Trumpeter 07217 Japan Type 61 Tank 1:72 Scale Collector Kit  [TP07217]

Trumpeter 07217 1:72 Japan Type 61 Scale Model

The Trumpeter 07217 1:72 scale model recreates Japan's Type 61 tank for collectors and modellers who appreciate post-war armoured vehicles. The Type 61 was Japan's first domestically designed tank after World War II and represents an important step in the country's reestablishment of armoured vehicle design and production.

Origins and Development

Development began in the 1950s as Japan sought to revive its defence manufacturing. The Type 61 drew influence from the American M47 and M48 designs while evolving through the STA prototype program. The finalized Type 61 design was adopted in April 1961, reflecting Japan's renewed technical efforts in armoured platforms.

Kit Details and Build Experience

The kit delivers a faithful small-scale representation with 119 plastic parts arranged across seven sprues. At 113.8mm long, 41mm wide and 43.9mm high, the model is compact enough for shelf display yet detailed enough for careful painting and weathering workflows.