A Communications-Focused FV430 Vehicle Heads to 1:35 Scale

The FV439 Secondary Access Switch and Message Centre has been revealed as a new 1:35 scale detail set from Modern British Armour Models, highlighting a support variant rarely represented in kit form. Designated MBA-008, the release focuses on a specialised communications vehicle within the FV430 family and is specifically intended for use with the Takom FV-432 base kit.

The FV439 SAS/MC served a dedicated role as a secondary access switch and message centre, and this set is designed to capture the distinctive external layout and mission-specific fittings that separate it from standard FV-432 configurations. Developed as a new tool project, the set targets modellers interested in modern British armoured vehicles and lesser-seen support variants.

Specifications

The detail set is produced at 1:35 scale under product number MBA-008. It represents the FV439 Secondary Access Switch and Message Centre variant from the FV430 series and is engineered as a conversion set to be used in conjunction with the Takom FV-432 kit rather than as a standalone model.

Release Details

The FV439 SAS/MC detail set is scheduled as a future release for 2026 and is confirmed as a new tool product.