Julien Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 No love on here for the new Ferret? I for one am looking forward to it https://uk.airfix.com/products/ferret-scout-car-mk2-a1379 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricaneflyer Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 While it is not first on my Wishlist from Airfix this year, it certainly does look quite good. The decal possibilities are incredibly varied, and it would be interesting if they did a Mk 2/6 or Mk 5 in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I have the Accurate Armour kit in the stash, so this will definitely be a must get so I can get around to building one! Well done Airfix! More of the same please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 This is a fantastic choice by Airfix. It was in service for 40 years in a range of schemes, it served in many different countries. Never kitted before it is going to sell extremely well at that price. Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Hopefully if it sells well we will get some more cold war armour. I know the FV432 has sold well for Takom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Fantastic to see this, so many Op Banner possibilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuondrums Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I'm really looking forward to it despite only being aa dabbler in armour - the marking / parts selections are really interesting too. I can actually see myself doing more than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Op Banner, BAOR, Aden, Cyprus, UN, BATUS, TA, End of Empire, Foreign use, Gulf War 1 (Mk 1 only methinks). The list is endless. Looking at the CAD the construction looks very modular so easy for aftermarket to be dropped in. Genius Will Edited January 11 by Scimitar F1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I'm tempted to buy one To build a version which I remember seeing in Belfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The Ferret is the pick of the new releases for me, and it would be nice if Airfix were to release some contemporary figures to go with it. (Not ;holding my breath for that, though). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The Airix 1978 vintage "Modern British Infantry" in 1/32 might do at a pinch.... they are quite "Action oriented" in poses, though. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airfix-51572-8-modern-british-infantry--182614 best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 6 hours ago, Scimitar F1 said: Op Banner, BAOR, Aden, Cyprus, UN, BATUS, TA, End of Empire, Foreign use, Gulf War 1 (Mk 1 only methinks). The list is endless. Looking at the CAD the construction looks very modular so easy for aftermarket to be dropped in. Genius Will I know someone who commanded one in the Lebanon in the 80s under the UN so will be building at least one like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 At the advertised price Of £22 ish seems like an absolute steal , will be picking one up for sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 19 hours ago, Julien said: No love on here for the new Ferret? I for one am looking forward to it https://uk.airfix.com/products/ferret-scout-car-mk2-a1379 It doesn't have wings! Perhaps my only quibble with the Rumourmonger section is that non-aircraft releases often fly below the radar. However, it's understandable as Homebee's area of interest is aircraft and he is the main poster of news. Mike. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Not Homebee's fault. On the whole aircraft get more press here as there are more releases. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut22 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The kit's all over white UN scheme is the same as the Ferret in the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop, which I have access to (and have steered). So whilst not a modeller of vehicles I may just have to get this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Berlin Brigade marking option and boxart ist a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Apparently this isn't a collaboration with Academy, it's the first kit by a new designer at Airfix (Ethan), who has also designed the starter kit Land Rover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I’ve not visited this section of BM. before, but the mention of a ferret caught my attention - I used to cruise around Watford in one an old friend of mine owned. Drew quite a bit of attention! I might have to get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Fantastic - although never on my wish list, it turns out this Ferret is exactly what I need! I've been slowly working on a diorama of a section of the Berlin wall using a couple of the AFV Berlin Wall kits. Also a couple of Accurate Armour modern British Army figures to serve as an RMP patrol, on duty in the British Sector. Its a 1970's era scene so I'm replacing the figures' helmets with more traditional Redcaps using Hornet heads. I have an Italeri Land Rover as an RMP patrol vehicle and this new Ferret is exactly what I need and should fit the scene perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerperal Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 16 hours ago, Richard Humm said: Apparently this isn't a collaboration with Academy, it's the first kit by a new designer at Airfix (Ethan), who has also designed the starter kit Land Rover. I was wondering about that. Certainly exciting news, both look great and intelligently designed from the CAD. Hopefully this'll open up Airfix to a greater 1/72 and 1/35 armoured market like in ye olden days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Tool Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I am hoping the fit of parts will be as good as usual with Airfix. I really do not want to fettle with a Ferret. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I will be getting a few of these especially if the price stays at around the 23 quid mark. Really like the BATUS range safety scheme with the red turret. Had a bash at the AA kit many years ago and made a real pigs ear of it as i'd never built a resin kit before. Very happy to see Airfix doing one in plastic and if it's a seller they might do other versions. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Hmm BATUS Vehicles, might need another one for that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Got one on pre order Does anybody have a clue if this is a one off or can we expect some more goodies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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