Desert and Arid Dioramas
Master Box 1:35 - LRDG in North Africa, WWII era
£14.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 - LRDG in North Africa, WWII era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3598
Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Southern Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers.
The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters.
With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
This kit includes the figures of 5 LRDG soldiers, it does not include the vehicle, the pictured vehicle is a Tamiya 1/35 scale kit.
Master Box 1:35 - Commonwealth AFV Crew
£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Commonwealth AFV Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3564
This kit represents four British Commonwealth soldiers, one of which is a figure of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the other three are British tank crew members. They are accompanied by two Bedouins as desert guides. A camel is also included.
Master Box 1:35 - Rommel and German Tank Crew, DAK
£14.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Rommel and German Tank Crew, DAK WWII era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3561
Includes parts for the assembly of six figures including Field Marshall (Generalfeldmarschall) Johannes Erwin Eugen Rommel, also known as the 'Desert Fox' by the Allies. Rommel commended the: 7th Panzer Division, Afrika Korps, Panzer Army Africa, Army Group Africa, Army Group B.
Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - British Infantry in action, Northern Africa, WWII
£14.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 British Infantry in action, Northern Africa, WWII era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3580
The kit represents British infantrymen attacking the enemy in the African desert. Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Vickers Machine Gun Team
£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Vickers Machine Gun Team - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3597
The Vickers machine gun, originally produced for the British Army, was used by many different nations throughout the 20th century. The gun served as a mobile support weapon for a number of Regular and Special Forces units, including the Long Range Desert Group, formed for the purpose of reconnaissance in the deserts of North Africa. The LRDG used both the .303-inch Mk. I and the .5-inch Mk. V guns.
This kit includes parts for the assembly of five figures and a separate weapons set. Requires paint and glue to complete.
Master Box 1:35 - Afrika Korps, German Tankmen, WWII Era
£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Afrika Korps, German Tankmen, WWII Era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3559
This kit includes parts for the assembly of three tank soldiers of the Afrika Korps as well as a donkey with its Arab rider. The Arab has two optional right arms. Glue and paints are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Allied Forces, WWII, North Africa
£12.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Allied Forces, WWII, North Africa desert battles series - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3594
Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - British and German Infantry, Battles in North Africa Kit 1
£12.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 British and German Infantry, Battles in North Africa - Hand-to-hand fight, Kit 1 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3592
The kit represents two British and three German soldiers in hand-to-hand combat on the battlefields of Northern Africa during WWII. Includes parts for the assembly of five figures and accessories. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - German Infantry, DAK WWII, North Africa
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Master Box 1:35 German Infantry, DAK WWII, North Africa desert battles series - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3593
Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Masterbox 1:35 - Somewhere on our planet, Sharing a Smoke
£12.00 GBP
Masterbox 1:35 - Somewhere on our planet, Sharing a Smoke #35200
Friendly locals are a great asset to any military force. They are privy to information that may be vital to a mission.
This kit contains parts for the assembly of four figures.
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