{"product_id":"airfix-aira1379","title":"Airfix 1\/35 Ferret Scout Car Mk 2 Model Kit - AIRA1379","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the \u003cstrong\u003eFerret Scout Car Mk 2\u003c\/strong\u003e with this Airfix 1\/35 scale release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e187 plastic components for an intricate 1:35 scale construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelection of three genuine paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkill level 2 - ideal for modellers aged 8+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrecise depiction of the all-welded structure and armour protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeticulously detailed Rolls Royce 6-cylinder engine parts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthentic four-wheel drive setup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious optional parts for diverse operational settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Ferret Scout Car Mk 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: AIRA1379\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix\"\u003eAirfix model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix-cars-road-vehicles\"\u003eAirfix Cars \u0026amp; Road Vehicles\u003c\/a\u003e or discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-cars\"\u003eModel Cars\u003c\/a\u003e at Mega Hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974140624970,"sku":"AIRA1379","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/aira1379-135-airfix-ferret-scout-car-mk-2-squadron-model-models__22020.1781688271.webp?v=1794545800","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/airfix-aira1379","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}