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1:100 M163 VADS


M163 VADS or M901 ITV Platoon (plastic)
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TUBX02
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$40 USD


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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian writes:

I don't know if this ever happens to you, but it seems that these vehicles got sucked into a black hole until they were finally deposited on my workbench recently.

M163 VADS

These were painted by Old Guard Painters at the same time as their companions, the M901 ITVs we featured a few years ago. I don't know where they've been hiding all this time! grin

M163 VADS

All I needed to do was base them on some Flames of War plastic bases.

M163 VADS

I added LITKO FlexSteel on the bottom for storage in magnet-lined boxes. I don't want my vehicles bouncing around om their way to a game!

M163 VADS

The M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS), was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) used by the U.S. Army until 1994.

M163 VADS

Though the M163 was intended for use against aircraft, it was often used for ground support.

M163 VADS

The lightweight turrets on the model pop out easily, so I am tempted to glue them down.

M163 VADS

This completes my current expansion plans for my U.S. forces in Team Yankee.

Next: More Soviets!