AFV Club 35352 Waffenträger Wiesel 1 MELLS 1/35 – plastic model kit

AFV Club 35352 Waffenträger Wiesel 1 MELLS is a high-quality 1/35 scale plastic model kit featuring the ultralight German armored vehicle Wiesel 1 equipped with the advanced MELLS anti-tank system. This is a detailed set dedicated to ambitious modelers interested in modern Bundeswehr military equipment and 21st-century NATO combat technology.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of operator: Germany (Bundeswehr)
• Historical period: contemporary, from the late 1980s to the present day
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic, decals for several marking variants

Historical and technical description of the vehicle

The Wiesel 1 is a lightweight tracked combat vehicle developed for the German armed forces in response to the needs of mobile, airborne units. Since 1989, the Wiesel has been used by the Bundeswehr in numerous training and combat missions, providing troops with an advantage thanks to its rapid mobility and fire support capabilities. In the MELLS version, the vehicle has been adapted as a modern waffenträger (weapon carrier), integrated with multi-purpose Spike LR/LR2 guided missile launchers, capable of destroying tanks and fortifications at distances of up to 5 km. The compact dimensions of the Wiesel 1 allow for rapid air transport by both helicopters and transport aircraft.

Kit contents and model features

• Accurately reproduced vehicle hull with realistic surface details
• MELLS system components, including a new combat turret, Spike ATGM launcher, and sensors
• Optional armor panels and thermal shields
• Fine detail sprues, antennas, handles, interior equipment for the driver’s and combat compartment
• Decals to recreate several Bundeswehr service variants
• Segmented or belt-style tracks (depending on edition)
• Color assembly instructions and painting schemes

Recommendation, difficulty level, and target audience

AFV Club 35352 is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5) who want to develop their assembly and detailing skills on armored vehicle models. We particularly recommend this model to enthusiasts of modern armored vehicles, Bundeswehr equipment, and creators of realistic dioramas depicting 21st-century battlefields. The rich detail and the ability to display the vehicle in both combat and transport versions make it a unique addition to any military collection.