JG26 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi All,Here's Airfix's ancient 1:32 "Monty's Humber" Super Snipe.This vehicle is based on pics of the car Montgomery used in Europe in 1944/45. After researching the net it appears he used 2 different Humbers - an earlier model in which he used fighting the war in the African theater and a later version - which was destined to be used from D Day until the end of hostilities in Europe. Apparently the story goes that the latter vehicle was dropped into the sea off France whilst being unloaded - the vehicle was then immediately recovered & rebuilt in an extremely short space of time. I dare say, heads did roll.....Anyhow, It appears Airfix used the later version Humber kept in a U.K museum (both cars STILL exist!) due to the lack of fuel can racks etc. However, there is numerous "museum fittings" that Airfix have included which I removed for this one. I also scratchbuilt blackout covers for the headlights, remade the horn, added a carbine rack (carbine yet to be fitted) & numerous other kit part tidy-ups. I rolled & sculptured a thin layer of Tamiya 2 part putty out & laid it over the cheesy rear canvas hood to try & make it look less obvious.Tamiya paints were used to finish the Humber, with MIG pigments used to simulate dirt/dust, oils were used here & there to add the odd chip/scratch - I tried to keep it restrained, can't imagine the good Viscount keeping an unkempt vehicle! Luckily, the kit decals had stood the test of time well & appeared in register, so they were used.Please ignore any glaring inaccuracies - there are probably several!Hope you like it. Regards, Dan M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Very cool Dan. Fantastic weathering on the tyres and hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin @ RAM Models Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I did a photographed "The Victory Car" for our walkaround CD range. It's presently on loan with the Coventry Transport Museum on loan from Peugeot. A lovely looking car with a lovely patina to the interior. The museum is well worth a visit, perhaps more so in a few months when certain parts presently closed for refurbishment are re-opened. It's free to enter as well. Back to the model, it's good to see a built model of this kit. It's been on the market for years and I can't recall the last time I saw a built one. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 15, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 15, 2015 Absolutely love it! Nicely done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Fantastic! love the shading and weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG26 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thanks for all the positive comments gents, mucho gracias. Regards, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BevanBrooks Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Pretty cool Dan. I see you have made some maps for the glove box , nice touch. Could'nt keep my eyes off the wheel hubs and tyres. Awesome. Cheers Bevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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