1/72 ACE Model Super Snipe Saloon 72550

1/72 Scale ACE Models Humber Super Snipe Saloon - British Staff Car

Build an authentic replica of the Humber Super Snipe Saloon with this precision 1/72 scale plastic model kit from ACE Models. This detailed kit represents the prestigious British luxury car that served as a military staff car during World War II, combining elegant civilian styling with military utility.

Key Features

• Accurate 1/72 scale representation of the Humber Super Snipe Saloon
• Highly detailed plastic parts capturing authentic British luxury car characteristics
• Four-litre inline six-cylinder engine providing 79 mph top speed
• Elegant saloon body design with detailed interior and exterior features
• Crisp panel lines and surface details including chassis, wheels, and body panels
• Clear assembly instructions to guide builders through the construction process

Historical Background

The Super Snipe was introduced in October 1938, derived by combining the four-litre inline six-cylinder engine from the larger Pullman with the chassis and body of the Humber Snipe, normally powered by a three-litre engine. The result was a car of enhanced performance and a top speed of 79 mph (127 km/h) —fast for its day. The engine was designed by American engine genius Delmar Barney Roos who left a successful career at Studebaker to join Rootes in 1936. The Super Snipe continued in production as a British military staff car, 4-seater, 4x2, while the same chassis was used for an armoured reconnaissance car. These vehicles provided reliable transportation for British military officers and government officials throughout World War II, combining the comfort and prestige expected of staff cars with the performance needed for wartime service.

What's Required

This is an unassembled plastic model kit that requires:

• Plastic cement or model glue for assembly
• Acrylic or enamel paints for finishing
• Modeling tools including sprue cutters and hobby knife
• Sandpaper or files for part cleanup
• Paintbrushes or airbrush for detail work

Perfect For

• Military vehicle modeling enthusiasts
• British WWII staff car and luxury automobile collectors
• 1/72 scale civilian and military vehicle enthusiasts
• Modelers creating British command post or headquarters dioramas
• Intermediate modelers seeking elegant and historically significant subjects

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About ACE Models

ACE Models is a respected manufacturer specializing in unique and lesser-known military and civilian vehicle subjects in various scales. Known for their attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, ACE Models produces kits that fill important gaps in the modeling world by offering subjects rarely covered by other manufacturers. Visit https://www.ace-models.com.ua/ to learn more about their extensive catalog of distinctive vehicle kits.

SKU: ACE72550 | Scale: 1/72 | Manufacturer: ACE Models