Tamiya 1/35 JGSDF Type 10 MBT 35329
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 most modern Japanese Type 4 tank together with two crew members (commander and gunner). In the box, there is a hull element, 5 frames with tank parts, a transparent plate, transport basket, rubber tracks, and decals (allow reconstruction of vehicles from 1st Armored School or Fuji school).
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-72, XF-73 or TS-90, TS-91 sprays (armor, camouflage)
- Tamiya XF-85 (bandages, rubber elements)
- Tamiya XF-84 (caterpillar)
- Tamiya XF-56 (tow rope)
- Tamiya X-10 (HMG)
Crew:
- Tamiya XF-5 + XF-57, XF-63, XF-64 (uniform, camouflage)
- Tamiya XF-51 (helmet)
- Tamiya XF-1 (shoes, headphones)
- Tamiya XF-64 (holster)
- Tamiya XF-15 (skin)
Set contains:
- The assembly instruction.
- Frames with plastic parts.
- Decals.
- Rubber tracks.
- Soldiers / crew figures.
- Mesh.
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.