Feature article by: Gary Norris
Reference
Not a great deal to hand, but there are the Photo Reference Library images as well as those I used with this article.
Take a look at: Conclusion, gallery and pdf…
Introduction
Having purchased the Accurate Armour Foden over ten years ago (kit ref K117) and having studied the instruction sheet on several occasions, commencement of the build had been hindered by lack of information.
While Accurate Armour doprovide written text to accompany their suggested build sequence, clear colour reference is also required.
Imagine how lucky I felt then, when chancing upon an in service vehicle while visiting the War and Peace Show (in the UK) and, after plying the crew commander with copious amounts of lager, he was only too happy to allow access inside an out; the end result being the comprehensive walk round accompanying the model build (see your SMN Photo Reference Library).
This huge 1:35 scale model depicts the 27 ton British Army 6 wheeled recovery vehicle, which has been in service since 1980 serving wherever the British Army operate.
Very recently, Accurate Armour released a updated version of this kit (Ref K158) with upgrades and fittings for its specific role in operation “HERRICK” in Afghanistan, including crew protection armour, bulged tyres, GPMG mount plus comprehensively researched decals for the period.
![bn2](https://www.scalemodellingnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bn2.jpg)
The Foden, sadly has reached the end of its operational life being replaced with the MAN8x8SRV seen below.
As I have mentioned above, I purchased the Foden at least 8 years ago.
At that time, Accurate Armour were producing smaller parts in white metal, however for approximately the last two years all AA kit parts are now produced in resin, the only metal parts being the P.E. sets when included.
![bn5](https://www.scalemodellingnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bn5.jpg)
This, the original model and the OP, HERRICK version were both researched and developed by David E Jane, an exceptional pattern maker who also produced the masters for Kit Form Services growing range of 1:24th post war British vehicles.