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Originally posted by Bob Moseley
One LP1, Hull No. 144, probably in 1940, was sent to NZ, more than likely for evaluation purposes and to put you guys on the right track to building real and proper Carriers. 
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While NZ did build their own LP1s, they are not the same as Aust LP1s, unfortunately. They were virtually a direct copy of the British Carrier, Bren, No2, Mk1, (Steered bz wheel), although fitted with a 95hp, 239ci engine and the body was made from mild steel (ie, not armoured). They were built in contemplation of running up a local production programme and as such share some details that would appear in the later Aust-NZ LP2s, ie 9.5in track from the Vickers light tanks and H section spoked wheels. With a lighter body, more power and larger ground footprint, they would have smartly outperformed the English carriers off-road. Sadly, none are understood to remain in existance.