The Bronco Models 1/35 WWII Allied Bailey Bridge Type M2 (CB35012) is a highly detailed plastic model kit from Bronco Models, a Hong Kong–based manufacturer renowned for exceptional historical accuracy and fine surface detail.
The Bailey Bridge was a type of portable, pre-fabricated, truss bridge developed by the British during World War II. Named after its inventor Donald Bailey, it could be rapidly assembled by soldiers without specialised equipment or tools. The Type M2 configuration represented a double-single layout suitable for carrying tanks and heavy vehicles. Bailey Bridges were widely used by Allied forces throughout North Africa, Italy, and North-West Europe, and remained in service for decades after the war.
Key Features:
- 1/35 scale injection-moulded Bailey Bridge Type M2 kit
- Photo-etched metal parts for railings, bracings and fine details
- Rope rigging included for added authenticity
- Accurately modelled lattice truss structure
- Suitable for large-scale dioramas featuring Allied vehicles crossing
Bronco Models is well known for its commitment to historical accuracy and fine surface detail. This kit is engineered to reflect the real subject, making it an excellent choice for display models, competition builds, or diorama compositions. Suited for intermediate to advanced modelers, it rewards careful assembly with outstanding realism.
Ideal For:
- WWII Allied engineering diorama builders
- Large-scale scene composers
- Advanced modelers
- Military infrastructure collectors
Whether built straight from the box or further enhanced with weathering and painting techniques, the Bronco 1/35 WWII Allied Bailey Bridge Type M2 delivers outstanding realism and historical authenticity.