Tamiya 1:35 US AAVP7A1 W/UGWS (1992)

The Tamiya 1:35 U.S. AAVP7A1 w/UGWS (1992) is a plastic scale model kit of the AAVP7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle, the modern U.S. Marine Corps tracked amphibious personnel carrier equipped with a remote weapon system (UGWS – Up-Gunned Weapon Station).

About the vehicle

The real AAVP7A1 (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) is designed to transport Marines from ship to shore and provide protected mobility inland.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• fully amphibious tracked armoured personnel carrier

• carries up to 25 Marines plus crew

• powered by a diesel engine with water jet propulsion for sea movement

• armed with a .50 cal M2 machine gun and 40mm Mk 19 grenade launcher (UGWS upgrade)

• used by the U.S. Marine Corps from the 1980s onward

• saw service in conflicts including Iraq and earlier Cold War deployments

• replaced in part by newer amphibious vehicle programs

The UGWS version improved crew protection by allowing weapons to be operated from inside the vehicle.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:35 AAVP7A1 w/UGWS is a detailed modern military vehicle kit representing early production U.S. Marine Corps configurations.

Typical features include:

• 1:35 scale plastic amphibious assault vehicle kit

• detailed hull with amphibious design features

• accurately moulded track and suspension system

• UGWS remote weapon station with .50 cal and Mk 19 grenade launcher

• troop compartment interior details (basic representation)

• rear ramp and cargo access details

• decal markings for U.S. Marine Corps units (circa early 1990s)

The kit is designed for modern amphibious warfare and marine expeditionary dioramas.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale U.S. Marine Corps amphibious vehicle
✔ AAVP7A1 with UGWS weapon station
✔ .50 cal MG + 40mm grenade launcher
✔ Fully amphibious tracked hull design
✔ Troop transport capability
✔ U.S. Marine Corps marking options included

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• modern U.S. Marine Corps dioramas

• amphibious landing scenes

• Cold War and Gulf War-era displays

• combined arms beach assault setups

• modern tracked vehicle collections

Skill level

Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers familiar with modern armour kits

• hobbyists interested in amphibious vehicles

• builders focused on weathering and realistic military finishes

Ideal for

• U.S. Marine Corps enthusiasts

• modern military vehicle collectors

• 1:35 scale AFV modellers

• amphibious warfare diorama builders

• Tamiya modern armour fans

Summary

The Tamiya 1:35 AAVP7A1 w/UGWS (1992) is a highly detailed model of the U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle, representing a key modern battlefield transport used for ship-to-shore operations and mechanised infantry deployment.