Tamiya 35368 JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle
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.

• 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

Paints Needed:
The colors below are the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.

• Acrylic Mini XF-72 Brown - Item Code: 81772 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-73 Dark Green - Item Code: 81773 10ml Bottle JGSDF Dark Green
• Acrylic Mini XF-74 Olive Drab - Item Code: 81774 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-2 White - Item Code: 81502 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-6 Orange - Item Code: 81506 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-7 Red - Item Code: 81507 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-8 Lemon Yellow - Item Code: 81508 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-11Chrome Silver - Item Code: 81511 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-18 Semi Gl Black - Item Code: 81518 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-23 Clear Blue - Item Code: 81523 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-26 Clear Orange - Item Code: 81526 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-27 Clear Red - Item Code: 81527 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini X-28 Park Green - Item Code: 81528 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-5 Flat Green - Item Code: 81705 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-15 Flat Flesh - Item Code: 81715 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-16 Flat Aluminium - Item Code: 81716 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-21 Sky - Item Code: 81721 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-57 Buff - Item Code: 81757 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-58 Olive Green - Item Code: 81758 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-63 German Gray - Item Code: 81763 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-64 Red Brown - Item Code: 81764 10ml Bottle
• Acrylic Mini XF-85 Rubber Black - Item Code: 81785 10ml Bottle Rubber Black