About This Items
This product is rarely seen online or in stores in Japan, so if this product is sold out, it will be out of stock.
We recommend that you purchase this opportunity as this is a wonderful product that is difficult to obtain.
Product Development Background
- Aoshima developed the Working Vehicle Series to accurately reproduce modern Japanese public service vehicles rarely available as scale models.
- This kit represents the Otsu Municipal Fire Department's 30-meter-class ladder truck used for urban high-rise rescue operations.
- The extendable ladder, detailed chassis, and movable outriggers were engineered to replicate the real vehicle's operational mechanisms.
- New decals were introduced with the updated release to improve authenticity and display quality.
- The kit reflects Japan's advanced firefighting technology and emergency vehicle engineering.
Rarity
- Production has been discontinued, making unopened examples increasingly difficult to obtain.
- Firefighting vehicles are produced in much smaller quantities than passenger car model kits.
- Japanese municipal emergency vehicle kits have a strong collector following outside Japan.
- Complete kits with decals and original packaging command premium prices in the international market.
- An excellent choice for collectors of Japanese emergency vehicles and working vehicles.
Description
- Authentic 1/72 scale reproduction of the Otsu Municipal Fire Department ladder truck.
- Features a highly detailed cab, chassis, ladder assembly, and firefighting equipment.
- Ladder can be extended for realistic display.
- Includes high-quality decals for accurate department markings.
- Ideal for emergency vehicle collections, dioramas, or Japanese vehicle enthusiasts.
- Manufactured by Aoshima, one of Japan's leading plastic model companies.
Features
- Realistic 30-meter-class extendable ladder mechanism.
- Detailed chassis and suspension components.
- Working outriggers for authentic display options.
- Precision-molded plastic parts with sharp surface detail.
- High-quality decals included for realistic finishing.
- Excellent display model after assembly.