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Item No:35368

1/35 Military Miniature Series No.368

1/35 JAPAN GROUND SELF DEFENSE FORCE LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE

Length: 128 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

A Nifty Design
Japan Ground Self Defense Force units were first provided with the highly mobile, well-defended Light Armored Vehicle since 2002, and it has proven a successful design capable to speeds up to 100km/h thanks to its 160hp diesel engine. It was deployed in Iraq from 2004, and subsequent vehicles were updated with lessons learned from the hard service there, featuring updates such as a rear bracket for fuel cans and the spare tire. Additions such as smoke dischargers and machine gun were made depending upon the unit.
About the Model
★This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 128mm. ★Accurate rendering of Japanese archipelago spec vehicle based upon extensive research of an actual example. ★Captures upright side mirrors, damped side windows, antennae, rear brackets and more. ★Optional smoke dischargers and machine gun. ★Mirror stickers are included for side mirror surfaces. ★Comes with a driver figure and three marking options.
  • ★The compact LAV is expertly depicted in 1/35, complete with details such as the rear bracket specific to vehicles serving in Japan.
  • ★Choose from different types of antenna. Optional depictions of smoke dischargers and machine gun are also included in the kit.
  • ★This top view shows the hatch, which can be assembled open or closed. The 5.56mm MINIMI machine gun showcases great detail.
  • ★Parts are included in the kit to recreate a driver figure and add even more realism to your modeling masterpiece!
  • ★Moving to the underside of the vehicle, there is plenty to look at. The chassis is a die cast piece, lending the model a weighty feel.
  • ★This kit includes three different marking options. Take your time choosing, with the aid of our full color painting guide.

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Information is current as of October 10, 2019. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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