The BTR-40 is a Soviet non-amphibious, 4-wheel drive armoured personnel carrier and reconnaissance vehicle. The BTR-40 built on the GAZ-63 chassis. Featuring a sloping front, flat rear, and open roof, some variants have an armored roof. It is also the first mass-produced Soviet APC. It was eventually replaced in the APC role by the BTR-152 and in the reconnaissance vehicle role by the BRDM-1. Item No 05520 Item Name JSDF type 73 Light Truck[shin] Bar Code 9580208055206 Scale 1:35 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length:119 mm Width: 54mm Total Parts 210+pcs Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 1piece Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 6 sprues and tires Released Date 2011-10 More Features " The kit consists of over 630 parts - Detailed hull w/accurate design - 1 sprue in clear with 13 parts for SH-60J helicopters with fine details. - a minesweeper ( msc-681) included - Contains display stand - Large size photo-etched fret for handrails,deck details etc. "