Tamiya Japan Type 1 Self Propelled Gun (6 Figures) 1/35 Model Kit
Type 1 joined by 6 action figures
The Type 1 self-propelled gun was an improved version of the Type 97 medium
tank, with a 75mm field gun added to the hull. Its gun could penetrate armour of
up to 85mm from a range of 1,000 meters. While the fighting compartment was
roofless, it did feature 50mm-thick armoured plate on the front. It was produced
from 1943 and around 140 were made in total, to be deployed with armoured
divisions. In January of 1945, 4 Type 1's were part of the 2nd Tank Division
on the Philippine island of Luzon, where they engaged in fighting with U.S. M4
Sherman tanks.
Model Specifications
- 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit.
- Length: 170mm, Width: 67mm.
- The roofless fighting compartment is authentically recreated.
- Gun features such as the recoil buffer and mount are depicted accurately.
- Accurate replications of the riveted hull and unique suspension.
- Uses easy-to-fit belt-type tracks, which can be cemented and painted.
- Accessories such as armour-piercing and howitzer rounds are also reproduced in scale form.
- Includes six figures in total – gunner and loader, plus four infantry figures.
- Comes with 4 marking options and insignia decals for figures.