Gecko Models 35GM0153 - 1:35 Bedford OYD Truck 3t 4x2 GS Wooden Cargo Body

1:35 scale plastic model kit of the Bedford OYD 3t 4×2 GS Wooden Cargo Body Truck

This Gecko Models kit depicts the British Bedford OYD 3-ton 4×2 GS (General Service) truck, one of the most iconic transport vehicles used by the British Army during World War II. The version with a wooden cargo body was widely employed for troop and supply transport in all theaters of war, including North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe.

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 17 cm
• Manufacturer: Gecko Models
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The kit offers a highly detailed representation of the Bedford OYD truck, including a fully detailed engine, chassis, suspension, and cab interior. The wooden GS cargo body is accurately reproduced with realistic plank texture. Clear parts for windows, photo-etched details, and optional stowage components are included. The model fits perfectly into WWII dioramas depicting logistics or front-line support scenes.

Box contents:

• Detailed chassis, engine, and suspension
• Fully detailed driver’s cab with interior
• Wooden GS cargo body with realistic texture
• Clear parts for windows and headlights
• Photo-etched parts for fine details
• Decals for British Army units
• Full-color assembly and painting guide

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• CA glue (for photo-etched parts)

About the Bedford OYD truck:

The Bedford OYD was the standard 3-ton truck of the British Army during World War II, built by Bedford from 1939 onwards. It was used in countless variants, from general service and fuel carriers to radio and workshop vehicles. Powered by a reliable 6-cylinder petrol engine, the OYD was simple, durable, and easy to maintain. The 4×2 version was primarily used for road transport, while the 4×4 OYF variant handled rough terrain. Many OYDs continued to serve in civilian and military roles long after the war.

Technical data of the real vehicle:

• Type: 3-ton general service truck
• Drive: 4×2
• Payload: 3 tons
• Length: 6.0 m
• Width: 2.2 m
• Height: 2.6 m
• Weight: approx. 4.2 t
• Engine: 6-cyl. Bedford 3.5 L petrol engine (72 hp)
• Top speed: approx. 65 km/h
• Range: 400 km
• Crew: 1–2

About the manufacturer – Gecko Models:

Gecko Models is a well-known manufacturer of high-quality plastic kits specializing in 1:35 military vehicles, soft-skins, and equipment. The company is recognized for its accurate molding, attention to fine details, and excellent fit, offering modelers realistic and historically accurate WWII subjects.