Japan Type 1 Self-Propelled Gun (with 6 Figures)

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 armor of up to 85mm from a range of 1,000 meters. While the fighting compartment was roofless, it did feature 50mm-thick armored 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 armor-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.