One armoured car that I really wanted to add to my collection is the AEC armoured car. This vehicle is more like a four wheeled tank. I could not find a plastic model kit anywhere from anyone in 1/72 scale so I had to break my rules on this occasion. I found an excellent version from Early War Miniatures in the UK, who do a big range of vehicles.
The armoured car comes in two main parts, being a metal turret and barrel, plus a special type of resin hull and wheels. Compared to other resin items I have bought this is easily the best quality. The detail is crisp and there are no bubbles or mis-shapen bits. It was a pleasant surprise I have some other resin things languishing on a scrap heap looking too tricky to fix. You also get a couple of machine guns to pop on the turret and also some mirrors to attach to the hull. So a bit of superglue later and hey presto i am ready to paint.
Black undercoat and an olive drab spray was all he needed. Decals are not supplied so I added from my bottomless source. I did attach him to an MDF base for extra strength, and then dirtied him up with some weathering powder. This made a nice change from my usual plastic kits and so speedy to the finish line. For more resin vehicles I will certainly shop here again.
Colonel Mustard 
Love the AEC. It has come up a treat as usual.
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Looks good. And with such a simple painting scheme it came up great.
Do you recommend any particular weather powders?
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I use MIG european earth, dark earth and sand. But i reckon any powders will do the job. I just mix with water and add slowly – and then remove most of it carefully with a bigger brush once its dry. I think there are many ways to do it!
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Another classic my friend!
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Looks really neat. Nice job.
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Very nice, Will! 🙂 I like AECs – they’ve got presence and look like they shouldn’t be messed with!
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thanks John – i still havent got any of these recent builds into a fight yet! buildbuildbuild…….
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I know what you mean! 🙂
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A great looking AFV – the AEC was cwertainly a beast of an armoured car.
Cheers,
Pete.
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thanks Pete – yes i love a good Armoured car. Now have AEC, Otter, Dingo, Humber, Staghound – next up is a Marmon-Herrington!
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Love me an AEC!
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Late again Will!!! nice work mate !
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