SMM Ferret Sets: New!

SMM3564D Ferret Mk.2/2
This unusual vehicle was a Mk.2/1 ferret with a small turret, fitted with an armoured collar that extends between the hull of the turret and its turret to improve observation. All were equipped with squared driver’s doors, as can be seen in the photos. It was an East Asian modification. The second version of this design was to create an open-topped vehicle for liaison with improved observation and disadvantages. The increased height made it easier to observe, but also more visible. The Royal Hong Kong Defence Force also made use of some British modifications.

SMM3564H2 Rear Hamper
In service, particularly during exercises and operations the Ferret is a very small vehicle. This means that crew space in a car of this size can be limited. Individual unit workshops had to make hampers that spanned the rear deck and still allowed access to engine covers. Ferret hampers were designed with hinged legs at the rear, while the front rests on the deck and is held in place by the gear that’s been stowed. The ‘large’ size hamper is representative of those that were used by BAOR. The hampers were wildly different, and there was very little standardisation. Many had very long legs, so you will have to adapt! You will need to adjust!

SMM3564H3 Rear Hamper
In service, particularly during exercises and operations the Ferret is a very small vehicle. This means that crew space in a car of this size can be limited. It was only possible for unit workshops to build hampers that spanned the deck of the Ferret’s rear, while still providing access to engine covers. Ferret hampers were designed with hinged legs at the rear, while the front rests on the deck and is held in place by gear. These small baskets were made in a similar pattern to later lash-ups with minor variations. One of the most notable differences was that they had hinged sheet metal lids.

Telescopic Clark Mast SMM3564H4
These masts have been used on many vehicles (Sultan Warrior etc.). and theatres.

Here, they are designed to be used with Ferret Mk.1/2 (

SMM3564B

). Mk.1 is also compatible. Two covered masts and two uncovered masts will be supplied.

SMM3564K1 Early Hatch Ferrets
Early production Ferrets featured squared driver’s doors on both sides. This applied to early Mk.1s (

SMM3564A), Mk.2s (with small turret SMM3564C

), and all subsequent conversions.

SMM3564K2 Early Sidelights for Ferret
The sidelights were changed five different times in the production process. Airfix’s kit includes Type 3 (parts D7/D8), and Type 5 parts (parts D43/44), (the familiar towers and sidelight with indicator). A sixth was also introduced in Hong Kong, exclusively for their own Royal Hong Kong Defence Force Ferrets (

SMM3564C

and D).

SMM3564P Ferret Alternate Driver Hatches
When driving in rainy weather, drivers need protection. The driver could fit a simple hood that had a wiper and a screen in the opening of the visor. This is not infra red, it’s just an image enhancer. Periscope AVII is the sight that was used.

SMM3564Q PSP Matting

(3D-printed, 2 planks supplied)

Marston Mat, popularly called pierced (or perforated) steel planking (PSP), is a standardised, perforated steel matting material developed in the USA shortly before World War 2, primarily designed for the rapid construction of temporary runways and landing strips. PSP was widely used in the British Army on many different wheeled vehicles.Please bear in mind that PSP was NOT designed for Ferret, and vice versa. Ferret’s sand channel mountings were not sized correctly for the holes on the mat. The holes in the matting had to be adapted to the mountings by the units and crews. Check your own references.The PSP in this set is 6-feet wide – the width of the Ferret. As you can see it is often cut into smaller widths. Normally between the sidelights. Cut the resin pieces to fit your model.