About the Model
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the Type 97 tank fielded by Imperial Japanese Forces in the Pacific War. ★From the riveted armor to the short 57mm barreled gun, the form of the tank is captured in style. ★Features a removable engine room grille, with depiction of oil cooler underneath. ★Comes with one full body and one torso figure, plus no fewer than six marking options.
Requires Glue & Paints
Essential Tamiya Paint List (Acrylic/Lacquer)
- XF-1 (Flat Black)
- XF-2 (Flat White)
- XF-10 (Flat Brown)
- XF-15 (Flat Flesh - for figures)
- XF-49 (Khaki)
- XF-56 (Metallic Grey)
- XF-57 (Buff)
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XF-64 (Red Brown)
The kit generally requires a three-tone camouflage (dark yellow base, green, and brown "fleeting cloud" stripes), often with a yellow cross on the turret
- Base: XF-60 Dark Yellow (or IJA Desert Yellow)
- Camouflage 1: XF-11 J.N. Green (or XF-13 J.A. Green)
- Camouflage 2: XF-10 Flat Brown or XF-64 Red Brown
