Trumpeter 07131 M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) (1/72) is a high-quality 1:72 scale plastic model kit, dedicated to modelers interested in modern armored vehicles. This replica represents the American M1117 Guardian armored vehicle, which was designed based on the LAV-150 by Cadillac Gage for the U.S. Military Police. This model offers an accurate rendering of the original’s distinctive features, such as the armored silhouette, off-road tires, and weapon details.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of Use: United States of America (USA), also used by the USAF, US Marine Corps, and Iraqi forces
• Material: high-quality plastic (contains no metal, resin, or photo-etched parts)
• Number of Parts: over 30 parts, 1 frame, upper and lower hull, and tires
• Year of Release: 2017

The M1117 Guardian ASV model takes modelers into the world of contemporary conflicts—the vehicle was first used in Kosovo in 2001, and later found wide application in convoy escort missions in Iraq, providing soldiers with protection from IED attacks and small arms fire on the modern battlefield. Series production of the M1117 began in 1999, and these vehicles still serve with the U.S. Army and allied units to this day.

Trumpeter 07131 is a model ideal not only for collectors of modern vehicles, but also for those building dioramas depicting stabilization missions and peacekeeping operations of the 21st century. Despite the small number of parts, the construction accurately captures the armor details and wheelbase of the original. The lack of photo-etched parts means the difficulty level is rated at 2/5—the model is designed for both beginner and intermediate modelers, and the assembly time is not long.

We especially recommend this product to all enthusiasts of modern military vehicles in small scale who appreciate quick and impressive results. This model will be a great addition to any modeler's collection of contemporary armed forces.