Tamiya 1:35 Ford FGT w/25pdr gun

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of British armored transporter in 1:35 scale.

One of the most important supporting weapon on the battlefield is artillery. It served very important role in the British Army and played crucial role in both offensive and defensive actions as a direct and indirect fire support. The demand for a gun with such capabilities was satisfied with 25 pounder howitzer, based on 18 pounder gun from before the I World War. 25 could shoot high-explosive, anti-tank, smoke, illuminating and incendiary rounds. It turned out to be a very reliable and effective. Used by the British, Commonwealth and other Allies on all fronts of World War II from Burma through Africa up to Europe. It was also a main gun for self-propelled artillery pieces - Bishop and Sexton.

Tamiya plastic model kit allows assembly of British 25-pounder gun with ammunition trailer and artillery tractor. Box includes 2 hull components of the tractor, 6 sprues, sprues with transparent windows and decals.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints recommended by the manufacturer for best results:

Gun and tractor:

• Tamiya XF-73 (gun, trailer, tractor, dark green scheme, the Europe-Far East)
• Tamiya XF-60 (gun, trailer, tractor, dark yellow scheme, Africa, Italy)
• Tamiya XF-56 (metal elements)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires, rubber components, Mickey Mouse camouflage)

• Tamiya XF-1 (beret, boots)
• Tamiya XF-74 (uniform, Europe)
• Tamiya XF-60 (uniform, Africa)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Crew member.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.