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Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 08:34 AM UTC
It looks like Royal Model has two new updates for the famous Universal Carrier.
Royal Model has posted what looks to be two new update sets on their Facebook page. Both sets are for the Universal Carrier with what looks to be a photo-etched set for the engine cover and a great looking resin cast stowage set. Both sets are listed to be available in July 2014.

Stowage Universal Carrier
Engine Cover Universal Carrier
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I would presume so, but they do not state.
JUN 18, 2014 - 09:54 AM
Given the detail Riich put into their kit I was surprised they didn't do the open side panels. This looks like a useful fun and set. Al
JUN 18, 2014 - 07:36 PM
Someone had to do this I guess......not sure about the aerial arrangement on their MkI photo though.....never seen aerials like this fitted.....artistic licence I assume.
JUN 18, 2014 - 10:12 PM
Neither the Mk.I nor Mk.II kits have radios included, so aerials are artistic license. More than side panels we need modified suspensions that allow for heavy loads of stowage. Where is Resicast in all this? At one time they were listing stowage and conversions for the 3" mortar but I haven't seen them.
JUN 19, 2014 - 02:25 AM
Hi Bill, Looking at their price list for 2014 there are 5 conversions for the Riich carrier listed but Not Yet Available. I would think Resicast will wait and see what direction Riich take the carrier in before they commit to anything new as there is little point in doing a conversion in resin that then becomes available in plastic. Still available though is the 10cwt trailer that was towed by the UC and their 10cwt trailer loads one of which is specific to the 3 inch mortar and recently they released 3 inch mortar wooden ammo boxes. Resicast already have a selection of excellent UK wireless sets so for anything new carrier wise, it will probably be a case of if there a need that is sustainable to make the time, money and development effort worthwhile. Unlike Tamiya, Riich are quite likely to produce further versions of the carrier so doing any AM kits might be pointless, and as both Riich kits are excellent kits and require no AM for a decent build, there is little scope there. Those would be my thoughts, based on what I've read and seen regarding the Riich carrier. Looking at the surge in product types becoming available from Plastic Manufacturers in British and Commonwealth kits, many of the bread winners for AM companies no longer exist, so they are more likely to look for new sustainable products than to keep flogging a dead horse. Again those are just my thoughts. Al
JUN 19, 2014 - 05:18 AM
Hi all, I'm not sure what you mean when you say that there are no radios in the MK I or MK II kits by Riich Models. I have both kits and they include very nice radios, a No.11 set in the MK I and a No.19 set in the MK II. Regards,Bob
JUN 19, 2014 - 06:58 AM
I thought they came with radios to? Al
JUN 19, 2014 - 07:28 AM
Yesterday was not my finest; you are, of course, correct. My apologies, Gents. Alan, I think Resicast would do well to offer their excellent stowage sets for the Riich kits, complete with overloaded suspension. It's true their bread & butter of conversions and complete resin kits has changed, but there is still a need for good dedicated stowage sets IMO.
JUN 20, 2014 - 02:53 AM
Hi Bill, When I was talking with Graham at Duxford last weekend, he mentioned he was doing a lot of contract casting so is very busy at the moment. I dare say given a bit of time and demand stowage sets may follow at some point. Cheers Al
JUN 20, 2014 - 05:07 AM
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