Also known as “LP1 Carrier (Aust)”. Australian production similar to Bren carrier but welded and with some minor differences. About 60 were sent to North Africa in 1940 and saw action in North Africa, Greece and Palestine. In all, 160 LP1 carriers were built by Victorian Railways at their vast Newport workshops in Melbourne. They were not successful as the engine overheated, there was a shortage of spare parts and break wear was excessive. Although problematic, much was learnt from the experience, and a new design was produced, which corrected many of the inherent faults of this first model.

Also known as “LP2 Carrier (Aust)”. Australian-built variant of the Universal Carrier. Also produced in New Zealand. Used 1938–1939 Ford commercial axles; the 2A had 1940 Ford truck axles. Over 2700 of these were produced.

Bolt Action allows the Vickers Machinegun version shown above to be used as an alternative to the 3″ Mortar version posted on yesterday. The Mortar platoon hardly needs another motorised mortar, so this will be a good option.

I have two more of these kindly printed by Drew, that I will add in the next few days as similar options for the Artillery and Machinegun Support Platoons.

Tomorrow something slightly different,