Level 2 Model Kit Ferret Scout Mk.1 Armored Car with 3 Scheme Options 1/35 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix

Brand new plastic model kit of Ferret Scout Mk.1 Armored Car with 3 Scheme Options (Level 2) 1/35 plastic model kit by Airfix. Brand new box. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Contains 194 detailed parts. Does NOT include display stand. Paint and cement required (not included). Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Parts molded in Light Brown, unless otherwise indicated. Dimensions approximately L-4.4, W-2.16 inches assembled. Includes decals to design the armored car in 3 different schemes. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Ferret Scout Car Mk.1/1 was a British armored reconnaissance vehicle developed in the early 1950s by Daimler as a successor to the wartime Daimler Dingo. Designed for speed, agility, and reliability, the Ferret served with the British Army and many Commonwealth nations for decades. The Mk.1/1 variant featured a fully enclosed turretless design, optimized for reconnaissance and liaison roles. Lightly armored but highly mobile, the Ferret was ideal for patrolling roads, screening movements, and providing forward observation without engaging in heavy combat. Its compact size and low profile made it an asset in both urban environments and rugged terrain. C Squadron, based at Ludgershall, Wiltshire, in the 1980s, operated Ferret Scout Cars as part of the British Army’s reconnaissance and training units. During this period, the vehicle saw extensive use in NATO exercises across West Germany, reflecting the tense atmosphere of the Cold War. While the Ferret’s role in the 1980s was often centered on training and readiness, many Mk.1/1s in service had previously seen operational use in earlier conflicts such as the Malayan Emergency, the Aden Emergency, and peacekeeping missions in Cyprus. Its versatility allowed it to remain relevant in an era increasingly dominated by heavier and more advanced armored vehicles. By the late 1980s, the Ferret Scout Car was gradually being phased out in favor of newer designs like the CVR(T) series, but it retained a special place in British Army history. For crews who operated it, the Ferret was a reliable workhorse—simple to maintain, rugged in the field, and surprisingly fast for an armored vehicle. Its service in both colonial conflicts and NATO defense scenarios demonstrated the adaptability of British armored reconnaissance doctrine over three decades. This 1:35 scale model offers collectors a finely detailed piece of Cold War military history. From the precise replication of its armor plating to the accurate markings of the period, this replica is perfect for enthusiasts who value authentic representations of iconic reconnaissance vehicles that bridged the postwar and modern eras.