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Resicast British Armoured Car
c5flies
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Posted: Friday, November 07, 2008 - 05:25 PM UTC
Alan McNeilly provides an In-Box Review of the 1914 British Armoured Car, a new release from Resicast in 1/35.
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AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 02:10 AM UTC
Hi James,
Thanks for sorting through all those pics and your assistance with the editing.
Al
A couple of pics that might be of interest folks.
If you are really feeling adventureous and want to pimp it up a bit -
Came across this one that might be more appropriate -
Al
Thanks for sorting through all those pics and your assistance with the editing.
Al
A couple of pics that might be of interest folks.
If you are really feeling adventureous and want to pimp it up a bit -
Came across this one that might be more appropriate -
Al
exer
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 04:40 AM UTC
Thanks for the review Al. I splashed out on this as an early Christmas present to myself- I deserve it. 
It arrived yesterday and I just glanced at the contents. I'll probably wait til the new year to start building -gives me some time to clear my work bench.
It arrived yesterday and I just glanced at the contents. I'll probably wait til the new year to start building -gives me some time to clear my work bench.
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 06:56 AM UTC
Hi Pat,
I'll look forward to you're build. It will require a clear workbench so I'll finsih my carrier builds before I think about starting this one. It will be good to see one in Irish colours, I'm leaning towards 'El Lawerence' myself.
Hope the review gives fair comment on the kit, I think it's a stunner, but feel free to add to this if you notice anything I didn't or diagree for that matter.
My Christmas present will be the QLR but I've got to work a few more Saturdays to pay for it lol, lol.
Cheers
Al
I'll look forward to you're build. It will require a clear workbench so I'll finsih my carrier builds before I think about starting this one. It will be good to see one in Irish colours, I'm leaning towards 'El Lawerence' myself.
Hope the review gives fair comment on the kit, I think it's a stunner, but feel free to add to this if you notice anything I didn't or diagree for that matter.
My Christmas present will be the QLR but I've got to work a few more Saturdays to pay for it lol, lol.
Cheers
Al
exer
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 06:20 AM UTC
I'll probably do a British one serving in Ireland like the one above and wait til next year to do one in Irish Colours.
AlanL
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2008 - 04:08 AM UTC
Hi Pat,
Another useful pic, thanks. Tyres look to be with a white rim!!
Al
Another useful pic, thanks. Tyres look to be with a white rim!!
Al
stormcaller
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 04:11 AM UTC
hi
i totally agree with your review of the model. i have built quite a lot of resin models from various well established and less known manufactutres but this model from resicast in my opinion tops the list by far.
even the resin casting are as scale like as humanley possible the armour is thin and very realistically depicted and the detail is stunning the etched spoked wheels are as realistic as you can get.
all in all a dream kit
WE WANT MORE
alex
i totally agree with your review of the model. i have built quite a lot of resin models from various well established and less known manufactutres but this model from resicast in my opinion tops the list by far.
even the resin casting are as scale like as humanley possible the armour is thin and very realistically depicted and the detail is stunning the etched spoked wheels are as realistic as you can get.
all in all a dream kit
WE WANT MORE
alex
AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 08:51 AM UTC
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hi
i totally agree with your review of the model. i have built quite a lot of resin models from various well established and less known manufactutres but this model from resicast in my opinion tops the list by far.
even the resin casting are as scale like as humanley possible the armour is thin and very realistically depicted and the detail is stunning the etched spoked wheels are as realistic as you can get.
all in all a dream kit
WE WANT MORE
alex
Hi Alex,
Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts on the kit, appreciated. Two more versions are planned for 2009 based on the 1914 model. The main difference being the turret.
It will be interesting to see if a WW2 version comes along in the future, but I understand that this would require a complete new kit as the armour spec, wheels etc would be different.
It was a brave and bold project by Resicast. Some additional pics from the build instructions showning the planned versions for 2009 and a couple of useful reference pics.
Cheers
Al
panzerserra
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Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 07:53 PM UTC
Well done, Alan..
great review,,,and superb kit !!!!
In my acquisition list !!!
regards
great review,,,and superb kit !!!!
In my acquisition list !!!
regards
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 04:50 AM UTC
Hi Marcos,
Thanks, you'll enjoy this one.
Cheers
Al
Thanks, you'll enjoy this one.
Cheers
Al
captnenglish
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Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 05:31 AM UTC
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I'll probably do a British one serving in Ireland like the one above and wait til next year to do one in Irish Colours.
This probably what I will do with this kit if I ever get around to it.
AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 06:03 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
Not the 1914 version but I came across these last night:
From the LIFE Magazine collection taken in Egypt 1940
see background
The trucks look great too!!
Al
Not the 1914 version but I came across these last night:
From the LIFE Magazine collection taken in Egypt 1940
see background
The trucks look great too!!
Al
jimbrae
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Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 10:48 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Guys,
Not the 1914 version but I came across these last night:
From the LIFE Magazine collection taken in Egypt 1940
see background
The trucks look great too!!
Al
And I was just going to link these in as well.... Amazing photos
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 04:11 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
Yip, siome great pics in LIFE magazine.
Al
Yip, siome great pics in LIFE magazine.
Al
AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 07:19 AM UTC
Hi Pat,
Here's an interesting one. By the truck and order of dress I'd say this was early 39/40. Do you think the Rolls is the 1914 version? Could be in the 30s I suppose? The wheels are the upgraded type.
Al
Here's an interesting one. By the truck and order of dress I'd say this was early 39/40. Do you think the Rolls is the 1914 version? Could be in the 30s I suppose? The wheels are the upgraded type.
Al
exer
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 08:12 AM UTC
Could be the thirties allright. Look at the webbing 1908 pattern. Not sure of the Mk.
Don't you hate going on manouvres in the rain.
Don't you hate going on manouvres in the rain.
trooper82
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 08:36 AM UTC
Hi Guys, not often I post here but am always "lurking". I'm finishing an Armo lanchester at the moment and the Roll is in the pipeline for an Xmas pressie. Just thought I would post a link to another excellent site which has some useful info :
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/royce-royce_ac_info.htm
Not sure how I'll finish mine but I'm wondering about decals at the moment.
Paul
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/royce-royce_ac_info.htm
Not sure how I'll finish mine but I'm wondering about decals at the moment.
Paul
AlanL
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Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 02:51 AM UTC
Hi Pat,
Yip, 30s might well be right. Don't know the origine of the pic but the webbing looks right.
Paul,
Thanks for the link, I've put a live version here:
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/royce-royce_ac_info.htm
Not sure about decals, don't know if Graham has any planned or not.
Cheers
Al
Yip, 30s might well be right. Don't know the origine of the pic but the webbing looks right.
Paul,
Thanks for the link, I've put a live version here:
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/royce-royce_ac_info.htm
Not sure about decals, don't know if Graham has any planned or not.
Cheers
Al
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 10:03 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
a few more pics.
This looks like the Bovington example getting some Royal approval
One for the Americans
Not sure if I posted this one before
Al
a few more pics.
This looks like the Bovington example getting some Royal approval
One for the Americans
Not sure if I posted this one before
Al
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2009 - 07:15 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
Another useful link:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=rolls+royce+armored+car
some grand pics.
Al
Another useful link:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=rolls+royce+armored+car
some grand pics.
Al
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, March 06, 2009 - 12:44 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
There is a build article by David Parker in the latest AFV Modeller issue No 45 for those who might be interested.
Al
There is a build article by David Parker in the latest AFV Modeller issue No 45 for those who might be interested.
Al
Merlincro
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 10:28 PM UTC
Hello Guys and dolls
I am desperately trying to find a set of instructions for the Resicast Rolls Royce pattern 1914 kit along with the C.D that they sold for this kit.
If anyone could help I would be very grateful.
Kindest regards
Clive
I am desperately trying to find a set of instructions for the Resicast Rolls Royce pattern 1914 kit along with the C.D that they sold for this kit.
If anyone could help I would be very grateful.
Kindest regards
Clive
BootsDMS
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 10:48 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hello Guys and dolls
I am desperately trying to find a set of instructions for the Resicast Rolls Royce pattern 1914 kit along with the C.D that they sold for this kit.
If anyone could help I would be very grateful.
Kindest regards
Clive
Clive,
Just a thought (and forgive me if you've tried already) but why not approach Resicast - I have found him very helpful in the past.
There's a "Contact" bit on his website.
Brian
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Merlincro
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Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 12:21 AM UTC
Hi Brian
Thank you for your reply and yes I have tried to contact him but I don't seem to be getting any reply.
I have always received great service from him in the past I can only hope that he is ok given the current global circumstances.
Kind regards
Clive
Thank you for your reply and yes I have tried to contact him but I don't seem to be getting any reply.
I have always received great service from him in the past I can only hope that he is ok given the current global circumstances.
Kind regards
Clive
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