Proud Kraut Posted October 25, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2021 When I saw this set I had to get me one. LARS is the abrevation of Leichtes Artillerie Raketen System (light artillery rocket system) that was used in the Bundeswehr from the late 1960´s until the 1990´s when replaced by MARS (MLRS). Each rocket launcher could fire thirty-six 110mm rockets within 18 seconds. A platoon was equiped with 4 rocket launchers, being able to fire 144 rockets within less than half a minute. After having built a couple of COBI models, this is my first XINGBAO model. It´s 1/30 scale and consits of 986 pieces. Here are front and back of the box. Link to comment
Tony v Posted October 25, 2021 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2021 Great looking model ! I will be looking forward to seeing your new work soon. Thank you Tony Link to comment
SARGE Posted October 26, 2021 Share #3 Posted October 26, 2021 A very clever play on words Lars. I see why you had to pick this model up. Link to comment
Proud Kraut Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, SARGE said: A very clever play on words Lars. I see why you had to pick this model up. 😉 Thanks guys. Here´s a first view of the bricks. Link to comment
RRA227 Posted October 27, 2021 Share #5 Posted October 27, 2021 Nice kit. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment
Proud Kraut Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted November 13, 2021 I started to build the rocket launcher today. First impression is good. No parts missing so far, accuracy of fit is excellent. I have learned (again) that you have to study the construction manual VERY thorough. What you see is the chassis which contains of about 400 parts. It took me nearly 4 hours to build it. Link to comment
RRA227 Posted November 13, 2021 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2021 Wow. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment
Proud Kraut Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted November 14, 2021 After another 4 hours LARS was completed today. The length of the finished rocket launcher is 28 cm. All in all a very detailed model with several movable parts. Only point of criticism: They reduced the rocket pods from 36 to 16 but the rocket launcher still looks realistic. I like it. Here´s LARS on the march. Link to comment
Proud Kraut Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted November 14, 2021 View into the cab. Link to comment
Proud Kraut Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted November 14, 2021 LARS in firing position. Link to comment
Proud Kraut Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted November 14, 2021 Front and back of the rocket launcher. Thanks for looking! Link to comment
Tony v Posted November 14, 2021 Share #12 Posted November 14, 2021 Great looking finish ! Congrats on another job well done. Thank you and please keep them coming Tony Link to comment
RRA227 Posted November 14, 2021 Share #13 Posted November 14, 2021 Looks great! Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment
Proud Kraut Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted November 28, 2021 Thanks very much for your kind comments, guys! Link to comment
gwb123 Posted November 30, 2021 Share #15 Posted November 30, 2021 Neat! 986 pieces is a lot of bricks. Link to comment
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