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Super-detailing the Bronco Humber Scout Car

For a long time I have been wishing for an injection moulded kit of the Humber Scout Car. This ever since seeing the film "A Bridge Too Far" staring Michael Caine as "Joe" Vandeleur the commander of 3rd Battalion Irish Guards, the lead unit in the ground phase of Operation Market Garden. Bronco have just released a new kit of this vehicle. It is a great kit and comes with a suitable figure similar to the pose I want to depict.

I have a recent review of the kit here http://www.track-link.net/reviews/k1827 of course "in-box" reviews are as useful as a full construction evaluation. Since I love this subject so much I decided to present it as a blog. Refer to my review for references and notes on the kit.

My goals for this project are:

1. Super-detail the interior.
2. Finish the figure as close to "Joe" Vandeleur as possible (and by this I mean Michael Caine).
3. Present as much extra information on building the kit as possible.

Currently there are no after-market accessories, although I'm sure there will be. So, obviously, I'll not be using any "upgrades" I do intent to use a few Ultracast accessories, these include a Bren ammunition box for the interior and a set of 2gal. "flimsies" to replace those provided by Bronco.

So... starting with the lower hull interior...