Thunder 1:35 LRDG F30 Patrol Truck w/Offset Rear Bed

Thunder Models 1/35 LRDG F30 Patrol Truck with Offset Rear Bed

This 1/35 scale kit depicts a specific and distinctive configuration of the Long Range Desert Group's Ford F30 patrol trucks. While sharing the robust CMP chassis with other variants, this model features the "offset" rear bed modification, a field adaptation designed to optimize stowage and spare wheel accessibility during long-range desert operations.

Distinctive Offset Bed: Accurately reproduces the modified rear wooden cargo body, which was shifted to create a recess behind the cab. This allowed the spare wheel to be mounted securely between the cab and the bed, a hallmark of this specific patrol truck variant.

High-Detail Chassis: Features a fully detailed Ford V8 engine and complete drivetrain assembly, including the heavy-duty suspension and transfer case typical of the Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) vehicles.

Armament: Includes a suite of weaponry typical for LRDG patrols, such as Lewis guns, Vickers K machine guns, and the Boys anti-tank rifle, along with appropriate pintle mounts.

Desert Modifications: Captures the essential desert warfare adaptations, including sand channels, the front-mounted condenser cooling system, and the cut-down open cab.

Multimedia Details: Comes with a fret of photo-etched brass parts to refine details like tool brackets, sand channel holders, and weapon sights.

Stowage: Includes various equipment and stowage items to populate the rear bed, enhancing the "lived-in" look of a desert raider.

Specifications:

Scale: 1:35

Material: Plastic, Photo-etch

Assembly: Unassembled and unpainted.

Age Recommendation: 14 years and up

Beginner Modeller Essentials — Plastic Model Kit

• This is a plastic model assembly kit; it requires paint and glue to complete.
• You can choose from many brands of plastic cement and acrylic or enamel paints available in-store or online.
• Basic craft tools are highly recommended for a smoother, more enjoyable build:
• Side‑cutters for removing parts from sprues
• A sharp hobby knife for trimming and cleaning edges
  
  
• Helpful extras for beginners:
• Tweezers for handling small parts
• Sanding sticks, files, or sandpaper (various grits) for smoothing surfaces
• Plastic putty or filler to fix small gaps or imperfections
• Cutting mat to protect your workspace
• Paint brushes in a few sizes, or basic airbrush if you want to level up later
• Primer to help paint adhere and show imperfections before painting
  
• Always follow the kit instructions step by step, test‑fit parts before gluing, and take your time — modelling is meant to be relaxing and fun.