Recreate shooting exercises and parade formations with this highly detailed 1/72 scale Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun set, now including photo-etched parts for advanced detailing.
The turret is molded as a single piece using a slide mold. The kit balances realism and part count with 109 parts, using separate parts for areas requiring higher fidelity. Hull upper surfaces and hull bottom accurately portray real-world welding seams and anti-slip surfaces.
- Decals include extensive and authentic markings covering vehicle numbers, unit inscriptions, and unit emblems for all relevant units including 2nd Air Defense Special, 7th Air Defense Regiment, Anti-Aircraft School, and Ordnance School
- Includes unique two-digit numbering used by the Anti-Aircraft School and a public road marking for “Caution Overtaking” for road movement dioramas
- Decals also cover vehicles with parade flags and historically distinctive markings, allowing accurate representation of vehicles seen at reviews and past appearances
- Photo-etched parts include grill mesh, rear basket, mudguards, heat exchange ventilator, headlight guards, and more
Key features
- Precise reproduction of the 35 mm gun barrel taper and the position of the maximum barrel bulge in 1/72 scale
- Selectable smoke grenade launcher options: early 3-round type or later 4-round type
- Track sections reproduce rubber pads as seen in parade configurations
- Laser rangefinder and infrared night vision device molded as clear parts
- Headlights and periscopes molded as clear parts
- Hull bottom reproduces often-omitted details such as the driver's emergency exit and welding seams
- Rear towing cable supplied as a separate part to facilitate painting
