Tamiya Military Model Kit
SAS British Pink Panther (1/35) 35076
This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit depicts the British Special Air Service (SAS) Pink Panther Land Rover, a highly customised long wheelbase Mk II patrol vehicle used in desert operations from the 1970s. Finished in sand-pink camouflage, it was designed for reconnaissance, raids, and long-range patrols in extreme conditions.
- Highly detailed Land Rover body with open sides and no windscreen.
- Includes mounts for two general purpose machine guns.
- Features pioneer tools, stowage lockers, smoke candle dischargers, and tailboard extension.
- Optional equipment such as radio set and sand channels included.
- Three crew figures: driver, commander/front gunner, and radio operator/rear gunner.
History: The SAS originated in 1941 under Lt. David Stirling, conducting daring raids behind enemy lines in North Africa during WWII. By the 1970s, the unit employed modified Land Rovers for desert missions, painted in distinctive sand-pink for camouflage. Capable of carrying heavy armament, extra fuel, and mission-specific gear, these vehicles could operate independently over long distances. The Pink Panther remains an iconic symbol of SAS ingenuity and adaptability in modern conflicts.
