Product Description
Tanks of the World Type 97 with camouflage masking stickers now available
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank, which served as the main battle tank of the Japanese Army during World War II.
This kit comes with a masking sheet that is convenient for camouflage painting of the body of the vehicle.
[About the actual car]
The Type 97 medium tank is an indispensable vehicle when talking about Japanese Army tanks of World War II.
From the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937 to the subsequent wars in various theaters of war in the Pacific, and even in the Kuril Islands, the tank continued to fight bravely as a main battle tank from the start of the war until its end.
Development began as a successor to the Type 89 medium tank, and it was completed in 1938 and standardized that same year.
It featured a low, compact body design, an asymmetrical turret equipped with a headband-style antenna, an air-cooled diesel engine, and a distinctive see-saw suspension, among other unique mechanisms.
Considering that the main German tanks of the same period were the Panzer II and Panzer III tanks, this was a state-of-the-art tank that was on par with the rest of the world.
The company's first combat participation began with the Nomonhan Incident in July 1940.
Later, they achieved great success in the invasion of Malaya, attracting attention.
However, the 18.4 caliber 57mm main gun, which was primarily intended for infantry support, was not effective against tanks, and as the war progressed, the tank struggled. However, by 1944, a total of over 2,000 vehicles had been produced.
[About the model]
This 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit recreates the Type 97 medium tank developed by the Japanese Army during World War II, a new addition to the Tanks of the World series, a new standard series for Japanese military models.
This kit comes with a special masking sticker cut to the shape of the yellow stripe, which is used to obscure the Type 97 tank's unique silhouette and posture, so that you can paint it accurately.
The finishing paint can be easily applied.
The kit uses slide molds for each part, pursuing both shape and ease of assembly.
The lower body parts are one piece and assembly is reliable.
The suspension, road wheels, drive wheels, etc. are delicately finished, and the tracks are made of partially assembled parts.
The unique suspension mechanism of the Type 97 is reproduced in detail, with each component being modeled in detail, including the spring parts being reproduced using a slide mold.
The unique shape of the upper body is molded in one piece using a three-way slide mold.
The engine deck ventilator cover is also a separate part with a delicate finish.
The asymmetrical turret is modeled as a single unit, from its shape to its details, using a four-way slide mold.
Enjoy this masterpiece kit with peace of mind thanks to the Japanese instructions.
[Major features]
A replica of the Type 97 medium tank used by the Japanese Army during World War II
Parts are made by Dragon
Model of the early model that was officially adopted in 1937 (Showa 12).
Includes masking stickers for painting the yellow stripes on the body.
The tracks are partially assembled, allowing for easy and realistic reproduction of natural slack.
Slide molds are used for each part, pursuing both shape and ease of assembly.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Product Specifications
- Item code
- MD007MS
- JAN code
- 4545782129564
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.