Gregory Knowles
@2805662.bsky.social
Part-time wanderer, full-time observer. Experiences may vary. Abrams fan, ‘German engineering’ sceptic. Views mine, RT =\= endorsement.
The Australian Army discovering why the M88A3 exists.
June 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Australian Army discovering why the M88A3 exists.
An Australian M1A2 SEPv3 on the prowl during a recent LFX.
May 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
An Australian M1A2 SEPv3 on the prowl during a recent LFX.
Painted up a test print using a rattle can to see how it looks. Very happy with the results.
April 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Painted up a test print using a rattle can to see how it looks. Very happy with the results.
Designing & printing a desktop rendition of the GDLS Griffin III 50mm IFV demonstrator exhibited at the annual Association of the US Army conference in DC in 2018.
April 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Designing & printing a desktop rendition of the GDLS Griffin III 50mm IFV demonstrator exhibited at the annual Association of the US Army conference in DC in 2018.
The Australian Army’s new F9 sidearm weapon system in the hands of soldiers of 8/9 RAR. This is the first large-scale issue of a military pistol fitted as standard with a red dot optic & white light.
March 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The Australian Army’s new F9 sidearm weapon system in the hands of soldiers of 8/9 RAR. This is the first large-scale issue of a military pistol fitted as standard with a red dot optic & white light.
The only thing more Japanese than a 1:1 giant robot is a 1:1 giant robot in the snow!
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The only thing more Japanese than a 1:1 giant robot is a 1:1 giant robot in the snow!
87式偵察警戒車 - the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force’s 6x6 reconnaissance vehicle as a 1:16 scale “scratch print” end of year project. Using a 1:35 kit as a model, the prints are designed in Fusion, with an overall length of 375mm/14.7”.
December 31, 2024 at 10:54 PM
87式偵察警戒車 - the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force’s 6x6 reconnaissance vehicle as a 1:16 scale “scratch print” end of year project. Using a 1:35 kit as a model, the prints are designed in Fusion, with an overall length of 375mm/14.7”.
M1A2 SEP v3 arrive at 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3 Brigade, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Queensland.
November 29, 2024 at 1:14 AM
M1A2 SEP v3 arrive at 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3 Brigade, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Queensland.
2025 project is increasingly looking like the 87式偵察警戒車 or Type 87 Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle.
My annual projects incorporate these criteria:
🔵1:16 scale
🔵Armoured vehicle
🔵Australian, mid-1990’s +
A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Type 87 isn’t Australian, but could be the change I need!
My annual projects incorporate these criteria:
🔵1:16 scale
🔵Armoured vehicle
🔵Australian, mid-1990’s +
A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Type 87 isn’t Australian, but could be the change I need!
November 27, 2024 at 6:56 PM
2025 project is increasingly looking like the 87式偵察警戒車 or Type 87 Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle.
My annual projects incorporate these criteria:
🔵1:16 scale
🔵Armoured vehicle
🔵Australian, mid-1990’s +
A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Type 87 isn’t Australian, but could be the change I need!
My annual projects incorporate these criteria:
🔵1:16 scale
🔵Armoured vehicle
🔵Australian, mid-1990’s +
A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Type 87 isn’t Australian, but could be the change I need!
Nothing like a quick side quest to Japan to clear the head.
November 19, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Nothing like a quick side quest to Japan to clear the head.
Australian Abrams operating in Indonesia, again.
Moving heavy armour around the region is vital to building the organisational muscle memory to do so, whilst refreshing our partnerships.
Moving heavy armour around the region is vital to building the organisational muscle memory to do so, whilst refreshing our partnerships.
November 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Australian Abrams operating in Indonesia, again.
Moving heavy armour around the region is vital to building the organisational muscle memory to do so, whilst refreshing our partnerships.
Moving heavy armour around the region is vital to building the organisational muscle memory to do so, whilst refreshing our partnerships.
Down to the last 10% of the hull. May actually get this one done before Christmas!
November 15, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Down to the last 10% of the hull. May actually get this one done before Christmas!
Australia’s new Abrams making their way northwards to their new home.
November 14, 2024 at 3:20 AM
Australia’s new Abrams making their way northwards to their new home.
Some model geekery - Canberra’s annual model show, Scale ACT, is occurring this weekend.
Huge turnout! The new venue has made the event very family friendly. Now the biggest show in Australia.
Huge turnout! The new venue has made the event very family friendly. Now the biggest show in Australia.
November 9, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Some model geekery - Canberra’s annual model show, Scale ACT, is occurring this weekend.
Huge turnout! The new venue has made the event very family friendly. Now the biggest show in Australia.
Huge turnout! The new venue has made the event very family friendly. Now the biggest show in Australia.
Having taken the rest of the week off, it’s time to get some paint on my 1/16 Australian M1A2 SEP v3.
Designing, printing, & fitting the Under Armo(u)r Auxiliary Power Unit to the tank was more work than it should’ve been!
Designing, printing, & fitting the Under Armo(u)r Auxiliary Power Unit to the tank was more work than it should’ve been!
November 7, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Having taken the rest of the week off, it’s time to get some paint on my 1/16 Australian M1A2 SEP v3.
Designing, printing, & fitting the Under Armo(u)r Auxiliary Power Unit to the tank was more work than it should’ve been!
Designing, printing, & fitting the Under Armo(u)r Auxiliary Power Unit to the tank was more work than it should’ve been!
Babe - wake up! Fresh official pics of Australia’s new SEPv3 have dropped!
November 7, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Babe - wake up! Fresh official pics of Australia’s new SEPv3 have dropped!
“Ticket please, sir”
November 2, 2024 at 6:49 AM
“Ticket please, sir”
MARS/Barrett Squad Support Rifle System, a 5-round 30mm direct fire support weapon. Interesting concept.
October 18, 2024 at 12:12 PM
MARS/Barrett Squad Support Rifle System, a 5-round 30mm direct fire support weapon. Interesting concept.
XM250 6.8x51mm Next Generation Squad Weapon - first time in Australia.
September 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM
XM250 6.8x51mm Next Generation Squad Weapon - first time in Australia.
Open-source confirmation regarding the performance of 6.8mm XM1188 reduced range ammunition.
-113gr flat-base solid copper projectile
-800m rapid velocity decrease due to flat base
-same high pressure, same high velocity, & two-piece hybrid case as GPR
-fits within 5.56mm SDZ 1/
-113gr flat-base solid copper projectile
-800m rapid velocity decrease due to flat base
-same high pressure, same high velocity, & two-piece hybrid case as GPR
-fits within 5.56mm SDZ 1/
August 30, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Open-source confirmation regarding the performance of 6.8mm XM1188 reduced range ammunition.
-113gr flat-base solid copper projectile
-800m rapid velocity decrease due to flat base
-same high pressure, same high velocity, & two-piece hybrid case as GPR
-fits within 5.56mm SDZ 1/
-113gr flat-base solid copper projectile
-800m rapid velocity decrease due to flat base
-same high pressure, same high velocity, & two-piece hybrid case as GPR
-fits within 5.56mm SDZ 1/
Next Generation Squad Weapon continues testing in support of its roll out, this time w/1st Squadron - Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment during cold weather testing in Alaska.
📸 US Army via LinkedIn.
📸 US Army via LinkedIn.
February 10, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Next Generation Squad Weapon continues testing in support of its roll out, this time w/1st Squadron - Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment during cold weather testing in Alaska.
📸 US Army via LinkedIn.
📸 US Army via LinkedIn.
More tank geekery: looking for decent pics of the deck above under-armo(u)r auxiliary power unit on a M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams.
January 30, 2024 at 11:41 PM
More tank geekery: looking for decent pics of the deck above under-armo(u)r auxiliary power unit on a M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams.
A remnant of the Emu War is the humiliating imposition of emu-centric objects of worship in Australian public buildings.
December 30, 2023 at 5:42 AM
A remnant of the Emu War is the humiliating imposition of emu-centric objects of worship in Australian public buildings.
Upping operating pressures, increasing kinetic energy, chopping barrels, changing cover into concealment, & the small arms ballistic technology revolution that passed you by. Or, how the Next Generation Squad Weapon’s calibre is a distraction. 1/
December 14, 2023 at 7:53 PM
Upping operating pressures, increasing kinetic energy, chopping barrels, changing cover into concealment, & the small arms ballistic technology revolution that passed you by. Or, how the Next Generation Squad Weapon’s calibre is a distraction. 1/
Contract signature for Australian Department of Defence’s project Land 400 Phase 3 - Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Much reduced number than first proposed; 129 from 450 vehicles. All of the interesting variants (120mm mortar, logistics, fitters, recovery, ambulance etc) deleted.
December 8, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Contract signature for Australian Department of Defence’s project Land 400 Phase 3 - Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Much reduced number than first proposed; 129 from 450 vehicles. All of the interesting variants (120mm mortar, logistics, fitters, recovery, ambulance etc) deleted.