Tamiya 1/35 Military Miniature Series JAPAN GROUND SELF DEFENSE FORCE LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE japan NEW

Plastic military vehicle model assembly kit

Total length = 128 mm The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.

[Light armor responsible for national defense]
Light armored vehicles were deployed in 2002 as units equipped with steel plate armor and high mobility for four crew members.
Equipped with a water-cooled four-cycle diesel engine with an output of 160 horsepower, the maximum speed is 100 km / h.
Utilizing a small body, it can respond quickly to various situations, and is used mainly by the Ground Self-Defense Force's normal departments and armored reconnaissance units.
Dispatched to Iraq in 2004, and lessons learned from the lessons have been given to domestic vehicles. From 2005, fuel cans and spare tire brackets have been added to the rear of the vehicle.
In addition, various specifications can be seen depending on the mission of each unit, such as the presence or absence of smoke bomb launchers and machine guns, and the antenna shape of the radio used.

[Model outline]
This is a plastic model assembly kit for light armored motor vehicles that are mainly used in the JGSDF.
★ 1/35 scale, total length 128mm.
The unique style of the plane configuration is modeled with a sense of reality through detailed vehicle coverage.
★ The vertical rearview mirror, side window frame with damper, antenna, and various brackets at the rear of the vehicle are also three-dimensional.
★ You can choose whether to have a smoke bomb launcher or a machine gun.
★ The tire is made of real hollow rubber.
★ A mirror seal for the rearview mirror is available.
★ Includes 1 driver figure and 3 types of decals.

-Realistic modeling of a compact figure composed of inclined surfaces.
The various brackets added to the rear of the car body from the experience of dispatching to Iraq have a three-dimensional finish.
-Antennas with different shapes depending on the type of radio are selectable.
Various specifications can be reproduced depending on whether a smoke shooter or machine gun is installed.
-The roof hatch can be opened and closed.
5.56mm machine gun MINIMI is also made into parts with precise details.
-The four-wheel drive suspension has plenty of mechanical appeal.
The chassis is made of heavy die casting.
-Three types of markings are available.
In addition to color painting drawings, photos of actual vehicle materials useful for production were also posted.

Information is correct as of October 10, 2019. Product names, prices, release dates, specifications, etc. are subject to change without notice.

(From Tamiya website)