1:72 HUMBER ARMOURED CAR MK. IV BRITISH ARMY HOBBY LINE

Humber Armoured Car Mk.IV 1:72 (Attack, Hobby Line)

This injection-molded plastic kit in 1:72 scale captures the British Humber armored car in the Mk.IV version. The model belongs to the simplified Hobby Line range, which has a simpler structure than the standard editions and is friendlier to less experienced builders. The package contains plastic parts and decals for British markings.

The real subject

The Humber Armoured Car was one of the most widespread British armored cars of the Second World War. The Mk.IV version differed from its predecessors mainly in its armament, where an American 37 mm gun replaced the original heavy machine gun. Mk.IV vehicles fought in Europe, first in Italy and then, after the Normandy landings, on the Western Front, and some of them reached the Far East as well. They served for reconnaissance, for escorting convoys and for infantry support.

Building and painting tips

Finish and paint the running gear and any interior before you close up the hull. Join the parts with a thin plastic cement and apply a primer once the joints have been filled. An airbrush suits the British camouflage. At the end, weathering will bring the model to life, for example a darker wash in the recesses and pigments for mud and dust effects on the chassis.

Who the model is for

• For anyone interested in British armored vehicles of the Second World War
• For modelers who will appreciate the simpler build of the Hobby Line range
• For collectors of military vehicles in 1:72 scale

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.