Japanese Type 87 reconnaissance combat vehicle

Disclaimer: Not my area of expertise!

I’m looking for references - online, print, whatever - for the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force Type 87 RCV, a 6x6 armoured fighting vehicle. Any help is most gratefully received.

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Have you tried prime portal?
JGSDF maniacs used to be a great reference source. I haven’t used for a while to be honest.

Olivier

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There you go:
https://rikuzi-chousadan.com/soubihin/soukousya/type87teisatsu.html
I find that searching by its Japanese name: 87式偵察警戒車 gives way more results than English.
Cheers

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A few more here :

http://takaoka.zening.info/Kanazawa/JGSDF_Camp_Kanazawa_Festival/Type-87-RCV.htm

H.P.

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Thank you all. Appreciate the help.

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Greetings.
I made this model a few years ago and collected a small photo archive.
If you want, I can send it in private messages or by e-mail.

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Even more pics…

https://aobamil.sakura.ne.jp/Photo/87R/87R.html

H.P.

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Very helpful - thank you!

I can’t seem to find any information on the tyre/tire profile. Usually this is on the sidewall, but can’t seem to find it - anyone found clear enough pics?

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bridgestone combat 14,00-20


small text is unreadable, unfortunately

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Having largely completed the hull, I’ve started the design for the wheels & tyres.

Without the profile ratio, this is going to be tricky!

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Some progress.


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Have got something workable out of my design. Will refine further.


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Appreciate the help.

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Good enough to get started.

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