{"product_id":"4536318350279","title":"1\/35 Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank Additional Armored Type","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n About the actual Type 97 Medium Tank [Chi-Ha] with added armor\u003cbr\u003eThe Type 97 Medium Tank [Chi-Ha] played a central role in Japanese tank units from the start of production in 1938 until the end of the war.\u003cbr\u003eIt was equipped with a 57mm tank gun suitable for infantry support and positional control, and 7.7mm heavy machine guns on the rear of the turret and the front of the hull.\u003cbr\u003eIt adopted an air-cooled diesel engine that was easy to operate even in cold climates.\u003cbr\u003eInitially, it was praised for having sufficient firepower and mobility, but vehicles with additional armor on the front of the hull and turret appeared in order to further increase its defensive capabilities.\u003cbr\u003eThis armored version was deployed to the 23rd and 24th Tank Regiments deployed in northern Manchuria (present-day northeastern China), as well as to the 7th Tank Regiment which moved from Manchuria to the Philippines in the summer of 1944. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKit Features\u003cbr\u003e★Re-release of the Type 97 Medium Tank [Chi-Ha] with added armor. \u003cbr\u003e★Includes the popular assembly-type tracks (belt-type tracks are not included). \u003cbr\u003e★The tracks are made of plastic and are glue-assembly type, allowing for realistic reproduction of sag. \u003cbr\u003e★The main gun also has a reproduced breech. \u003cbr\u003e★Thorough research has been conducted and reflected in the kit and instruction manual. \u003cbr\u003e★Exhaust pipe covers and other details are made of photo-etched material for precise reproduction. \u003cbr\u003e★Includes a bonus 1.8L sake bottle (clear part)\u003cbr\u003e★Total length when completed: 160mm, total width: 67mm, number of parts: 258\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: FineMolds\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: FM27\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/35\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4536318350279\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Notes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n *Image is for illustrative purposes only. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"finemolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46738652233886,"sku":"4536318350279","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4536318350279.webp?v=1776875247","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4536318350279","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}