Category Archives: Gallery

Completed models, walkarounds, event reports. You will find them all under this category.

C4-Open 2011, Military vehicles

Here are the models of the military vehicles exhibited at C4-Open in 2011.

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SEP T1, the first tracked SEP

Earlier we took a look at the first wheeled prototype of the SEP concept developed by BAE Systems Hägglunds. This time we take a look at the first tracked prototype. One feature of this vehicle is that it is equipped … Continue reading

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SEP W1, a prototype AFV

The SEP was to be a family of armoured vehicles, developed by BAE Systems Hägglunds. From the beginning, two versions were envisioned, one fitted with tracks, the other with six wheels. Both platforms were to use a common role module, … Continue reading

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Artilleritraktor m/43

The Artilleritraktor m/43, or Volvo HBT (HalvBandTraktor) as it is also known, was used by the artillery as a tractor to pull Haubits m/39 or m/40. In 1942 Volvo was tasked with designing a slightly larger and heavier version of … Continue reading

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SPHF annual meeting 2011

Lasty weekend, SPHF, the Swedish Armour Historical Association, had its annual meeting. This year we went to the newly opened military vehicles museum Arsenalen. We were guided around the museum by the manager and SPHF member Stefan Karlsson. The exhibit … Continue reading

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Modell Göteborg 2011

A show report from the 2011 Modell Göteborg modelling contest. These pictures are from the saturday. I might add some pictures from sunday also, when sunday has passed

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South Skåne Regiment 200 years celebration.

The south skåne regiment, P7, can trace it´s lineage back 200 years. This was celebrated on the 28th of august with a ceremony in which His Majesty the King Carl XIV Gustaf presented the regiment with a new regimental banner. … Continue reading

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Mölleröd 2011

Mölleröd is a small place just outside the small city of Hässleholm, located in the southern part of Sweden called Skåne (Scania). Every year, the museum in Hässleholm arranges a theme day for us who have a special place in … Continue reading

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SAV m/43, a “Swedish Marder” – Part 1

When Armycast M&M released their SAV (Stormartillerivagn) m/43 as a full resin kit, my first thought was at the time “wow, finally a Swedish WW2 era vehicle that can be built straight out of the box!”.. Well, close, but not … Continue reading

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A report from the opening of Arsenalen

Friday On friday the rain was pouring down constantly, and we had our misgivings about the opening ceremony. Even minutes before the opening ceremony began the crew was adding the finishing touches to the various exhibitions. The weather gods however … Continue reading

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