155mm M-107 HE Type Side Backpack
Pig Models, based in Taiwan, was established in 2016 with a commitment to providing interesting model kits. I first became aware of the company with their release of their 1/1 scale German Tiger II 8.8cm Pzgr.39/43 (APCBC-HE) L71 Shell Replica [Kit # 1-002]. They have also released 1/1 scale variants, 8.8cm Pzgr.39 (APCBC) L/56 Shell Replica [Kit # 1-001] and 8.8cm Sprgr. 43 (HE) kwk43 L71 Shell Replica [Kit# 1-004]. Since then, Pig Models have released another dozen unique and interesting kits.
The M-107 is a 155mm High Explosive [HE] projectile. It was developed from the French Schneider 155mm projectile for the Model 1917 Howitzer and was the standard projectile for the US Army and US Marine Corps 155mm howitzers. It continues to be used by many countries as it is relatively low cost and easily available. The M-107 can be fired over 10 miles downrange and will produce approximately 1,950 fragments upon detonation. The M-107 consists of a hollow steel shell containing either TNT or Composition B and weighs 95 pounds.
This product is a Nylon Side Backpack with the markings of a 155mm M-107 HE grenade. The overall length is about 606.81mm with a bottom diameter of about 155mm. The top of the backpack has a yellow strap that can be used to hang from hooks or doorknobs. The primary compartment can be accessed from either side with two zippers per side. This compartment has two additional pockets: one on the flap [11cm wide] that is secured with Velcro and a second [27cm wide] in the body of the compartment that is a mesh pocket secured with Velcro to hold larger items. The top of the pouch is sealed with Velcro. A reinforced strap at the bottom of the primary compartment access flap holds 3 ‘D’ Rings to allow additional equipment to be secured. This backpack is made to be worn with the strap over one shoulder. This strap is fully adjustable and has a quick release. It features internal pockets to keep items safe, especially critical modeling tools and refreshments. The backpack is fabricated from 1680-dernier nylon.
The photographs attached show the backpack loaded up with a clear paintbrush storage case, a Pilot Replicas 1/48 de Havilland J 28 Vampire, a Pit Road 1/144 SAAB J 35J Draken dual kit, a 500ml Coca-Cola, a large folding pocketknife, and a Luxx Pro LED flashlight hanging from a D-Ring. All that, and there is still plenty of space left.
My thanks to Pig Models and IPMS/USA for the chance to review this interesting accessory. It was certainly a hit at the local club meetings.
Highly Recommended !
Reviewer Bio
Frank Landrus
Frank retired from the Ophthalmic industry with over thirty-six years of Research and Development experience. Frank's first model kit was a 1959 Hawk 1/72 US Marines Vought AU-1 Corsair and has been building models for over sixty years. Frank's first encounter with IPMS was attending a North Central Texas ScaleFest show in 1984. Frank soon became more involved in Make-N-Take activities and became the IPMS Western Coordinator for Make-N-Takes [West of the Mississippi River]. Make-N-Takes quickly became a local model contest and airshow staple reaching a high of reaching over 1,300 children before the COVID shutdown. Frank has volunteered to assist in contest judging since 1985 and is currently the Nationals Head Figure Judge until he is dead or they find someone better.
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