Takom Plastic Model Kit

British APC FV432 Mk 2/1 with Interior (1/35)

This 1/35 scale FV432 Mk 2/1 from Takom recreates the British Army’s long-serving armoured personnel carrier, complete with full interior detail. Designed to transport infantry safely across hostile terrain, the FV432 became one of the most recognisable vehicles of Britain’s Cold War and post-Cold War forces.

The kit includes a fully detailed interior, allowing the troop compartment and driver’s area to be displayed, making it ideal for open-hatch builds or diorama scenes. Exterior detail is crisp and purposeful, capturing the rugged, utilitarian character of this tracked workhorse.

• 1/35 scale plastic model kit
• FV432 Mk 2/1 British armoured personnel carrier
• Full interior included
• Detailed driver’s position and troop compartment
• Highly detailed exterior surfaces
• Suitable for open-hatch or interior display builds

History

The FV432 entered British Army service in the early 1960s as part of a new family of tracked vehicles designed to move infantry under armour. Built for simplicity and reliability, it was intended to operate alongside main battle tanks while offering protection from small arms fire and shell splinters.

Over its long service life, the FV432 appeared in numerous upgraded forms, including the Mk 2/1 variant, and was deployed across a wide range of environments from Europe to the Middle East. Its spacious interior allowed it to carry a full infantry section, while its tracked mobility ensured it could follow armoured units across difficult terrain.

Though eventually replaced by newer platforms, the FV432 remained in service for decades, proving itself as a dependable battlefield taxi and support vehicle. For modellers, it represents a classic piece of British armour, understated, functional, and historically significant.