The Models

All models are based on original vehicles used in the province and were possible research is done using various methods including the hundreds of my own pictures and those available on the Internet.

All models comes in a fiberglass case (included in price) for protection and presentation

 Each model is individually built on order and takes approximately 10 days from date of order.

The British Army’s Humber “Pig” 1 ton armoured personal carrier.  This is one of the most famous vehicles on the streets of Northern Ireland.  It first seen service in 1969 during the Battle of the Bogside then with the RUC and was operational in various rolls (including Bomb disposal and ambulance) until its removal from service in the late 80s some still remained for base protection.

This is the British Army “Tactica” Bomb disposal vehicle currently in use in the province (this vehicle is due to be replaced by the end of the year). The vehicle is quite large and heavy, there are two types (one of each) per unit, one is for the Army Technical Officer and the other is for his support team and equipment.  The differences between the two are not immediately obvious and are only so when deployed.

The British Army series 3 109 Landrover there where several versions of these vehicles depending on the units location and role in the province 

In common with most Army vehicles serving in the province, it was fitted with a Vehicle Protection Kit (VPK) commonly referred to as 'Makrolon' armour. This is made from glass reinforced plastic panels, which gives good protection against blast, low velocity small arms fire, claymore type mines, bricks, nail and petrol bombs. Considerable numbers of Land Rovers were fitted with VPK's, starting in 1971 and used up to at least 1993.  All three services used VPK Lightweights in Northern Ireland.

This is the British Army's Saracen APC this vehicle was used in various roles in the province including ATO Bomb Disposal medical and troop movement.  There were several versions of the Saracen and again depended on where it was deployed.  The Saracen was replace by the "Pig" in its Role as a troop carrier in the mid 70s but variants remained in the province until the late 70s