Trumpeter 05535 ASLAV-PC Phase 3 (1/35) – plastic model kit

The ASLAV-PC Phase 3 model in 1:35 scale from the renowned Trumpeter brand is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully represents the Australian ASLAV (Australian Light Armoured Vehicle) armored personnel carrier in its latest modernization phase – Phase 3. This vehicle is the Australian version of the Canadian LAV-25, itself based on the Swiss Mowag Piranha family. The Trumpeter 05535 kit presents the PCA (Personnel Carrier) variant, which is the basic version designed to transport eight soldiers plus crew.

The ASLAV was designed for versatility, mobility, and survivability in the harsh conditions of Australia's deserts and jungles. The Phase 3 version was thoroughly modernized, including new armor, upgraded observation and communication systems, improved mobility, and better ballistic protection. This vehicle was actively used by the Australian Defence Force in combat, notably in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003–2009) and in Afghanistan (2001–2014). Its period of use covers modern times, from the 1990s up to the present.

• Model scale: 1/35
• User country: Australia
• Historical period: modern times, 21st-century military operations
• Material: plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Kit does not include paints or glue

The Trumpeter 05535 ASLAV-PC Phase 3 model is impressive thanks to its finely detailed hull, realistic suspension system with precisely reproduced multi-wheel drives, and accurate weapon and external equipment systems. Noteworthy features include accurately rendered additional armor panels and intricate details of the crew compartment interior.

This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical and technical fidelity to the original vehicle. The build difficulty is rated 4/5. The model is perfect both as an exhibit in a diorama depicting contemporary battlefields and as a standalone collector's item. Trumpeter provides well-fitting parts, assembly instructions, and decals, which further enhance the attractiveness of the kit and allow for the vehicle's personalization according to historical ASLAV configurations.