Production version. AMX 13/75 T75
Thanks, and nice pictures! Judging by that guy in the first picture you were never sure where those rockets woulf fly toā¦
And @phantom_phanatic: I dont do a whole lot of research on my modelsā¦ if you really want to know more about AMX13 you are better off asking the expert @Bison126
He had a great topic about building some: AMX 13 challenge
Very interesting pictures of the AMX-13. Funny hybrid tank - it will be interesting to see the model build.
The AMX13 SS11 was a French version. IDF never fielded this variant. By the way the Israeli AMX13 never had the double front headlights and most of them had the sloped bins.
The 5e RIAOM which stationed in Djibouti were the last unit to field the AMX13 SS11in the French army. So it could apply for this campaign. If I remember correctly Heller do not provide decals for the French army.
Olivier
So that Heller box-art is indeed a fantasy?
Glad I used that SS11 set out and used it on something else.
Interesting. Thanks.
So is Hellerās box art completely fictional?
Yes the box art is fictional. I guess Heller thought IDF was more attractive for the customers.
Olivier
Thanks for the insights, Olivier. It just shows to never trust the box art
Right Jesper. However in some instances the box art is closer to the reality than the kit in the box.
For a better AMX13 SS11 the best choice is Takom even if it needs some extra detailing to get an accurate model.
I just realized this was another campaign starting from January. I didnāt notice it before. How could I have missed it?
Of course Iām in and my entry will be Amusing Hobby ARL 44. This is quite different from what Iām used to build.
Olivier
The Heller tracks are too stiff and donāt allow any sag effect. Youād better use Takom ones or metal ones like Friul.
Olivier
It has been years since I build anything. Will a sub qualify for this Campaign?? I have a Hobby Boss 1:350 Triumphant SSBN kit (Hobby Boss#83519). Figure could be relatively easy one to get back on the saddle so to speak. Cheers
Welcome aboard.
Not Phil but I donāt see why not.
JMart, welcome to the forum
I think the rules are for anything produced in France, so I think your sub would qualify. The final decision is by the campaign leader though.
Oui.
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Yep. Anything produced in France whether it ends up in French service or not.
So many choices. Love the SSBN. It made me think of ships - lots of interesting French ships.
What kind of recommendations do people have for Mirage kits - mainly a high quality kit, nothing larger than 1/48 please.
Here is my entry, Amusing Hobby ARL 44. This huge tank was developed just after WWII and is a kind of Frankenstein tank with B1 bis like running gear and a very large turret pretty similat to the Tiger 2 turret. It entered production and was in service with the French army for a couple of years only.
The kit looks pretty decent with fine details, clickable individual track links and good instructions. However the painting instructions are weird with one tank painted in a blueish shade and another in a desert like camo. To my knowledge none of them are close to anything real.
So Iāll probably stick to some green shade.
Beforehand I need to complete my AMX10 RCR for the African campaign first.
Olivier
Cool subject !
Panhard VBL or Peugeot P4, I have to decide.