SAS 1/4-Ton 4x4 Patrol Car (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military Model Store

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This item is limited to 3 per household.

- A small 4WD designed for the desert with a large finished length of 50cm.

[About the actual vehicle]
- In 1941 during World War II, a special forces unit called the Special Air Service (SAS) was created at the suggestion of Major David Stirling of the British Army.
- Their purpose was to penetrate deep into enemy territory in small groups and destroy aircraft at enemy airfields, as well as perform reconnaissance and rear disturbance missions.
- Its activities spanned a wide range from the desert North African front to the European front, and in particular, in North Africa, it made a name for itself by showing great success, such as traversing the desert and attacking the German Afrika Korps' supply lines and airfields. .
-The vehicle used by such SAS troops is a 4-wheel drive 1/4 ton small military vehicle that was adopted by allied countries.
- Due to its excellent maneuverability and high reliability, it can be used not only for communication and transportation, but also as a combat vehicle by carrying weapons. This is a masterpiece vehicle with over 600,000 units produced by the end of the war.
- SAS units use this vehicle with modifications such as arming it with a machine gun and installing multiple auxiliary fuel tanks.
- It gained a high level of trust from soldiers operating in small groups as a reliable companion in which their lives were entrusted.

[About the model]
- The model is a 1/6 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces a 1/4 ton 4x4 truck, an American small military vehicle that served as a foothold for British special forces SAS soldiers during World War II.
- This kit models a patrol car type uniquely modified by the SAS unit.
- This is a large model with a total finished length of over 500mm.
- Since it is a large model, details are also expressed, allowing you to enjoy a realistic finish.
- The interior also features textures such as the dashboard and seats.
- In addition, this kit includes equipment unique to the SAS, a total of three Vickers K machine guns, one double and one single, and one caliber 50 machine gun.
- The machine gun is reproduced with the detail that can only be achieved on a large scale, and the heavy armament increases the tension of the mission assigned to the unit.
- Furthermore, the set also reproduces the jerry cans that are installed in the rear cargo area.
- The cap of the jerry can is also removable.
- This is a big model with equipment and modifications unique to SAS that you cannot miss.
- Enjoy dynamic scenes in combination with action figures.

[Features]
- 1/6 scale reproduction of the 1/4 ton light truck operated by the British SAS
- Finished total length is approximately 500mm
- Mechanically reproduces the four-wheel drive mechanism and suspension
- Steering is movable