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Modeller Build Logs
Humber LRC MKIII |
| By Alex Hill |
| Started: | Jul 5, 2006 | | Updated: | Oct 8, 2006 |
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The LRC was part of a group of Humber vehicles which were, to varying degrees, derivatives of the Super Snipe. Whilst the MKI and II were limited by the use of a 4x2 drive train, the MKIII utilsed the independently cross sprung front axle from the Humber Heavy Utility and 4x4 15cwt trucks.
Armour plating was a less than confidence inspiring 1/2'' maximum, off-set by a respectable 45MPH top speed courtesy of Humbers own 4.1 6 cylinder petrol engine. In practice armament varied, but officially it was equipped with a .55 Boys anti-tank rifle and a Bren. However, as the war progressed the Boys ( already out classed by enemy armour in 1939)was relegated to use against light bunkers and anti-sniper duties, so most late war LRC's are generally seen without the rifle fitted.
Which brings me to the BLOG. The primary aim is to build IMA's Humber LRC with a detailed interior, but if sufficient references can be found, the scope may widen to include an engine and an improved drive train.
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| Footwell Detail | Oct 8, 2006 |
| A very short chapter this time, but this detail will very shortly disappear beyond my camera's reach as the bulk head/trans' cover goes on. The detailed surfaces have been laid on top of the structural parts (a technique I'll be using on most of the interior) with extra spacing under the... more |
| An Early Look at the Body Work | Oct 5, 2006 |
It might seem premature to start chopping away at the body when the chassis is only half finished, but it's getting to the stage where I'll, at the very least, need a reasonably accurate floor pan and bulk head so I can size up the engine. Like the rest of kit, the body needs a bit of attention.
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| The Chassis - Part 4 | Oct 3, 2006 |
Progress with these complicated projects tends to be two steps forward followed by one step back and this model is no exception. Moving on to the pictures:
1) One of those little steps back became apparent when I added the four remaining braces to the chassis cross piece. Some how I'd got the... more |
| Wheels | Sep 25, 2006 |
| The IMA wheels are OK, but not great. The tread pattern is a little generic and the wheel nuts are indistinct. To provide a more interesting alternative I've borrowed the spare from my Scale Line Morris CS8 water tanker to help make some replacements. I wouldn't pretend to be an expert caster,... more |
| The Axles in 1/1 Scale | Sep 23, 2006 |
| The pictures speak for themselves here. Clearly a long way to go with my build, but hopefully it shows what I'm aiming for and why those kit parts just don't cut it! |
| The Chassis - Part 3 | Sep 21, 2006 |
| Those Wespe parts come in handy again for the rear axle. As previously mentioned, my donor kit was missing a wheel and a little bit of axle. I managed to break off the same amount at the other side while seperating the bits I wanted from the rest (superglue de-bonder has it's limits!), so both ends... more |
| The Chassis part 2 | Sep 19, 2006 |
| This chapter begins with a tale of good fortune. I'd considered the Wespe Humber HUP as a donor for this project, but rejected the idea as £40.00 is rather too much to spend on a kit for one or two spare parts, but at the same show where I was able to get some excellent HUP reference photo's,... more |
| The Chassis - part 1 | Sep 15, 2006 |
| It's been a while since chapter one, mainly because this has proved a tricky vehicle to research. Many thanks to Paul Owen, Dennis Stronks, Bob Gregory and Paul Gibson for the photo's they provided, particular appreciation has to go to George Moore who has built one these from scratch in 1/24... more |
| First Impressions | Jul 5, 2006 |
The first thing that strikes you about the kit, is that it comes in a fantastic hard plastic polystyrene lined box (picture 1). It might seem a minor consideration, but with with so many models being bought mail order, it's nice to see someone using such robust packaging.
Upon opening the box,... more |
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