Airfix Fairey Gannet COD.4 and Ferret Scout Car Mk.1

Fairey Gannet COD.4 – A11009

Delivering in at a skill level 4, the 1:48 scale Fairey Gannet COD.4 is here for its second release since original birth as a new mould in 2023. This kit consists of three new schemes associated with the COD.4, totalling up at 245 parts whilst measuring in at 344mm in wingspan and 290mm in length. The new parts associated in this kit include new bomb bay doors, wing mounted luggage pods along with all the various aerials and lights associated with the variant.

Arguably the most unconventional Fairey-designed aircraft to enter full production, the Gannet was developed to meet a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for an advanced carrier-based turboprop-powered anti-submarine hunter-killer.

Ferret Scout Car Mk.1 – A1386

Rolling in at skill level 2, the 1:35 scale Ferret Scout Car Mk.1 makes its entrance as its second release since the base mould from the 2023 release, but this time featuring the Mk.1 variant. Featuring new parts and options for hatches open or closed, this kit brings three schemes to the table to choose from, including a scheme from operation Granby as depicted on the box art. This kit consists of 194 parts, measuring in at 55mm in width and 112mm in length.

Although armoured, the Ferret Scout Car was never intended to face enemy heavy armour, relying on its low profile, speed and stealth to make contact with enemy units, some of which were engaged in similar reconnaissance roles. Creeping into contested territory, the Ferret was built for sniffing out the enemy, but not to cause trouble in an offensive sense.