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T17E1 STAGHOUND Mk. I
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With more than 300 parts (some very small and fragile) this kit provide an amazing level of details, but definitely is not recommended as a first time build. Quality of parts is great and everything fits nicely (with some small exceptions like leaf springs)
The assembly instructions are rather messy and difficult to follow. There is no numbering of steps, and the illustrations are so busy it's easy to overlook things (like subassemblies). Review the instructions carefully before beginning. I would suggest to use common sense during build and only check instructions as a reference  |
Although the T17E1 Staghound was never used by American troops during the Second World War, it was nevertheless a vehicle of American design. If it had been put into use by the US Army, it would have been called the M6 Armored Car. Instead, the Australian army used this name for their Staghounds. The Staghound arrived too late in Europe for use in Tunisia, and was first deployed in Italy in 1943. It was soon considered too large to gain popularity among British front-line troops, who generally favored the Daimler Armored Car. His space, however, made it perfectly suitable as a command vehicle for Squadron Headquarters troops.
The vehicle was used throughout the campaign in North West Europe. Nearly 4000 Staghounds were produced, all delivered to Great Britain, after which large numbers were sent to Allied forces such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Honduras, India, Israel, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicagarua, Rhodesia, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. During the Second World War, three major versions of the Staghound were in use with Great Britain and its allies; the Staghound I (with American 37 mm cannon), the Staghound III (Crusader III dome with 75 mm cannon) and the Staghound AA.
The vehicle was used throughout the campaign in North West Europe. Nearly 4000 Staghounds were produced, all delivered to Great Britain, after which large numbers were sent to Allied forces such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Honduras, India, Israel, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicagarua, Rhodesia, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. During the Second World War, three major versions of the Staghound were in use with Great Britain and its allies; the Staghound I (with American 37 mm cannon), the Staghound III (Crusader III dome with 75 mm cannon) and the Staghound AA.
THE BUILD
ASSEMBLY
PAINTING
WEATHERING
HISTORY & REFERENCES
The armored car T17E1 proposed by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors was a 4x4 car powered by two GMC engines located at the rear. The procurement of two pilots was approved in November of 1941. Production of 2,000 vehicles was authorized in January 1942, and production of 1,500 vehicles was approved in April 1942. A requisition by the British Purchasing Commission for 300, T17E1 of 15 December 1941 was confirmed in March 1942. The first production vehicles were delivered in October 1942. Difficulties in obtaining machine tools and numerous engineering changes resulted in the acceptance of only 157 vehicles in 1942.
The Special Armored Vehicles Board recommended termination of production in December 1942. However, the Desert Warfare Board made tests of the T17E1 in February 1943 at the request of the British. These showed the vehicle more mechanically reliable than the armored car T17. In consequence, all production was taken over by the British. An additional 2,687 vehicles were accepted in 1943.
Usage: Used by Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, GB, Israel, Lebanon, Nicaragua, Sudan, Syria, and Commonwealth forces during and after WWII.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Division, GMC.
The Special Armored Vehicles Board recommended termination of production in December 1942. However, the Desert Warfare Board made tests of the T17E1 in February 1943 at the request of the British. These showed the vehicle more mechanically reliable than the armored car T17. In consequence, all production was taken over by the British. An additional 2,687 vehicles were accepted in 1943.
Usage: Used by Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, GB, Israel, Lebanon, Nicaragua, Sudan, Syria, and Commonwealth forces during and after WWII.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Division, GMC.
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Type: Car, Armored, 4x4
Nomenclature: Car, Armored, T17E1 Country: US Year of Introduction: 1942 PHYSICAL DATA Weight empty: 12 031 kg Weight loaded: 13 166 kg Length (oa): 5 385 mm Width (oa): 2 692 mm Height (oa): 2 362 mm Ground Clr: 337 mm Wheel Base: 3 048 mm Armor: 12-32 mm NBC Protection: Individual |
ARMAMENT
Main: 1 X 37mm M6 Elevation: -7 to +60° Traverse: 360° Aux: 2 X .30 caliber LMG ENGINE Type: 2 X Gasoline Engine Model: GM 270 Mfr: Chevrolet No of Cyls: 6 HP: 97 hp (71.6 kW) each @ 3000 rpm Location: Rear Cooling: Liquid |
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Type: Leaf spring Steering: Front axle Turning Radius: 16.8 m No of wheels: 4 Tire Size: 14.00 x 20 in CAPACITY Fuel: 190 ltrs Ammo/Qty: 37mm (50 rds) Crew: 4 GENERAL DATA Intercom: Yes Night Vision: No |
TRANSMISSION
Type: Hydromatic No of speeds: 4 Fwd / 1 Rev Mfr: GMC Drive: 4x4 PERFORMANCE Speed: 89.8 k/ph Speed/Water: n/a Range: 320 km Fording: 800 mm Max Grade: 57% Trench: 900 mm Step: 500 mm |
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