Trumpeter 00349 USMC LAV-25 Piranha 1/35

Trumpeter 00349 USMC LAV-25 Piranha (1/35) – Plastic model kit

The Trumpeter 00349 USMC LAV-25 Piranha model in 1/35 scale is an excellent choice for military enthusiasts and modelers fascinated by armored vehicles of the United States Marine Corps. The LAV-25 (Light Armored Vehicle) is a wheeled armored vehicle developed on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha platform, widely used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from the 1980s to the present day. The main tasks of the LAV-25 include reconnaissance support, infantry transport, and patrol operations in various terrain conditions – from the deserts of Iraq, through Afghanistan, to the cold regions of Europe.

The Trumpeter plastic model has been faithfully reproduced in 1/35 scale, allowing for an extremely detailed replica of the original. The kit is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring the durability of individual elements and excellent fit during assembly. The manufacturer has ensured realistic detailing, such as drive wheels with accurate tread, a crew compartment with well-defined hatches, and a turret featuring the characteristic LAV-25 25mm automatic cannon.

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: USA (USMC – United States Marine Corps)
• Service period: from the 1980s to the present day (Cold War, 21st-century conflicts)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• No extra parts like metal barrel or photo-etched elements – an ideal model for your own upgrades
• Category: plastic model kit

The model does not include glue or paints, which gives you broad possibilities for personalization and color matching to the field or campaign version in which it served. The LAV-25 was used during such operations as "Desert Storm," "Operation Iraqi Freedom," and in Afghanistan, allowing for a variety of camouflage paint jobs and diorama accessories.

We especially recommend the Trumpeter 00349 USMC LAV-25 Piranha to intermediate and advanced military modelers aiming to replicate modern military equipment. The construction difficulty is rated at 3/5—due to the large number of details and the complex design of the chassis and turret. It is not only a great choice for any American armored vehicle collection, but also an excellent base for super-detailing and further customization.