Author Topic: AASLAV Bushpig - Birmoverse Advanced LAV (Read 13093 times)

Buzzbomb · « **on:** March 30, 2014, 05:27:21 PM »

So in the vein of our very own Gingie and his excellent LAV mods.. here we go.

In John Birmingham's excellent Axis of Time book series (which has provided me with lots of excellent Whiffer fodder) one of the transitioned elements is the Australian 2 Cav Regiment, embarked on HMAS Ipswich. Amongst the orbat alluded to in the books aside from some modified Abrams, Arunta Attack Helos (again just begging for a build) and also the AASLAV "Bushpig" Which I take to be an Advanced ASLAV conversion, which means to me.. uparmoured and more hurt power.
There is mention of them firing Hellfires and using their autocannon to tear up Japanese positions.
So that pretty much to means uprate the existing ASLAV as since the time frame is 2021 for the Transitioned elements.. this is entirely possible and within the ASLAV life in service.. and using equipment past its effective time is somewhat endemic in the Australian Defence force.

Now to most Aussie blokes a "bushpig" conjures up a completely different meaning... but also means that this vehicle can be as ugly as... a Bushpig

So starting with the Trumpeter ASLAV

Hackage begins on the turret

Uparmour the hull, sort of as an add-on kit that can be applied at base workshops.

Early days yet.
This may take some time as no doubt I should be finishing other stuff that should be finished first.
Or not

Gingie · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2014, 10:34:13 PM »

Cool! I see something larger than a 25mm going in that turret!

I though the Axis of Time was a decent trilogy; especially the part about how those who "won" questioned their victory when they saw the fully integrated (race, gender, sexual orientation) warship crews of the future. Would make a cool mini-series I think.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:10:12 AM »

Looking forward to this.

Quote from: Gingie on March 30, 2014, 10:34:13 PM

Would make a cool mini-series I think.

Indeed. I think they might leave out some details though…such as what the modern forces do to their captives.

Kerick · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:00:30 AM »

Have you considered bar/slat armor also? Model railroad shops have bolt heads that would look good on the armor panels.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2014, 04:11:08 PM »

Quote from: kerick on March 31, 2014, 05:00:30 AM

Have you considered bar/slat armor also? Model railroad shops have bolt heads that would look good on the armor panels.

Yes, but not going to put slat armour on.
The timeframe in which the novel is set is 1942 an since most HEAT type weapons are in their infancy, plus the vehicles are depicted hammering through the Australia Bush. I reckon any Slat armour would have been removed. However I will put mounting points for it on.

So we are here... getting it together. I opted for a tribarrel Autocannon

So I added some room for ammo hoppers in the turret.

Next is fleshing is out a bit more with the missile launchers, pioneer tools and stowage.
:)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2014, 04:14:42 PM »

Looking good.

Gingie · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:31:38 PM »

love the dual feed hoppers!

LemonJello · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2014, 08:10:51 PM »

Very cool. I like the auto-cannon and your expanded ammo feeds. The added armor is well done, too. I will be following your progress on this one with interest, as I have a half-baked idea for an LAV-25 with a little more punch for my beloved Corps.

Kerick · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2014, 01:38:30 AM »

Are you going to counter balance the turret by adding something to the back of it? awesome start, I'll be watching this one.

arkon · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2014, 07:46:35 AM »

looks great , liking the turret mods! :)

uncle les · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2014, 09:35:03 AM »

Kerick · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2014, 12:18:59 AM »

That's the kind of grin I had after driving a Bradley in Iraq!

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2014, 05:05:07 AM »

That auto-cannon is just wicked.

Brian da Basher

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2014, 05:16:53 AM »

Have to say that the your chopping of the turret and inserting a section to lengthen it worked out very well. It has balance and does not look at all out of place in size on the LAV hull. Good work!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2014, 10:18:26 AM »

So I should be finishing my Space GB Entry.. well it is nearly done as well.

I have hammered ahead with the Bushpig.
In so much that the basic construction and detailing is pretty much done.

Added in some mounts for the removed Slat armour around the hull. Have to fix a wonky join or cutout or two as well

Added some more advanced Sensor and communictions arrays as well.

Turret Close up, with missile mount

Old Wombat · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2014, 11:31:35 AM »

Looking sweet, Brian! A definitely plausible whif.

:)

Volkodav · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2014, 02:14:02 PM »

Forget whiff and novels, 2 CAV needs those now

Madhatter · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2014, 03:48:53 PM »

Mate that's looking awesome! I love all the extra detailing you've added - it's not over done - just right. Under a coat of paint, it will look even better!!
I'm going to have to go look in the Space GB (if I can find it) and see what you've done in that
Si

finsrin · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2014, 04:04:03 PM »

Configuration and details all "looking sweet" and "not over done" as said prior. :)

Gingie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2014, 09:15:38 PM »

oh yes!!! I'm amazed how well that turret is integrated. Once its painted, I bet I would not have noticed how much longer it is, it just looks so "right". ATGM are a great touch too (or are they SAM?)

LemonJello · « **Reply #20 on:** April 19, 2014, 10:01:50 PM »

The missiles and sensors look like they've always been there. The entire turret is just a marvelous piece of work. Simply superb.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2014, 03:46:50 PM »

Well folks.. almost there.
Some antenna, figures and appropriate base.

The missiles as I see them are duel purpose ATGW or Close Range AAGW (Anti Helicopter), either active homing or wire-guided.

Paint on, went for a pretty much current scheme, with an extra green to differentiate a bit.. Perhaps a bit more weathering to go, definitely more kit though.
In the book they appear to be have used pretty hard, with not much admin/tech time for vehicle tidy ups.

Spotted few fix 'ems, like the Smoke launcher chain which appears to have come adrift and some some general fixers.

Perhaps an update a bit later, but with the Aussie Model Expo fast approaching.. I have some other projects to finish up

Cheers

Brian T

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2014, 05:36:11 PM »

Looking good.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2014, 10:04:54 PM »

Another that's as much "Why Not" as it is "What If"!

Great job, Brian! :)

Claymore · « **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:34:56 AM »

Very, very impressive good sir. We could do with something like these out here! :)


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Author Topic: AASLAV Bushpig - Birmoverse Advanced LAV (Read 13093 times)