{"product_id":"gecko-models-35gm0154-1-35-bedford-oyd-armoured-truck","title":"Gecko Models 35GM0154 1\/35 Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk.III Armoured Truck Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Gecko Models 35GM0154 1\/35 Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk.III Armoured Truck Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Gecko Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 35GM0154\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: WWII British Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk.III improvised armoured truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts for Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk.III armoured truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet for RAF and Home Guard marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 resin\/plastic figures (driver and crew soldier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithful reproduction of the improvised steel plate armour structure • Accurate chassis and fighting compartment details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with optional stowage accessories to enrich diorama effect\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 Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk.III was an emergency improvised armoured vehicle developed by Britain in 1940 amid the fear of German invasion. It was built on the reliable 3-ton Bedford OYD truck chassis and fitted with simple steel armour plates to protect the cab and crew compartment. The Mk.III variant added a powerful 37mm COW automatic gun mounted on the rear cargo bed, alongside machine gun positions, designed to counter enemy paratroopers, landing aircraft and light armoured vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vehicles were mainly operated by the Royal Air Force and Home Guard for airfield and key site defence across the British homeland. Its armour only offered limited protection against small arms and shrapnel, yet it was a fast and affordable wartime solution when standard armoured fighting vehicles were in short supply. Production lasted until 1942, and most units were retired once the invasion threat faded, making it a distinctive symbol of British home defence in the early WWII period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gecko Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666216026366,"sku":"35GM0154 GEC","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/Gecko_Models_35GM0154_1_35_Bedford_OYD_Armadillo_Mk.III_Armoured_Truck_Model_Kit.webp?v=1791191568","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/gecko-models-35gm0154-1-35-bedford-oyd-armoured-truck","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}