Gecko Models 35GM0053 Scimitar Mk2 CVR(T), Operation Cabrit, Estonia 1/35

Gecko Models 35GM0053 Scimitar Mk2 CVR(T), Operation Cabrit, Estonia 1/35

The plastic model kit Gecko Models 35GM0053 Scimitar Mk2 CVR(T) is a highly detailed miniature of the British light reconnaissance vehicle, reproduced in a precise 1:35 scale. The model represents the Scimitar Mk2 variant as used during Operation Cabrit in Estonia. This operation is part of the United Kingdom's involvement in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Eastern Europe, ongoing since 2017 to the present day.

The Scimitar CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) Mk2 is a modern version of the armored reconnaissance vehicle that entered British service in the 1970s. The Mk2 upgrade features improved ballistic protection, changes to the suspension and drive system, as well as a new communications package. The Scimitar has been widely used by the British Army since the second half of the 1970s, and the Mk2 version is currently used extensively, including in the Baltic States. This vehicle has proven itself in reconnaissance missions on the battlefield, being used in operations such as Desert Storm, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

The Gecko Models kit is a high-quality plastic model kit offering exceptionally realistic details. The parts are precisely made from durable, hard polystyrene. The box includes:

• Multi-part, accurately detailed vehicle body with numerous surface details
• Additional equipment elements used by British units in Estonia
• Movable suspension and undercarriage details, as well as a fully detailed turret with armament
• Individually cast segmented tracks to enhance the realism of the model
• Decals to reproduce authentic vehicle markings from Operation Cabrit

The kit does not include glue or paints, so these modeling accessories must be purchased separately. The model is intended for both intermediate and advanced military modelers who value excellent reproduction of contemporary military vehicle details and a wealth of additional equipment. The model’s construction is rated at difficulty level 4/5, mainly due to the numerous details and the need for careful painting and finishing.

We recommend Gecko Models 35GM0053 Scimitar Mk2 CVR(T) to all enthusiasts of modern armored military vehicles and collectors of 1:35 scale models who wish to enrich their collection with a faithfully reproduced reconnaissance vehicle that has participated in the latest NATO operations.