Tamiya 1:35 JGSDF Type 74 winter version

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of Japanese main battle tank in 1:35 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows building the model of the Japanese Type 74 first-generation tank from the Cold War era with three crew members (commander, loader, driver). Type 74 was designed at the turn of the sixties and seventies. The standards corresponded to the main NATO tanks - Leopard and M60. He had the latest equipment, laser sighting, computer, cannon stabilization in both planes and hydraulically adjustable suspension. The tank adapted to winter conditions was equipped with additional equipment for the crew, including skis and a thermal case for the gun.

In the box, there is a hull element, 5 frames with parts of the model, rubber tracks and decals (allow reconstruction of the vehicle from the 2nd or 11th Tank Battles or the 71st or 73rd Tank Regiment).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-65, XF-52 (armor, standard camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-65, XF-52, XF-2 (armor, winter camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (bandages, rubber elements)
• Tamiya XF-49 (cannon running)
• Tamiya XF-56 (caterpillars, towing rope, metal sapper tools)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden toolbox parts)
• Tamiya XF-16 (exhaust system)
• Tamiya X-10 (MG, HMG)
• Tamiya X-1, X-2, X6 (lights)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-26 (summer uniform)
• Tamiya XF-2 (winter uniform)
• Tamiya XF-62 (helmet, summer uniform)
• Tamiya XF-49 (belts; summer uniform)
• Tamiya XF-1 (shoes, headphones)
• Tamiya XF-10 (holster)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Rubber tracks.
• Crew figurines.
• String.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.