1:35 Thunder Model 35313 LRDG F8 Pilot Car WWII – British Reconnaissance Vehicle Plastic Model kit

The 1:35 Thunder Model 35313 LRDG F8 Pilot Car WWII - British Reconnaissance Vehicle is a plastic model kit for scale modellers who want to build a distinctive vehicle from the War in North Africa. The Long Range Desert Group was known for deep penetration reconnaissance, observing Axis movements along coastal roads, raids, transporting Allied agents and the SAS, recovering downed aircrew and lost soldiers, and accurately mapping the North African desert. This British reconnaissance vehicle brings that demanding, adventurous and highly specialised desert work to life in scale form.

This Thunder Model kit represents the LRDG F8 Pilot Car in standard edition, accurately developed in partnership with the LRDG Preservation Society. The Ford F30 was modified for LRDG desert operations with a lower profile, improved cooling, equipment for soft sand, armament and special provisions for navigation and communication. With 295 parts, resin cast wheels, 3D printed parts, clear parts, PE details and decals for 5 marking options, you can build a richly detailed WWII vehicle that fits perfectly into military modelling and desert dioramas. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a wide range of plastic model kits, military vehicles and diorama accessories.

Features:
– Plastic model kit in 1:35 scale of the Thunder Model TM35313 LRDG F8 Pilot Car standard edition, a WWII British reconnaissance vehicle accurately reproduced to a high detail standard
– Historical subject centred on the Long Range Desert Group, known for deep desert reconnaissance, road-watching, airfield raids, transporting Allied agents and SAS units, recovering aircrew and soldiers, and mapping the North African desert
– Based on the LRDG Ford F30, used after the civilian 2WD Chevrolet WA trucks, with 4 wheel drive, a 95HP V8 engine, larger load area and Chevrolet ‘Banjo’ type axles
– LRDG modifications such as removed cab for a lower profile, commonly discarded bonnet panels for better cooling, power take off air compressor, condenser tank, racks for sand mats and channels, sand tyres and equipment for self-protection and raids
– Armament and equipment details from the LRDG context, including Vickers MKI, Lewis guns and Boys Anti-Tank Rifle mounts, plus variants such as standard Patrol truck, 37mm Bofors anti-tank gun truck and wireless/navigator truck
– Navigation and communication details from LRDG history, including Bagnold Sun Compass, Philips 635 radio receiver, No 11 Wireless set and Windom dipole aerial on 16’ / 4.6 m poles for signals back to Cairo
– Kit contents with 5 plastic sprues and 295 parts, clear parts, resin cast wheels, 3D printed parts, PE detail sheet and decals for 5 marking options with instrument placards
– Developed in partnership with the LRDG Preservation Society, making this model a strong choice for modellers who value detail, historical context and a distinctive desert vehicle

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