Product Description

The first 1/72 scale model, a precision model similar to the Type 99 Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer and Type 87 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun currently on sale.

[Basic features and specifications]
- Includes two Ground Self-Defense Force Type 89 Armored Fighting Vehicles.
・1/72 scale, completed size 95x45x39mm (size without anti-aircraft sights)

[Body]
The front, left and right sides, and bottom are integrated parts made with a slide mold, reducing the amount of work required to assemble the box.
The top surface is a part that integrates the upper side and the upper part of the side, which reduces the number of parts while pursuing ease of assembly and shape.
- The surface is precisely carved to reproduce precise welding marks, panel lines, and anti-slip surfaces.
The bottom part, which is often omitted, is faithfully reproduced with weld marks and a three-dimensional shape.

- The fuel filler cap, inspection step, jack, and other equipment on the side of the vehicle are integrated into the body.
- Pioneer tools mounted on the left and right rear sides of the vehicle - Track disassembly tool on the right side is integrated with the vehicle body

[Body details]
- Driver's hatch and squad leader's hatch are separate parts and can be set to either open or closed
- The six gun ports on the side are available in two different configurations, open and closed, with separate parts, allowing you to choose between open and closed states.
- The periscope on the top rear of the vehicle is a separate part and is available in a transparent color.
- Cooling air outlets and engine exhaust ports are provided as separate parts to realistically reproduce the grille shape.

-Rearview mirrors for use on public roads are available as separate parts.
- Rearview mirror mounting part is realistically reproduced on the vehicle body

- Headlights, turn signals and traffic control lights are all clear, integrated parts
- Headlight guard mesh can be recreated using the included decals.

- The gun barrel fixing device is a separate part, and can be set in two modes: fixed or open.

- The ventilation system on the rear of the vehicle is a separate part and has a realistic shape.
- The rear lights are molded in the same gray color as the turret, and the light surfaces are recessed.
- The rubber fenders at the front and rear of the vehicle are integrated with the light covers and rear of the vehicle.

- The four towing devices at the front and rear of the vehicle are made into separate parts to recreate their unique shapes.
・The towing cable attached to the right side of the vehicle is extremely thin and has a one-piece structure
- Pintle hook for towing a 1-ton trailer can be selected as "yes" or "no."
・Portable can holder is attached only to the top (portable can not be included in the product)

[turret]
・The top and left and right sides are designed using an integrated slide mold.
- The 35mm cannon barrel is a part structure that integrates the flash hider and the barrel.
・The gun barrel can be depressed or elevated

- The bottom of the turret reproduces the ventilation system intake port
- The main gun base (front of the turret) is divided into upper and lower parts
The guided missile detector on the right side of the main gun barrel can be set to either an open firing position or a closed position.
- The turret basket is made up of two parts: the bottom and the side wall.

- Commander's hatch and gunner's hatch are separate parts from the turret and can be set to either open or closed
- The commander's and gunner's periscopes are modeled with the bulletproof plates open.
-Anti-glare shutter can be recreated by combining special parts and decals.

- Heavy MAT (Type 79 Anti-Boat Anti-Tank Missile) launcher is an L-shaped part for ease of assembly.
- The front door is available in two different positions: open for launch and closed for normal use.
The launcher's elevation angle can be changed

- The four-barrel smoke emitter is a separate part that is separate from the turret.
・The antenna mast has a variable angle specification
- Transparent molded parts are included for the commander's periscope
The laser detector is a separate part from the turret, and the window in the detector is reproduced with engraving.
・Anti-aircraft sights and linkages can be installed with or without selection.

[Tracks and side skirts]
- The tracks are easy to assemble and realistic, with four parts on each side.
- Tracks are not equipped with rubber pads
(The width of the wheels and tracks has been made smaller than the actual scale to ensure the thickness of the skirt.)
- Spare tracks are separate parts

- The dedicated decals for the Type 89 Armored Fighting Vehicle include cherry blossom emblems, vehicle numbers, unit names, unit marks, and nameplates (body, turret, maintenance records, heavy MAT launcher). Two decals per type are included.

[Main contents]
・Cherry Blossom Emblem ・Vehicle Number ・Unit Name ・Unit Mark
- The units included are the 11th Infantry Regiment, 1.3.5th Company, Infantry Training Regiment, 1.5th Company, and Weapons School.
・Variable numbers for vehicle numbers
- Nameplates (body, turret, maintenance record, heavy MAT launcher)
・Light guard ・Aiming periscope anti-glare shutter
・Tool box/storage box notation
・Rear light

- Molded parts come in two colors (gray and clear)
・Completed size: 95x45x39mm (without rearview mirror and anti-aircraft sights)
・The mold used is a completely new design/mold made in 2026.

[Included Contents]
・18 runners
・Decals x2
・Assembly instructions x1

Product Specifications

Item series

1/72 ML

Country

Japan

Item code

723655

JAN code

4968728723655

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