dcrfan Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I recently purchased a second hand copy of this book which has some pretty amazing 'armoured vehicles. IMG_3140 by tankienz, on Flickr Subsequent searches on the internet and in Encyclopaedia of Armoured Cars by Duncan Crow & Robert Icks got me interested in the Home Guard as a modelling theme. There are a few mentions of Home Guard equipment on various threads of this group but I could find no dedicated thread so here's a home for the guard😉 I've made a start on a few 'inspired by' 1/48th models. First a Mk 1/2 Beaverette using an Ace GAZ-M-415 ute IMG_3153 by tankienz, on Flickr An Armidillo I based on an Airfix Albion Refueller. So far the basic chassis/cab have been assembled with a new deck and armour on the cab front window and behind each cab door. IMG_3161 by tankienz, on Flickr Next is a Villa Armoured Tractor what will use wheels from a 1/43rd Ertl diecast tractor. 521911 by tankienz, on Flickr Anyone else got any HG vehicle models in their collection? 9
JimF Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Cool stuff, interesting topic and great to see something other than german this or that. Watching with interest. Jim F 1
dcrfan Posted May 14, 2019 Author Posted May 14, 2019 Progress on the Armadillo with a few details still to add. 2
Mancunian airman Posted May 15, 2019 Posted May 15, 2019 Would that Albion be based on an actual vehicle ?? It looks like a probable candidate for such a role . . .
dcrfan Posted May 16, 2019 Author Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Would that Albion be based on an actual vehicle ?? It looks like a probable candidate for such a role . . . I understand trucks were selected for conversion to an Armadillo if they were still mobile but effectively worn out for continued prime use as a lorry. In this picture of the production line it appears that no two trucks were the same at the time the picture was taken. So while I have no evidence this type of Albion was ever used but it does seem like a viable chassis to use. Actually the third truck back on the right hand line just could be an Albion😉 1024px-MkIArmadillos_on_Wolverton_production_line_1255A4 by tankienz, on Flickr Edited May 16, 2019 by dcrfan 3
dcrfan Posted May 20, 2019 Author Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) Beaverette nearly done. I just need to find some small headlights unfortunately as a recent convert to 1/48th scale my spares box is still rather bare. Definitely a significant change from the Ace Gaz-M-415 ute it stated out as. Edited February 21, 2024 by dcrfan 2 1
dcrfan Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 As I threatened above an armoured tractor is next on my list. 2
dcrfan Posted May 25, 2019 Author Posted May 25, 2019 Front panel modified to reflect sloping plate, turret started and first wheel has straight cleats ground off so correct diagonals can be added once I've added a new plastic wheel outer to allow plastic to plastic glueing. IMG_3179 by tankienz, on Flickr
dcrfan Posted May 26, 2019 Author Posted May 26, 2019 Just about enough ready to defend against an invasion IMG_3180 by tankienz, on Flickr 3
dcrfan Posted June 19, 2021 Author Posted June 19, 2021 Another couple under way to defend Britain. I hope I have time to finish them before the invasion comes. fullsizeoutput_1c80 by tankienz, on Flickr 1
Mancunian airman Posted June 20, 2021 Posted June 20, 2021 I recognise the 48th Bedford but what kit is the car please ??
dcrfan Posted February 21, 2024 Author Posted February 21, 2024 (edited) I'm planning to build one of the London Transport armoured buses. I have found two pictures of similar but not identical vehicles. But I can't find a drivers side view. Has anyone seen a right side view? Edited February 21, 2024 by dcrfan 1
sandsmodels Posted February 21, 2024 Posted February 21, 2024 there was a running article in the tankette, the mafva magazine in the late 70-early 80's might be worth getting some they had scale drawings in them of various improvised armour of the home guard.
dcrfan Posted February 21, 2024 Author Posted February 21, 2024 Thank you. I'll try and find a copy of Tankette index. I was a member for several years but don't remember those articles. Probably before my time. Then to find some one with the right stone tablets🤫
Farmer matt Posted February 21, 2024 Posted February 21, 2024 Interesting subject. There were apparently 20 of them based on LT's ST type AEC Regents, built at Chiswick Works for the Home Guard Dec1940-Jan41. I have only found a nearside-rear view so far so cannot help with the offside. BUT, it is an official LT view taken at the works, and it is therefore highly likely a full set of views was taken as LT liked to do that sort of thing. It is therefore likely to be worth contacting the London Transport museum at Covent Garden who hold extensive archives. I have no recent dealings with them, but their research team used to be extremely helpful. Edit found a pic https://www.docdroid.net/yjA0iWD/home-guards-armoured-vehicles-vritainatwar022016-pdf#page=6 Matt 1
Farmer matt Posted February 21, 2024 Posted February 21, 2024 If it helps to have a dimension, wheelbase was 15ft 6 1/2inches. Fuel tank on offside as ex-Tilling vehicles were used. Matt 1
PeteH1969 Posted February 21, 2024 Posted February 21, 2024 Don't for get this Home Guard Vehicle. Pete 2 3
dcrfan Posted February 22, 2024 Author Posted February 22, 2024 9 hours ago, Farmer matt said: If it helps to have a dimension, wheelbase was 15ft 6 1/2inches. Fuel tank on offside as ex-Tilling vehicles were used. Matt Thanks discovered that last night. Regent model ST standing for 'short type'. I also made an unexpected discovery that the rear tyres had a slightly smaller diameter than the front but the difference in 1/48 scale is so small (1.5 mm) that i will ignore it as the rear wheels are mainly behind armour. 1
Kingsman Posted February 22, 2024 Posted February 22, 2024 15 hours ago, PeteH1969 said: Don't for get this Home Guard Vehicle. Open, 2-3, out 2-3, bang 2-3, bang 2-3, bang 2-3.......... 3
modelldoc Posted February 22, 2024 Posted February 22, 2024 Not specially Home Guard, but the Heavy Cockatrice Mobile Flamethrower is an interesting object. Made one from an Airfix Matador Refueller: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/31583079730/in/album-72157706739155581/ modelldoc 1
Kingsman Posted February 23, 2024 Posted February 23, 2024 Also not made by or for the Home Guard but passed-on to them later by the Army, the Bedford OXA. Here in 1/35 from MMK's nasty resin kit. I have a recurring hankering to do an Armadillo - again not HG and not used by them but definitely improvised - from the ICM Ford 917. There is a barrel-nose Ford 2nd in line just peeking out behind the Bedford WTL in front. Then another M series Bedford and a Fordson 7V. This photo at RAF Wyton IIRC. Heres a back view of an Armadillo on what looks like another Fordson 7V - heavily overloaded. But here is something HG. Essentially an HG copy of an Armadillo. Although I kept the image I did not keep a note or where or when. Bumper design says M or O series Bedford chassis. 4
europapete Posted February 23, 2024 Posted February 23, 2024 This is great stuff, but where's Corporal Jones???
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