The Modelling News: Preview: Two tracked AFV's from Hobbyboss in February

The Namer 1 & a BMD-1P are Hobbyboss' new items of February. We look at the colours, decals, & built-up kits in our preview...

Preview: Two tracked AFV's from Hobbyboss in February

I.D.F. Namer-1 IFV

by Hobbyboss

Model: 84524

1/35th scale

Development of the Namer heavyweight armoured infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV) commenced in July 2007 as part of the IDF's five-year armoured infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV) programme. The programme aims to modernise and strengthen the IDF ground forces through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and equipment. The Namer AIFV was unveiled to the public in early 2008 and entered production in April 2008, following approval from the IDF chief of staff and funding for the pilot production of 15 tracked vehicles.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

The Namer AIFV is based on the turret-less Merkava 4 chassis, which features sloped hybrid armour to protect the fighting compartment. The vehicle is equipped with a remotely operated weapon station and multiple smoke canisters embedded within the armour. Additionally, the Namer AIFV features two hatches on the hull roof for use by the commander and gunner, as well as a rear ramp for the efficient offload of soldiers and equipment.

Model Length:240mm Width: 113.5mm

Total of sprues, upper hull, lower hull and tracks

The kit consists of over 1100 parts

Multi-slide-moulded lower hull and upper hull

Individual tracks

Photo-etched parts included

The kit made up by Hobbyboss staff...

BMD-1P

by Hobbyboss

Model: 80154

1/48th scale

The BMD-1P was first produced in the late 1970s as a modernised variant of the BMD-1, featuring a key upgrade: the integration of a more advanced 9K111 ATGM launcher, replacing the older Malyutka system.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

Despite being designed for a specific purpose, the BMD-1P was often employed as a standard infantry fighting vehicle during the conflict in Afghanistan, where it suffered significant losses due to its heavy utilisation in this capacity.

Model Length: 154.8mm Width: 76mm

The kit consists of over 630 parts

Multi-slide-moulded lower hull and upper hull

Individual tracks

Photo-etched parts included

The kit made up by Hobbyboss staff...