Tamiya 1/35 Scale Type 61 Japanese Tank Model Kit 35163

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 first generation tank of the 1960s, Type 61 with the commander. The box contains a hull element, 4 frames with tank parts, rubber tracks, a metal front axle, towing ropes, and decals (allow reconstruction of the vehicle from 3, 4, 8 or 10th Battalion 8th Armored Division).

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. 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-52, XF-65 (armor, camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (bandage of wheels)
• Tamiya XF-49 (cannon running)
• Tamiya XF-56 (metal sapper tools)
• Tamiya XF-57 (wooden toolbox parts)
• Tamiya X-10 (HMG, towing rope)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-5 + XF-14, XF-52, XF-62 (uniform and helmet, camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (shoes, headphones)
• Tamiya XF-62 (belt, sleeves)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Rubber tracks.
• Metal elements.
• Crew member.
• String.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.
Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pliers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modelling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modelling paints.