Dragon 7504 Long Range Desert Group Patrol Car with 2cm Cannon (1/72) – plastic model kit

Dragon 7504 Long Range Desert Group Patrol Car with 2cm Cannon in 1:72 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit representing a patrol vehicle used by the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) during World War II. This type of vehicle was mainly used by British forces and their allies in the North African campaigns between 1940 and 1943. The LRDG was known for deep reconnaissance, sabotage, and scouting raids on enemy positions deep behind the lines, utilizing extremely mobile and well-armed vehicles adapted to harsh desert conditions.

The presented model depicts the unique vehicle configuration equipped with a German 2 cm FlaK anti-aircraft gun, reflecting the historical reality of LRDG troops adapting captured or unusual weaponry. Patrol vehicles, fitted with additional fuel tanks, machine guns, and the 2cm cannon, took part in numerous special operations across the deserts of Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia.

• Scale: 1:72, offering an excellent balance between detail and model size.
• User country: United Kingdom and Commonwealth allies during World War II.
• Historical period: World War II, North African campaign (1940–1943).
• Material: high-quality plastic for easy part processing and precise assembly.
• Box contents: sprue elements of the vehicle, detailed 2cm cannon, decals, assembly instructions; paints and glue are not included.
• Category: plastic model kit.
• Recommended for: both advanced and intermediate military modellers, as well as fans of World War II desert-themed models.
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – the model requires precise fitting and experience in detail painting, but thanks to its excellent quality and clear instructions, even less experienced modellers can successfully build it.

We recommend this model especially to military history enthusiasts, reconnaissance vehicle fans, and collectors of the Dragon 1/72 WWII series. It is not only an attractive addition to North African dioramas, but also a great way to broaden historical knowledge through scale modelling. An excellent base for custom detailing, weathering, and individual arrangement of desert scenes.