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This is Academy's now old (and hard to find) M163 Vulcan SPAAG, modified a little to become the Israeli version, called the "Hovet" in their service. There is external stowage and fuel tanks but little else really. Along with the Academy kit there is some Tamiya, Meng, Accurate Armour and other bits and bobs. The original idea was to have the commander stood on top looking out but the case wasn't tall enough so I had to rethink. As always she was brush painted in Humbrol enamels. She is depicted here in an early 80's pose. In real life in US service, she was due to be replaced by the Sgt. York system but that of course didn't work out. The Israelis added a four pod Stinger launcher to the turret on some vehicles to upgrade it and they became "Machbet". If I can find another Academy kit then I may have a go at that. Pictures then: M163 Hovet - 1 by phil da greek, on Flickr M163 Hovet - 2 by phil da greek, on Flickr M163 Hovet - 3 by phil da greek, on Flickr M163 Hovet - 4 by phil da greek, on Flickr M163 Hovet - 5 by phil da greek, on Flickr M163 Hovet - 6 by phil da greek, on Flickr Hope you like it, I'd appreciate any thoughts.
