1/35 Leyland Retriever General Service (ICM) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD035418)

What Is It?

Enhance the look and realism of your Leyland Retriever General Service scale model truck with this ultimate photo-etched detailing set, precisely engineered to fit the ICM 1/35 scale kit. A staple of the British Army’s logistics during World War II, the Leyland Retriever epitomized reliability and utility—carrying vital supplies and equipment across varied terrains. Transform your build from an ordinary representation into a near-authentic portrayal of this sturdy workhorse. This meticulously crafted kit breathes life into every rivet, hinge, and gear lever, highlighting the unique design that played a crucial role in Allied logistical efforts. Crafted from 0.17 mm brass, this set includes one photo-etch board plus a color instruction manual, delivering 45 unique parts. Refine critical details such as the front grille, door handles, gear shifters, latches, hinges, straps, mudguards, running boards, and countless other intricate components essential for an authentic finish. By incorporating these durable brass upgrades, you replicate, with precision and accuracy, the hallmark features of the real Leyland Retriever, effectively bringing your model to life for any enthusiast to admire. Whether you are replicating a military transport vehicle or a civilian truck, This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your Leyland Retriever General Service model into a MASTERPIECE with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast.

Who Is It Intended For?

This detailing set is ideal for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers seeking a refined yet approachable WWII truck enhancement
• Diorama builders illustrating British supply or support scenes across various theaters of war
• Collectors wanting a show-stopping display piece highlighting British logistical ingenuity
• Military vehicle enthusiasts emphasizing the Leyland legacy in Allied transport operations

Benefits

1. Exterior Detailing & Upgrades: Features grille, door handles, hinges, mudguards, running boards, gear shifters, and more, ensuring near-realistic detail
2. High-Quality Brass: 0.17 mm brass guaranteeing crisp, fine-etched parts that withstand modeling and painting processes
3. Comprehensive Scope: 45 unique pieces to upgrade both the vehicle’s cabin and exterior structures for historical fidelity
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding project for modelers capturing the critical cargo-carrying duty of this British mainstay

Product Details

Kit Composition

• One photo-etched brass board covering front grille, door handles, gear shifters, latches, hinges, straps, mudguards, running boards, and more
• Color instruction manual ensuring accurate placement and assembly

Applications

Ideal for adding authentic detail to:

• WWII British Army dioramas featuring logistical supply lines or troop transport duties
• Collector’s models requiring a show-stopping finish of a vital British workhorse
• Exhibition builds emphasizing the Leyland Retriever’s reliability and design influence

Historical Background

The Leyland Retriever General Service emerged in the late 1930s as part of Britain’s rearmament strategy, equipping the British Army with robust and versatile trucks to support its global wartime commitments. Manufactured by Leyland Motors, the Retriever boasted a sturdy chassis, ample cargo capacity, and an adaptable configuration, rendering it indispensable for troop transport, supply missions, and specialized variants like wreckers or tankers. Serving extensively during the North African campaigns, the Italian theatre, and throughout Western Europe, the Leyland Retriever underscored Britain’s emphasis on mechanized logistics to ensure front-line units remained well supplied and mobile. Renowned for enduring punishing conditions, this truck played a crucial role in maintaining Britain’s logistical pulse during World War II, underscoring the essential synergy between durable design and strategic deployment. By enhancing your Leyland Retriever model with these photo-etched brass components, you celebrate the truck’s key role in Allied victory, replicating its mechanical resilience, versatile cargo options, and unwavering service across multiple war fronts.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a masterful Leyland Retriever build:

1. Remove any molded plastic detail where photo-etch parts (grille, hinges, mudguards, etc.) will attach.
2. Use fine nippers to carefully detach the brass elements from the fret.
3. Bend or shape the items according to the color instructions, ensuring precision fit with the kit’s structures.
4. Secure them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or a similar adhesive, aligning features like door handles and step boards carefully.
5. Prime and paint consistent with your chosen British WWII color scheme (e.g., Standard SCC2 Brown or late-war variations).
6. Consult historical photos for authentic unit markings, weathering effects, and finishing details that match operational service conditions.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD035418? ?

• Iconic British Truck Focus: Highlights the Leyland Retriever’s most recognizable structural and cabin features for true wartime authenticity
• Quality Brass Construction: 0.17 mm thickness ensuring finely etched, durable parts that endure assembly and painting
• Comprehensive Detail: 45 pieces upgrading exterior details, from door latches to mudguards, reflecting the vehicle’s robust design
• Medium Difficulty: A rewarding challenge for modelers replicating the backbone of British logistical support during WWII

Upgrade Your Leyland Retriever General Service Model with Unmatched Detail & WWII British Transport Legacy!

Elevate your Allied wartime logistics build using these precisely etched brass components. Order now and celebrate the Leyland Retriever’s vital role in securing Allied supply lines!

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