Looking for markings for Canadian M3A1 Scout Car

[GordonAParker]

I have the new Tamiya kit and have been looking for photo's of a Canadian White Scout car.
The Westminster Rgt at the Melfa river battle would be my preferred choice. but at this point I will take anything.
Hopefully pic would include census numbers.
Thanks
Gord

[Rob McCue]

Reg Hodgson in St Albert restored an M3 Scout car in the markings of the Westminster rifles, as that was his Uncles unit.

I don't know if the Reg number is from the Westminster rifles, or is correct for the vehicle serial number but the markings are accurate.

I will ask him the next time I speak with him.

Please see two photos from recent events that Reg had his Scout car out for.

[GordonAParker]

Thanks Rob,
much appreciated. I assume that the Westminster Rifles is basically the same regiment as the Westminsters?
It was also my understanding that the Canadian, and in fact, most Commonwealth Whites did not have the unditching roller mounted.

Cheers
Gord

[Rob McCue]

Yes, Westminster Regiment is correct for WWII.

I call them the Westminster Rifles as My Grandfather was in the Rifles prior to WWI.

I have never heard of removing the unditching roller, when I restored the SAR Halftrack, it was a huge effort to remove the roller.

I wonder why they would do that?

[Ed Storey]

Perhaps it just wasn't needed.

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[GordonAParker]

Thanks Rob,
It's a good question on the roller. There are few, very unclear, photos of Canadian Whites and none of them have it installed.
I thought as much on The Westies.
I have seen photos on here of the SAR Halftrack restoration you did, really very impressive. that's another model I plan to get into. Is it OK to bug you for details when I get started on the Halftrack?
But first things first, The new Tamiya kit looks like a real winner and I am itching to get started. With what you have sent me already I have enough to get started at any rate.
Cheers
Gord