Ace 72434 FV-651 Mk.6 Crash Tender Salamander 1/72 – plastic model kit

We present the unique Ace 72434 FV-651 Mk.6 Crash Tender Salamander model in 1/72 scale, a faithful miniature of one of the most famous military rescue and fire-fighting vehicles. This kit is intended for modelers passionate about support vehicles used by the British Armed Forces, as well as enthusiasts of Cold War-era airport vehicles.

Faithful representation of the FV-651 Mk.6 Salamander vehicle

The FV-651 Mk.6 Salamander Crash Tender is a specialist fire engine constructed on the chassis of the British FV600 armored personnel carrier. Introduced into service in the 1950s, it mainly served on Royal Air Force military airfields and at NATO allied forces’ bases, providing rapid response during air crashes and fires. The Salamander was designed to carry large quantities of fire retardant, quickly reach burning aircraft, and rescue crews. Its most notable features included its high mobility over difficult terrain and specialist equipment, enabling it to tackle aviation fuel fires.

• Scale: 1/72
• Era: Cold War (1950s–1980s)
• Country of use: United Kingdom and NATO countries
• Historical use: Rescue and fire-fighting on military airfields, used during NATO exercises and RAF operational standby in Western Europe
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit

What’s included in the kit?

The ACE model stands out with its detailed surface texture, accurate depiction of body details, fire extinguishing system, and rescue equipment segment. The set includes a precisely cast assembly of plastic parts and decals for marking the vehicle in RAF service. Glue and paints are not included.

Who do we recommend this model for?

Ace 72434 FV-651 Mk.6 Crash Tender Salamander 1/72 is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in military support vehicles. It is particularly well-suited to collectors of airport vehicles, RAF history enthusiasts, and Cold War armor modelers. Difficulty level: 3/5 – it requires care and experience in assembling small and intricate parts.

Choose the Ace 72434 FV-651 Mk.6 Crash Tender Salamander 1/72 and enrich your collection with a unique miniature of a vehicle that protected crews and aircraft on British military airfields for decades!