ASLAV Type 1 Model 1:10 |
| The Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) is a modified version of the General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada built “LAV-25
Piranha” Vehicle built for the US Marine Corps. Final assembly is carried out in Adelaide, South Australia by General Dynamics Land
Systems - Australia, where the Australian Modifications are done and the Australian built “DELCO” Turret is fitted. They are built
in a number of variants for the Regular Australian Army and perform a number of roles. They can be seen patrolling the vast area of
northern Australia or on the narrow dirt roads of East Timor where they are used by Australian troops in UN duties. The Type 1
vehicle is manned by a crew of three.
The models pictured here are Type 1 ASLAV’s with the 25mm DELCO Turret. The models are built for General Dynamics Land Systems
- Australia and are built to a scale of 1:10. They are big models, measuring some 650mm in length and are built entirely of plastic,
polyurethane casting resin and brass.
The first model was presented to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, based in Darwin, by GDLS-A's
Marketing Manager, Mr John Harriot. The second model is on display at GDLS-A’s Head Office in
Adelaide, the third at GDLS-A’s Production Facility at Pooraka, SA and the fourth model is on
display at GDLS-A's Office in Canberra, ACT.
The fourth model was the final 1:10 scale model under the current contact with GDLS-A, but
hopefully a Type II vehicle may be constructed in the near future. These models would not have been
possible to construct without the immense help of GDLS-A over the past few years. |
The Third Model |
| The model of the ASLAV Type 1 Fighting Vehicle as completed by General Dynamics Land Systems - Australia
(Adelaide, South Australia). |
Construction of the ASLAV Type 1 |
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| This photo shows the Underside of the ASLAV Model body shell. The chassis detail is completed underneath and the upper detail
is still being added. The entire chassis is constructed from varying thicknesses of Evergreen Styrene Sheet. The axles, wishbones,
and shock absorbers are all cast in polyurethane resin. |
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| The front of the body shell is now completed and primed. The large radiators and engine access hatches have been added to the body or
engraved into the plastic using a small bit fitted to a Dremel Tool. Approximately 500 individual pieces have gone into the body so far. |
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| The body and turret are now complete and primed ready for the camouflage paint scheme. The red primer helps the final paint coat to
adhere to the plastic surface of the model. This coat also shows any small imperfections in the body such as small holes or cracks which
can be filled prior to final painting. |
Model 1 |
| The camouflage has been sprayed using colours mixed from their FS (Federal Standard) numbers or from AS (Australian Standard) numbers.
The pattern was taken directly from painting diagrams supplied by GDLS-A. The final exterior details are now added which were moulded also
in polyurethane resin. These include fuel cans, tools, aerials bases and the MAG-58 7.62mm Machine Gun. |
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| The completed model prior to being attached to its base. A Perspex display case will cover and protect the model. The base is made with
a small Perspex mirror under the body simulating a puddle, which enables the reflection of the detailed under-body to be seen more easily. |
| Click on one of the following images for a larger version. |
Model 1 |
Model 2 |
Model 4 |
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| This Page last edited: Saturday, 15 July 2006 21:50:35 |
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