Amusing Hobby Reveals 1/35 Leopard 2A8 DEU (35A080)

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October 13, 2026

On September 3, 2026

Amusing Hobby Announces 1/35 Leopard 2A8 DEU Main Battle Tank

Modern armor enthusiasts have another major release to look forward to, as Amusing Hobby has officially announced an all-new German Bundeswehr variant of Europe’s premier main battle tank: the 1/35 Leopard 2A8 DEU (Kit No. 35A080).

Amusing Hobby 1/35 Leopard 2A8 DEU (35A080): Key Kit Details

Kit Profile: The Amusing Hobby 35A080 is a newly tooled 1/35 scale plastic model kit replicating the Leopard 2A8 DEU, the pinnacle variant of Germany’s main battle tank fleet. The kit captures the factory-integrated EuroTrophy Active Protection System (APS) with full radar arrays and countermeasure launchers, reinforced modular turret roof armor against top-attack loitering munitions, workable tracks, and detailed photo-etched brass frets.

Specification	Amusing Hobby Kit Details
Manufacturer & Kit No.	Amusing Hobby — Kit #35A080
Vehicle Subject & Scale	Leopard 2A8 DEU (German Army / Bundeswehr) — 1/35 Scale
Active Protection System (APS)	Fully detailed EuroTrophy / Rafael radar panels & traverse countermeasure launchers
Main Armament	Rheinmetall 120mm L/55A1 high-pressure smoothbore gun with thermal sleeve
Tracks & Suspension	Individual workable track links with poseable torsion bar suspension
Multimedia Inclusions	Photo-etched (PE) engine deck screens, sensor brackets, and clear periscope parts
Marking Options	Bundeswehr (German Army) operational and evaluation markings

Key Engineering Features of the Leopard 2A8 Kit

Factory-Integrated Trophy APS: Accurately reproduces the four Elta ELM-2133 radar antenna panels positioned around the turret corners and the reloadable twin interceptor projectile launchers.
Reinforced Top-Attack Armor Package: Features the redesigned multi-layered composite roof armor tiles developed to defeat FPV suicide drones and top-attack anti-tank guided missiles.
Modernized Sensor Suite & APU: Models the updated Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV), modern rear hull auxiliary power unit (APU) housing, and tactical communication antenna mounts.
Workable Running Gear: Supplies individual click-together track links and functional suspension swing arms, making realistic diorama groundwork integration effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions: Leopard 2A8 & Amusing Hobby Kit

What is the primary difference between the Leopard 2A7V and the Leopard 2A8? While the 2A7V added passive hull armor and updated optics, the Leopard 2A8 is the first variant engineered from the ground up with the EuroTrophy Active Protection System (APS) hard-kill defense, paired with an all-new composite armor recipe and upgraded turret roof protection against modern loitering munitions. Which nations have selected the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank? The Leopard 2A8 has been procured by Germany (Bundeswehr), the Czech Republic, and Lithuania, with selection and orders underway by the Netherlands and Sweden. Does the Amusing Hobby 35A080 kit include an aluminum gun barrel? The kit provides a multi-part precision slide-molded plastic 120mm L/55A1 barrel with separate thermal shroud sections and muzzle reference sensor, supplemented by photo-etched detail parts.

While Amusing Hobby previously touched on the modern Leopard family with their earlier prototype release (35A058), this new kit represents the true production standard German Leopard 2A8. Keen-eyed modelers will notice key external distinctions from export configurations like the Norwegian 2A8NO. Specifically, the German DEU variant features a revised upper turret add-on armor layout in front of the commander and loader hatches, a distinct primary sight dog house cover, and a specific Trophy Active Protection System (APS) sensor array tailored to Bundeswehr specifications.

Manufacturer: Amusing Hobby
Kit Number: 35A080
Subject: Leopard 2 A8 DEU
Scale: 1/35
Category: Modern Main Battle Tanks / Military Vehicle Kits

Modern German armor remains a staple on modeling benches, and pairing this cutting-edge MBT with quality scale model kits will make for a standout modern diorama. For community analysis, side-by-side comparison photos, and breakdown discussions, check out the original post on Amusing Hobby.