Well, that's different, John! lol Never heard that recommendation before and I don't doubt that it works. But, after spending the amount that I have for the Leopard.....I don't know if I want to try something that I'munfamiliarwith. Especially with the Leo which won't allow me to observe the gears after time without a totaldissembleof the gearbox. I have a ton of silicone grease and I know that works and use it on my HL's and Pershing, but I figured I'd stick with Tamiya's recommendation this time once I begin my build.

I've read the Finish Lineingredientsand it states that it uses boron nitride just as Tamiya does....but Finish Line also states that their grease is for bearings....but I'm unsure if it's safe for plastic which is my primary concern although it's aTeflonsyntheticgrease.<br type="_moz" />