VSEL BAE Systems AS90 Braveheart 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

Award winner built and painted British Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering VSEL AS90 Braveheart 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer with heavy realistic weathering. Woodland camo scheme with accurate unit markings. Top building quality with outstanding details throughout whole model and very high standard accuracy on every individual part. Add on mesh parts and metal parts. Track with road wheel detail. Rotating turret and gun. Add on vehicle tools and more add-on details.

* Top building quality.
* Great details overall model.
* Mesh parts including grille and more.
* Excellent exterior features (great rivets; engraved panel lines and appropriate weld beads).
* Hull front with open-able hatches; panels and more detail.
* High-detailed turret and components and on-vehicle equipment.
* Open -able hatches with details both sides.
* Machine gun with mount and magazine details.
* The turret`s loading section; as well as hatch`s; are optional positions.
* Turret side with the large toolbox and more detail.
* Turret back with spare tracks and wheel add on;
* 155mm gun barrel with muzzle brake and more sharp details.
* Snorkel stowage canister.
* Hull real with open-able doors and more detail
* Side skirt with detail.
* Suspension and wheels with crisp detail.
* Tracks exhibit sharp details.
* Adding mirror; lights; mudguard and more exterior details.
* Adding vehicle plate; towing cable; on-vehicle tools and more accessories.

Buffing and polishing to remove mold seam. Base color with primer and putty for better surface detail. Airbrushed and painted with multicolor. Add clear paint for good finishing on decal applying. Washing to enhance the surface detail increase the appearance of depth including panels; doors; hatches; rivets; bolt head and more. Dry brushing to emphasize and highlighting texture with edge for good wear; tear and fading. Multi-color filters for blend color effects. Adding nonglossy paint for better finishing. Great detail paint job on rust and paint chips off with scratches; worn and bare metal realistic simulating; flow rust and rain streaks effects; grease with staining appearing; engine smoking and muffler burned representing. Also smear and dirt with dust and real mud and more on real-life weathering. Final protective layer for long-term collection.

We can build any color classic army green; woodland camo or desert sand camo as you like with no extra charge.

The AS-90 (“Artillery System for the 1990s”); known officially as Gun Equipment 155 mm L131; is an armoured self-propelled artillery weapon used by the British Army.

The AS90 self-propelled howitzer (AS – Artillery System) evolved from the international SP70 programme; which was cancelled in late 1980s due to funding problems. The AS90 artillery system was developed by Vickers. It entered service with the British Army in 1993. Production completed in 1995. A total of 179 self-propelled howitzers were built for the British Army. It replaced the FV433 Abbot and the US M109 self-propelled howitzers.

The AS90 is fitted with 155 mm/L39 howitzer; which was developed from the FH70 towed howitzer. It is fitted with an automated loading system. The AS90 is compatible with all standard NATO 155 mm ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 24.7 km with standard HE-FRAG projectile and 32 km with a rocket assisted projectile. A total of 48 rounds are carried. The AS90 is capable of firing 3 rounds in 10 seconds. Maximum rate of fire is 6 rounds per minute. Sustained rate of fire is 2 rounds per minute.

Secondary armament consists of 7.62 mm machine gun. The AS90 is also fitted with smoke grenade dischargers.

The AS90 has a welded hull and turret. Its armor provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. It is claimed that front armor can withstand 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds. All-round protection is against 7.62 mm armor-piercing rounds. Vehicle is fitted with an NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.

Vehicle is powered by the Cummins VTA903 turbocharged diesel engine; developing 660 horsepower. Vehicle is mated with transmission and can be removed in field conditions during an hour. The AS90 is also fitted with auxiliary power unit. It powers all systems when the main engine is shut down. The AS90 has a number of automotive components from the Challenger 1 main battle tank.

The AS90 is supported by an 8×8 high mobility logistic support vehicle; fitted with a load handling system. It is used to transport ammunition. Originally the AS90 was supported by Foden DROPS 8×8 military truck. This truck could also carry a replacement engine for the AS90 in its trailer. However the Foden was phased out of service and replaced by a new MAN HX77 8×8 truck.