Salute Japan's legendary military workhorse with this 1/35 Type 73 Light Truck used for 25 years across all JGSDF branches. This early-model kit features a hand-finished soft canvas top mold, 118 parts, and decals for four units including the 1st Airborne Brigade.
Key Features
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Scale: 1/35
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Vehicle: JGSDF Type 73 Light Truck (compact general-purpose vehicle)
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Adopted: 1973 (Showa 48) by Defense Agency and Self-Defense Forces
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Service life: Nearly 25 years (replaced by new 1/2-ton truck in 1996)
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Used by: Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces
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Version: Early model (long-term production)
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Canvas top: Soft mold, hand-finished
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Number of parts: 118
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Completed dimensions: approx. 117mm (L) x 54mm (W) x 57mm (H)
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Decals included for 4 versions: 3rd Tank Battalion Headquarters (Imazu), 1st Airborne Brigade (Narashino), Fuji Training Brigade Headquarters, 10th Artillery Regiment (Toyokawa), plus individual number decals for license plates
Why Choose This
Build the iconic JGSDF workhorse that served three branches for a quarter century. You get a beautifully rendered canvas top, 118 parts, and markings for four units including paratroopers and artillery. Perfect for Japanese military vehicle collectors seeking the versatile Type 73.
Product Information
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Product: MJ01 1/35 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Type 73 Light Truck (Canvas Top)
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Manufacturer: Fine Molds
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Scale: 1/35
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Vehicle type: Type 73 light truck (compact general-purpose)
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Era: 1973 to 1996 (approx. 25 years service)
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Canvas top: Soft mold, hand-finished
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Parts count: 118
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Completed length: approx. 117mm
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Completed width: approx. 54mm
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Completed height: approx. 57mm
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Decals: 4 unit versions + license plate individual numbers
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Type: Plastic model kit
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Assembly: Required (paint, adhesives, tools sold separately)
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Does not include batteries, fuel, or paint
This Fine Molds 1/35 Type 73 Light Truck delivers JGSDF versatility in scale. With hand-finished canvas top, 118 parts, and decals for four units including the 1st Airborne Brigade, this kit captures the 25-year workhorse of Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
