Trucks and transporters, Anti-tank guns, Artillery tractors
Country
Great Britain and colonies
Type of suspension
Wheeled vehicles
Period
World War II
Model type
To assemble
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Airfix VINTAGE CLASSICS 1/76 AEC Matador with 5.5-inch Gun – Plastic Model Kit
The Airfix plastic model kit features the British military truck AEC Matador equipped with a 5.5-inch gun in 1/76 scale. This set is designed for hobbyists who want to assemble a realistic WWII-era military vehicle and early post-war models by hand.
Product Features
Scale: 1/76
Vehicle type: Military truck AEC Matador with 5.5-inch gun
Material: high-quality plastic for assembly
Includes: sprues with plastic parts, decal sheet, detailed assembly manual
No paints or glue included – required for assembly and finishing
Assembly and Construction
Individual parts should be carefully cut from the sprues, fitted together, and glued following the instructions provided. Parts may require preparation, such as sanding and cleaning edges. Assembly should be carried out using specialized plastic model glue.
Painting the model requires hobby paints, in accordance with the suggested color scheme provided in the instruction manual. Some parts should be painted before assembly to ensure precise and neat finishing. After painting, decals should be applied to enhance realism.
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Plastic part cutters
Model knife for precise cuts
File or sandpaper for smoothing edges
Plastic model glue
Brushes or airbrush for painting
Model paints (colors recommended below)
Suggested Paint Colors
Olive Drab (dark green)
Field Grey (military grey)
Mud Brown (earthy brown)
Black (for details and chassis)
Compatibility and Usage
The 1/76 scale model is compatible with other sets from the Airfix Vintage Classics series, as well as with dioramas and accessories typical for this scale. Once assembled, it forms a faithful replica of a military vehicle, suitable for collections, exhibitions, and historical reenactments in modeling.
This product is intended for hobbyists with intermediate to advanced skills who have a basic set of modeling tools.
