1968 Series 11A 109” SAS ‘Pink Panther’

[JCON]

Jed and I are going to be doing a mini group build on this iconic vehicle in the future and I thought I would start the tread so we can put reference materials in here to use!  If you have a kit you can join us when Jed says it starts!  If not, start looking for a kit if you would like to take a part!  Pretty sure we are both doing mini diorama's with them... at least a base but you can do just the rig if you want to.  Just let us know if you want to join in the fun!  

I found a few kits out there if you want one:  www.1001hobbies.com/135-military-scale-models/32877-tamiya-ta35076-sas-pink-panther-land-rover-4950344993222.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXo59pHM-iiZ5zOgdnML5BUSLBs_R_0SVtVHQjV_xS9vwZYwoidEX5xoCOU8QAvD_BwE

www.ebay.com/itm/314270837861?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=314270837861&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9033751&poi=&campaignid=20389314120&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9317278&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXuG1m5prManre00qJM7CscOl-vLygmxXeL_9qUgZTzQF7VfIovtLNxoCiVkQAvD_BwE

www.google.com/search?sca_esv=565090271&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS896US896&sxsrf=AM9HkKkZGAL1zFsnxVJ5RrJh6fpTo2m3hQ:1694647567924&q=1/35+sas+pink+panther+vehicle&tbm=shop&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi2wriS3qiBAxWDDkQIHXKhAKgQ0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=1536&bih=723&dpr=1.25#spd=2185206950454119593

www.amazon.com/q4you-35076-Panther-British-Plastic/dp/B097N8G5KY/ref=asc_df_B097N8G5KY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532888951324&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10048207393759737768&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033751&hvtargid=pla-1412922562972&psc=1

Or those on the other side of the Pond:  one35scale.com/products/1-35-sas-land-rover-pink-panther-tamiya?variant=40938993942694&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-10-03&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXnRooBkBW64XA6AVhfIP3DI0t7a0Ig-HP5hiADJ4tkRPskvPT7QFcRoCR98QAvD_BwE

[JCON]

‘THE PINK PANTHERS’: WHY THE BRITISH SAS USED TO PAINT THEIR CAMOUFLAGED LAND ROVERS PINK
coffeeordie.com/pink-panthers-british-sas

[JCON]

You could own this former SAS ‘Pink Panther’ Land Rover. This has great pics for reference!

www.topgear.com/car-news/classic/you-could-own-former-sas-pink-panther-land-rover

[JCON]

The Pink Panther: A Land Rover Military Icon
www.roverparts.com/roverlog-news-blog/pink-panther-history/

[JCON]

YouTube video...

[BUCKY]

This is gonna be a cool project! So, yer both doing the "Pink Panther" versions? Sounds great to me! I pinned this thread to the top for easy access!

[JCON]

Ran across this comment: Interestingly, there was a model built and presented in the Model Military International publication and a month or so later they published a letter to the editor from an 'ex-SAS' trooper criticising the build. The 'trooper' that stated Pinkies had no smoke grenade dischargers, they were never painted pink inside as they were still green. They never had the cargo on the rear rack and the outside of the tyres were painted and a few other aspects totally contradicted by the photos here.

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and never believe everything that is in print....

[BUCKY]

He sounded brutal, but he was probably right, being an ex-trooper!!

[JCON]

SAS desert training :






Iran :


Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) :

[JCON]

1968 Series 11A 109” SAS ‘Pink Panther’

www.dunsfoldcollection.co.uk/collection/military/ser-iia-pink-panther-sas-patrol-vehicle#:~:text=Vehicle%20spec%3A&text=When%20new%20it%20was%20painted,Pink%20Panther'%20for%20these%20vehicles

[DuckyShot]

I have one in the stash, but too many other projects on the go. You guys have fun!

[JCON]

You can always jump in once we start at any time if you change your mind!

[JCON]

This is a really nice 10 minute walk around of a Pinky from Oman...  
These were used in the The Dhofar Rebellion, also known as the Dhofar War or the Omani Civil War which was waged from 1963 to 1976 in the province of Dhofar against the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.

[JCON]

More useful info and photos here: www.keymilitary.com/article/herding-cats

[JED]

Sept 13, 2023 13:42:35 GMT -6 JCON said:

Ran across this comment: Interestingly, there was a model built and presented in the Model Military International publication and a month or so later they published a letter to the editor from an 'ex-SAS' trooper criticising the build. The 'trooper' that stated Pinkies had no smoke grenade dischargers, they were never painted pink inside as they were still green. They never had the cargo on the rear rack and the outside of the tyres were painted and a few other aspects totally contradicted by the photos here.

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and never believe everything that is in print....

Nobody can dispute what this ex SAS member has said however in my experience talking to ex and serving members, a character called Lofty Wiseman for one will tell you that all teams did different things, they aren't fixed like the rest of our military with stricter guidelines and rules. Things also change, after this individual left could additions not have been made!!? I'll be watching my back in case he happens to come across this!!
Great info Joe.

[JCON]

Sept 15, 2023 8:38:39 GMT -6 JED said:

Sept 13, 2023 13:42:35 GMT -6 JCON said:

Ran across this comment: Interestingly, there was a model built and presented in the Model Military International publication and a month or so later they published a letter to the editor from an 'ex-SAS' trooper criticising the build. The 'trooper' that stated Pinkies had no smoke grenade dischargers, they were never painted pink inside as they were still green. They never had the cargo on the rear rack and the outside of the tyres were painted and a few other aspects totally contradicted by the photos here.

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and never believe everything that is in print....

Nobody can dispute what this ex SAS member has said however in my experience talking to ex and serving members, a character called Lofty Wiseman for one will tell you that all teams did different things, they aren't fixed like the rest of our military with stricter guidelines and rules. Things also change, after this individual left could additions not have been made!!? I'll be watching my back in case he happens to come across this!!
Great info Joe.

Thanks Brother!  I've got yer back too!!!  

[Robbo]

Glad you two are taking this on bet it comes out great, loads of good references

[DuckyShot]

So when are you thinking this will kick off JED ?

I'd try to join if timing is right. I'm not going to have a better chance to finish off a model that's been in my stash for almost 20 years. I've got the Eduard set for it as well that I forgot about.

[JED]

Sept 18, 2023 14:33:14 GMT -6 DuckyShot said:

So when are you thinking this will kick off JED ?

I'd try to join if timing is right. I'm not going to have a better chance to finish off a model that's been in my stash for almost 20 years. I've got the Eduard set for it as well that I forgot about.

In all honesty I can put this on priority whenever it suites all of those interested, my area hasn't been sorted due to family commitments.I can start the build anytime. I am scouting for suitable figures, I want at least three, lots of conversion will be needed.  

[JCON]

Maybe once you get the figures and things calm down for you a bit... gives us some time to get some stuff done as well.