Tamiya 35331 Japanese Type 1 Self-Propelled Gun 1/35 Scale

Tamiya 35331 Japanese Type 1 Self-Propelled Gun 1/35 Scale

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 armoured 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.

Specifications:-

• 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
• Belt type tracks
• Accessories include armour-piercing and howitzer rounds
• Includes six figures:- gunner and loader, plus four infantry figures

Decals Included:-

• Imperial Japanese Army