BIG X Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Afternoon All, Can anyone please advise if these kits are any good... Daimler MKII Armoured Car Humber MKII Armoured Car I am new to AFV's and working in smaller scales - so far I have only built PSC & Airfix. I am looking at building a load of German stuff next - but these 2 caught my eye and I haven't seen any other British Armoured Cars in this scale. Henk of Holland describes them and I paraphrase - simple / no major flaws / extra detail could be added etc - not too offensive - but can anyone here offer some other comments - on the brand in general or these kits specifically. Thanks for any feedback - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 The links you have posted do not work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, dogsbody said: The links you have posted do not work. Chris beggar... I will have to have another go tonight... Thanks for the heads up - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Hi Steve This is the Daimler I built some years ago They are nice, basic kits that could do with a bit of detailing. However as far as I know no-one else makes them. Matchbox do the Humber in 1/76 but the turret is rather too small if I remember correctly. I'd recommend them if you can find them for a reasonable price All the best Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, dogsbody said: The links you have posted do not work. Chris The pictures should now work in the original post - thanks again... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, badger said: Hi Steve This is the Daimler I built some years ago They are nice, basic kits that could do with a bit of detailing. However as far as I know no-one else makes them. Matchbox do the Humber in 1/76 but the turret is rather too small if I remember correctly. I'd recommend them if you can find them for a reasonable price All the best Ben Hi Ben, Does a tenner each sound fair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Not bad based on what they go for on ebay these days. They are quite basic but a good canvas to detail up a little. Mine is built almost out of the box, just with added stowage and a figure. Daimler mkii definitely served in Normandy (11th ADs Inns of Court Regiment used them) , fairly sure the humber did as well (I know the later versions were), but it might be worth a check on the latter. All the best Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 If you see Hasegawa's German Puma armoured car that is definitely worth getting as it's the most accurate kit around (and a cracking looking vehicle as well!) This is mine with a few added details, awaiting paint All the best Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 That's a nice Puma I always like to see a model when its in the primer stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Yorkshire man said: That's a nice Puma I always like to see a model when its in the primer stage. Cheers There's a few bits I replaced on the kit - jerrycans (with buckled straps), width indicators (cut down insect pins), wired up the turret smoke launchers, added periscopes to the insides of the hatches and the command aerial (pinched from a dragon kit). I also replaced the wheels with resin ones. This isn't really necessary but I already had them so thought I might as well use them. The kit ones have been donated to an italeri kit as they really weren't bad. Oh and I replaced the barrel as this was the worst bit of the kit (far too skinny). All the best Ben Edited February 16, 2018 by badger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, badger said: Cheers There's a few bits I replaced on the kit - jerrycans (with buckled straps), width indicators (cut down insect pins), wired up the turret smoke launchers, added periscopes to the insides of the hatches and the command aerial (pinched from a dragon kit). I also replaced the wheels with resin ones. This isn't really necessary but I already had them so thought I might as well use them. The kit ones have been donated to an italeri kit as they really weren't bad. Oh and I replaced the barrel as this was the worst bit of the kit (far too skinny). All the best Ben OK - STOP - I'm sold I've ordered all 3 and yes - though Puma's had been around since 1935 - there are photos of them around the Normandy area post D-Day - so I'm sure my Cromwells will end up 'brewing' one up - which I believe is the correct term Thanks for the insight - after the PSC kits I'm sure they will look 'complicated' enough for my basic level of ability 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 You'll enjoy them!! Fit wise they go together nicely and look the part once built 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 On 16/02/2018 at 10:09 PM, BIG X said: though Puma's had been around since 1935 - there are photos of them around the Normandy area post D-Day Nooooooooooooooooooooooo.....Where on earth did you read that? The early eight wheeled armoured cars were the Sd.Kfz.231 series, these had a ladder chassis with an armoured body mounted on it.....Quite a few of these vehicles survived right until the end and were seen in the fighting for Berlin. The Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma was a late war design with a monocoque chassis. Either are OK for Normandy, but they are not the same creatures at all. FWIW PS - Great site for all things armoured car: http://www.warwheels.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Nooooooooooooooooooooooo.....Where on earth did you read that? The early eight wheeled armoured cars were the Sd.Kfz.231 series, these had a ladder chassis with an armoured body mounted on it.....Quite a few of these vehicles survived right until the end and were seen in the fighting for Berlin. The Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma was a late war design with a monocoque chassis. Either are OK for Normandy, but they are not the same creatures at all. FWIW PS - Great site for all things armoured car: http://www.warwheels.net/ ...a little knowledge - as they say - very dangerous I must have typed the wrong thing into google - that's why I prefer the search engine that is - Britmodeller Thanks for the correction Sarge - most appreciated saves me opening this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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