T4U Military | SIII 3/4ton GS Truck

[Trains4U]

Surpisingly, the military SIII 109 GS Truck is very hard to find in 1:76 scale.

 

Trains4U is pleased to provide kits of this ubiquitous vehicle in both soft-top and hard-top versions.

 

These vehicles were introduced in 1969 and produced until 1985, with the British Military acquiring over 10,000, with some lasting well into the 1990s.

 

The kits are provided unpainted and comprise a one piece open body with either hard-top or Canvas hood with separate tailgate

wheels are separate 

For the 1:76 versions, Pre-cut acrylic glazing and paint masks for the wheels are provided.

 

These kits are priced at

£12.50 each (1:76/OO)

or 2 for £15 (1:148/N)

 

other scales can be produced on request (prices will be determined on ordering)

The release date for these kits is 18/03/2023

 

Edited February 28, 2023 by Trains4U

[exet1095]

Looks good, speaking as someone who has spent far too much of his life rattling round in a Series III Rover.

 

Just a couple of points on the rear, if I may:

 

The vehicles should be fitted with rear bumperettes (one on each side).

 

All military Land Rovers also have a NATO tow hitch in the middle of the rear bumper. The hard top’s one is missing, and the soft top has part of a two-part civilian ball hatch applied (presumably present on the ex-Army vehicles you look at).

 

The hard top also has a rear footstep. These were sometimes found on 110s after 1990 or so, but I never saw one on any of our SIIIs.

 

Finally, are you going to fit mirrors? The original ones tended to be replaced with Defender types from about 1990 onwards.

 

I hope this is helpful,

 

Paul

 

 

[Trains4U]

Thanks Paul

the bumperettes have been picked up for the next print run.

 

I’ll add the nato hitch to the list of amendments and see what we can do about mirrors, as this applies to other vehicles too.