{"product_id":"alvis-fv603-saracen-mk-5","title":"Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eAirfix 1\/35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwDw\"\u003eFV603 Saracen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a six-wheeled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"mw:WikiLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Armoured_personnel_carrier\" title=\"Armoured personnel carrier\" id=\"mwEA\"\u003earmoured personnel carrier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed and produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"mw:WikiLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alvis_Car_and_Engineering_Company\" title=\"Alvis Car and Engineering Company\" id=\"mwEQ\"\u003eAlvis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from 1952 to 1976. It has been used by a variety of operators around the world and is still in use in secondary roles in some countries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-trade_2-0\" rel=\"dc:references\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Saracen became a recognisable vehicle as a result of its part in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"mw:WikiLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Troubles\" title=\"The Troubles\" id=\"mwFg\"\u003ethe Troubles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"mw:WikiLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Operation_Banner\" title=\"Operation Banner\" id=\"mwFw\"\u003eOperation Banner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"mw:WikiLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Northern_Ireland\" title=\"Northern Ireland\" id=\"mwGA\"\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as for its role in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"mw:WikiLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Government_of_South_Africa\" title=\"Government of South Africa\" id=\"mwGQ\"\u003eSouth African government\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's enforcement of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"mw:WikiLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apartheid\" title=\"Apartheid\" id=\"mwGg\"\u003eapartheid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaracens were initially equipped with an L3A4 (0.30-inch Browning) machine gun in the turret, and a Bren light machine gun for the gun-ring at the rear of the vehicle. Later Marks carried the LMG and L37 GPMG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwAVk\"\u003eMk 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mark 1 or Mark 2 vehicles modified with extra armour specifically for use in Northern Ireland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:35 scale model of the Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5 is an impressive kit comprising 219 pieces, offering modellers at skill level 3 a challenging and rewarding project with ample scope for detailed customisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by the renowned Alvis Company of Coventry, the Saracen armoured personnel carrier was prioritised for production in the late 1940s due to the urgent situation in Malaya. With a crew of two, the FV603 could accommodate ten soldiers in its rear section, with the commander and wireless operator sitting behind the driver, facing forward, while eight soldiers sat opposite each other in two rows along the armoured sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:35 scale model with 219 plastic pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 build suitable for ages 8 and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree authentic paint schemes representing Cold War era service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed armoured personnel carrier design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunity to add extensive detail throughout the build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a1385_2_fc6c5828-f3e0-4ca0-877d-dda4bf47e3a3.jpg?v=1768403408\u0026amp;width=1000\" alt=\"Airfix A1385 Alvis Saracen Mk.5 1:35 Model Kit – Jadlam Toys \u0026amp; Models\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a1385_5_b708f75a-2696-4283-a5e7-c0ba94c23b6c.jpg?v=1768403408\u0026amp;width=1000\" alt=\"Airfix A1385 Alvis Saracen Mk.5 1:35 Model Kit – Jadlam Toys \u0026amp; Models\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a1385_3_87090ff5-2e1a-43d5-a66f-0bc10aabfc2f.jpg?v=1768403408\u0026amp;width=1000\" alt=\"Airfix A1385 Alvis Saracen Mk.5 1:35 Model Kit – Jadlam Toys \u0026amp; Models\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a1385_6.jpg?v=1768403408\u0026amp;width=1000\" alt=\"Airfix A1385 Alvis Saracen Mk.5 1:35 Model Kit – Jadlam Toys \u0026amp; Models\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/1417\/7574\/7465\/A1385-SCH-A.jpg\" alt=\"A1385 SCH A\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA1385 - Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5, B Squadron, 1st Royal Tank Regiment, Northern Ireland, May 1973.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/8617\/7574\/7464\/A1385-SCH-B.jpg\" alt=\"A1385 SCH B\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA1385 - Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5, Alvis Ltd, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, November 1972.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/5417\/7574\/7462\/A1385-SCH-C.jpg\" alt=\"A1385 SCH C\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA1385 - Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5, Sierra Vista Police Tactical Unit, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States of America, 2011.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58624750846336,"sku":"A1385","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/1601\/9328\/files\/AirfixA1385.jpg?v=1785725493","url":"https:\/\/pienoismallimarketti.fi\/products\/alvis-fv603-saracen-mk-5","provider":"Pienoismallimarketti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}