Tamiya 1/48 Jgsdf Light Armored Vehicle

Lightweight but no Pushover
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.

About the Model

- 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.
Packaging

- Access to JGSDF vehicles allowed us to make this comprehensive 1/48 scale rendering of the Light Armored Vehicle.

- Includes parts and decals to create 3 different vehicles. The roof-top hatch can be assembled open or closed.

- Molded depictions of tires are of course given realistic tread patterns for a super-realistic finish.

- The suspension and underside are realistically rendered while ensuring that the parts count is reasonable.

- The kit includes a figure depicting a driver wearing the very latest in bullet-proof JGSDF gear.

- Why not take the opportunity to purchase and build multiple vehicles, or pair the kit with the 1/48 Type 10?


- Tamiya Color paints for finishing the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle

Tamiya Colors Spray Colors
(Item No.) Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) Brown (JGSDF) TS-90 (85090) XF-72 (81772) --- Dark Green (JGSDF) TS-91 (85091) XF-73 (81773) ---



Tamiya Colors Spray Colors
(Item No.) Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) Brown (JGSDF) TS-90 (85090) XF-72 (81772) --- Dark Green (JGSDF) TS-91 (85091) XF-73 (81773) ---

Tamiya Colors Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) Tamiya Colors Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) X-2 White 81502 80002 XF-1 Flat Black 81701 80301 X-6 Orange 81506 80006 XF-5 Flat Green 81705 80305 X-7 Red 81507 80007 XF-15 Flat Flesh 81715 80315 X-10 Gun Metal 81510 80015 XF-57 Buff 81757 80357 X-11 Chrome Silver 81511 80011 XF-63 German Grey 81763 80363 X-18 Semi Gloss Black 81518 80018 XF-64 Red Brown 81764 80364 X-22 Clear 81522 80022 XF-74 Olive Drab (JGSDF) 81774 80374 X-23 Clear Blue 81523 80023 XF-85 Rubber Black 81785 80385

Useful tools in construction of the model
Item 74087 Drill Bit (1.2mm)
Item 74096 Fine Drill Bit (0.8mm)
Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)


Make the details stand out!
Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown)


Add realistic weathering effects to your model
Tamiya Weathering Master & Stick


Display your model as it deserves to be shown
Item 73004 Display Case C