Re-Released

The FV703 Ferret Mk 2/6 was a Ferret Mk 2/3 modified to mount the BAC Vigilant Anti-Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW) system. This modification comprises twin missile bins and mountings on the turret and a revised stowage and missile re-load stowage bin on the hull, and a complete revision of vehicle stowage. This model by Jon Bottomley, includes extensive interior detail, etched brass detail set, and full stowage. This model includes a comprehensive colour decal set with authenticated number plates, weight disk, tyre pressures and many other standard vehicle markings. Full colour illustrated instructions are provided.The model kit is simple to construct but with no compromises on detail and satisfying for both novice and experienced modeller alike …

The huge FV222 Conqueror Armoured Recovery Vehicle Mk-2 was the most powerful ARV to enter British Army service, and was introduced as the standard ARV issued to units operating the Conqueror Heavy Gun tank in British Army service …

This extensive 1/35th scale model by Jon Bottomley in resin, metal and etched brass depicts the Ruston-Bucyrus RB17/19 Crawler Excavator as used by Allied Combat Engineers and civilian contractors during WW-II. This equipment was used on all fronts for many applications particularly in British and US naval landing areas, airfield, road building and bridging areas, and later in the post-war ‘clean up’. It is true to say that this very well known equipment continued to be used for decades post-war and some may even still be in service today! …

This very comprehensive 1/35th scale resin conversion set by Derek Hansen and Rob Tearle converts 1/35th scale AFV Club Centurion tank kits* to depict one of the 57 ‘long hull’ ARV’s Mk-2 with distinctive ribbed transmission deck covers. As far as we know at present all long hull ARV’s seem to be British REME service only …

Standard British produced Centurion ARV Mk-2 vehicles were modified by the Australian Army (RAEME) for use in South Vietnam from 1968 to 1971. The basic ARV’s had trackguards re-worked, fittings removed and protection added to allow the vehicles to operate in dense jungle. Extensive crew protection armour was added to the hull rear, and ACAV armour shields and additional weapons fitted for the commander and operator, hence the Australian Army South Vietnam (AASVN) designation …

This extensive 1/35th scale model by Jon Bottomley in resin, metal and etched brass depicts the Ruston-Bucyrus RB17/19 Crawler Crane as used by Allied Combat Engineers and civilian contractors during WW-II. This equipment was used on all fronts for many applications particularly in British and US naval landing areas, docks, rail-yards, building and bridging areas, and later in the post-war ‘clean up’. It is true to say that this very well known equipment continued to be used for decades post-war and some may even still be in service today!…

Introduced in 1984 as an infantry transport and patrol vehicle, the Saxon can carry 8 troops under armour and has seen extensive service in the UK and overseas and with SFOR in Bosnia …

This is the standard configuration FV180 Combat Engineering Tractor (CET) which is designed to carry out digging, recovery, lifting and river bank preparation tasks in a combat zone. The vehicle is of aluminium construction and is fully amphibious, using tracks and a pair of hydro-jets for propulsion. An unusual feature is that the two crew operators sit ‘back to back’ in the special cupola and either can fully control the vehicle and equipment. The CET entered service with the British Army in 1978 …

The LCT(4) was a 185.5 foot long British designed and produced ‘shallow draught’ tank landing craft which could carry 9 Shermans/Cromwells, or 6 Churchills, or 300 Tons of stores. 864 were made and were used on ALL D-Day invasion beaches to carry both US and Commonwealth units. The LCT(4) could deploy in water as shallow as 3 feet!This massive model by Dan Taylor and Rob Tearle is 29.25” (745mm) long and 6.25” (157mm) wide and consists of five main castings in resin and a huge quantity of other fittings in resin, metal, and etched brass. 20mm cannons, stowage and ALL fittings are included. The master model was designed using original British War-time shipyard drawings …

This 1/35th scale resin kit by Leon Hassing depicts for the first time one of the many improvised British “emergency” food vans (Mobile canteens) in use in the UK and overseas in WW2 and Post War. These vans were mainly donated and operated by charities, churches and the NAAFI to provide that all important “cup of tea” and other essentials. Whether after a bombing raid, before embarkation, in occupied cities overseas or just for essential workers these vans were a most welcome and essential part of the war effort …

This complete 1/35th scale model kit in resin and etched brass by David Jane depicts one of the recent additions to the British Army vehicle fleet. …

The Daimler Armoured Car was one of the best designed AFV’s of WW-II, and featured 4 wheel drive with long travel independent suspension. Armed with a 2pdr (40mm) gun and with 16mm of armour, the Daimler had a top speed of over 50 mph. A “Littlejohn” adaptor could also be fitted to increase the performance of the 2pdr gun. Daimlers were first introduced during late 1941, and in all over 2,500 examples were produced. Daimler served in the British Army for many years post-war …