has been watching some documentaries lately set in the Western Desert, and was inspired to create this...
A 'Concorde' moment for us – our most detailed kit ever.
There are few military vehicles more famous or iconic than the Rolls Royce armored car. This has always been a firm favorite here at Empress, and we always intended to produce a kit of it at some point. What started out as a 'standard' vehicle project became something far more involved, as we researched this vehicle further and explored the many options that we could incorporate into the model.
The result is our most detailed and comprehensive kit yet!
Our first Rolls Royce kit represents an early vehicle with the second-pattern turret (higher sides), ideal for operations from late World War One and on into the inter-war period. This kit is extremely comprehensive and includes posable bonnet covers (complete with detailed engine), removable turret roof for operations in hot climates, a fully detailed and removable Vickers machinegun complete with tripod and water bottle, some box-stowage options, and even the option to leave off the entire engine compartment for hot work in the back of beyond!
Comprising around 50 parts (a quick-build version will follow later), this kit will appeal to both wargamers of a certain persuasion and model makers. The kit is 1:50th scale, which we feel works best with our miniatures and resolves the issue of crew-hatches, etc. feeling too small for the figures themselves (especially based figures).
Other details of note include the fully open wire-wheels (we believe this is a first in a wargames scale model of the vehicle) and beautifully presented rivet and panel detailing throughout. We don't boast too often, but we firmly believe that this is the best Rolls Royce available in a wargames scale.
This kit is available in our Jazz-Age Imperialism store now. Crews to follow!