AFV Club 35236 AEC Matador Truck Early Type (1/35) – plastic model kit

AFV Club 35236 AEC Matador Truck Early Type is a precisely crafted plastic model kit in the popular 1/35 scale, highly regarded by modelers. The product is designed by the renowned manufacturer AFV Club, specializing in military vehicles from various historical periods. This model allows for a realistic recreation of the early version of the AEC Matador truck, one of the most famous British military trucks from the Second World War.

History of the AEC Matador vehicle

The AEC Matador is a truck mainly used by Great Britain during World War II, produced between 1939 and 1945 by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC). It served primarily as an artillery tractor and as a transport vehicle for field artillery pieces, such as the famous 5.5-inch howitzer or the 3.7-inch anti-aircraft gun. Its robust construction, all-wheel drive, and reliability earned the respect of soldiers. The AEC Matador was widely used on the fronts of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. After the war, it continued to serve in many armies, and some units were converted for civilian use – including as fire trucks and utility vehicles.

Model details

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Period: World War II, 1939-1945
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Manufacturer: AFV Club
• The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools
• Distinctly reproduced body, chassis, and cabin details
• Option to open the cabin doors and display the engine compartment
• Clear plastic parts allow for realistic windows
• Detailed step-by-step assembly instructions

For whom?

The AFV Club 35236 AEC Matador Truck Early Type model is recommended for both experienced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts of World War II history, as well as collectors of British military vehicles. The build difficulty is rated at 4/5 – it requires precision and patience, especially when painting and assembling small parts, but the final result fully rewards the effort put in. The model looks excellent in dioramas and military-themed collections.

Choose the AFV Club 35236 AEC Matador Truck Early Type (1/35) to enrich your collection with an authentic combat vehicle from the history of British military automotive engineering!