Tamiya 35163 1/35 - Type 61 Tank

Tamiya 35163 1/35 - Type 61 TankPlastic Model Kits Armour 1 35 Scale About the JGSDF Type 61 Tank Since being officially adopted by Japan's Ground Self Defense Force in 1961, the Type 61 tank has been in continuous service for more than 30 years. Although destined to be replaced by the sophisticated Type 74 and the newly introduced Type 90 tanks, it is still considered by many as the center piece of the Japanese Self Defense Forces. Designed from the outset to carry a 90mm main gun,

a grooved and an ungrooved version were used

and chains

smoke dischargers were mounted on the front

resin parts including detailed Perseus engine and photo-etched parts

A rich assortment of accessories such as milk cartons

the Merkava became a well-known and feared presence

- Detailed cockpit with instrument panel

Its powerplant consisted of an air-cooled four cylinder 985cc engine

With ammo and shell casings

this version was made with improved transmission

VF-17 Squadron

G Panther is recreated