This is a plastic model kit and assembly is required.
- Scale: 1/72. Two towing vehicles and two 120 mm heavy mortar RT units included.
- Finished size when towed: approximately 108 x 35 x 34 mm.
- Realistic molded detailing with separate clear parts for lights and windows.
- Special extra parts: precision plastic wheels and rubber tires for both vehicles and both mortars for enhanced realism.
Key features and build options
- Multiple assembly configurations for both towing vehicle and mortar allow alternate displays:
- Towing vehicle can be built in standard, open top, or air transport configurations.
- 120 mm mortar RT can be built in road travel, towing transit, or deployed firing positions.
- Detailed interior and exterior parts:
- Body panels and floor are separate parts for accurate box construction.
- Separate seats for front and rear to improve shape accuracy.
- Interior fittings include dedicated ammo racks and individual ammo boxes.
- Dashboard panel includes finely engraved meters and switches.
- Canvas cover sculpted with realistic folds; canvas and window sections are integral to the cover part.
- External and operational details:
- Separate clear parts for front and rear lights and for road-use lighting units on the mortar.
- Exhaust pipe is a separate part with a different color in mind for ease of painting.
- Tires are rubber material and reproduce flattened weight deformation for realism.
- Wheels and tires are designed to fit precisely with anti-slip ribs to prevent misalignment.
- Mudguards, towing rings, and other small accessories are provided as separate parts so you can choose assembled appearance.
- Mortar barrel and towing barrel are supplied as separate parts for firing and towing configurations.
- Four hand cranks and other fine fittings are molded as separate parts to preserve detail.
- Muzzle options include versions with or without towing ring; muzzle recess detail produced with slide molding.
- Firing configuration parts include separate mortar rounds and optical sight parts.
Decals and markings
- Dedicated decal sheets for the towing vehicle and the 120 mm mortar RT are included.
- Decals cover basic markings common to these vehicles and guns, including cherry blossom emblem, instrument panel markings, vehicle nameplates, onboard fire extinguisher labels, and warning labels.
- Includes 11 vehicle number and unit marking variations. Main unit markings cover several rapid reaction and infantry heavy units and the Airborne Brigade.
- Additional decals provided for small dashboard warning labels and round light units that are difficult to paint.
Assembly guide and documentation
- Two dedicated instruction manuals included. Manuals contain assembly diagrams plus historical and technical commentary on the towing vehicle and the 120 mm mortar RT.
- Real vehicle commentary written by a subject matter author.
- Detailed decal application guidance and photographic examples showing different vehicle and mortar configurations.
Special included parts
- Precision plastic wheels and rubber tires for two towing vehicles and two mortars, eliminating the need for wheel masking during painting.
- Rubber tires are patterned to represent summer tires commonly used across units.
Contents of the kit
- Sprues x 22
- Rubber parts x 12
- Decal sheets x 2
- Instruction manuals x 2
Molding colors
- Gray and clear
Design and mold information
- Vehicle and mortar molds designed in 2019. Additional wheel and tire molds designed in 2026.
- Planning cooperation: Monthly Armor Modeling