Archive for the ‘Asst. Support / Utility Vehicles’ Category

Built Academy RQ-7B UAV

Academy 1/35 RQ-7B UAV

A few weeks ago we presented a quick view of the sprues here. I have been working this model kit in between breaks from other builds. It is a simple kit and it was basically finished in a few hours. The kit a very nice representation of the RQ-7B UAV. 2 figures are included and [...]

Tamiya British Ambulance Rover 7

1/35 Tamiya Rover 7 Ambulance

The Land Rover has served the British Army and other British Services for a quarter of a century in various forms, also equipping the armies of many countries who traditionally take their military needs from British industry. The Rover as it is officially known, is used in many roles. It is seen as a general [...]

Academy 1/72 Dragon Wagon

1:72 Academy Dragon Transport

In 1942 a new 40 ton semi-trailer tank transporter was required. This was to offer better off-road performance than the M9 24-small-wheel trailer, and greater capacity than the 30 ton 8-large-wheel Shelvoke and Drewry semi-trailers, then in use with the Diamond T tractor unit. This new trailer was designed by the Fruehauf Trailer Company (based [...]

Academy 1/72 Dragon Wagon Model Kit

Picture of Dragon Wagon 1/72 from Academy Models

This model kit from Academy has started to hit some of my local Hobby Shops again. It is the Academy Dragon Wagon U.S Tank Transporter in 1/72 scale from their Ground Vehicle Series this kit being #7. So, as many some of you know, I’m not too fond to the 1/72 scale. But having finished [...]

Airfix 1/76 Scale Scammel Tank Transport

Picture of Airfix 1/76 Scammel Tank Transporter

The Scammell Pioneer was an off-road design from the late 1920s, built for the Imperial market where made-up roads were scarce. The combination of a suspension with a lot of movement while maintaining traction and a low-revving diesel engine gave it impressive pulling power on rough ground although at low speeds. Its capabilities and performance [...]

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