1:72 Staghound Mk.II

Staghound Mk.II 1:72 - a plastic kit from RPM

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Staghound Mk.II armored car in 1:72 scale from the Polish brand RPM. The set contains sprues of plastic parts and a decal sheet; it is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The Mk.II variant differs from the standard version in the modification of the turret and in its role of fire support.

The real subject

Staghound is the British and Allied designation of the American T17E1 heavy armored car. The vehicle with four-wheel drive arose during the Second World War and was used in service above all by British and Allied units. The support variant Mk.II carried a howitzer for direct fire support in place of the standard gun armament. The Staghound proved itself as a fast and durable reconnaissance vehicle.

Building and painting tips

Finish the chassis and the lower areas before closing the armored hull. Glue the parts with thin cement for plastic, treat the surface with a primer and paint with an airbrush. For the faithful look of a combat vehicle, use washes in the recesses and pigments for mud and dust effects on the wheels and in the wheel wells.

Who the model is for

• For collectors of Allied armor of the Second World War
• For modelers interested in armored cars in 1:72 scale
• For more advanced beginners with experience of small parts
• As part of dioramas of the Western Front and the Mediterranean

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