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Friday, November 09, 2012 - 11:44 AM UTC
Airfix's 1/48 British Army Afghanistan range inspired by Operation Herrick expands as the two Supacat vehicles are now available.

Airfix's new 1:48 scale range is based on the recent exploits of the British armed forces during the ongoing Op. Herrick in Afghanistan. Two new vehicles are now available for purchase.

Supacat HMT400 Jackal (A05301) £15.99
Designed and developed by Supacat at their facility in Devon, England, the Jackal or MWMIK (Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit) is a wheeled, armoured vehicle used by the British Army. Its primary role is one of deep battlefield reconnaissance as well as rapid assault and convoy protection. In all of these roles, good mobility and visibility are paramount and it is in these areas that the Jackal excels. The Jackal has seen extensive use in Afghanistan where it has proved to be a very useful machine, becoming much loved by its crews.

Supacat HMT600 Coyote (A06302) £18.99
Developed from the Supacat designed Jackal 2, the Coyote differs from the Jackal through the addition of an extra axle, turning the machine into a 6x6 design. Its primary roles is that of an artillery tractor, with secondary roles of battlefield reconnaissance and assault. It can be fitted with either a .50 Cal heavy machine gun or a 40mm grenade launcher as its primary armament, with a general purpose machine gun as a supporting weapon.

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Airfix: Supacat Jackal

Airfix: Supacat Coyote
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Yes, I keep hoping to be surprised by one of these from either Trumpeter or HobbyBoss. but... I might try one.. see if my eyes can handle it Hisham
NOV 09, 2012 - 12:57 PM
Here's their two Land Rover kits they just recently released. They look pretty good, I think... It's interesting that they have "weighted" plastic tires. I wonder why other companies don't do that with 1/35 scale kits? http://www.network54.com/Forum/433829/thread/1349621057/last-1350067638/Airfix+Snatch+and+Wmik++build Hisham
NOV 09, 2012 - 01:05 PM
I understand these were done in 1/48th scale with co operation from Derek Hanson (Accurate Armour) who probably provided his kits so they could be copied. Airfix used to produce some nice 1/32nd scale items but that would not have made sense. Lack of seat belts is the first item I spotted! As indicated, one of the larger Plastic companies will either pirate them or try and produce their own but it will be hard to perfectly copy the resin details of AA's items. Keith.
NOV 10, 2012 - 04:32 AM
I thought Airfix was doing some PE sets for all of these too ?? I think things like seatbelts could be in that. If not, lots of other pe out there anyways that could work, or scratch it. I wanna see some painted up
NOV 10, 2012 - 07:19 AM
I saw & photographed a Coyote at MAFVA Duxford, looks brutal Saw 100's of these Jackals/Coyotes at IPMS Telford today. They look quite good, to me anyway! CA.Greg is correct, Airfix have designed PE for both the Coyote & Jackal, to be sold separately, but I didn't see the PE, as the mob round the Airfix stand was too much for me. I suppose the PE is separate to keep the RRP down to UKP £13.99 & £16.99 approx, for the pocket money set! They were being retailed at £11.99 & £14.99 respectively, with a modern British figure set also available. As to scale, there is a revival in 1/48th in the UK, AND it matches their 1/48 Lynxes & Landys & there are various combinations of Lynxes, Landys, Figures, Coyotes/Jackals & Buildings available as 'play sets' I commend Airfix for this, and their modern Navy stuff, like it! Also there at Telford was a Navy Lynx in 1 scale!
NOV 10, 2012 - 08:07 AM
I hope that someone would statrt building one soon.
NOV 12, 2012 - 02:53 AM
Now if they'd only "pull a Dragon" and release them in 1/72!
NOV 12, 2012 - 06:00 AM
Yep, please post a WIP review if anyone does. Thanks.
NOV 17, 2012 - 07:15 AM
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