Plastic models.
[Scale] 1/72.
This realistically molded kit includes new plastic wheels and rubber tires, exceeding the standard 1/72 scale reproduction standards!
This light armored vehicle, equipped with a spare tire and bulletproof panels, is based at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's International Activities Training Unit (Komazakado Garrison).
This kit is unpainted and requires assembly and painting.

Although it's a 1/72 scale model, the detailed modeling is just as detailed as a 1/35 scale model!
This small armored vehicle, which began to be procured and deployed by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in 2002, can carry 3-4 people per vehicle and was developed for the purpose of strategic/battlefield maneuvering with multiple vehicles.

It is a 4x4 all-wheel drive vehicle with a 4.8L diesel turbo engine.

It has five boarding doors and a hatch at the top where a gun can be mounted.

The reconnaissance version is assigned to the reconnaissance units of each division/brigade, and its distinctive appearance includes a rack on top, and in recent years an antenna mast has been added above the driver's door.

The vehicle deployed to the International Activities Training Unit is characterized by bulletproof panels around the machine gunner and a spare tire on the rear.

Basic features and specifications: The product is 1/72 scale and includes two vehicles, reproducing the light armored vehicle with spare tires and bulletproof plates deployed at the International Activities Training Unit (Komazakado Station).

? Completed size: (approx.) 62 x 31 x 45 mm (with antenna installed) ?The body is a slide molded integrated part with the front, sides, and top.
- The front lights are reproduced with separate transparent parts.
- The rear lights have separate transparent lens parts.

? Glass is a separate part that fits on the outside.
The rear of the vehicle is a separate part, and by opening the blind holes you can choose whether or not to equip additional parts.
- The non-slip surface of the car body is treated / the untreated part is expressed by detailed surface engraving.
- The interior of the vehicle is reproduced using multiple separate parts.
- Seat (back) is a separate part.
The floor and interior are separate parts, reducing the need for separate painting steps.
- Gun mount hatch can be displayed open or closed.
The gun mount is designed to be integrated with the bulletproof plate, and can rotate 360 degrees even after completion.
- Includes a 5.56mm MINIMI machine gun and mantlet parts for mounting on the gun mount.
- The engine is a separate part, and you can choose whether to mount it on the vehicle or not.
- The left and right front mirrors are provided as an integrated part including both rear and under mirrors and arms.

The main undercarriage is made up of three parts, and while flat, it reproduces the characteristic uneven shape.
- The suspension is made into a separate part to allow for a complete representation of the design.
- Tow hook is a separate part.
The unequipped early model can also be reproduced.
- Tires and wheels are integrated plastic parts (this product comes with even more precisely reproduced tires and wheels) - Tires are parts that express the shape that is deformed by its own weight Unique features and specifications of this product Special parts are provided for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's International Activities Training Unit specifications, and the shape is reproduced.
- Bulletproof tempered glass: Includes reinforced window frames/window parts on the sides and back.
- Additional radio mast/antenna: Includes an additional antenna mast and antenna on the front door on the right side of the vehicle.

Standard radio mast/antenna: Only the antenna masts on the left and right rear of the vehicle are included, and each comes with an antenna-mounted part.
- Roof rack: Includes rack parts that are only equipped on some vehicles in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Spare tire unit: Includes a spare tire and holder mounted on the rear of the vehicle.
- 5.56mm MINIMI machine gun for roof turret included with mantlet.
- The machine gun mount comes with bulletproof plates, can rotate 360 degrees, and is an easy-to-assemble integrated part.
- Comes with a wire cutter that can be attached to the front end of the roof.
- Outdoor radio: A conventional type radio that is installed inside the vehicle is included.
- Wide-area multipurpose radio: Includes a new type of digital radio currently being updated.
- Fuel canister: Includes fuel canister parts that can be loaded onto the rear of the vehicle.

This special edition product comes with the following additional parts:.
- Plastic wheels and rubber tires, including spares, for two cars.
- Tires and wheels are separate parts, eliminating the need for masking during the painting process.
- The difference in shape between the installed and spare wheels is accurately reproduced, just like the standard version.
- Designed with interlocking ribs to prevent misalignment when rubber tires are combined.
- The tires are specially designed with a detailed pattern, and are more precise than the standard version.
- The parts are made of rubber, giving them a realistic look.

The tire pattern is a summer tire commonly seen in all units from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
- The included decals are exclusive to this product, which is designed for the National Church Corps.
- Contains standard markings required for international educational specifications.
- Includes markings required for white painting when participating in international peacekeeping operations (PKO).
Includes vehicle number, unit name, vehicle panel, cherry blossom emblem, can name, and nationality mark when deployed to Iraq.

? 14 types of vehicle numbers.
? The unit notation includes International, Chusoku-1, Chusoku-3, and 15sokuki-hon.
- Includes black cherry blossom emblem, UN markings, and nationality markings for PKO specifications.
- In addition to the assembly diagram, the assembly manual also includes a dedicated manual containing information and explanations about the light armored vehicle.

? Explanation of the actual vehicle was written by Toshiaki Namie.
- Includes detailed instructions on how to use decals and camouflage paint patterns, as well as an explanation of the shape of the vehicle's details.

[Included Contents] 24 runners, 10 rubber parts, 1 decal, 2 assembly instructions [Molding Color] 2 colors: gray and clear [Design/Mold] The design/mold of the light armored vehicle was made in 2019.

The additional wheels and tires are designed and molded in 2026.Planning cooperation: Monthly Armor Modeling.
* Parts not included with this product but included with other products in the same series.

? Smoke grenade launcher + antenna + mast ?Smoke grenade launcher only ?Firing/Flagpole ?Non-tempered glass ?Right side/Extension mast + antenna
* This product is made in Japan.
* This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly.

Dimensions: 15 x 24 x 6 cm.
Model Number: 72M-17 EX-1

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JGSDF  PlasticModelKit  LightArmoredVehicle  JapanGroundSelfDefenseForce  MilitaryModel  172Scale