{"product_id":"gecko-models-35gm0054-1-35-british-fv103-spartan-apc","title":"Gecko Models 35GM0054 1\/35 British FV103 Spartan APC w\/ ODIN TES(H) Turret Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDetails of Gecko Models 35GM0054 1\/35 British FV103 Spartan APC w\/ ODIN TES(H) Turret Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Gecko Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 35GM0054\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: British FV103 Spartan APC fitted with ODIN TES(H) remote weapon station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts for FV103 Spartan armoured personnel carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eODIN TES(H) remote turret assembly parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear optical parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet for British Army marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise replication of the ODIN TES(H) remote weapon station • Accurate hull, suspension and side armour details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed running gear and realistic track segments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled \u0026amp; unpainted plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue and paint are required and not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FV103 Spartan belongs to Britain’s famous CVR(T) tracked combat vehicle family, developed by Alvis and entering British Army service in 1978. Designed as a compact armoured personnel carrier, it carries a crew of three plus four dismounted infantry troops, with excellent cross-country mobility and a high road speed for reconnaissance and rapid troop transport. As modern battlefield threats evolved, many Spartan vehicles received upgrade packages including the ODIN TES(H) remote weapon turret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remotely operated station allows gunners to engage targets safely from inside the hull, equipped with thermal sights, laser rangefinders and heavy machine gun armament. The upgraded Spartan served with British armoured reconnaissance and mechanised units for decades. Though gradually phased out of frontline British service after 2009, the Spartan remains a classic Cold War and modern British light armoured vehicle, widely recognised by military vehicle enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666277794046,"sku":"35GM0054 GEC","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/O1CN01p75KBrhsLKF2R3rs__55895868_jpg_q50_jpg.webp?v=1791193094","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/gecko-models-35gm0054-1-35-british-fv103-spartan-apc","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}