Product Description

- The 1/72 series, launched in 2019 with a completely new design/new mold, is an Air Self-Defense Force-style LAV

[Basic features and specifications]
- Contains 2 light armored vehicles.
- 1/72 scale, completed size is 62x31x45mm (with antenna installed)

- The body is a one-piece part with the front, sides and top made using a slide mould.
- The front lights are reproduced with separate transparent parts.
- The lens surface of the rear lights is made as a separate transparent part.
-The glass is a separate part that is attached to the outside.
The rear of the vehicle is a separate part, and by drilling holes in the model, you can choose whether or not to equip additional parts.
- The anti-slip processed/unprocessed parts of the body surface are expressed through intricate surface engraving.

- The interior of the vehicle is also reproduced using parts.
-The seat (back) is a separate part.
The floor and interior are separate parts to reduce the need to paint different parts when painting.
-Gun mount hatch can be displayed open or closed.
- The gun mount is designed to be able to rotate 360 degrees even after completion.
-Includes a 5.56mm MINIMI machine gun and shield parts for mounting on the gun rack.

-The engine is a separate part and can be selected to be mounted on or off the vehicle.
- The left and right front mirrors are available as one-piece parts that include both the rear/under mirrors and arms.
- The main undercarriage is made up of three parts, reproducing the flat yet characteristic uneven shape.
- The suspension is made into a separate part so that the design is expressed without omissions.
- The towing hook is a separate part. It is possible to recreate the early model without the towing hook.

[Features and specifications unique to this product]
-Special parts are available for the Air Self-Defense Force's guard specifications, and the shape is reproduced.

- Bulletproof reinforced glass: Comes with window frames/window parts with reinforced side and back glass.

-Central radio mast: Includes an antenna mast mounted above the front door on the right side of the vehicle.
-Rear radio mast: Antenna mast part on the left rear of the vehicle is included.

-Ceiling rack: Since the Air Self-Defense Force vehicles are basically equipped with ceiling racks, they come with special rack parts.

- On-board radio: A radio to be installed inside the vehicle is included. (JGSDF/field radio type part)

・The included decals are specially designed for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
- Includes descriptions of a wide range of units, from the 1st Air Wing to each Air Wing, as well as sub-bases and alert units.
-There are two types of NO STEP notation available.
- The vehicle numbers are real and are already combined with the affiliation notation, so they can be affixed without the need for research.
-Vehicle numbers include rose numbers and vehicle nameplates.

-In addition to the assembly diagram, the assembly instructions come with a special manual that contains information and explanations about the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's LAV.
・Explanations about the actual vehicle were written by Toshiaki Namie.
- Detailed instructions on how to use the decals are provided along with detailed photos of the actual vehicle, and also include an explanation of the shape of the vehicle's fine details.

[Included Contents]
・16 runners
・Decals x2
・Assembly instructions x1

- Design/mold is from 2019.

Product Specifications

Item series

1/72 ML

Country

Japan

Item code

723617

JAN code

4968728723617

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