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The British Armoured Car Guy Mk.I was one of the first modern British armored cars developed at the start of World War II, entering service around 1940. Built on a commercial Guy 4x4 truck chassis, it featured welded armor and was typically armed with a .55 inch Boys anti-tank rifle, a .303 Bren light machine gun, and sometimes a smoke discharger, offering light firepower suitable for reconnaissance and security duties. Designed for mobility and rapid deployment, the Guy Mk.I had relatively thin armor, providing protection against small arms fire and shrapnel but was vulnerable to heavier weapons. It was mainly used for home defense, airfield protection, and training within the United Kingdom, particularly during the early years of the war when the threat of German invasion was high. Although quickly outclassed by more advanced armored cars like the Humber and Daimler, the Guy Mk.I was a critical early war vehicle that helped Britain rapidly rebuild its armored forces after the Dunkirk evacuation. Its service was short-lived, but it filled a vital gap when Britain’s resources were stretched thin.

 

Multi part resin model.

 

Printed by Imperator Models on License from Wargame 3D.

British - Armoured Car Guy Mk.1

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