Thunder Models LRDG F8 Pilot Car (Standard Edition) (1:35)

LRDG F8 Pilot Car (Standard Edition) (1:35) This 1/35 scale kit from Thunder Model represents the LRDG F8 Pilot Car, a specialised vehicle used by the Long Range Desert Group for reconnaissance and navigation duties in harsh desert environments. The model captures the rugged and utilitarian design of this adapted vehicle. Part of the 1/35 vehicle model kits range, the kit includes a wide mix of materials such as plastic, photo-etched parts, resin components, and 3D printed details to enhance realism.   1/35 scale plastic model kit Includes 5 sprues with approximately 300 parts Photo-etched detail parts included 3D printed components and weapon parts Resin wheels for added realism Clear parts and foil elements included Decals for 5 marking options with printed maps The kit offers a high level of detail, particularly in the external fittings and equipment typically carried by LRDG vehicles. The combination of materials allows for a more refined build, especially in smaller components and accessories. The inclusion of multiple marking options and printed maps adds variety and helps represent different operational vehicles used in desert campaigns. History The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a British reconnaissance and raiding unit formed during the Second World War. Operating deep behind enemy lines in North Africa, it specialised in navigation, intelligence gathering, and hit-and-run attacks across vast desert regions. The F8 Pilot Car was one of the vehicles adapted for these operations, often based on civilian or lightly modified military platforms. These vehicles were equipped for long-range travel, carrying extra fuel, water, and navigation equipment necessary for extended missions in remote areas. LRDG vehicles were typically lightly armed but relied on speed, mobility, and knowledge of the terrain rather than heavy protection. They played a crucial role in supporting larger operations and gathering intelligence on enemy movements. The distinctive appearance of these vehicles, often heavily loaded with equipment, has made them a popular subject for scale modelling and diorama work focused on desert warfare.

Italeri Dodge WC-62/63 1½ ton 6x6 Truck (1:35)

Dodge WC-62/63 1½ ton 6x6 Truck The Dodge WC62 was widely used during World War II by the United States Army. Introduced in 1943, it was further developed and produced in numerous versions, including the 1½-ton truck with six-wheel drive. The addition of a third rear axle allowed the Dodge to carry a significant load of equipment or 12 fully equipped soldiers in any condition and operational context. Extremely rugged and reliable thanks to its powerful 92 HP Dodge inline 6-cylinder engine, sturdy chassis, and leaf-spring suspension, it provided an effective solution to the logistical needs of the US Army, even on difficult terrain. The cab was open with a fold-down windshield to offer greater operational flexibility. - Plastic Kit requires Glue & Paints to Complete - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya German 3 Ton 4x2 Cargo Truck (1:35)

German 3 Ton 4x2 Cargo Truck From 1937 to 1944, over 78,000 medium 3ton 4x2 Cargo Trucks were produced and they became the most recognized German army truck in WWII. It featured a durable rear wheel-drive chassis with superior off-road handling and a large cargo area, which enabled superb load-carrying capacity. They were used until the end of war to transport troops and supplies on all fronts. Features: ★This is a 1/35 plastic assembly model of German 3ton 4x2 Cargo Truck.  ★Length:174mm Sturdy body and unique cabin are all realistically reproduced.  ★Accurately recreated forward-bent chassis, and suspension features fewer parts for easy assembly.  ★Movable front wheels for perfect diorama situations.  ★The rear cargo area has a realistic wood pattern for greater realism.  ★Masking stickers for windows are included in kit.  ★1 driver and 1 navigator figure and four different markings included.  ★Comes with sets of fuel drums and jerry cans.

Tamiya M561 Gama Goat (1:35)

M561 Gama Goat  At Home Off of the Beaten Track Originally commissioned in 1966 as an off-road, amphibious vehicle, the M561 Gama Goat was a 6-wheel drive truck consisting of a 4-wheel tractor and a 2-wheel carrier module. What really set it apart from other vehicles of its type, however, was its employment of an articulation joint between the two modules that allowed them to move independently of one another: a most useful skill when traversing rough terrain. The 14,000 Gama Goats produced up to 1973 were used in a variety of roles by both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, and were deployed in the fighting in Grenada in 1983, although by the start of the 1990s the Gama Goat had been largely phased out. The former half of its unusual nickname came from Roger Gamaunt, designer of the key articulation joint, and the latter half from its tenacious goat-like climbing ability. About the Model ★1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the M561 Gama Goat.  ★Length: 170mm, Width: 62mm.  ★The model accurately captures the unique and powerful 2-module form of the M561.  ★Articulation joint is recreated using a poly cap and provides authentic movement.  ★Includes optional front windscreen and winch parts.  ★Realistic depiction of the complex 6-wheel suspension is achieved with uncomplicated assembly.  ★Comes with 1 figure and 3 marking options. - 1:35 Scale

Airfix Ferret Scout Car Mk.1 (1:35)

Ferret Scout Car Mk.1 Although armoured, the Ferret Scout Car was never intended to face enemy heavy armour, relying on its low profile, speed and stealth to make contact with enemy units, some of which were engaged in similar reconnaissance roles. Creeping into contested territory, the Ferret was built for sniffing out the enemy, but not to cause trouble in an offensive sense.  Their role was to send real-time radio reports back to HQ and, should their scouting take them out of radio range, to utilise a second HQ Ferret to relay messages back. They provided military planners with information and, if detected, the Ferret would extricate the crew away from any combat situation at speed.  As long as they were only targeted by small arms fire, they would have adequate protection until their driver could get them out of harm’s way, speeding back towards more friendly territory. - Plastic Kit Requires Glue & Paint to Complete - 194 Pieces - 3 Scheme Options - Skill Level 2 - 1:35 Scale  

Airfix Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 (1:35)

Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 Build this impressive Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 in 1:35 scale and you'll be able to appreciate the incredible performance of the original amphibious truck. With 211 pieces and three scheme options to choose from, this kit guarantees many happy hours at your workbench and is best for more experienced modellers. - Plastic Kit Requires Glue & Paint to Complete - 211 Pieces - 3 Scheme Options - Skill Level 3 - 1:35 Scale

Academy WWII Panzer I Ausf B Light Tank & Motorcycle (1:35)

German Army WWII Panzer I Ausf B Light Tank & Motorcycle Includes: German light tank used in early stages of WWII. Accompanied by Zundapp K750 motorcycle & sidecar. - Plastic kit - New tooling. - Three figures included. - Photo-etch parts. - Waterslide transfers/decals for the following five markings:   - Yellow 133,   - 4 Panzer Division,   - Poland 1939;   - (2) White 223,   - 3 Panzer Division,   - France 1. - kit requires plastic and metal glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 scale

Tamiya KS600 Motorcycle & Sidecar (1:35)

KS600 Motorcycle & Sidecar  Includes: - Plastic kit - Detailed bike with distinctive form with pressed steel frame - Road signs are printed on the packaging side and can be cut out to display with your model. - Detailed figures Include an NCO figure for the side car, a rider and a standing soldier - Length: 71 mm - Width: 47mm - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale

Thunder Models LRDG F30 Patrol Truck (Standard Edition) (1:35)

LRDG F30 Patrol Truck (Standard Edition) Includes: - Highly detailed plastic kit - Body, underframe detail - Fine interior parts - Requires glue and paints to complete NOT included - 235 parts - 1:35 Scale  Vehicle information: “Only men who do not mind a hard life, with scanty food, little water and lots of discomfort, men who possess stamina and initiative, need apply” The Long Range Desert Group was the first and ‘arguably the most dashing and successful irregular formation on either side in the entire war’.  Their role was deep penetration reconnaissance, road-watching (observing Axis forces movements along the coastal roads to establish logistics and military unit movements to and from the front line hundreds of miles away), and raiding (they attacked airfields long before the British Special Air Service thought of it). They also transported allied agents and the SAS on their initial raids behind enemy lines, recovered downed aircrew and lost soldiers, and were the first to accurately map the North African desert. They were often referred to as the ‘Libyan Taxi service’ by those who benefitted from their skills, and were highly respected for their ability to get to any point in the desert at a given time. The LRDG were masters of the Libyan Desert during the War in North Africa. Experts in desert navigation, driving, signals and survival. Their operational requirements were unique in the British Army and initially they chose the civilian 2 wheel drive Chevrolet WA trucks, robust and simple, and with the right driving techniques and equipment capable of passing over the majority of desert terrain encountered. After a year of operations these trucks desperately needed replacing, but there were no more Chevrolets, the best option in North Africa being the CMP Ford F30 with the No11 cab. Like the Chevrolet truck before and after their operational period, the Ford F30’s were modified specifically for LRDG desert operations. The cab was removed for a lower profile, the bonnet panels were usually discarded to allow greater cooling for the engine and transmission, Power take off air compressor fitted to the transmission, a condenser tank added that condensed steam from the radiator to save water, racks for sand mats and channels to help extricate the trucks from soft sand, Vickers MKI (no water can and hose connected, and water jacket filled with oil) and Lewis guns, as well as Boys Anti-Tank Rifle mounts for self-protection and raids, and sand tyres. Another feature is that these early Ford trucks were fitted with Chevrolet ‘Banjo’ type axles due to Ford having initial production issues with their axles. The different makes of axles were designed to be interchangeable on these trucks. There were 3 main variants, the standard Patrol truck, the 37mm Bofors anti-tank gun truck with a special gun mount in the rear body, and the wireless/navigator truck fitted a Bagnold Sun Compass, with a civilian Philips 635 radio receiver for the time signal required for accurate navigation by the stars, and the standard No 11 Wireless set for sending intelligence back to base. When used with the Windom dipole aerial mounted on 16 ‘ /4.6m poles they could often ‘skip’ a signal over a 1,000 miles directly back to Cairo. The Ford F30’s had the advantage of 4 wheel drive, a more powerful 95HP V8 engine, and a bigger load area compared to the Chevrolet trucks. However they were harder to camouflage due to their height, louder with the 4x4 transmission and V8 engine, heavier, had a shorter range due to their poorer MPG (Miles per Gallon) and were less reliable. Some of the trucks had their bodies moved back 12”/300mm on the chassis for better centralisation of the load over the rear axle. These can be identified by 2 spare wheels fitted between the body and the cab.

Tamiya U.S. Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M16 Half Track (1:35)

Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M16 Half Track Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Realistic wheel, Track suspension and vehicle ladder underframe detailing - Quadruple 12.7mm Browning heavy machine guns - Positioning turret - Vehicle and Figure Accessories - Three Figures in realistic poses - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale  Vehicle information and history: The progress of the air force and the improved mobility made with the mechanization of the ground troops greatly changed the way battles were fought during World War II. With this in mind, many kinds of anti-aircraft weapons were developed to fight against enemy aircraft attacks, which led to fierce battles seen at every front. One such anti-aircraft machine seen during WWII was the M16 self propelled gun which was manufactured from 1942 to 1943. Fitted on the M3 half-track chassis was the quad mounted 50-caliber (12.7mm) Browning automatic heavy machine gun, which had an 893m/s muzzle velocity, 6,767m range, and a discharging rate of 450-555 rounds per minute, which earned it the nickname of "the meat chopper." The Type M45 gun mount could rotate 360 degrees and elevate between -10 and +90 degrees and was electrically driven which allowed it to move 60 degrees of rotation/elevation per second. Not only was it greatly effective against enemy aircraft, it was also very influential on the ground attack. Even after WWII, the M16 was also deployed with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces during the Korean War.

Tamiya M3A2 Half Track U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier (1:35)

M3A2 Half Track U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Body and exterior detaining includes loaded accessories - Interior detailing - Armament - Mounted Gun - Nine figures in various poses  - Track, wheel and suspsension detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale

Airfix Ferret Scout Car Mk.2 (1:35)

Ferret Scout Car Mk.2 Includes: - Detailed Plastic kit - Interior detail - Underframe, suspension and tyre detail - Body panel and welded detailing - Turret and armament  - Waterslide transfers for the following markings   - (A) Ferret Scout Car Mk.2, West Germany, August 1961   - (B) Ferret Scout Car Mk.2, British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), Canadian Forces Base Suffield, Alberta, Canada, 1980's.    - (C) Ferret Scout Car Mk.2, 5th Parachute Brigade, British Army Overseas, Cyprus, 1974. - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale Vehicle history and information: After a successful series of light armoured reconnaissance and liaison vehicles, the Ferret Scout Car saw widespread British and Commonwealth military service from the 1950s onwards, with later variants of the Ferret taking part in the Gulf War of 1990.  A vehicle type which can trace its lineage back to the successful Daimler Dingo scout car of the Second World War, the Ferret was designed with stealth in mind, a light and fast armoured vehicle which could probe enemy positions, reporting any discovered weak points back to commanders, with their own forces moving to exploit what they found. Weighing in at around 4 tons operational weight, the Ferret was of all welded construction and featured armour protection capable of withstanding most small arms fire, but nothing much heavier, although it was not intended that the vehicle would be operating in direct opposition to heavy enemy armour.  If it did find itself in a bit of trouble, the 4 wheel drive Ferret was powered by a reliable 6 cylinder Rolls Royce engine which gave it a top speed of 45 mph, a speed it could also achieve in reverse if required, something which could prove extremely useful if the crew found themselves in a tight spot.

Tamiya U.S. 2.5-TON 6x6 Cargo Truck (1:35)

U.S. 2.5-TON 6x6 Cargo Truck During WWII, over 800,000 2 1/2-ton 6x6 cargo trucks were produced and became a symbol of the American victory along with the Sherman tank and the Jeep. Among them was a troop carrier of which approximately 57,000 units were made. This is a plastic assembly model kit of one such truck. The highly durable and tough form has been precisely reproduced. Features such as the robust suspension and the split type differential have a rich detailed finish.  Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Extensive body detailing  - Tyre and underframe detailing - Cab interior and back trailer - Jerry Cans, shovel detail, various accessories - Seated driver figure  - 5x sets of Waterslide transfers/decals - kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya M4A3 Sherman w 105mm Howitzer (1:35)

M4A3 Sherman w 105mm Howitzer  Excelling in both reliability and sheer production capability, the M4 Sherman series of tanks became the staple fighting-vehicles of the WWII Allies. The first version to be produced, the cast-hull M4A1, was succeeded by the welded-hull M4, the diesel engine M4A2, and finally the most widely-known tank of the series, the M4A3. Three types of main armament were used on the M4A3: on the initial production types, the 75mm main gun and on the subsequent types, the 76mm main gun for heightened penetration. Finally, to provide heavy fire support for assaults on enemy outposts, the powerful 105mm howitzer was later adopted. The 105mm howitzer was carried in a M52 combination mount and a vision cupola was fitted for the commander with a small hatch for the loader. It could fire M1 shells at angles from -10 to +35 degrees at a maximum range of 11,500m. About 500 of the M4A3 (105mm) were produced at the Chrysler factory in Detroit from May to September 1944. From September 1944 horizontal volute spring suspension was introduced on the M4A3 (105mm) together with the wider center-guide T66 tracks. The M4A3 (105mm) were deployed to European Theatre from July 1944, and played an indispensable role in the destruction of enemy positions by the U.S. infantry fighting on the front lines. Includes - Extensively detailed plastic kit - Smooth form of the cast turret with 105mm howitzer and welded hull of this late production M4A3 tank overflow with realism. - Commander's cupolas, loader's hatch and other hull and turret hatches can be modeled in the open or closed position. - 2x kinds of road wheels and sprockets can be selected - Rubber padded tracks - 3x infantrymen and one tank commander in realistic poses - Included equipment includes ammunition boxes, tripod, ration boxes, and much more. - 3x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included). - 1:35 Scale

Italeri Commando Car (1:35)

Commando Car (1:35) Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - 1 Figure in suitable pose included - Interior and dashboard detail  - Supply tanks, supplies and weapon detail - Underframe and wheel detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale Vehicle information and history: Much work was carried out in the USA and Britain to design special airborne vehicles to drop behind the enemy lines. Willys MB-Jeeps engaged in helping the Infantry by clearing snipers and other commando tasks. Generally manned by a sergeant and a trooper this vehicle was modified in many respects. It was armed with no fewer than five machine guns and had additional tanks for 135 l. of fuel.

Tamiya British Challenger 1 Mk.3 (1:35)

British Challenger 1 Mk.3 British forces in the 1991 Persian Gulf War were able to rely on a significant asset in the Challenger 1, its awe-inspiring 120mm main gun accounting for numerous Iraqi T-72 tanks, and the crew protected ably by front and side composite and reactive armor. This kit can be assembled to recreate a Challenger 1 used by British forces, or also NATO troops. Nylon mesh is included to recreate the baskets encircling the turret. Two highly realistic figures are included; one depicts a bescarfed commander in desert conditions, while the other captures a commander in the distinctive NATO cold-climate uniform. - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya British Universal Carrier Mk.II (1:35)

British Universal Carrier Mk.II - 1:35 scale plastic kit - Requires glue & paints (not included)

Tamiya Armoured Car Sd.Kfz 222 Africa (1:35)

Armoured Car Sd.Kfz 222 Africa Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Body detailing includes surface texture - Accurate square hull and weld lines - Interior detailing - Hatches can be modelled in open or closed positions - Choice of two tyre types - Underframe detailing and suspension  - Crew figures  - Radio Operator and motorcycle - Includes photo-etch parts - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale