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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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| 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.
1 & 2) Comparing the left and right hand sides in these dry run assemblies shows what a difference sanding back those heavy surface details makes. Obviously there's some detail to replace, but it won't be anywhere near as heavily rendered.
3 & 4) It's much the same story on the inside, but a hell of a lot more awkward to get at. A new front plate has been added for a couple of reasons. I'll need a clearly defined panel at the back of bonnet and the driver's visor will be open, so there's a 'scale thickness' benefit. I've also got the beginnings of the floor pan in place with cut outs for the engine and gearbox based on measurements taken from the Wespe kit's bulkhead and transmission tunnel.
5) This hump is an extension of the drivers foot well. To bring the bottom edge into line with the rest of the floor it's had to have a pretty substantial extension.
6) Just visible here is the relationship between the bottom edge of the body work and the fuel tank.
7) The inside of the drivers foot well still needs a little smoothing out, but the amount of material removed with a motor tool is apparent. |
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