ICM 1:35 Model T LCP WWI Australian Army Car • Kit No. 35663
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ICM 1:35 Model T LCP WWI Australian Army Car
PART ONE - THE MODEL
Kit No. 35663
ICM’s box art. Apparently the real colour of these LCP Model Ts was camouflage green.
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Here is the first model that I have completed in 2021 - ICM's 1:35 scale Model T 1917 LCP WWI Australian Army Car.
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The 1st Light Car Patrol was formed in Melbourne during 1916 as part of the Australian Imperial Force during World War I. First named the 1st Armoured Car Section, it was also known as the 1st Armoured Car Battery.
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The Light Car Patrol was initially equipped with three armoured cars built at the Vulcan Engineering Works in South Melbourne, a 50 hp (37 kW) Daimler, a 60 hp (45 kW) Mercedes and a 50 hp (37 kW) Minerva.
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All were armoured and the Daimler and Mercedes were armed with Colt machine guns. The unit fought against the Senussi in the Sudan and Western Desert. The 1st Armoured Car Section became the 1st Light Car Patrol on 3 December.
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As their original three vehicles became worn out from hard use in the Western Desert and were irreparable due to shortages of spare parts, the unit was reequipped with six Model T Ford light cars. Extra drivers and motorcycles were provided.