Airfix 1/35 Ferret Scout Car Mk.2 Plastic Model Kit

After a successful series of light armoured reconnaissance and liaison vehicles, the Ferret Scout Car saw widespread British and Commonwealth military service from the 1950s onwards, with later variants of the Ferret taking part in the Gulf War of 1990. 

A vehicle type which can trace its lineage back to the successful Daimler Dingo scout car of the Second World War, the Ferret was designed with stealth in mind, a light and fast armoured vehicle which could probe enemy positions, reporting any discovered weak points back to commanders, with their own forces moving to exploit what they found.

Weighing in at around 4 tons operational weight, the Ferret was of all welded construction and featured armour protection capable of withstanding most small arms fire, but nothing much heavier, although it was not intended that the vehicle would be operating in direct opposition to heavy enemy armour. 

If it did find itself in a bit of trouble, the 4 wheel drive Ferret was powered by a reliable 6 cylinder Rolls Royce engine which gave it a top speed of 45 mph, a speed it could also achieve in reverse if required, something which could prove extremely useful if the crew found themselves in a tight spot.

Contents:

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

This remarkable 1:35 scale model of the Ferret Scout Car Mk.2 comprises 187 pieces, providing modellers with a detailed replica of this renowned Cold War reconnaissance vehicle. Tailored for skill level 2 modellers aged 8 and up, this plastic kit faithfully reproduces the unique characteristics of the light armoured scout car that served the British and Commonwealth forces from the 1950s onwards.

Key Features

• 187 plastic components for an intricate 1:35 scale construction
• Selection of three genuine paint schemes
• Skill level 2 -
• Precise depiction of the all-welded structure and armour protection
• Meticulously detailed Rolls Royce 6-cylinder engine parts
• Authentic four-wheel drive setup
• Various optional parts for diverse operational settings

History

Following a successful series of light armoured reconnaissance and liaison vehicles, the Ferret Scout Car was extensively used by British and Commonwealth military forces from the 1950s, with later models participating in the Gulf War of 1990.

Tracing its roots back to the effective Daimler Dingo scout car from the Second World War, the Ferret was engineered for stealth, being a nimble and swift armoured vehicle capable of scouting enemy positions and relaying any identified vulnerabilities to commanders, enabling their forces to take advantage.

With an operational weight of approximately 4 tons, the Ferret was constructed entirely from welded armour, offering protection against most small arms fire, though it was not designed to confront heavy enemy armour directly.

In challenging situations, the Ferret's four-wheel drive was powered by a dependable 6-cylinder Rolls Royce engine, allowing it to reach a top speed of 45 mph, which it could also achieve in reverse if necessary, a feature that could be crucial if the crew needed to retreat quickly.

Key Specifications

• Finish: Plastic
• Skill Level: 2

Full Specifications