Vauxhall D-type, 1/72 - Roden 735

The Vauxhall D-Type Roden 735 is a plastic model kit to be assembled and painted at 1/72. It reproduces a British Vauxhall D-Type used as a staff car during the First World War.

Introduced in the early 1910s, the Vauxhall D-Type was based on a sturdy long-wheelbase chassis. Many examples were supplied to British forces during the conflict, where they notably carried out transport missions for the headquarters. This vehicle makes an interesting subject for accompanying a command scene, a convoy, or a Western Front diorama.

At a scale of 1/72, every dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 72. This format makes it easy to integrate this British staff car into a collection of Great War military vehicles.

Assembling a plastic kit requires model glue, followed by painting. A fine primer helps prepare the surfaces, while a light weathering can help recreate the look of a vehicle used on campaign.

• Brand : Roden
• Reference : 735
• Type : plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Vauxhall D-Type, British staff car
• Scale : 1/72
• Period depicted : First World War