Trumpeter 1/35 Scale US MK23 MTVR MAS Truck Model Kit
Trumpeter 1/35 US MK23 MTVR MAS Truck Plastic Model Kit Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) is a six-wheel drive all-terrain vehicle used by the USMC and US Navy. It is designed to replace the old M939 tactical trucks, and was first fielded in 1998, after the contract was awarded to Oshkosh Truck Corporation. The MTVR comes in several variants, for a wide spectrum of tasks. It offers a major improvement in off-road capability. The MTVR Armor System (MAS) was designed for the 7-ton MTVR. The kit provided complete 360-degree protection, as well as overhead and underbody protection for the crew compartment utilizing Mil-A-46100 High Hard Steel and Metal Composite. Options for the kit included a personnel carrier configuration. The MAS came in two versions. These were a standard configuration and a Reducible MAS that was designed to meet the height restrictions when deployment aboard naval ships and when installed allowed the vehicle to be reducible to 98 inches. The armor kit weighted 10,500 pounds for both the cargo and personnel configurations. Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS: Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) Marine Armor System (MAS) 16 sprues + cab & tyres, photo-etch L: 256mm, W: 91.3mm Total parts 550+ Please note: paints and glues are required to complete this model kit. Available separately. Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83) Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.
