Preview of the Border Models new 1/35 Leopard II A7V

[@thor8640]

The "A7V" has nothing to do with the WWI tank, it simply means that it is an improved version of the Leopard 2 A7. The added V stands for "verbessert" which is German for "improved". Upgrades are: Hull mine protection 20 kw Auxiliary Power Unit Air-Conditioning Unit Solar reducing Barracuda matting Battlefield Management System Third-generation Attica thermal imaging unit for both Commander’s Independant Sight and Gunners Sight Spectus multi-spectral driver’s vision device Fire Control System modifications to program DM 11 High Explosive 120mm round Upper Glacis added modular Armor The A stands for ausfuehrung - version in english and the 7 is simply the 7th version since introduction in 1979.

[@Slicer_]

The developers have deliberately chosen this abbreviation, it is clearly a tribute to the German WWI tank.

[@thor8640]

@@Slicer_ negative, it is exactly how I wrote it. Not a tribute. Heard of Google? USE IT.

[@Slicer_]

@@thor8640 I know the v stands for improved but that was chosen because of the WWI Tank. Otherwise they would have named it A7A1, as they did in earlier versions of the Leopard.

[@honkvollpfosten]

​@Slicer_ thor8640 is right. The a7v is the improved version of the a7. But obviously you seem to know better. There's a german phrase for you: "Keiner mag Klugscheißer."

[@Slicer_]

@@honkvollpfosten I never claimed that he was wrong. The only thing I wrote is that the v not only stands for improved but also refers to the tank from the first world war as Andy states in the video.

[@denniscoughlan685]

Thanks, again Andy. I have several Leopards in 1:35 , a couple completed but the rest stashed and as far as l'm concerned this new Border work of art is a definite must. I really apreciate what they do, and they improve. They don't sell to customers....they sell to modelers. This is a golden age for modelers. And Andy....what can l say, you da man!! Thanks again.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great looking kit!!!! 👍👍

[@raymond7880]

Great looking model. Looking forward to seeing it built.

[@mitch40aw]

nice kit👍

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Andy, that looks as if it will build into a great replica, not certain about all those parts but that is part of modelling, will you be doing a build video on this? Best regards from Australia

[@liaozhang5073]

Hello Andy. There are a lot of tanks in 1/16 but it would be interesting to also have M3a1 scout car, Dodge wc51, harley davidson motorcycle, for example. I hope for 2024

[@orzowei684]

Great video. Very nice offering from Border. Just a remark on the naming of the vehicle, as the V stands for "verbessert" or improved

[@Mauscmkwk]

10:06 looks just like the meng version

[@ThePolishJoker]

Border Is New On Market 🤔Never Seen This At My Local Shop But They Made Good Work 👌

[@panmodelarz]

Look nice 👍

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nice 😅

[@GaryGoldbaugh]

The Germans still build some badass tanks........almost makes you wanna sing the "Panzerlied"

[@josephherman5790]

How about showing new releases from Trumpeter,Hobbyboss,I Love KIt,AFV Club etc..Modern armor please.

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

Hey, 'Josephherman'... been working on a Leopard 2 AVLB 'Leguan' kit on my channel...slowly finishing it off, take a look!

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

......красивенький набор!....

[@JK-dv3qe]

my prediction is: not a lot of Leopard II models will be sold. Leopard II carcasses are scattered all around the Ukranian battlefields. their crew? hopefully escaped the death trap? maybe?

[@JK-dv3qe]

the Leopard II turned out to be a 'battlefield Queen' and did not actually live up to hubris 'expectations' in Ukraine battlefield. so i will make a diorama of a Leopard II on fire on the Ukranian (NATO proxy) battlefield. I will name the diorama "Western Hubris"

[@joemartin7767]

Does it include smoke, flames and Ukrainian marking to show it burning on the steeps?

[@goforitpainting]

Looks cool.

[@kevingonzales7499]

These new kits are beautiful, but with so much time and invesment neeeded to finish one, I think u have to really be into that particular vehicle or forget it!

[@joeshmoe9978]

True!

[@relentlesstorm]

Border models offers details and molded on textures that are just great! Thanks Andy!

[@joeshmoe9978]

Unrelated, but is there going to be a 1/16 Sherman with interior in the works?

[@ThePolishJoker]

Why Is The EU Shop So Empty ? 😥And Why Has Chieftain More Versions Than Challenger 1 MK 3 lol 🙄

[@allgood6760]

Nice one Andy👍🇳🇿

[@Maxalhw]

Am i wrong or is the gun not movable?

[@kevingonzales7499]

Beautiful model, but way too many small parts!!!! Carpet monster food!!!! 😂

[@wwiiinplastic4712]

Pull up the carpet and try foam floor padding.

[@Rpantherluzero]

Looks nice 😅

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

Cool Beans, 'Andy'!!!! MayBE.......when I finished my 'Hobby Boss' Leo2 AVLB............I Might buy that A7V -- Leo2 style!!

[@arkbuilder2012]

Great looking kit. You’ve been busy with new product reviews. Good for you, bad for my CC.

[@berniescheid5286]

Very nice looking kit. A resin figure would have been nice. 🇨🇦

[@NathanielUribe-mu9ut]

Part 18 of politely asking for a 1:16 T32E1 model

[@JK-dv3qe]

tank produced by a country that already started and lost two world wars. maybe three

[@mephisto7549]

maybe 3?!

[@JK-dv3qe]

we can't be too sure at this time. but most likely maybe? perhaps? but the two is for sure (at least)@@mephisto7549

[@JK-dv3qe]

i am googling: 'Leopard II on fire in Ukraine' for my next diorama! WANT TO GET IT RIGHT! 👍👍

[@davepearce6359]

Boring. 🤡

[@JK-dv3qe]

Russian forces have provided a lot of good reference imagery of Leo II tanks (what they look like after being knocked out). it will help a lot in my diorama research!