Trumpeter 05569 JGSDF Type 96 WAPC B (1/35)

The presented model Trumpeter 05569 JGSDF Type 96 WAPC B in 1:35 scale is a perfectly reproduced plastic kit, depicting the Japanese wheeled armored personnel carrier Type 96. This model is a faithful miniature of the original, manufactured by the Japanese company Komatsu and operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) from the mid-1990s to the present day.

The Type 96 WAPC (Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier) entered service in 1996, during the "Cold War" era, and is used on various humanitarian, patrol, and support missions, both within Japan and abroad. This vehicle features all-wheel drive (8x8), providing high mobility in difficult terrain conditions, as well as the capacity to transport eight fully-equipped soldiers. The Type 96 is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns mounted on the roof, and its armor provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell fragments.

The Trumpeter 05569 kit is made of high-quality plastic, characterized by high precision of detail. The model includes over 300 parts, realistically reproduced details of the hull, turret, and interior of the troop compartment. The kit also contains clear parts allowing you to assemble the windows, as well as separate armament and external equipment components. The manufacturers ensured a realistic representation of the running gear, suspension, and characteristic structural details of the Type 96. Also included are a clear instruction manual and decals that allow you to mark different JGSDF units.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of vehicle origin: Japan (JGSDF)
• Service period: from the 1990s to present day
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic, clear parts, decals
• Extras: decals, clear parts, detailed instructions
• Difficulty level: 3/5 (recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers)

The Trumpeter 05569 JGSDF Type 96 WAPC B model is especially recommended for enthusiasts of modern military vehicles and collectors of JGSDF equipment. Thanks to its high-quality manufacturing and detailed elements, it provides a rewarding modeling experience and serves as an excellent base for a realistic diorama featuring the Japanese armed forces. This kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.