heard of so far. :)

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

We are the good kind of crazy :D when i bought the kit it made the mouth of felis water, so i talked him into getting this kit. i take all the blame haha!

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

No doubt about that! I'm really looking forward to following this BB! Enjoy yourselves, guys! :)

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

I felt compelled to get the Trumpeter Leopold after seeing Michael's. Tactical jackalope called it "Barrel envy"

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Poor lad! I guess you'll have a lot of fun! Yes, I read Andy's comment, hahaha!

[@diabeticalien3584]

Great review, makes me wanna get the model!

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thanks a lot sir!

[@InternationalBritishModeler]

Damn, that's a huge box of goodness! 1140 parts...wow!! Looks like a great kit, although I;m not turned on by armor, but, I know those grey pieces are going to be put together and made to look alive by their master! Enjoy the build and I look forward to seeing it all come together during 2018! Cheers : )

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thank you Martin! You're too kind mate :) I'll try to do my best

[@BAST_master_MODELS_]

Great Gun! Thanks for this video!

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thanks buddy :)

[@forbeshutton5487]

So... a race to see who finishes their Leopold first? Ready...set....GO!

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Haha! The Leopold race. Both kits are saying: Build me fast!!!!! ;D

[@juancarloslopez9132]

un sueño de kit!!!! espero verlo terminado !!!!!

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Muchas gracias amigo!!!

[@ArmourEmpire]

Typical. To wait all day for a Leopold then two come along at once lol. I'm really going to enjoy this buddy build. Good luck guys

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thank you Mark :) Murphy's law! I'll cross my fingers just in case!

[@Alcodog]

Now those are both really nice reviews yours and Michaels. You guys really help me a lot so i thank you both a lot. I was thinking to build a dio about Leopold many years now. The trumpeter one looks amazing but the multi part main frame would drive me mad so i think i might go with Dragons. Another difference i like to point out is that the Dragons comes with a crew and for Trumpeters you have to buy extra the figure kit.... Now i want to ask something really important and i hope someone might have an answer. I am thinking to combine Dragons Leopold with Trumpeters WR 360 C12 Locomotive so i am wondering can the railroad lines of the different companies fit together?

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Bill Koutroulis Thank you for your nice comments Bill. Yes. Dragon's frame looks better and confortable. About the tracks; They say they fit alright, but I don't have first hand experience with Dragon railway tracks

[@ericbrown9947]

that's going to require a lot more glue. what a project. rather cool though.

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Thanks bud :) Yeah, I'll have to go to the shop for more glue... Oh no!

[@ericbrown9947]

dirty job, but some one's got to do it ;)

[@tiger-zr7se]

any build yet?

[@SuperSwitched]

That's going to be a bigun... yes that is what she said :)

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Hahaha! Lol!

[@theirongiantbigdawg]

What paint should I buy?

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

Acrylics + Enamel (for weathering)

[@theirongiantbigdawg]

@@Felisbarcinonensis I mean color wise

[@Felisbarcinonensis]

@@theirongiantbigdawg the one in the box art is the usual dark yellow and brown. There's also the panzer grey option