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Conversion & Decal Sets for Airfix Ferret Scout Car

Scorpion Military Miniatures & Star Decals

Reviewed by Peter Brown

Star Decals 1/35th Ferret markings

These new releases are ideal for those wanting alternatives for their Airfx kit with or without Scorpion Miniature Models conversions:

35-C1405 Ferret Mk 2/2 and Mk 2/3 Scout Cars Malaya and Indonesia - Emergency and Confrontation in 1950-60s.

The long-running campaign in Malaya saw the use of a special version of the Ferret, the Mk 2/2 with a raised section under the turret. This sheet gives four alternative markings including serials and coloured unit badges. A plain Mk 2/3 from the campaign is also included. Two options for Mk 2/3 in Borneo. Price £8.05 or $7.50

35-C1406 BATUS # 1 British Army Training Unit Suffield in Canada Ferret Mk 1/2 and Mk 2/3. Range Safety Control Group.

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Ferrets used as range safety vehicles at the large Suffield training area were colourfully marked so they could be easily seen. Markings for one Mk 1/2 and four Mk 2/2 vehicles in various basic colour schemes and different coloured sections are included. Price £10.20 or $9.50

35-C1407 Ferret Scout Cars Vehicle Registration Numbers for British Ferrets

Several serial number batches were applied to Ferrets in British service, serials in the BA, BB, CA, CB, DA, DB, DD, EA, EB, EC, ED and FD series in four different styles of numbers and letters can be created using this sheet’s black background strips and white characters. Price £8.05 or $7.50

These can be purchased from Hannants, Scorpion Miniature Models or direct from Star Decals www.star-decals.net

Scorpion Miniature Models SMM3564D Ferret Mk 2/2 Price £8.50

This was a Mk.2 Ferret with the original small turret fitted with an armoured collar between the hull and turret for better observation. It was a local modification undertaken in the Far East. As well as British use in Malaya, some were used by the Royal Hong Kong Defence Force. SMM's conversion includes the collar section and small two-door turret including .30 Browning machine gun and replacement square driver's side hatches. The radio antenna mounts shown here are for the No.19 set which available separately as SMM3566B. The large insulator for the long whip aerial is included in the kit, with notes on how to make the aerial. The set also includes new sidelights and a jack block for a car in Hong Kong.

Available from www.scorpion-miniature-models.co.uk

Peter Brown for Brett Green 14 Mar 2024

Text and Images by Peter Brown
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