Friday, June 24, 2011 - 11:13 PM UTC
Last week we ran a Report on a batch of new releases from Accurate Armour. Now, part 2 which covers their NEW range
All the relases in this Report cover, in 1/35th scale, the DROPS System (Demountable Rack Offload & Pickup System). Also, the vehicle, the FODEN IMMLC (Improved Medium Mobility Load Carrier) 8x6
The New Releases are:
K179 - Foden IMMLC DROPS £150.00 (Export), £180.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and etched brass kit by David Jane and Rob Tearle depicts the FODEN IMMLC DROPS 8x6.*
This impressive and versatile logistic support vehicle was developed for front-line off-road use by the British Army and entered service in 1994. The principle use for the 400+ vehicles in service is 155mm ammunition supply for AS90 batteries, but is also used in a multitude of logistic tasks.
This particular model depicts the standard vehicle with full chassis, suspension and cab internal details. The Multilift system is workable and a complete ISO Flatrack (A138) is supplied with each kit. Transparent cast lights, etched brass detail set and full colour decals are also included along with comprehensive instructions.
A139 - DROPS 155mm Ammunition Load £33.33 (Export) £40.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and etched brass accessory kit by Rob Tearle depicts a typical AS90 155mm ammunition ULC Flatrack load for DROPS.*
This set depicts 8xULC and a pallet of 155mm shells, partially uncovered at both ends and below, and sitting on pallets. AS90 Ammunition is generally delivered in bulk with one complete load for each AS90. The rounds are fired first before using the vehicles' stowed supplies.
The pictures show the load strapped to a DROPS Flatrack (A137)(Which is not included in this set). The set may be used with either A137 or with the A138 Flatrack supplied with our Foden DROPS kits (K179 & K180).
A full cargo load strap set (A144) is included along with a set of full colour decals and comprehensive instructions.
A142 - ISO 20 Foot Bulk Water Tank £33.33 (Export) £40.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and plastic accessory kit depicts a Bulk Water Tank inside an ISO 20 Foot Transport Frame.
The load can be stacked, transported or handled by any container transport system, or by the use of DROPS.*
This set depicts a typical Tank and includes decals and full instructions.
A058 - ISO 20 Foot Container £29.17 (Export). £35.00 (U.K./E.C)
This 1/35th scale resin and plastic accessory kit by Tim Babb depicts a standard ISO 20 Foot Transport Container which is used throughout the world for military stores, shelters, workshops, ammunition and a multitude of other uses.
The container can be stacked, transported or handled by any container transport system, or by the use of DROPS.
A138 - DROPS Flatrack - ISO & General loads £21.67 (Export) £26.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and etched brass accessory kit by Rob Tearle depicts a Flatrack load for DROPS.
The key to DROPS is the Flatrack which is loaded and unloaded (in around 30 seconds) using the Miltilift hook system. Generally the loads sit on the flatrack until used, and the 'empty' Flatrack uplifted later.
This set depicts a standard Flatrack used for general cargo, vehicles, and loads up to 15 Tonnes. This version has the ISO fittings to allow containers and equipment transport frames of up to 20 Foot to be attached directly to the Flatrack, other loads are strapped on using cargo straps.
Flatracks can be stacked on top of each other for transport.(This is the Flatrack supplied as standard with the Foden DROPS kits (K179 & K180).
A144 - Cargo load straps £5.83 (Export) £7.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and fibre accessory kit by Rob Tearle depicts a set of Cargo securing straps for Flatrack loads for DROPS.
The key to DROPS is the Flatrack which is loaded and unloaded (in around 30 seconds) using the Miltilift hook system. Generally the loads sit on the flatrack until used, and the 'empty' Flatrack uplifted later.
Loads (usually on pallets) are strapped on using cargo straps with ratchets.
This set includes 2m (6.5 feet) of thin strap material and an etched brass set (with plastic rod) to make up 12x Ratchets and 24 strap end hooks.
My thanks, (again) to Derek Hansen of Accurate Armour for the Images and Information!
The New Releases are:
K179 - Foden IMMLC DROPS £150.00 (Export), £180.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and etched brass kit by David Jane and Rob Tearle depicts the FODEN IMMLC DROPS 8x6.*
This impressive and versatile logistic support vehicle was developed for front-line off-road use by the British Army and entered service in 1994. The principle use for the 400+ vehicles in service is 155mm ammunition supply for AS90 batteries, but is also used in a multitude of logistic tasks.
This particular model depicts the standard vehicle with full chassis, suspension and cab internal details. The Multilift system is workable and a complete ISO Flatrack (A138) is supplied with each kit. Transparent cast lights, etched brass detail set and full colour decals are also included along with comprehensive instructions.
A139 - DROPS 155mm Ammunition Load £33.33 (Export) £40.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and etched brass accessory kit by Rob Tearle depicts a typical AS90 155mm ammunition ULC Flatrack load for DROPS.*
This set depicts 8xULC and a pallet of 155mm shells, partially uncovered at both ends and below, and sitting on pallets. AS90 Ammunition is generally delivered in bulk with one complete load for each AS90. The rounds are fired first before using the vehicles' stowed supplies.
The pictures show the load strapped to a DROPS Flatrack (A137)(Which is not included in this set). The set may be used with either A137 or with the A138 Flatrack supplied with our Foden DROPS kits (K179 & K180).
A full cargo load strap set (A144) is included along with a set of full colour decals and comprehensive instructions.
A142 - ISO 20 Foot Bulk Water Tank £33.33 (Export) £40.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and plastic accessory kit depicts a Bulk Water Tank inside an ISO 20 Foot Transport Frame.
The load can be stacked, transported or handled by any container transport system, or by the use of DROPS.*
This set depicts a typical Tank and includes decals and full instructions.
A058 - ISO 20 Foot Container £29.17 (Export). £35.00 (U.K./E.C)
This 1/35th scale resin and plastic accessory kit by Tim Babb depicts a standard ISO 20 Foot Transport Container which is used throughout the world for military stores, shelters, workshops, ammunition and a multitude of other uses.
The container can be stacked, transported or handled by any container transport system, or by the use of DROPS.
A138 - DROPS Flatrack - ISO & General loads £21.67 (Export) £26.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and etched brass accessory kit by Rob Tearle depicts a Flatrack load for DROPS.
The key to DROPS is the Flatrack which is loaded and unloaded (in around 30 seconds) using the Miltilift hook system. Generally the loads sit on the flatrack until used, and the 'empty' Flatrack uplifted later.
This set depicts a standard Flatrack used for general cargo, vehicles, and loads up to 15 Tonnes. This version has the ISO fittings to allow containers and equipment transport frames of up to 20 Foot to be attached directly to the Flatrack, other loads are strapped on using cargo straps.
Flatracks can be stacked on top of each other for transport.(This is the Flatrack supplied as standard with the Foden DROPS kits (K179 & K180).
A144 - Cargo load straps £5.83 (Export) £7.00 (U.K./E.C.)
This 1/35th scale resin and fibre accessory kit by Rob Tearle depicts a set of Cargo securing straps for Flatrack loads for DROPS.
The key to DROPS is the Flatrack which is loaded and unloaded (in around 30 seconds) using the Miltilift hook system. Generally the loads sit on the flatrack until used, and the 'empty' Flatrack uplifted later.
Loads (usually on pallets) are strapped on using cargo straps with ratchets.
This set includes 2m (6.5 feet) of thin strap material and an etched brass set (with plastic rod) to make up 12x Ratchets and 24 strap end hooks.
My thanks, (again) to Derek Hansen of Accurate Armour for the Images and Information!
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