IBG 72160 - 1:72 Bedford MWD General Service Open Cab / Aeroscreen

Plastic model kit of the Bedford MWD – General Service Open Cab / Aeroscreen

The IBG Models 72160 kit depicts the British Bedford MWD light military truck in 1:72 scale, in the General Service variant with open cab aeroscreen. The MWD was one of the most common vehicles of the British Army during World War II, used to transport soldiers, equipment and supplies.

Box contents:

• Plastic parts to build the 1:72 Bedford MWD
• Detailed open cab aeroscreen version
• Decals with historical markings
• Assembly instructions with painting schemes

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 6.1 cm
• Manufacturer: IBG Models
• Difficulty level: intermediate

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

Assembly process:

The build covers the aeroscreen driver’s cab, cargo bed and chassis. Once painted and decaled, the model provides an accurate miniature of one of the British Army’s most widely used light transport trucks.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Paints: typical British WWII vehicle colors
• Optional: cyanoacrylate glue for small details

About the Bedford MWD:

The Bedford MWD was a light military truck produced in the United Kingdom between 1939 and 1945. Based on the civilian Bedford MW, it served as a General Service vehicle in the British Army. The open cab aeroscreen version was especially common in the early years of the war, such as during the French campaign and the North African operations. With its simple, robust design and ease of maintenance, the MWD became a dependable transport solution. More than 200,000 MW series trucks were built, forming the backbone of light transport for British forces.

Original vehicle data:

• Length: 4.42 m
• Width: 2.03 m
• Height: 2.28 m
• Weight: approx. 2.1 t
• Powerplant: 6-cylinder Bedford 3.5 l petrol engine, 72 hp
• Payload: 750 kg
• Crew: driver + passenger, up to 8 troops transported

IBG Models – Polish model kit manufacturer

IBG Models is a Polish company producing a wide range of plastic model kits, including military vehicles, aircraft and ships. Their kits are valued for their high-quality details, variety of versions and representation of less common historical vehicles.