Hasegawa 1:20 Luna Tactical Reconnaissance Machine Lum 168 Camel Kit HMK06

Hasegawa 1:20 Luna Tactical Reconnaissance Machine Lum 168 Camel Kit HMK06

Thirty years ago, Kow Yokoyama, Hiroshi Ichimura, and Kunitaka Imai created a monthly series for Hobby Japan magazine featuring 1/20 scale scratchbuilt models. The series chronicled the conflict between the Strahl Democratic Republic (SDR) and mercenaries hired by the colonists of a repopulated Earth in the 29th century. Titled “SF3D,” the series ran for three years. After a long dispute over copyright was settled in the 1990s, Yokoyama dropped the “SF3D” name (owned by Hobby Japan) for “Maschinen Krieger ZbV3000”, or Ma.K. for short.

A few years ago, Hasegawa obtained the license to produce Ma.K. kits and has been producing some of the larger vehicles from the series — most recently, the Luna Tactical Reconnaissance Machine LUM-168 Camel.

The kit features well-detailed mouldings in light and dark gray plastic. One large, tinted clear piece is provided for the cockpit windscreen. Several sections of flexible vinyl rod, as well as some moulded vinyl ribbed hoses, are included for the hydraulic lines. Decals are provided for several vehicles, with six different colour schemes covered in the painting guide. Vinyl joints are provided so the legs and rocket nozzle can be articulated, a pilot figure is also provided.

Additional items are required to complete kit as illustrated.