Mike Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 TS-004 1:35 AUF1 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer Meng have announced the release soon of this rather brutal looking French Self-Propelled Gun (SPG), to give it its full title, GCT 155mm AUF1. It is based on the AMX 30 chassis and sports a 133mm gun with a 39 calibre round and can fire a whopping 8 rounds a minute due to its auto-load mechanism. Used by the French, Saudis and in small numbers the Iraqis during the Iran Iraq war, it cuts an impressive profile on the battlefield. The AUF1 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer, which is famous for its advanced fire control system, universal turret as well as speed over land, saw operation during the Iran-Iraq war and peacekeeping operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. MENG now brings precise and accurate reproduction of this French mainstream military equipment which shares a great deal of commonality with the AMX-30B MBT. Its interior construction is precisely reproduced and all turret hatches can be built open or closed. Fine PE parts and workable track links are also provided in this kit. Looks like it'll be an impressive kit when it arrives. No dates have been given as yet, but I'm hoping soon Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I can see Meng tempting me back into armour builds. This would look great along side an AS 90. Wonder if they will release one of those?? Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobydog Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Just the cut of my jib. Oh yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorheadtx Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Awesome! Now all we need is the trailer for it.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seems that Meng are releasing stuff that only the likes of Heller have done, only to a much better standard. Will definitely be getting one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Slight update to the boxart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 133mm, eh? An obvious and logical choice. If it leads on to, say, a Shahine, I could be very tempted. One of the gripes about the Heller kit is that it uses a straight AMX-30 hull. I'm not familiar with the differences, but I'm assured there are some. Do we have any info yet about what Meng might be doing in this area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Not yet - still waiting for the samples of the AMX 30 to rock up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 We received the review sample of this wee beauty yesterday, and I'll be writing the review ASAP. Not long now 'til it hits the shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Review now posted here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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