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 metres. 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 armored divisions. In January of 1945, 4 Type 1s were part of the 2nd Tank Division on the Philippine island of Luzon, where they engaged in fighting with U.S. M4 Sherman tanks.

About the Model

This is a 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.

Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Paint and glue not included.