Unboxing review of Amusing Hobby EMBT 1/35 Tank Model Kit
Brief Summary of Amusing Hobby EMBT 1/35 Tank Model Kit:
The details are very rich, and the Photo-etched part is simple.
The EMBT tank unveiled at the 2022 Eurosatory Defence Show marks a substantial upgrade from the makeshift 2018 concept featuring a Leopard 2 chassis paired with a Leclerc turret. It adopts a modified Leopard 2A7+ chassis equipped with the MTU 883 powerpack. The vehicle has a combat weight of 61.5 tons, rising to around 70 tons when fitted with additional armor.
Core configuration: Nexter's new two‑man turret, a 52‑calibre 120mm smoothbore gun with a 22‑round autoloader, compatible with KNDS SHARD Mk.1/2 fin‑stabilised discarding sabot penetrators; the commander's panoramic sight integrates an ARX30 remote weapon station (30mm autocannon + 7.62mm machine gun), with 150 rounds of 30mm low‑velocity ammunition, dual‑axis stabilisation, thermal/ infrared sighting, and an elevation range of ‑15° to +55°, suited for urban warfare high‑angle strikes and counter‑drone operations.
Protection upgrades: the turret integrates the Trophy VPS active protection system, IAI "Windbreaker" detection radar and laser warning systems, with provision for add‑on armour, significantly enhancing survivability in urban combat.
As a major manufacturer of next‑generation tank test‑vehicle models, Amusing Hobby Model has promptly released this tank model. The side panel displays various model information, production markings, and precautions.
Unboxing: The lower hull is the classic Amusing Hobby Leopard 2 series chassis. The upper hull and turret are all newly tooled. Before opening the plastic bags, check carefully – some parts may have come loose, to prevent losing them when opening the bag.
The tracks use the same type as those on the M1X, rather than Leopard 2 tracks.
The upper hull is newly tooled.
The lower hull is of the split‑piece type. 
The basic layout of the upper hull remains the classic Leopard 2 series style;
Only a few small parts are used from sprue B.
The clear parts are newly tooled and all exclusive to the EMBT.
The photo‑etched parts are relatively simple, mainly consisting of three pieces of mesh grilles.
The 3D‑printed parts come in a protective frame. Two ammunition belt options are provided: one flat and one elevated.
Sprue A consists of classic Leopard 2 parts; the Amusing Hobby EMBT mainly uses large parts such as the side skirts and lower front hull armour plate.
A lamp bracket is damaged, but it is not used on the Amusing Hobby EMBT, so this has no impact.
The side of the hull, road wheels, suspension limit stops and other parts.
Suspension torsion bars, wheel axle caps, front and rear towing hooks and other parts – some of which are also common to the KF51.
Sprue P is a separate small sprue, exclusive to the Amusing Hobby EMBT ; the drive sprocket style is the same as the M1X, and the tracks used are also of the M1X style. Note that sprue P comes in two versions: one is packed in a separate bag, and the other is on the large sprue O.
Drive sprockets, smoke dischargers, antennas, gun trunnions, active protection system and other parts.
Sprue O is newly tooled, consisting mostly of turret parts: gun mantlet, main gun, hatches, active protection system and other components.
Sprue Q is newly tooled – the main turret body. Newly tooled rear hull parts and others.
The anti‑slip texture on the turret roof is also moulded in.
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