The vehicle built to bring everyone home. The Cougar MRAP answered the defining threat of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars — the roadside bomb — with brutal, elegant engineering: a V-shaped monocoque hull that channels a mine or IED blast outward and away from the crew compartment, armour proof against small arms, and the height and stance that made the MRAP silhouette an icon of modern conflict. Built by Force Protection Inc, the Cougar family protected countless crews; this is the Cougar H, the 4×4 variant, in HobbyBoss's current 1/35 tooling.

Detail Where Armour Kits Often Skip It

This kit builds from the chassis up: a full drivetrain assembly with engine, transmission, differential housings and suspension units — the running gear that's usually simplified is all here, rewarding builders who like their undersides as honest as their topsides. The main tyres are hollow rubber with a well-defined tread pattern, and the tall hull and mine-protected stance give the finished model real presence among 1/35 armour. Paint and cement are required, as with all plastic kits.

A Modern Armour Centrepiece

The MRAP era is under-represented on most display shelves next to the endless Tigers and Shermans — which is exactly why one stands out. The Cougar suits Iraq and Afghanistan dioramas, pairs naturally with modern figures and stowage, and its 1/35 scale matches the armour world's standard for cross-kit scenes.

Specifications

Brand: HobbyBoss
SKU: HB80156
Subject: Cougar H A1 4×4 MRAP — Force Protection
Scale: 1/35
Features: Full engine/drivetrain, suspension, hollow rubber tyres
Type: Plastic model kit — assembly required
Needed to Complete: Plastic cement and paints