Tamiya 1/35 Jgsdf Light Armored Vehicle

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.

Packaging

- 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.



Tamiya Color paints for painting the JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle

Tamiya Color Spray Paint Tamiya Color Spray Paint Tamiya Color Spray Paint TS-70 Olive drab (JGSDF) TS-90 Brown (JGSDF) TS-91 Dark green (JGSDF)

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint
LP-2 White LP-3 Flat black LP-5 Semi gloss black LP-25 Brown (JGSDF) LP-26 Dark green (JGSDF) LP-27 German gray LP-38 Flat aluminum LP-64 Olive drab (JGSDF) LP-65 Rubber black LP-66 Flat flesh

Tamiya Color Tamiya Color Tamiya Color X-2 White X-6 Orange X-7 Red X-8 Lemon yellow X-10 Gun metal X-11 Chrome silver X-18 Semi gloss black X-23 Clear blue X-26 Clear orange X-27 Clear red X-28 Park green XF-5 Flat green XF-15 Flat flesh XF-16 Flat aluminum XF-21 Sky XF-57 Buff XF-58 Olive green XF-63 German grey XF-64 Red brown XF-72 Brown (JGSDF) XF-73 Dark green (JGSDF) XF-74 Olive drab (JGSDF) XF-85 Rubber black ---


- Useful tools in the construction of your model
Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
Item 74134 Fine Pivot Drill Bit 1.0mm (Shank Dia. 1.5mm)
Item 74141 Fine Pivot Drill Bit 1.2mm (Shank Dia. 1.5mm)


- Make the details stand out!
Item 87131 Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
Item 87132 Panel Line Accent Color (Brown)
Item 87140 Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Brown)


- Adding realistic weathering effects to your model
Tamiya Weathering Master & Stick



- Present your model as it deserves to be displayed
Item 73004 Display Case C