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Do 762mm Military Display Kits Need Painting or Finishing? A Realistic Guide Before You Buy
While some customers choose to add small finishing touches to achieve their preferred final appearance, our products are designed as straightforward full-size display models intended for collectors, veterans, military enthusiasts and historical display purposes rather than conventional hobby modelling. If you check our channels such as Facebook and YouTube, you'll also see a couple of videos about changes you can make to some elements of the kits if you particularly want to.
Mike Smith
3 days ago4 min read


Are Model Rifle Kits Legal in the UK?
Yes — our model kits are legal because they are designed, manufactured, and sold specifically as non-functional display models for collectors, military enthusiasts, veterans, and historians.
Mike Smith
Jun 176 min read


Battle of Mount Longdon: The Night Assault That Tested British Infantry Weapons in the Falklands
Unlike conventional engagements fought with mobility and armour support, Mount Longdon became a pure infantry battle.
Mike Smith
Jun 133 min read


SA80 A1 vs SA80 A2: What Changed — And Why Were SLR Users So Unimpressed?
Before the SA80 arrived, the British Army’s standard service rifle was the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle — usually just called the SLR.
Mike Smith
May 195 min read


Why Photographs Never Quite Do Our Display Model Kits Justice
When people first discover our 1:1 scale display model kits at 762mm, the first thing they usually see is a photograph. A finished display mounted on a wall. A collection arranged in a study or workshop. A close-up of the detail in the furniture or fittings
Mike Smith
May 163 min read


Armed Forces Day Displays, Military Heritage, and the GPMG Model Kit That Starts Conversations
Military heritage through static displays and model builds
At military shows, remembrance events, museums, and Armed Forces Day celebrations, static displays often help younger generations understand the equipment, stories, and experiences connected to military service.
Mike Smith
May 132 min read


The L1A1 SLR: The Rifle a Generation of British Soldiers Still Remembers
The L1A1 SLR: The Rifle a Generation of British Soldiers Still Remembers
Mike Smith
May 103 min read
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