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Tamiya 1/35 Japanese Light Armored Car Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya 1/35 Japanese Light Armored Car Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Box art for Tamiya 1/35 scale Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle model kit, showing a camouflaged military vehicle.
A fully assembled and painted 1/35 scale Tamiya Japanese Light Armored Car model kit, shown in a studio setting against a white background.
A low-angle view of a Tamiya 1/35 scale Japanese Light Armored Car model kit, showing the detailed undercarriage, tires, and suspension.
A 1/35 scale plastic model of a Japanese Light Armored Car in camouflage paint, viewed from the rear three-quarter angle.
Close-up of a 1/35 scale Tamiya Japanese Light Armored Car model, showing the side profile with camouflage paint, a shovel, and smoke dischargers.
Top view of a Tamiya 1/35 scale Japanese Light Armored Car model kit showing the open roof hatch and mounted machine gun.
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Tamiya 1/35 Japanese Light Armored Car Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Brand: Tamiya | MPN: 35368
1 in stock
5.0
1 reviews
$74.51
or 4 fortnightly payments of $18.63 with Afterpay

1/35 scale Tamiya kit of the JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle with die-cast chassis, rubber tires, and 3 marking options.

  • 1/35 scale domestic-spec JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle
  • Die-cast one-piece chassis with synthetic rubber combat tires
  • Multiple assembly options: hatch, smoke dischargers, and MINIMI machine gun
  • Includes seated driver figure in latest JGSDF body armor
  • 3 marking options for domestic JGSDF units
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Description

This Tamiya 1/35 scale model kit recreates a domestic-specification Japanese Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle. A previous release kit (item 35275) depicted an Iraq PKO spec vehicle. The Light Armored Vehicle is an integral part of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) infantry units, key to the emphasis placed on mobility by recent policy changes. Around 1,900 in total have been provided to the JGSDF and the JASDF air arm.

Features
  • 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Overall length: 128mm.
  • Features detailed synthetic rubber depictions of combat tires, transparent parts for headlights and tail lights, and a die-cast one-piece chassis for authentic weighty feel.
  • Assembly options include rooftop hatch in open or closed position, quadruple smoke dischargers (usually seen on command cars), and MINIMI machine gun.
  • Interior has recreations of seat, dashboard and accessories such as fire extinguisher.
  • Kit comes with seated driver figure depicted in the latest JGSDF body armor.
  • 3 marking options for vehicles with domestic JGSDF units are included.

New Parts:

  • Window frames with dampers
  • Figure depicted in the latest JGSDF uniform
  • New antennae
  • Rear stowage rack
  • 3 marking options
Specifications
  • Scale: 1/35
  • Overall length: 128mm
Note

Paints recommended by Tamiya: XF-72 Flat Brown (JGSDF), XF-73 Flat Dark Green (JGSDF), XF-74 Flat Olive Drab (JGSDF), X-2 Gloss White, X-6 Gloss Orange, X-7 Gloss Red, X-8 Gloss Lemon Yellow, X-11 Gloss Chrome Silver, X-18 Semi-Gloss Black, X-23 Gloss Clear Blue, X-26 Gloss Clear Orange, X-27 Gloss Clear Red, X-28 Gloss Park Green, XF-5 Flat Green, XF-15 Flat Flesh, XF-16 Flat Aluminium, XF-21 Flat Sky, XF-57 Flat Buff, XF-58 Flat Olive Green, XF-63 Flat German Grey, XF-64 Flat Red Brown, XF-85 Flat Rubber Black.

Recommended Paints
A small glass jar of Tamiya XF-72 Brown (JGSDF) flat acrylic paint with a brown plastic screw-on cap, set against a plain white background.
XF-72 Brown (JGSDF)

$5.30

A 10ml jar of Tamiya XF-73 Dark Green (JGSDF) flat acrylic paint with a dark grey ribbed cap against a white background.
XF-73 Dark Green (JGSDF)

$5.50

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A 10ml jar of Tamiya XF-74 Olive Drab JGSDF flat acrylic paint with a dark green screw-top lid against a white background.
XF-74 Olive Drab (JGSDF)

$5.30

A 10ml glass jar of Tamiya X-2 White Gloss Acrylic Paint with a white screw-on cap, centered against a white background.
X-2 White

$5.30

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A 10ml jar of Tamiya X-6 Orange Gloss Acrylic Paint with an orange screw-top lid against a white background.
X-6 Orange

$5.30

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A small glass jar of Tamiya X-7 Red Gloss Acrylic Paint with a red plastic screw-top lid, set against a plain white background.
X-7 Red

$5.30

A small glass jar of Tamiya X-8 Lemon Yellow gloss acrylic paint with a bright yellow plastic cap against a white background.
X-8 Lemon Yellow

$5.30

A small glass jar of Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver acrylic paint with a grey ribbed screw-on cap, set against a white background.
X-11 Chrome Silver

$5.30

A 10ml glass jar of Tamiya X-18 Semi-Gloss Black acrylic paint with a black plastic screw-top lid, set against a plain white background.
X-18 Semi-Gloss Black

$5.30

A 10ml glass jar of Tamiya X-23 Clear Blue gloss acrylic paint with a blue plastic screw-top lid, set against a plain white background.
X-23 Clear Blue

$5.30

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A small 10ml glass jar of Tamiya X-26 Clear Orange gloss acrylic paint with an orange plastic screw-top lid, set against a plain white background.
X-26 Clear Orange

$5.30

A 10ml jar of Tamiya X-27 Clear Red gloss acrylic paint with a red screw-top lid, shown against a white background.
X-27 Clear Red

$5.30

A 10ml jar of Tamiya X-28 Park Green gloss acrylic paint with a green screw-on cap, isolated against a white background.
X-28 Park Green

$5.30

A 10ml jar of Tamiya XF-5 Flat Green acrylic paint with a green ribbed cap and white label featuring the Tamiya logo.
XF-5 Flat Green

$5.30

A small glass jar of Tamiya XF-15 Flat Flesh acrylic paint with a tan plastic screw-on lid against a white background.
XF-15 Flat Flesh

$5.30

A 10ml jar of Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum acrylic paint with a grey screw-top lid, set against a plain white background.
XF-16 Flat Aluminium

$5.30

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A 10ml jar of Tamiya XF-21 Sky Flat acrylic paint with a light green cap, featuring the Tamiya logo and product details on the label.
XF-21 Sky

$5.30

A small glass jar of Tamiya XF-57 Buff flat acrylic paint with a tan screw-on cap, isolated on a white background.
XF-57 Buff

$5.30

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A 10ml jar of Tamiya XF-58 Olive Green flat acrylic paint with a green screw-top lid against a white background.
XF-58 Olive Green

$5.30

A 10ml jar of Tamiya XF-63 German Grey flat acrylic paint with a black ribbed cap against a white background.
XF-63 German Grey

$5.30

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A small glass jar of Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown flat acrylic paint with a brown plastic screw-on lid, set against a plain white background.
XF-64 Red Brown

$5.30

A 10ml glass jar of Tamiya XF-85 Rubber Black flat acrylic paint with a black ribbed screw cap against a white background.
XF-85 Rubber Black

$5.30

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Specifications
Scale Model
Scale
1/35
Military Land Type
Armoured Car
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