JX-Model 1/72 German Wiesel 1A1 with MELLS Missile 172003 Bundeswehr Airborne Anti-Tank Armoured Vehicle Plastic Model Kit NZ Stock

• 1/72 scale German Wiesel 1A1 with MELLS Missile plastic assembly model kit by JX-Model (Kit No. 172003) • Represents the Wiesel 1A1, a compact German airborne armoured weapons carrier equipped with the modern MELLS anti-tank missile system • Developed for the German Bundeswehr, particularly its airborne and light infantry formations • The Wiesel is one of the smallest tracked armoured fighting vehicles used by modern military forces • Designed to provide mobile anti-tank firepower, reconnaissance support and rapid battlefield deployment • Features the distinctive low-profile tracked chassis, compact armoured hull and lightweight vehicle design • The original Wiesel 1 was developed by Porsche and manufactured by Krupp-MaK • Entered Bundeswehr service in 1990, providing German airborne forces with a highly mobile weapons platform • The Wiesel family was designed to be transported by military helicopters and tactical transport aircraft • Its compact dimensions make it particularly suitable for airborne operations, rapid deployment and difficult terrain • The Wiesel 1A1 MELLS configuration represents a modernised anti-tank weapons carrier • MELLS (Mehrrollenfähiges Leichtes Lenkflugkörpersystem) is the German designation for the Spike LR family of guided missile systems • The MELLS system provides precision-guided anti-armour capability against tanks and other battlefield targets • Spike LR missiles use advanced electro-optical guidance technology to engage targets at significant distances • The MELLS upgrade represents the Bundeswehr's transition towards more modern guided anti-tank weapons • Earlier Wiesel anti-tank variants were equipped with the TOW missile system • The modernised Wiesel demonstrates how a lightweight Cold War-era platform can be adapted for contemporary battlefield requirements • The original Wiesel 1 is powered by a compact Volkswagen diesel engine, providing approximately 87 horsepower • Its lightweight construction and tracked running gear provide useful mobility across challenging terrain • The vehicle is operated by a small crew, reflecting its compact design and specialised combat role • The Wiesel family has been used by German forces in international military deployments, including operations in Afghanistan • Its small size allows it to operate in environments where larger armoured fighting vehicles may be less practical • Represents an interesting combination of German airborne vehicle engineering and modern anti-tank missile technology • 1/72 scale provides a compact display size, ideal for modern military dioramas and small-scale armour collections • Ideal for collectors of Bundeswehr vehicles, German military armour, airborne fighting vehicles and modern anti-tank weapons • Excellent companion to Wiesel 1 TOW, Wiesel 1 MK20, Marder, Puma IFV, Boxer APC and Leopard 2 model kits • Suitable for modern Bundeswehr airborne units, anti-tank positions, military training grounds and European battlefield dioramas • Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Bundeswehr NATO three-colour camouflage, including green, brown and black • Ideal for realistic mud accumulation, track wear, dust, chipped paint, subtle rust effects and operational weathering • The compact tracked chassis and distinctive missile launcher make this an unusual and visually interesting modelling subject • Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of modern German military vehicles, precision-guided weapons and airborne warfare • A distinctive addition to any collection of modern European military equipment and 1/72 scale armoured fighting vehicles • Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled • Glue and paint not included • Recommended for modellers aged 14+