Development of the Japanese Type 61 tank started in 1955 and the vehicle was first deployed in April 1961. The Type 61 is conventionally laid out, with a central turret and the engine located at the rear of the hull. The tank has a crew of four: a commander, driver, gunner and loader. The hull is welded steel with a cast steel turret. During its 39-year service period, the Type 61 received minor upgrades in the form of infrared searchlights and/or smoke dischargers. From 1980, Type 61's began to be supplemented by the more modern Type 74 MBT. Development of this version started in 1964. The design was finalized in September of 1974 and the first production run was received a year later. In total 870 were made.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Length: 5.2”
Width: 1.75”
Height: 1.25”
Parts: 136
- Painting and assembly required
- 5 sprues
- One-piece hulls
- Black vinyl tracks
- One decal sheet
- Rope
- Clear film sheet
- Includes loader and commander figures
- Markings for 71st Tank Regiment, 4th Company and 73rd Regiment, 1st Company
- Molded in grey
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
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Paint Guide:
Flat Black
Olive Drab FS 34087
Steel
Wood Brown
Olive Drab (1)
Flesh
Green FS 34079
Dark Green
Dark Earth
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