Bedford MWD (British)

Description

The Bedford MWD was a 15-cwt (hundredweight) 4×2 general service truck used extensively by British forces during the Second World War. Introduced in 1939 and based on a modified commercial chassis, it featured a 3.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine producing 72 bhp, offering dependable performance for light transport duties.

Its compact design, short wheelbase, and low centre of gravity made it agile and easy to manoeuvre, though its lack of four-wheel drive limited off-road capability. Early models had open cabs with canvas covers, while later versions included half-doors and folding windscreens for improved crew protection.

The MWD was used across all major theatres—from France and North Africa to Normandy and the Far East—carrying troops, equipment, and supplies. Over 66,000 units were produced, making it one of the most common British military vehicles of the war.

• Country/Army: British and Commonwealth
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer:  Fylde Armouries
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.