Non-line-of-sight cannon (NLOS-C) 1:35

[tekzo]

hi guys just watched the Discovery channel about the NLOS cannon..while it's still on experiment but I just can't wait to build...the advantage was I can't found any 3view to support the 3d model.The proportion came out from side image that I retrace.ok here some progress
source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM1203_Non-Line-of-Sight_Cannon#non-line-of-sight_cannon)

[willygoat]

Hey that looks pretty good. I saw the NLOS on "Future Weapons" a while back. Your model looks pretty darn close to the digital models and the testing rig on the show.

[Paperwarrior]

Let me see what I can get you as I'm here at the HQ of Field Artillery.

The NLOS-Cannon was actually cancelled...political and money reasons, of course.

[legion]

Let me see what I can get you as I'm here at the HQ of Field Artillery.

The NLOS-Cannon was actually canceled...political and money reasons, of course.


I bet it was pressure from the artillery ammunition producers, as the NLOS is far more efficient than regular artillery... :rolleyes:

[tekzo]

Hey that looks pretty good. I saw the NLOS on "Future Weapons" a while back. Your model looks pretty darn close to the digital models and the testing rig on the show.
thank you willygoat, that's really supporting me..
Let me see what I can get you as I'm here at the HQ of Field Artillery.

The NLOS-Cannon was actually cancelled...political and money reasons, of course.
wow..that's new..yup "you got to give up something good to get something better"...but I think I'm gonna finish it
I bet it was pressure from the artillery ammunition producers, as the NLOS is far more efficient than regular artillery... :rolleyes:
it could change the stage of war...
here some final 3d progres and unfolding phase
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member of Paper Replika Indonesia

[CharlieC]

The story of SPHs (self-propelled howitzers) in the US has been a sad one. The replacement for the M109 (1960s vintage) was supposed to have been the XM2001 Crusader. This was canceled in 2002 because of the high unit cost and system problems. The NLOS-C was supposed to fill the same role with a light air transportable chassis (now canceled). The US Army is still using the M109 Paladin, which although still effective, doesn't compare well to the more modern German PzH2000.

Most modern artillery systems are highly accurate and require fewer rounds to destroy a target than previous generation guns. The concentration of fire is quite amazing - the PzH2000 can land 5 rounds simultaneously at ranges up to 40km.

Regards,

Charlie

[SJPONeill]

I just wonder why you couldn't transplant a Pz2000 turret onto a M1 chassis? IIRC, the Pz2000 is on a Leopard Chassis so the M1 should be more than able to take the load...

[CharlieC]

The PzH2000 uses Leopard components but isn't a Leopard hull with a different turret, the engine and transmission are in different locations compared to the tank. The weight of an M1A1/PzH2000 turret would be pretty large - probably in the 70 ton range compared to the 55t of the PzH2000. The hull protection of the M1A1 would really be overkill - it's unlikely an SPH is going to get into direct fire engagements with armour.

The Australian Army has been evaluating the PzH2000 (and the AS90) as the mobile arm of the artillery. It's a seriously impressive vehicle.

Regards,

Charlie

[SJPONeill]

I think the Aussies have gone for the Pz2000 - maybe the US will do the same...?

[tekzo]

@CharlieC and SJPONeill
thanks guys for the information and data, by the way is anyone had done the Pz2000?very interesting to me.ok here some progress for testbuild and still need some fix.
regards,
paperhobby (http://myhobbycraft.blogspot.com)
member of Paper Replika Indonesia

[Paperwarrior]

That is looking great thus far. I believe the 3-D samples you had are good. What I was looking for here at Ft. Sill is a model (1/6 scale or something like that...it is quite large) that has a lot of the detail bits on it. Turns out it wasn't where it is suppose to be and nobody seems to know where it went to. I have a couple of other places to look. If I can find it or its sister I'll send you the photos...add ons to your kit.

As an artilleryman I'm really looking forward to this one!

[CharlieC]

@CharlieC and SJPONeill
thanks guys for the information and data, by the way is anyone had done the Pz2000?very interesting to me.ok here some progress for testbuild and still need some fix.
regards,
paperhobby (http://myhobbycraft.blogspot.com)
member of Paper Replika Indonesia

GPM have a Panzerhaubitze 2000 model - it's been around for a few years. papermodelstore.com has it in stock.

Regards,

Charlie

[tekzo]

ok guys just finished yesterday, but it still far from perfect here some pics.you can download here (http://myhobbycraft.blogspot.com/2010/03/non-line-of-sight-cannon-nlos-c.html)
regards
paperhobby (http://myhobbycraft.blogspot.com)
member of Paper Replika Indonesia

[Paperwarrior]

That is awesome!!!
Thanks tons!!!!

[willygoat]

Pretty sweet Tekzo!!!!! Thanks for making it available :D

[tekzo]

That is awesome!!!
Thanks tons!!!!
thank you sir...
Pretty sweet Tekzo!!!!! Thanks for making it available :D
thank you Mr.Willygoat.
I felt not so satisfied with this model, because I can't found any 3view so I had to less some part and detaill..I'm sorry guys:D
regards,

[Paperwarrior]

Quote: I felt not so satisfied with this model, because I can't found any 3view so I had to less some part and detaill..I'm sorry guys:D

Tekzo, If you don't mind making an "update" to the kit at some point I'm still looking for that huge model we have here at Fort Sill. I just need to find who took it home. I have another place to look, I just need to get ahold of the folks who work in that area to get permission to enter. I'll keep looking. There are some bits that you might find interesting.

[SJPONeill]

GPM have a Panzerhaubitze 2000 model - it's been around for a few years. papermodelstore.com has it in stock.

Regards,

Charlie

VVS has just posted his build of the GPM Pz2000 (http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/armory/7582-panzer-haubitze-2000-gpm-212-1-2004-a-2.html#post111957) Looks very nice...

[Kaz]

some fun to while away the time for setting glue
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