Humber FWD (British)

Description

The Humber FWD (Four-Wheel Drive) was a British military utility vehicle produced by Humber Limited between 1941 and 1945. Known as the Humber Heavy Utility or simply “the Box,” it was designed for off-road use and served in various roles including general service, wireless communication, and ambulance duties.

Powered by a 4.08-litre straight-six petrol engine, it delivered around 85 horsepower and featured a four-speed manual transmission with a two-speed transfer box for enhanced traction. Its 4×4 drivetrain and sturdy construction made it well-suited to rough terrain, and it was widely used across European and North African theatres.

The vehicle had a distinctive five-door body with ample interior space, making it ideal for staff transport and mobile command posts. The Humber FWD’s reliability and versatility earned it a respected place among British softskin vehicles of the war, and its chassis was later adapted for the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car

• Country/Army: British and Commonwealth
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer:  Fylde Armouries
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.