Bronco CB35101 Buffalo 6x6 MPCV w/Slat Armour Version (1/35) – plastic model kit

The offered model is the Bronco CB35101 Buffalo 6x6 MPCV w/Slat Armour Version in 1:35 scale, designed as a faithful replica of the legendary Buffalo MPCV (Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle) armored mine-clearing vehicle, primarily used by the United States Army and other coalition forces. The set comes from the renowned manufacturer Bronco, known for its precise and detailed military model kits.

Historical background and use of the Buffalo 6x6 MPCV vehicle

The Buffalo MPCV (Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle) was designed by the South African company Force Protection and has been widely used since the early 21st century by the American military, NATO forces, and the UN. Its main purpose was to detect and neutralize improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during stabilization and combat missions, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan. A distinctive feature of the Buffalo is its powerful hydraulic arm with a manipulator and "slat armour" elements, which effectively protected the crew from shaped charges and mine explosions.

The model represents the vehicle as used in modern armed conflicts—the “War on Terror,” in which the Buffalo became an icon of safety and infantry protection.

Details of the Bronco CB35101 Buffalo 6x6 MPCV model

• Scale: 1/35
• Countries of use: USA, United Kingdom, Canada, NATO countries
• Service period: Modern times, since 2003
• Material: High-quality plastic; photo-etched mesh elements for the “slat armour”
• Kit contents: Accurately reproduced vehicle components, manipulator arm, cabin, rich set of photo-etched parts (slat armour elements), plastic tires, detailed assembly instructions
• Category: Plastic model kit for assembly

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Bronco Buffalo 6x6 MPCV model is recommended for both experienced modelers and ambitious intermediate hobbyists who wish to expand their collection of modern military vehicles. The abundance of detail and photo-etched parts require some skill and patience (difficulty level 4/5). It is an ideal choice for military model enthusiasts aiming for a realistic final effect, as well as for collectors of 21st-century military vehicles.

The kit does not include glue or paints—these need to be purchased separately.