IBG 72042 Type 89 Kou (Late) + Type 95 Ha-Go Japanese Tanks (2 in 1) 1/72

The IBG 72042 Type 89 Kou (Late) + Type 95 Ha-Go plastic model kit in 1/72 scale is a unique set that allows you to build two key Japanese tanks from World War II. The manufacturer – the renowned IBG Models – has ensured precise details and faithful reproduction of the original vehicles of the Imperial Japanese Army. This model kit is intended for enthusiasts of Pacific and Far Eastern theatre history, making it possible to recreate realistic scenes from this area of World War II operations.

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Country of origin/model: Japan
• Product category: Plastic model kit
• Contents: two tank models – Type 89 Kou (Late Production) and Type 95 Ha-Go
• Decals: historical vehicle markings
• Add-ons: possibility of various assembly configurations, small construction elements

Type 89 Kou (Late Production) – this is the late version of the Japanese medium tank from World War II. This model was widely used during military operations in China and at the onset of the Pacific campaign (1937–1943). The armor and technical parameters of this version match late production standards, and the simplified design meant the vehicle was excellent for supporting infantry assaults.

Type 95 Ha-Go – a light tank that played a key role in the Japanese army in Southeast Asia and on the Pacific islands from 1936 to 1945. Equipped with a 37 mm gun and a machine gun, it was mainly used against infantry, armored cars, and lightly armored vehicles. Its presence on many fronts makes it one of Japan’s most important armored vehicles of World War II.

The models are made of high-quality plastic, providing excellent fit of parts and realistic reproduction of details such as the suspension, turret, and armament. The included decals allow faithful recreation of the historical paint schemes, including Japanese tactical markings. The additional parts in the set enable the building of different versions, offering the modeler interesting personalization options.

I highly recommend this set to both intermediate and advanced modelers interested in Far Eastern military history and dioramas from World War II fronts. The 1/72 scale fits perfectly in collections and intricate layout projects. The assembly difficulty I estimate at 3/5 – the ideal compromise between detail quality and accessibility of construction.