Tamiya 35033 1/35 British S.A.S. Jeep Military Scale Kit  [35033]

Tamiya 35033 - 1/35 British S.A.S. Jeep
Price:
£7.07
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
35033
GTIN:
4950344993178
Condition:
Brand New
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Overview of the Tamiya 1/35 British S.A.S. Jeep Model

The Special Air Service became noted for operations carried out well behind enemy lines during the Second World War. The Tamiya 1/35 British S.A.S. Jeep kit enables modellers to recreate the compact vehicle that provided speed and mobility for those missions. The kit highlights the Jeep's practicality in austere conditions.

Historical background and modeller interest

Established in 1941 by David Stirling, the SAS relied on small, quick units for raids and reconnaissance. The Jeep outperformed bulkier trucks in rough terrain, suiting the SAS approach. This model captures the vehicle's straightforward engineering and its place in wartime operations.

Detailed Craftsmanship

Tamiya's attention to accurate moulding results in parts that assemble cleanly and show fine detail. Builders will find the kit offers a good balance of challenge and clarity, with a credible end result for display or diorama use.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/35
  • Material: PS Plastic
  • Requires assembly and painting
  • Includes detailed decals
Assembly time varies by experience, but a focused modeller can expect several evenings to a couple of weekends for clean assembly and painting.
Period colours are listed in the instructions; many modellers use enamel or acrylic paints and reference wartime photo sources for accuracy.
Yes. The compact footprint and included decals make it well suited to a small desert or field diorama to illustrate SAS operations.

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