1:72 Bedford MWD General Service (Open Cab/Aeroscreen)

Bedford MWD General Service (Open Cab / Aeroscreen) - IBG kit, 1:72 scale

A plastic kit of the British Bedford MWD light truck in the General Service version with an open cab and a low protective aeroscreen from IBG in 1:72 scale. It is a new tool with finely reproduced surfaces and an accurate reconstruction of the classic British fifteen-hundredweight truck. The model works as a stand-alone display piece and as part of a diorama alike.

The real subject

The Bedford MW was among the most widespread British army trucks of the Second World War. It grew out of a British War Office requirement for a light cross-country vehicle with a 15 cwt payload (roughly 750 kg); series production began in 1939. The truck was built in many variants - cargo, radio, tanker, as a tractor for anti-aircraft guns and in armed versions. The version with the open cab and the low screen lowered the silhouette and was popular in warmer regions, for example in North Africa and the Mediterranean, where a fully enclosed cab was not necessary.

Building and painting tips

Cut off and clean up the small braille-scale parts carefully and use thin liquid cement on the plastic. Apply a primer before painting and spray the color with an airbrush - thin coats show to advantage in 1:72. The open cab gives a view into the interior, so paint the seats and the dashboard before closing it up. Add the weathering (dust, mud) with fine washes and pigments.

Who the model is for

• For modelers of British army vehicles in 1:72 scale
• For builders of North African and Mediterranean dioramas
• For collectors of Second World War light trucks
• For anyone who follows the latest IBG Models releases

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.