AFV Club 35S99 IDF M38A1 Series reconnaissance/fire support Jeep 1/35

AFV Club 35S99 IDF M38A1 Series reconnaissance/fire support Jeep is a detailed plastic model kit in precise 1/35 scale. This set is a faithful replica of the Israeli reconnaissance/fire support version of the popular American Willys M38A1 Jeep, also known as the M38A1C, used among others by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Cold War era and Middle Eastern conflicts of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.

The Israeli version represented by this model was specially adapted for fire support and combat reconnaissance tasks. A distinctive feature of the M38A1C was the installation on its rear platform of the powerful 106mm M40A1 recoilless rifle on an M79 mount, which could be operated both on the vehicle and dismounted for ground positions. The windshield was split into two parts to allow safe transport of the gun barrel, while an additional cargo basket or a vertically mounted spare wheel were tailored to IDF requirements. These Jeeps saw active service in offensive and patrol operations along Israel’s borders, including during conflicts such as the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Israel (IDF) as well as the United States and other NATO countries
• Material: high-quality plastic (injection-molded polystyrene)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Kit contents: detailed sprues with model parts, decals, clear instructions, optional vehicle parts
• Add-ons: in some editions, the manufacturer may include photo-etched parts for enhanced detail
• Assembly instructions: clear, illustrated, step-by-step

The AFV Club 35S99 IDF M38A1 model features clearly reproduced body panel details, rounded fenders, equipment parts characteristic of Israeli modifications, and the option to assemble the vehicle in either combat or patrol configuration. Accurately rendered armament and a choice of extra modeling accessories ensure a rewarding build and great potential for expanding historical dioramas.

We recommend this set especially to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5), who want to expand their collection with IDF vehicles or are interested in Cold War era equipment. It is a perfect choice for Middle Eastern-themed dioramas and all battle scenes.

High sprue quality, precision of detail, and the ability to choose configurations make the AFV Club 35S99 IDF M38A1 Series not only a valuable historical replica but also an attractive modeling challenge!