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Description
This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.
From the Kinetic description:
4x4 MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle is an armored fighting vehicle. Designed to endure improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and ambushes, the vehicle can withstand ballistic arms fire and mine blasts.
It was designed to take part in the US Military's MRAP program. The first vehicles were delivered for testing in 2007. Over 6,000 of these mine-protected vehicles were built and several thousands of these vehicles are currently in service with the US Military. These armored vehicles might eventually replace all active duty HMMWVs as the standard US Army vehicles in Iraq and other war zones.
The vehicle utilizes the design of a crew capsule with a V-shaped hull. The V-hull deflects the blast of a land mine or IED away from the vehicle, protecting his occupants. The armored body of the vehicle is bolted together and not welded, which facilitates on-field repairs. It can be fitted with add-on armor. It also provides protection against direct fire and RPG rounds. The vehicle can be fitted with a roof-mounted and shielded 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun.
Model Features
- One piece slide-molded body part
- Photo-etched part included
- Super detailed suspension
- Rubber tires
- Realistic interior details
- Decals by Cartograf
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.