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.