DENEL G-6 155mm Gun

As part of the modernisation of the Australian Defence Forces, the Army is in the process of replacing its Howizter Artillery pieces. It is currently looking at a range of 155mm Guns including Self Propelled Guns or SPG’s. One of these is the DENEL G-6 155mm SPG from South Africa. This gun has been put forward for the Army’s requirement by General Dynamics Land Systems, Australia.

A 1:16 scale model of the G-6 was required for promotional duties at conferences and displays. DMG was asked to rebuild an existing model, which had been constructed in South Africa. The model had been damaged and required considerable repairs and updating.

The model was delivered to the DMG workshops and the task of stripping the model and repairing the damage began. Updates to the body and turret were carried out using metal and plastic and many parts were remade and cast in polyurethane resin.

Once the upgrading was completed, the model was resprayed in three tone Tan, Olive Green and Black camouflage of the Australian Army. Special badges where requested to be made for the model to indicate the 1st Brigade and these were the finishing touch to this large model. Finally the model was mounted on a polished timber display base and a one piece acrylic display case placed over the top of the model.

The model will now do the rounds of shows and conferences until the decision is made on the future on this part of the Army’s modernisation.