1:72 JGSDF 1/2t Light Truck for Military Police Unit

Fujimi 1:72 - a 1/2 t light truck in the military police version

An injection-molded plastic kit of a light truck of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in 1:72 scale, issued in the release for military police units. The figure 1/2 t in the name designates the load class of the vehicle, not the scale. A release for ordinary ground units is issued under a code of its own alongside it, so when ordering, make sure which version you want.

The real subject

Military police vehicles differ from ordinary service vehicles mainly in their external markings and in equipment for traffic and order duty, not in their construction. The basis is a light four-wheel truck with all-wheel drive derived from a civilian subject, with a closed cab and an open rear. In garrison and airfield scenes a vehicle like this appears commonly at entrances, checkpoints and convoys.

Building and painting tips

In this scale the result is decided above all by a thin layer of paint - a heavy layer floods the engraving and the model then looks like a plastic toy. Prime lightly, spray with an airbrush and lighten the upper surfaces so that the model is not lost in shadow. The lettering and the military police markings are the main visual element on this type of vehicle, so lay the decals onto a glossy base and let decal softener settle them to the surface; only then even the whole model out with a flat coat. The cab glazing is small, so it pays to mask it with tape and clear coat it together with the body.

Who the model is for

• Builders of modern military vehicles in 1:72 scale.
• Modelers who build scenes with entrances, checkpoints and convoys.
• Collectors of Japanese Self-Defense Force vehicles.
• Those who want a small accessory to go with larger models in the same scale.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.