1:35 Thunder Model 35314 LRDG F8 Pilot Car WWII – Limited Bonus Edition – British Reconnaissance Vehicle Plastic Model kit

The 1:35 Thunder Model 35314 LRDG F8 Pilot Car WWII - Limited Bonus Edition - British Reconnaissance Vehicle is a plastic model kit for scale modellers who want to build an exceptional desert vehicle from the War in North Africa. The Long Range Desert Group was known for deep penetration reconnaissance, road-watching, raids, transporting Allied agents and SAS units, recovering downed aircrew and lost soldiers, and accurately mapping the North African desert. This LRDG F8 Pilot Car brings those specialised, demanding and adventurous desert operations convincingly to your workbench.

This Thunder Model Limited Bonus Edition was developed in partnership with the LRDG Preservation Society and is accurately reproduced to a high detail standard. The Ford F30 was modified for LRDG desert operations with a lower profile, improved cooling, equipment for soft sand, armament and provisions for navigation and communication. This bonus edition adds extra 3D printed parts for canvas doors and weapons, together with 2 highly detailed resin figures. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a wide range of military model kits, plastic model kits and diorama accessories.

Features:
– Plastic model kit in 1:35 scale of the Thunder Model TM35314 LRDG F8 Pilot Car bonus 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, raids, transporting Allied agents and SAS units, recovering aircrew and soldiers, and mapping the North African desert
– Based on the LRDG Ford F30, a 4x4 vehicle with a 95HP V8 engine, larger load area and Chevrolet ‘Banjo’ type axles, used after the earlier civilian 2WD Chevrolet WA trucks needed replacement
– 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
– Rich LRDG context with references to Vickers MKI, Lewis guns, Boys Anti-Tank Rifle mounts and 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
– Bonus edition with 5 plastic sprues and 295 parts, clear parts, resin cast wheels, PE detail sheet and decals for 5 marking options with instrument placards
– Extra bonus content with additional 3D printed parts for canvas doors and weapons, plus 2 highly detailed resin figures for added atmosphere and diorama value
– Developed in partnership with the LRDG Preservation Society, making this model a strong choice for modellers who value detail, historical depth and a distinctive desert vehicle

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