Trumpeter 05577 JGSDF Type 75 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer 1/35

Trumpeter 05577 JGSDF Type 75 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit faithfully replicating the Japanese Type 75 self-propelled howitzer used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The model is intended for advanced modelers seeking a demanding, realistic armor kit in 1/35 scale.

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: Japan (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force - JGSDF)
• Historical period: Cold War, modern era (in service since 1975, gradually phased out since the 21st century)
• Historical location: The model represents equipment that was not exported – used exclusively within Japan to support mechanized and infantry units
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Additions: Metal barrel (enhancing artillery detail), metal copper wire (for installation details), photo-etched parts for accurate detail replication
• Number of parts: over 770 elements, 5 sprues with parts, complete tracks, separate upper and lower hull
• Category: Plastic model kit – armored vehicle/self-propelled howitzer

The Trumpeter Type 75 model has been designed with meticulous attention to detail, making it an excellent representation of the original. It offers realistically reproduced features, including complex suspension systems, armament, turret, and operational tools. The inclusion of a metal barrel and photo-etched parts significantly increases the level of realism, allowing the modeler to create a true work of modeling art.

The Japanese Type 75 is a vehicle designed in the late 1960s, produced from 1975 to 1988 (201 units), and used for fire support at the battalion and brigade level. Its current use is mostly limited to reserve units, as it is being replaced by the newer Type 99. This model will not only enrich the collection of Japanese armor enthusiasts, but it is also perfect for dioramas illustrating Far East Cold War conflicts or JGSDF exercises.

We recommend this model to experienced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) due to the high number of parts, presence of photo-etched elements, and the need to work with metal parts. The high quality, manufacturing precision, and interesting extras make it one of the best Japanese self-propelled artillery models available on the market.