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