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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.
In early 2009 we were asked by GDLS-A to modify two of the models (numbers 3 and 4) to the current Phase III upgrades. This included new view finders for the turret, revised cargo bustle on the left side of the vehicle, additional storage box on the right side of the body and the spare tyre carrier on the rear.
These modifications were carried out to both models and whilst there received some touch up painting and some additional detailing. One of the models has been returned to GDLS-A Marketing Manager in Canberra whilst the second model is being presented to 2/14th Regiment in Brisbane who also operate the ASLAV vehicle. | 
