The major components of the Italeri Leopard 1A4 turret consists of an upper and lower turret (part116).  The Italeri lower turret has a simplified lower part that is represented by a rounded slope with engraved detail (see photo B).  An image of the actual turret under hang is seen at photo A

The resin replacement lower turret piece is simply substituted for part 116, to produce a more accurate Leopard turret.

All Leopards have a facility to carry a towing frame on the hull rear plate.  This kit is based on the Australian item but the A frame can be used on other Leopards 1A3, 1A4.  The kit can be built to articulate and can be used to connect to another tank via the pins provided.

This is made for the Italeri Leopard 1A4 kit.  It is in use by the Dutch, Canadian and Australian Armies.  The set can be made to work so that the blade can move on its pistons so it can be modelled lowered or raised.  The set should fit the Tamiya Leopard 1A4 as well.

The image at right shows the blade partially assembled (3 pieces).  There are several small parts which are not in this image. The Leopard below shows the bulldozer assembled but without the armoured mounts for the hydraulic cables (4 pieces).

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