Humber LRC MkI (British)

Description

Based on the Humber Super Snipe chassis and engine, the Rootes Group produced the Humber LRC (light reconnaissance car) from 1940 to 1943. This British armoured car had a distinctive design and a reliable performance. It had a three-man crew, consisting of a driver, a commander and a gunner.

The MkI had a maximum speed of 75 mph on road and an operational range of 110 miles, but was open topped and only lightly armed with a Boys AT rifle and Bren gun, both carried inside by the crew.

British and the Czechoslovak forces employed it in various theatres of the Second World War, such as Tunisia, Italy and Western Europe. The Humber LRC performed liaison and escort duties in addition to fulfilling a recon role. RAF Regiments also used the Humber LRC for airfield defence.

The “Special Ironside Saloons” were basically a VIP version of some vehicles, with a door on the passenger side and a luxurious interior. They modified these vehicles to suit the needs of the VIPs. The Humber light reconnaissance car had four variants: the Mk I, which had an open-topped hull and 4×2 drive; the Mk II, which had an enclosed roof and 4×2 drive; the Mk III, which had 4×4 drive; and the Mk IIIA, which had additional vision ports at the front angles of the hull.

• Model: Humber LRC MkI
• Country/Army: British & Commonwealth
• Dimension (mm) (WxLxH):
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Flyde Armouries
• 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.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
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