The kit that I saw is simple, with few pieces, with out interiors. My Idea is make it with a patrol in Port Argentino.
By now I only can show the model:





Regards, Omar
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Interesting... do you know what is the box art meant to represent? Who is operating the vehicle and what is the plane flying in the background?
Seems quite obvious that it's an Argentina AML in the Falklands based on the terrain depicted and the camouflage colors, and that the aircraft is a Harrier.
That's what I thought, but then Omar said this: "the model dosen`t coincide with the Argentinian version, its a mix between the two versions of the model."
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Seems quite obvious that it's an Argentina AML in the Falklands based on the terrain depicted and the camouflage colors, and that the aircraft is a Harrier.
That's what I thought, but then Omar said this: "the model dosen`t coincide with the Argentinian version, its a mix between the two versions of the model."
What I wanted to indicate is that if you follow the version as indicated by the kit, you will not respect the actual Argentine version that was in Malvinas, You have to look at the photos of the time well to see what the actual configuration of the Argentine Army is , they are details but you have to pay attention to them
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Thanks Omar,
I think I've deciphered your Xs on the instructions so I will try to spell it out.
1. Follow step 13-2 and not step 13-1. Are these some type of air filter or exhaust grills?
2. Follow step 15-1 instead of step 15-2 for the wheel assembly. It appears the wheel hubs are different in both steps. Any other explanation?
3. Drill out the holes as per step 19-2 instead of step 19-1. Any explanation?
4. Follow step 26-1 for main gun assembly but leave off part D46 and don't drill the holes in part D32. Is that correct?
5. Step 23-2 don't drill holes in part D29.
6. Don't use the antenna mount and base (E16 and D8) indicated in step 25-1.
7. Use the antenna mount and base (E16 and D49) indicated in step 25-2 and leave off the turret bin part D43. It appears in images of AML 90s on the Falklands that a second identical antenna mount and base should also be on the left side of the turret. Is that second antenna mount and base included in the kit as extra parts?
8. Add the missing turret top mounted machine gun and mount. Is this a French AA-52/NF-1 machine gun?
Anything else identified?
These photos bring back memories as I was billeted in 'The Globe' Hotel when we marched into Port Stanley on the day of the surrender and recall these vehicles all parked up in a line.
I look forward to seeing the kit built up and good work so far.
Gary
These photos bring back memories as I was billeted in 'The Globe' Hotel when we marched into Port Stanley on the day of the surrender and recall these vehicles all parked up in a line.
This MG is a French-built 7.62mm MAS AAT-52 (Arme Automatique Transformable Modele 1952).
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This MG is a French-built 7.62mm MAS AAT-52 (Arme Automatique Transformable Modele 1952).
H.P.
Quoted TextThese photos bring back memories as I was billeted in 'The Globe' Hotel when we marched into Port Stanley on the day of the surrender and recall these vehicles all parked up in a line.
I look forward to seeing the kit built up and good work so far.
Gary
Thanks Gary by the data, I don´t have enough information about that time, in these years some of our soldier started to write about the campaign of Argentinian army on the Malvinas.
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Are you sure of the denomination HP?
The AA52 was only issued in 7.5mm. The AANF1 was 7.62mm and came in automatic rifle or MG versions.
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