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Scout Car Dingo Mk.1a w/Crew
Item Number:
MA35087
MA35087
Manufacturer
MINIART
MINIART
Scale:
1:35
1:35
Plastic kit for a Dingo Mk. Ia with crew
The Daimler Dingo Mk. Ia was an early development of the British Daimler Dingo Scout Car, one of the most successful light reconnaissance vehicles of World War II. This compact scout car was developed for the British Army in the late 1930s and was characterized by its low profile, high speed, and excellent off-road capability. The Dingo proved particularly effective for reconnaissance, liaison, and courier duties.
The Mk. Ia version differed from the original Mk. I primarily in its steering system. While the early Mk. I featured a complex four-wheel steering system, this was simplified in the Mk. Ia, as the original system had proven maintenance-intensive and sometimes problematic in the field. This made the vehicle more robust and easier to operate. Externally, the differences between the two variants were relatively minor.
The Dingo was powered by a 6-cylinder Daimler engine producing approximately 55 hp. Despite its small size, the vehicle offered good off-road maneuverability and reached high speeds on roads. The crew typically consisted of two men. The Dingo was usually armed with a Bren machine gun for self-defense.
The Dingo Mk. Ia saw service from 1940 onward in numerous theaters of war, including France, North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe. Due to its reliability and excellent handling, the vehicle remained in service throughout the war and was also used by Allied forces of the Commonwealth. Numerous vehicles also fell into the hands of the Wehrmacht and were used as captured vehicles. Overall, the Daimler Dingo is still considered one of the best scout cars of the Second World War.
- 1:35 scale
- 303 parts
- 2 figures
- Incl. photo-etched parts and decal sheet
- not built, not painted
- Paint and glue not included
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The Daimler Dingo Mk. Ia was an early development of the British Daimler Dingo Scout Car, one of the most successful light reconnaissance vehicles of World War II. This compact scout car was developed for the British Army in the late 1930s and was characterized by its low profile, high speed, and excellent off-road capability. The Dingo proved particularly effective for reconnaissance, liaison, and courier duties.
The Mk. Ia version differed from the original Mk. I primarily in its steering system. While the early Mk. I featured a complex four-wheel steering system, this was simplified in the Mk. Ia, as the original system had proven maintenance-intensive and sometimes problematic in the field. This made the vehicle more robust and easier to operate. Externally, the differences between the two variants were relatively minor.
The Dingo was powered by a 6-cylinder Daimler engine producing approximately 55 hp. Despite its small size, the vehicle offered good off-road maneuverability and reached high speeds on roads. The crew typically consisted of two men. The Dingo was usually armed with a Bren machine gun for self-defense.
The Dingo Mk. Ia saw service from 1940 onward in numerous theaters of war, including France, North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe. Due to its reliability and excellent handling, the vehicle remained in service throughout the war and was also used by Allied forces of the Commonwealth. Numerous vehicles also fell into the hands of the Wehrmacht and were used as captured vehicles. Overall, the Daimler Dingo is still considered one of the best scout cars of the Second World War.
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