M1120 HEMTT Load Handing System (LHS), 1/72 - Trumpeter 07175

The M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System (LHS) model kit by Trumpeter, reference 07175, reproduced at 1/72, features a heavy American tactical truck equipped with a cargo handling system. Made from injected plastic, this military vehicle kit represents the M1120 HEMTT in a configuration dedicated to transporting and manipulating loads in the field.

The M1120 HEMTT LHS

The M1120 belongs to the HEMTT family, for Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck. It is an eight-wheel drive tactical truck used for logistics missions. The M1120 version is distinguished by its Load Handling System, a handling device that replaces the flatbed of the cargo versions. The real vehicle was produced starting in 1999.

With its imposing chassis, forward cab, and rear lifting equipment, the M1120 HEMTT is a particularly interesting subject for a collection of modern military vehicles or for creating a logistics diorama at 1/72.

The Trumpeter 07175 model kit

This Trumpeter reference is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/72. Once built, it measures 225 mm long and 72 mm wide. The kit includes over 100 parts spread across six sprues, with the cab, chassis, container, and tires. The tires are provided in rubber.

The 1/72 scale reduces each dimension of the real vehicle by a factor of 72. It allows you to depict a large military truck while keeping an overall size suitable for display cases or a diorama.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a military vehicle at 1/72 requires carefully preparing the parts before gluing: detaching the sprues, removing any molding marks, and checking fit. A fine set of sprue cutters, glue suited for plastic model kits, and fine sanding paper are useful tools to carry out these tasks precisely.

Painting can be preceded by a primer to unify the surfaces and better reveal details of the chassis, cab, and handling system. A light weathering, washes, or targeted work on the tires can then further enhance the realistic look of a logistics vehicle used in an operational environment.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Reference: 07175
• Type: military vehicle model kit to be assembled
• Subject: M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System (LHS)
• Scale: 1/72
• Material: injected plastic
• Number of parts: over 100
• Length built: 225 mm
• Width built: 72 mm
• Sprues: 6
• Tires: rubber