Italeri was founded in the early 60s with that enthusiasm that only the unbridled passion of youth can create. Since they were boys the two founders of Italeri loved airplanes and military vehicles. Soon they were no longer satisfied with the models available at the time: they wanted something more and better. What they wanted was not available so they decided to produce it themselves. Their hobby turned into an accurate research and became the motivating force to produce the models that modelers want with no imperfections whatsoever. Thus the company asserted itself always increasing his range of products and growing. Also thanks to the imagination and the talent of the founders and of their colleagues Italeri in time became a leader in modeling! Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. The Leopard 1 tank which entered into service in the mid1960s formed the backbone of the Armoured Corps of Federal Germany and of several NATO Countries during the Cold War period. The Leopard’s battle role was of paramount importance as it was at the forefront in engaging the overwhelming number of tanks that could be deployed by the armies of the Warsaw Pact. It was armed with the reliable 105mm L7 gun which was capable of using different types of ammunition. The A5 version was a significant improvement with the adoption of a modified turret capable of housing the new computerized target identification and fire control systems. Composite armour plates made of polycarbonate were also added and which significantly increased the protection and resistance from enemy ‘hits’.