AFV Club 35352 - 1:35 Waffenträger Wiesel 1 MELLS Airborne Anti-Tank Armored Vehicle

1:35 scale plastic model kit of the Wiesel 1 MELLS Airborne Anti-Tank Armored Vehicle

The AFV Club 35352 kit depicts the Wiesel 1 MELLS, the latest anti-tank version of the lightweight German airborne vehicle used by the Bundeswehr. Compact and agile, the Wiesel 1 provides powerful fire support for paratrooper units thanks to its advanced MELLS launcher system (Mehrrollenfähiges Leichtes Lenkflugkörpersystem), based on the Spike-LR guided missile.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: AFV Club
• Model length: approx. 13 cm
• Difficulty level: intermediate / advanced

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or tools. Assembly required.

About the build:

The kit includes finely detailed parts representing the hull, suspension, and launcher system. It features a realistic reproduction of the MELLS weapon mount, photo-etched details, and accurate Bundeswehr markings. The finished model accurately captures the compact size and modern appearance of the real vehicle.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Acrylic or enamel paints in NATO camouflage colors (green, brown, black)

About the Wiesel 1 MELLS:

The Wiesel 1 MELLS is a modernized version of the Wiesel airborne armored vehicle developed by Rheinmetall for the German Army’s rapid deployment forces. It mounts the MELLS (Spike-LR) anti-tank guided missile system capable of engaging targets up to 4 km away. Compact and air-transportable by CH-53 or C-130 aircraft, the Wiesel combines light armor protection, high mobility, and modern firepower, making it an essential asset in Germany’s airborne and rapid reaction units.

Vehicle data:

• Manufacturer: Rheinmetall Landsysteme
• Crew: 2
• Engine: Audi 2.1L turbo diesel, 87 hp
• Combat weight: approx. 2.9 t
• Top speed: 70 km/h
• Range: approx. 200 km
• Armament: MELLS (Spike-LR) launcher + MG3 machine gun
• Armor: aluminum, resistant to small arms fire

About AFV Club:

AFV Club is a Taiwanese manufacturer renowned for its high-quality plastic model kits, especially armored vehicles and artillery. The company’s kits are known for precise engineering, detailed components, and historical accuracy, making them a favorite among advanced scale modelers worldwide.