1:72 Staghound Mk.I

Staghound Mk.I 1:72 (RPM)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American Staghound armored car in the standard combat version Mk.I, in 1:72 scale from the Polish manufacturer RPM. It is supplied as an unassembled set with a decal sheet. The Mk.I is the basic variant with a rotating turret in which there is a 37 mm gun and a coaxial machine gun.

The real subject

The Staghound (factory designation T17E1) was a heavy wheeled armored car designed in the USA. The American army did not adopt it, and so it served above all with British, Canadian, Polish and other Allied units. It was powered by a pair of gasoline engines, had all-wheel drive and a crew of several men. The Mk.I version was the most widespread and was used for reconnaissance and for fire support from Italy to northwestern Europe.

Building and painting tips

First assemble and clean up the chassis and the wheel suspension, and only then close up the hull and the turret. Use liquid cement for plastic and sand the armor joints carefully. The details are brought out by a dark wash in the recesses and by dust or mud pigments on the wheels and the underside of the car.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of Allied armored vehicles in 1:72 scale
• Modelers interested in armored cars of the Second World War
• Builders of dioramas from the fighting in Italy and western Europe
• More skilled beginners who can handle small parts

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