United State Army M1131 Stryker FSV, 1/35 - Trumpeter 00398

The Trumpeter 00398 model kit recreates the M1131 Stryker FSV of the US Army at a scale of 1/35. This wheeled armored vehicle belongs to the Stryker family and corresponds to the Fire Support Vehicle version, designed for observation, target acquisition and designation missions, as well as for communications related to fire support.

The M1131 FSV is intended to accompany fire support teams. In real service, it helps coordinate artillery fire and designate targets for precision munitions. Its distinctive silhouette as an 8x8 Stryker vehicle makes it an interesting subject for a collection of modern American armored vehicles or for creating a contemporary diorama.

This static model kit includes 491 parts, spread across 15 sprues, with a lower hull, an upper hull, and eight rubber tires. The kit also includes two photo-etched sheets, which are useful for reproducing fine details of the vehicle. The included decal artwork is for the US Army.

At a scale of 1/35, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. This widely used scale in military modeling allows you to work surface details, external equipment, and the finishing of a modern armored vehicle with accuracy.

Assembly requires the usual operations for a plastic model kit: preparing the parts, carefully removing them from the sprues, gluing and optionally treating the seam lines. Photo-etched parts are best handled with a fine tool and benefit from being gently separated from their backing. Using an appropriate primer then makes painting easier and helps you check the condition of the assemblies before applying the decals.

The finish can be enhanced with a progressive weathering: subtle variations on the panels, dusting of the running gear, localized grime, and treatment of exterior details. These techniques add depth to the Stryker’s bodywork while preserving the operational look of a modern military vehicle.

Technical features

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 00398
• Type : static model of an armored vehicle
• Subject : US Army M1131 Stryker FSV
• Scale : 1/35
• Number of parts : 491
• Sprues : 15, with lower hull and upper hull
• Tires : 8 rubber tires
• Photo-etch : 2 sheets
• Decals : US Army