British L.R.D.G. Command Car
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Description
This is a 1/35 scale assembly model of the L.R.D.G. Car & Breda 20mm AA Gun. This model depicts an L.R.D.G. truck towing a captured Italian Breda 20mm cannon. History and background: The Long Range Desert Group was a British unit which continually harassed German forces behind enemy lines throughout North Africa during WWII. These men would travel vast distances in the harsh African desert and they would often press captured equipment into service.
Drive in the Desert
Continually harassing German forces behind enemy lines during WWII throughout North Africa were British and New Zealand Special Forces called the L.R.D.G. These men belonging to the L.R.D.G. would travel vast distances under the hot African desert sun in their Command Car and could be seen towing a captured Italian Breda 20mm AA gun just like this set depicts. The features of the command car such as tough body and suspension have been richly reproduced. In addition to the detailed cockpit, the open top rear cabin which is equipped with radio and Lewis gun also has a rich finish. Furthermore, the set includes accessories such as an anti-tank rifle, wooden boxes, and sleeping bags. The AA gun is reproduced in towed status and has two different sight parts.
About the Models
★Length: 157mm ★Ammunition case included. ★Two driver figures included
*Gun parts are product of Italeri.
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Specifications
- Construction Type Assembly kit
- Decals Included
- Discontinued True
- Photo-Etch Parts Not included
- Required To Complete Cement, Paint and Finishing Supplies
- Scale 1/35
- Special Feature 1 The open top rear cargo area is equipped with radio and Lewis gun.
- Special Feature 2 The set includes accessories such as an anti-tank rifle, wooden boxes, and canvas bundles. The AA gun is reproduced in towed form and has two different sight parts.