Preview: M1278A1 Heavy Gun Carrier w/MCTAGS in 35th from I Love Kit in September.

The M1278A1 Heavy Gun Carrier w/MCTAGS vehicle in 1/35th scale from I Love Kit is our subject today. With art, info & a built-up test kit to show you in our preview...

Preview: M1278A1 Heavy Gun Carrier w/MCTAGS in 35th from I Love Kit in September.

M1278A1 Heavy Gun Carrier w/MCTAGS

By I Love Kit

Model no. #63558

1/35th scale

Product Link on the website

Price: $55.76 USD from Hobbylink Japan

The JLTV or Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, was a new US military programme initiated to partially replace the fleet of ageing HMMWV utility vehicles. The new vehicle is intended for the US Army, Marine Corps and Special Forces.

Marking choices included in this kit

Decals...

& masks included in this kit

M1278 is a heavy gun carrier. It is a baseline, 4-door general-purpose version of the JLTV family. It has a shielded M2 heavy machine gun station on the roof. Alternatively, it can be fitted with various remotely controlled weapon stations, armed with the M2 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or even a lightweight 30 mm chain gun.

The parts of the kit

Clear parts for the windows and lights are included & photo-etched parts included

Model Length: 153.9 mm / Width: 92.4mm

Total Parts: 420+

-Total of 12 sprues and tires

- Detailed multi-directional slide-moulded cab.

- Full drivetrain assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.

- The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern

- Wheel hubs are in great detail.

The kit made up by in-house model makers from I Love Kit

You can find out more about I Love Kit models on their website.