Airfix - A1385 - British Alvis Saracen Mk.5 (1:35 Scale)

British Alvis Saracen Mk.5 (1:35 Scale)

Build your own realistic 1:35 scale vehicle with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original prototype.

Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.

Features:

• 1:35 Scale Model
• The completed model measures 146mm long
• The completed model measures 72mm wide
• Includes 219 plastic parts for a highly detailed and advanced build 
• Three authentic paint and marking scheme options included 
• Skill Level 3 kit suitable for experienced modellers aged 8+

What’s in the Box:

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout guide, and decals.

Details:

Build an iconic British Cold War armoured vehicle with the Airfix A1385 Alvis Saracen Mk.5, a highly detailed 1:35 scale plastic model kit designed for serious modellers. Representing the FV603 Saracen, this six-wheeled armoured personnel carrier became a familiar sight in military and internal security roles across the world from the 1950s onwards. 

Developed by the Alvis Company of Coventry in the late 1940s, the Saracen was prioritised for production during the Malayan Emergency, offering excellent off-road capability and troop transport versatility. With a crew of two and space for up to ten soldiers, it became closely associated with urban patrol and peacekeeping operations rather than front-line tank combat. 

This impressive 1:35 scale kit delivers a substantial and rewarding build experience, featuring 219 parts and extensive detailing opportunities throughout. Designed as a Skill Level 3 kit, it includes multiple build options and authentic marking schemes, making it ideal for modellers looking to create a highly realistic Cold War vehicle. 

Perfect for large-scale displays or detailed dioramas, the Saracen Mk.5 stands out as a centrepiece model with real presence and historical significance.