British F.V. 18061, Truck General Service, Landrover L.W.B.

JB Models 1:76 Scale Vehicle Review

The long wheelbase Landrover fitted with external antenna mounting brackets. This is the F.V. 18602 radio truck variant of the standard military Landrover L.W.B. The driver is a Matchbox British Paratrooper. The soft plastic figure was cut off at the waist and glued behind the wheel. To ensure a good bond, the editor superglued a brass wire peg into the figure and the driver’s seat. The vehicle is painted NATO olive with black disruptive stripes. The driver was painted in place - not an easy job, actually - then the windows were glued into the windshield frame from the outside. On maneuvers or in action a camouflage net may be draped over the canvas tilt.

Contents

• F.V. 18061 Truck General Service 0.75 t
  • F.V. 18602 Radio Truck conversion
• F.V. 2361 Trailer Cargo 0.75 t

Evaluation

• Scale model with acceptable detail.
• Easy to assemble, only 30 parts. Optional antenna mounting brackets allow the modeller to build a radio vehicle, except that there are no radios in the kit.
• Minimal flash and mould lines.
• Windows are included, and may be fitted after the vehicle has been painted.
• Four sets of decals are included in the kit.
• Compatible with Airfix, Fujimi, Nitto, Trux, Crusader Models, Milicast and Cromwell Models.

• The typical fuel filler cap on the right-hand side is not shown in the model.
• The doors do not open, neither does the tailgate.
• The typical rear-view mirrors are not included in the kit. Scratchbuilt mirrors should be mounted on the front fenders.
• The trailer hitch is noticeably out of scale.
• The bench seats in the rear are not detailed at all, and there are large gaps between the seats and the wheel covers.
• Rifle racks and other small detail is missing.
• There are no radio sets in the kit which would allow the modeller to recreate the F.V. 18602 radio truck correctly.
• Crew figures need to be purchased separately.

Possible Conversion

• F.V. 18602 Radio Truck
• Landrover S.W.B. - cut the chassis, body, and tilt behind the cab and shorten the vehicle to the 88" short wheelbase model.

The Landrover L.W.B. kit is unique in this scale, a must-have for wargamers and modellers interested in modern British vehicles. Good value for money, the kit includes the Landrover and a General Service Trailer which may be used with other 1:76 scale vehicles.

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– Published: 16.01.2000 – Updated: 01.02.2000
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