Airfix Plastic Model Kit
Airfix Ferret Scout Car Mk.1 (1/35) A1386
The Ferret Scout Car was developed to perform stealth-based reconnaissance missions while avoiding direct engagement with enemy forces. Its low profile and agile design allowed it to manoeuvre quickly across contested terrain, relaying vital information to command units. Equipped with radio systems, Ferret crews transmitted real-time updates to headquarters, often supported by an additional vehicle to maintain communication beyond standard range limits.
This light armoured vehicle was not intended for offensive action but rather for collecting intelligence and evacuating safely if discovered. The design incorporated enough protection to shield the crew from small-arms fire while retreating to friendly lines.
- 1:35 scale plastic model kit
- Includes 194 parts
- Three marking scheme options:
- (A) Ferret Mk.1/1, C Squadron, Lugershall, British Army, 1980s
- (B) Ferret Mk.1/2, 7th Armoured Brigade, Operation Granby, British Army, 1991
- (C) Ferret Mk.1/1, Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars, RAC Centre Bovington, 1959
- Finished model length: 11.2cm
- Width: 5.5cm
- Skill level: 2
- Flying Hours: 2
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
First introduced in the early 1950s, the Ferret Scout Car became a staple of British reconnaissance forces during the Cold War era. Its versatility and mobility made it a trusted vehicle for gathering intelligence without direct confrontation. The Ferret was deployed in numerous post-war operations, serving in varied environments from European terrain to Middle Eastern deserts. Its effectiveness relied on speed, communication capability, and rapid extraction rather than combat firepower. Often crewed by two, it offered critical frontline data while maintaining a light, fast profile that could avoid or escape detection. The Ferret remains an iconic example of British engineering in armoured reconnaissance vehicles.
