Global Top1/48 Military Miniature Series No.90
1/48 SCALE JAPAN GROUND SELF DEFENSE FORCE LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE
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Length: 93 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
The Light Armored Vehicle began to reach Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) units in 2002; lightweight (as its name suggests) and powered by a 160hp liquid-cooled 4-cylinder diesel, this nimble customer can reach speeds of up to 100km/h and even be air-lifted by helicopter if the need arises. From 2004, the JGSDF sent a Humanitarian Assistance Team to Iraq, and experience gained in the field led to a number of upgrades being applied to Light Armored Vehicles for use in the Japanese archipelago. It comes in a variety of specs, tailored to the needs of its unit and whether they require smoke dischargers, 5.56 MINIMI machine gun, etc.
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★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle. Length: 93mm, width: 46mm. ★This highly accurate model was designed with full access to actual JGSDF vehicles. ★The boxy style of the vehicle is depicted with aplomb. ★The numerous upgrades to the Japanese-use Light Armored Vehicle are faithfully captured. ★Comes with marking options and parts for 1 command car (with smoke dischargers), and 2 other vehicles.
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★Access to JGSDF vehicles allowed us to make this comprehensive 1/48 scale rendering of the Light Armored Vehicle.
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★Includes parts and decals to create 3 different vehicles. The roof-top hatch can be assembled open or closed.
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★Molded depictions of tires are of course given realistic tread patterns for a super-realistic finish.
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★The suspension and underside are realistically rendered while ensuring that the parts count is reasonable.
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★The kit includes a figure depicting a driver wearing the very latest in bullet-proof JGSDF gear.
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★Why not take the opportunity to purchase and build multiple vehicles, or pair the kit with the 1/48 Type 10?
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
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Tools & PaintsTS-90 BROWN (JGSDF)
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Tools & PaintsTS-91 DARK GREEN (JGSDF)
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ITEM No.85091
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-6 ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-7 RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-22 CLEAR
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-23 CLEAR BLUE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-5 FLAT GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-15 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-57 BUFF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-63 GERMAN GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-72 BROWN (JGSDF)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-73 DARK GREEN (JGSDF)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-74 OLIVE DRAB (JGSDF)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-85 RUBBER BLACK
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Useful finishing materials
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BLACK)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BROWN)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (GRAY)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR （DARK BROWN）
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ITEM No.87140
Recreating mud and dirt
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER A SET (SAND/LIGHT SAND/MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER B SET (SNOW/SOOT/RUST)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER C SET (ORANGE RUST/GUN METAL/SILVER)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER D SET (BURNT BLUE/BURNT RED/OIL STAIN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER E SET (DRYBRUSH EFFECT YELLOW/GRAY/GREEN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER F SET (TITANIUM/ LIGHT GUN METAL/COPPER)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER G SET (FOR FIGURES I)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER H SET (FOR FIGURES II)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SNOW)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SAND)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (LIGHT EARTH)
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Useful tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsDRILL BIT (1.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsFINE DRILL BIT (0.8mm)
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ITEM No.74096
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
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Information is current as of December 5, 2016. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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