Scale: 1/35 | Manufacturer: Airfix | Kit nr: A1386 | Scheme: 7th Armoured Brigade, Operation Granby, Saudi Arabia/Kuwait, 1991
about the ferret
Despite its armour, the Ferret Scout Car was not designed to engage enemy heavy armour. Instead, it relied on its low silhouette, speed, and stealth to make contact with enemy units, some of which were performing similar reconnaissance tasks. Venturing into contested areas, the Ferret was crafted to detect enemy presence without engaging in offensive actions.
Their mission was to transmit real-time radio updates to headquarters, and if they moved beyond radio range, a second HQ Ferret would relay their messages back. They provided military planners with crucial information, and if discovered, the Ferret could swiftly remove the crew from any combat situation.
regarding the build
I had a pleasure building this kit, it has a nice amount of detail and there are multiple options that you can go for. I love that you can display the windows open or closed. The antennas were realised by adding some stretched sprue. If you want to get started with 1/35 scale models, I would recommend this kit.
- Arming the Stuka
- Guardians of Britain
- Fighting bushes
- Leopard on the prowl
- The Biber has arrived
- Bofors in action
- Dragonfly on the field
- Search and Rescue
- Resupplying the Stug
- On the way to liberation
- Training flight
- Free Lion
- Defending the home islands
- Hedgerow warfare
- Crossing the tank ditch
- Arrived at Iwo Jima
- Expeditionary force
- Carrier patrol
- Hobarts funnies
- Knocked out in Malaya
- Patrolling the sea
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