Here is the real thing from the Summer of 1919 in Maxim Kolomiets' Armored car "Austin".
The photo is an Austin MkIII of 26th Detachment and it seems to match the model, even though the 1st Corps Web Site says it is v2. Whichever version, it is a very nice model, the resin was well cast and needed little work.
One of the front mudguards was a little low but could be bent back into place after soaking in hot water for a few seconds. There was some flash, below the reinforcing spurs that join the bonnet and front mudguards but I assume it is there deliberatly to strengthen the casting. It was easy to remove. On mine I added some reinforcing bars with plasticard to strengthen the wheel attachment and increase the clearance between the wheels and the mudguards.
Lastly, I added some magnetic strip to the bottoms of the turrets and thin metal card to the top of the gun deck, so that the turrets can be turned but are held in place magnetically when handled.
Very effective...simple but really looks the part.
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