VCR-105 Centauro-derived 8x8 AFV Plastic Kit 1/35 - Trumpeter 00388  [TP00388]

Trumpeter 00388 - VCR-105 1/35 Centauro-derived Spanish 8x8 AFV

This 1/35 plastic assembly kit models the Spanish VCR-105, a Centauro-derived 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle, and is supplied for scale model builders seeking detailed external representation.

The VCR-105 entered Spanish service with an initial order of 22 units for the Lusitania 8 Cavalry Regiment and a later batch of 62 vehicles in 2002. Spanish machines received late-production and local modifications including a lengthened hull, bolted front add-on armor, basket-mounted storage at the rear of the turret, changed external fittings, repositioned smoke launchers, and locally fitted radio systems and aerials. These items illustrate national adaptations for Spanish service rather than a new base model.

The kit captures the typical external layout of those Spanish batches, reproducing the hull and turret modifications visible on reference examples. Builders should follow standard modelling assembly practices to produce a clean exterior and stowage arrangement suitable for display. The decal sheet includes Spanish Army markings and the parts layout covers hull, turret and running gear components as outlined by the manufacturer.

A reliable, externally accurate kit focused on Spanish-specific external fittings, well suited to modellers aiming for authentic external presentation.