1:72 Type 89 Japanese Medium Tank KOU Gasoline Hybrid-Production

IBG 1:72 Type 89 KOU Japanese medium tank (gasoline version)

An injection-molded plastic kit in 1:72 scale from the Polish brand IBG. The model represents the Japanese medium tank Type 89 in the KOU version with a gasoline engine, in the hybrid (transitional) production form. Collectors as well as builders of smaller dioramas will appreciate the small scale.

The real subject

The Type 89 was a Japanese interwar medium tank, one of the first Japanese tanks built in series. The KOU version was powered by a gasoline engine (the later form went over to diesel). The tank carried a short gun and machine guns and was committed in the fighting of the 1930s and the early Second World War.

Building and painting tips

In 1:72 scale the parts are small, so work with a sharp knife and tweezers and glue with liquid cement. Assemble the running gear carefully before painting. Lay the base on with an airbrush, then bring out the panels with a wash, add scuffed paint and dust pigments for a period look.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of Japanese armor
• Anyone interested in interwar and early-war tanks
• Modelers of the smaller 1:72 scale
• Builders of compact dioramas

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.