Gecko: Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk III | Armorama™

Gecko Models are to release a Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk III armoured lorry.


This is partial text from the full article (usually with photos) at https://armorama.com/news/gecko-bedford-oyd-armadillo-mk-iii
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This definitely has the look of the “field modification” about it. I believe there were numerous vehicles like this post Dunkirk. The wooden “citadel” on the back had two layers of planking with shingle poured between to provide the “armour”.

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Nice to see these types getting some love.
Someday hopefully get a Beavertte🤞

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I own a Beaverette from Armo in resin.
https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=18800&p=stash&q=*&fkSTASHMATE[]=18800&fkSTASHSTATUS[]=18800-Stash&fkSTASHSTATUS[]=18800-Forsale&page=stash&fkCOMPNAME[]="Armo"

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Great for rush hour and obnoxious drivers. :joy:
Beautiful kit

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Presumably, from the transfer sheet, there’s a figure included, but no picture.

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You might have missed that the box top states “Model includes one driver & one soldier figures”

FYI:

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