The Ward LaFrance M1A1 wrecker was a key element of the US Army field workshop equipment from 1943 onwards. It frequently appeared in scenes related to the recovery of damaged Sherman tanks, half-tracks, and armored vehicles on the Western European and Italian fronts. After the war, these vehicles, including the Series 3, were incorporated into military units of many European countries, used in post-war operations and military logistics.

• Scale: 1/35, providing ideal proportions for dioramas and collections of military models.
• Country of use: United States, widely used from World War II and in the post-war years.
• Period: World War II, post-war period.
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), complemented by numerous photo-etched details – including grilles, transport straps, small handles.
• Representation: detailed cab matching the features of Series 3, richly detailed winch and a realistic crane replica with a complete cable winch.
• Category: plastic model kit with photo-etched parts.
• Advantages: an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers looking to improve their photo-etch and detailing techniques. The model allows you to create impressive workshop dioramas or dynamic frontline scenes featuring recovery vehicles.
• Construction difficulty: 4/5 – requires precision, patience, and experience when assembling very small parts.

Thunder Model 35011 Heavy Wrecker Ward Lafrance is a must-have for every military enthusiast or historical scene modeler in 1/35 scale. It will perfectly complement your US Army vehicle collection, and the use of photo-etched parts ensures exceptional level of detail. We recommend this kit both to fans of recovery equipment and to those passionate about building advanced dioramas.