Austin Mk.IV British armored car, 1914-18, 1/72 - Master Box Ltd. 72008

The Austin Mk.IV British Armored Car by Master Box Ltd., item number 72008, is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/72, depicting an armored wheeled car from the 1914-1918 period. This wheeled vehicle is a great subject for World War I tank and armored vehicle enthusiasts, as well as for dioramas focused on the early days of mechanized warfare.

The real vehicle

Austin armored cars were among the armored vehicles that appeared during the First World War. Built around a car chassis, they combined road mobility, armored protection, and turret-mounted armament. They illustrate the still experimental—yet already essential—use of wheeled armored vehicles during this conflict.

The Master Box model kit

This release recreates the Austin Mk.IV in 1/72 scale: each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced 72 times. The kit is designed for plastic assembly and includes two sprues of parts, a decal sheet, and an illustrated instruction manual. The decals let you complete the model’s decoration after painting.

The subject is also suitable for either a standalone display on a base or integration into a scene of roads, muddy terrain, or an urban area inspired by the First World War.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic model kit, it is recommended to prepare the parts before gluing by carefully removing the attachment points from the sprues and eliminating any possible molding marks. Careful, methodical assembly helps preserve the fine details typical of this scale.

Applying a suitable primer helps you check the quality of the assemblies before painting. The finish can then be enhanced with washes, dry brushing, and a light dusting to highlight the armor’s contours, the wheels, and mechanical components. The decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface, and can then be protected with a varnish suited to the desired look.

Technical features

• Brand : Master Box Ltd.
• Manufacturer reference : 72008
• Type : plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Austin Mk.IV British Armored Car
• Scale : 1/72
• Period : First World War, 1914-1918
• Category : wheeled armored military vehicle

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Assembly generally requires glue suitable for plastic model kits, cutting and sanding tools, as well as paints. A primer, brushes or an airbrush, weathering products, and varnish can complete the build depending on the level of finish you want.