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Designed for
S.A.S. Land Rover
Tire
Sand Type
Compatible with
Tamiya
Scale
1/35
Overview
Upgrade your 1/35 S.A.S. Land Rover with these highly detailed 3D-printed replacement wheel sets, engineered specifically for the Tamiya kit. Developed using technical references and period documentation, the sets faithfully reproduce the distinctive wheels and Sand Type (9.00-15) tires used on S.A.S. Land Rovers.
Available in both Ordinary and Weighted versions, these wheel sets allow you to choose the appearance that best suits your S.A.S. Land Rover model. The Weighted version features realistic tire deformation at the contact points, creating a naturally loaded appearance and adding visual realism to the finished model.
Authentic Appearance
Carefully designed to reproduce the distinctive appearance of the Sand Type (9.00-15) tires used on S.A.S. Land Rovers. Available in both Ordinary and Weighted versions to create different appearances for your model.
Engineered for Detail
State-of-the-art resin printing technology, combined with extensive design and production expertise, allows us to reproduce the tread pattern, sidewall details, rim geometry, and other fine features with exceptional clarity and precision.
Easy Installation
Carefully engineered for the Tamiya kit, the wheels preserve the correct mounting geometry and dimensions, providing an accurate fit and a smooth installation process.
Technical Features
- Accurate dimensions and proportions
- Correct Sand Type tread pattern
- Realistic sidewall details and lettering
- Sharp and precise hub detail
- Realistic tire deformation in Weighted version
- High-resolution resin printing
- Clean and precise mounting surfaces
- Easy support removal and preparation
Compatible Kits
Tamiya
- 35076 | S.A.S. Land Rover Pink Panther
- 35082 | British Ambulance Rover 7
S.A.S. Land Rover — British Special Air Service Desert Vehicle
The Land Rover became one of the most recognizable British utility vehicles of the post-war period, valued for its simple construction, compact dimensions, and excellent off-road capability. Its development was influenced by the experience gained with lightweight four-wheel-drive vehicles during the Second World War, and the first production Land Rover was introduced in 1948.
With its robust 4×4 chassis, lightweight body, and reliable mechanical design, the Land Rover proved well suited to operation in difficult terrain. Its ability to carry personnel, equipment, fuel, and supplies while maintaining good mobility made it particularly useful for military and expeditionary applications. The vehicle could also be modified with additional equipment to meet the requirements of specialized units.
The Special Air Service (S.A.S.) made extensive use of modified Land Rovers for long-range operations in desert environments. These vehicles were adapted to carry additional fuel, water, weapons, ammunition, communications equipment, and other supplies required for operations far from conventional support. Their relatively small size and excellent cross-country mobility made them valuable platforms for reconnaissance and long-range patrols.
Desert-operated S.A.S. Land Rovers were often heavily customized according to the requirements of individual missions. Specialized equipment and enlarged carrying capacity could significantly change the appearance of an otherwise standard vehicle. Wide or specialized tires were also used to improve mobility over soft sand and other challenging surfaces.
The combination of a rugged 4×4 chassis, simple mechanical design, and exceptional off-road capability established the Land Rover as an important British military vehicle. The distinctive appearance of S.A.S. Land Rovers, together with their association with long-range desert operations, has made these vehicles particularly popular subjects among military vehicle enthusiasts and scale modelers.