1:35 Brit.SAS Land Rover, plastic model kit

This 1:35 Brit.SAS Land Rover plastic model kit captures the Pink Panther patrol vehicle in a form shaped by long-range desert operations, with an open body, front-mounted spare wheel and a packed exterior that gives the finished model a purposeful field look. The subject is the long-wheelbase SAS conversion used from 1970, shown with the stripped windscreen-and-door layout described for this version. The build centers on a multi-stage chassis with transmission, propeller shaft, front axle, rear axle, leaf springs and exhaust routing, so the mechanical structure develops before the body and stowage go on. Several joints are specified to remain unglued during assembly, including shaft and wheel connections, which supports movable wheel rotation on the completed model. The kit also adds cockpit and rear-deck detail with seats, steering parts, levers, radio equipment, range finder parts and machine gun assemblies that can be mounted in different directions. The body is described as a special aluminium conversion, and the equipment fit reflects that patrol role with smoke dischargers at the corners, side-carried sand mats and external storage. On the bench, the 600-minute assembly time gives space for careful painting and finishing across the desert pink scheme, dark green alternatives and smaller detail callouts such as metallic grey, matt black and red brown areas. Assembly kit contents are included. Paints, cement and tools are required separately.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.