Trumpeter 00326 JGSDF Type 82 Command Post (1/35)

Trumpeter 00326 JGSDF Type 82 Command Post in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for both advanced and intermediate military modelers. The kit does not include glue or paints, giving the user full freedom to choose finishing accessories according to their own preferences.

Scale and Technical Details

• Model scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Catalogue number: 00326
• The set does not include glue or paints

Historical Description and Application

The JGSDF Type 82 Command Post is a Japanese command vehicle developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in the early 1980s for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It served as a mobile command and communication center during land operations. The Type 82 Command Post was mainly used to coordinate combat and logistics operations at the battalion and brigade level, enabling the transmission of orders and information between units on the battlefield and in the rear.

The vehicle took part in numerous military exercises and defensive maneuvers organized on Japanese territory, and also supported crisis situations and natural disaster relief from 1982 to the present, covering the "Cold War" era and modern times.

Kit Contents and Finish

• Clearly reproduced details of the body, interior, and equipment
• Accurate armor parts and communication antennas
• Small parts for added realism, such as tools or wheel details
• Possibility of personalizing the model by adding your own accessories (e.g., photo-etched parts, resin accessories – not included in the set)
• No metal or resin elements included in the basic package

Who is it for?

This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers. Due to the large number of details and the precise execution of the parts, the kit presents an ambitious challenge for hobbyists who already have experience in building military vehicle models.

Difficulty Level: 4/5

Trumpeter 00326 JGSDF Type 82 Command Post is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of modern military modeling, collectors of Japanese equipment, and those interested in command vehicles from the Cold War era and later years.