Fine Molds FM26 IJA Main Battle Tank Type 97 improved "Shinhoto Chi-Ha" 1/35

Discover a detailed plastic model kit in 1/35 scale – Fine Molds FM26 IJA Main Battle Tank Type 97 improved "Shinhoto Chi-Ha". This model represents the improved version of the famous Japanese medium tank, featuring a new turret ("Shinhoto") and a 47 mm anti-tank gun. The Type 97 Chi-Ha was the backbone of the Japanese armored forces during World War II, earning recognition in combat operations across China, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The "Shinhoto" version was developed late in the war in order to keep up with increasingly modern Allied tanks.

• Model scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Japan (Imperial Japanese Army, IJA)
• Period of use: World War II (especially 1942-1945, new turret introduced from 1942)
• Historical version: Type 97 "Shinhoto Chi-Ha" tank with upgraded turret and improved anti-tank armament
• Deployment: combat operations in China, the Philippines, Indochina, and the Pacific region
• Material: high-quality plastic with detailed parts; self-adhesive plastic tracks
• Set includes:
  • Photo-etched exhaust cover (photo-etched parts)
  • Clear parts for the stowage basket
  • Realistic, easy-to-assemble tracks allowing for adjustable slack
  • Main gun breech replica
• Number of parts: 256
• Category: plastic model kit
• Assembled dimensions: length 160 mm, width 67 mm

Fine Molds FM26 Type 97 Shinhoto Chi-Ha is aimed at intermediate and advanced modelers seeking a historically accurate reproduction of Japanese armored vehicle details. Additional photo-etched and clear parts greatly enhance the model's authenticity and allow for a striking display. Clear instructions and well-designed assembly solutions will be appreciated by both Japanese military enthusiasts and World War II collectors alike.

Assembly difficulty: 4/5. We recommend this model to collectors and experienced modelers looking to expand their collection with a rarer piece of Far Eastern equipment.