{"product_id":"gecko-models-1-16-16gm0040-early-type-1942-5-gal-20l-jerry-cans-set","title":"GECKO MODELS 1\/16 16GM0040 Early Type British 4 Gallon Petrol Tins","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGecko Models Plastic Model Accessory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly Type British 4 Gallon Petrol Tins (1\/16) 16GM0040\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed 1\/16 scale plastic accessory set representing early type British 4 Gallon petrol tins, produced by Gecko Models. Designed to complement large-scale British military vehicles and dioramas, this set focuses on accurate proportions and surface detail consistent with early WWII fuel containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set provides multiple individual tins, allowing for varied stowage layouts on vehicles or within diorama scenes. The larger 1\/16 scale makes surface textures, handles, and edges more prominent, helping add visual weight and realism to finished models. Suitable for painting and weathering to represent operational wear, fuel staining, and handling marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/16 scale plastic accessory set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly type British 4 Gallon petrol tins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 pieces total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for British WWII vehicles and dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for detailed painting and weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The British 4 Gallon petrol tin was an early wartime fuel container used before the widespread adoption of the more robust jerrican-style designs. Commonly seen during the early years of WWII, these tins were used to transport and store fuel for vehicles, generators, and equipment. Their design reflected pre-war requirements and manufacturing methods, making them a distinctive feature of early British military logistics and an important detail for historically accurate vehicle models and diorama settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gecko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986636116034,"sku":"GECKO-16GM0040","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/0568\/8898\/files\/gecko-models-british-petrol-tins.jpg?v=1770635885","url":"https:\/\/andyshhq.com\/products\/gecko-models-1-16-16gm0040-early-type-1942-5-gal-20l-jerry-cans-set","provider":"AndysHHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}