Oxford Diecast 76CMP005

CMP LAA Tractor Desert 2nd NZ 41 Battery - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Some interesting historical detail is recalled with this Canadian Military Pattern WWII vehicle, which Canada made during WWII to British Army specifications. As used by the Commonwealth forces of New Zealand in the Middle East and in particular the Western Desert where its gunners made a valuable contribution right up until the latest stages of the Italian Campaign. The model is decorated in the desert sand colour scheme with slight lighter beige 'canvas' back. The military insignia are reproduced in red, white and blue and the New Zealand national emblem is also faithfully reproduced in black and white on the rear nearside and also on the cab roof. The RAF roundel, also on the cab roof, is surrounded by a yellow circle to make it more visible against the camouflage scheme, a practice introduced by the RAF from 1942 onwards. The interior is moulded in olive green with a black steering wheel.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast CMP LAA Tractor Desert 2nd NZ 41 Battery is a 1:76 scale diecast model (Manufacturer Part Number 76CMP005) representing a Canadian Military Pattern vehicle used by New Zealand forces in the Western Desert and later in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War.

The model carries the British Railways Early Crest and is finished in a desert sand colour scheme with a lighter beige canvas‑coloured rear. Military insignia are reproduced in red, white and blue, and the New Zealand national emblem appears in black and white on the rear nearside and the cab roof. An RAF roundel, surrounded by a yellow circle for visibility, is also depicted on the cab roof – a detail introduced by the RAF from 1942 onwards. The interior is modelled in olive green with a black steering wheel.