1:76 Japanese Medium Tank Type 97 Chi-Ha Kai

The Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Kai medium tank in 1:76 scale is a plastic kit from the Japanese brand Fujimi. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

Scale1:76
Manufacturer Fujimi
Product EAN8591111000000

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19.96 €
16.50 € without VAT
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Type 97 Chi-Ha Kai 1:76, a Fujimi plastic kit

A small injection-molded kit of the Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Kai medium tank in 1:76 scale from the Japanese manufacturer Fujimi. The model comes as a set of plastic parts on sprues, unassembled and unpainted. The 1:76 scale is the classic braille scale for ground equipment: the finished model takes up only a few centimeters on a shelf, so a whole group of vehicles side by side fits into a collection. The particular number of parts, the contents of the sprues and the extent of the decal sheet are stated on the box and in the instructions.

The real subject

The Type 97 Chi-Ha was a Japanese medium tank from the Second World War period. The designation Chi-Ha Kai, also known as Shinhoto Chi-Ha, meaning with a new turret, belongs to the later upgraded version, which received a larger welded turret with a more effective 47 mm gun in place of the original short 57 mm weapon. The vehicle had an air-cooled diesel engine and the suspension typical of the Japanese school of design, with coil springs running along the hull. The Chi-Ha Kai became the most widespread version of the type and served until the end of the war.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts from the sprue with side nippers and level the remains of the gates with a file or a scalpel; at small scales every untreated remnant of a gate shows badly. Glue with thin cement for plastic, which wicks into the joint. Assemble and paint the running gear and the underside of the hull before you close up the superstructure. It is practical to paint the tracks and the road wheels separately from the hull. After the base coat over a primer, a dark wash into the pressings and the rivets, dry-brushing of the edges and finally dust pigments on the lower areas suggest themselves; at this scale the weathering accounts for most of the final impression.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of ground equipment in small scales who build coherent collections
  • Modelers interested in Japanese Second World War armor
  • Builders of dioramas where the vehicle is part of a scene rather than the main exhibit
  • More experienced beginners, as the parts are small and call for accurate work

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

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FAQ

It is a classic plastic kit. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted, and neither glue nor paints are included in the package.

The Chi-Ha Kai is the upgraded version with a larger welded turret and a longer 47 mm gun in place of the original short 57 mm weapon.

The exact number of parts and the content of the decal sheet are stated on the box and in the manufacturer's instructions.

The difference is small and in a diorama it tends to be practically imperceptible, but it is not the same scale. A 1:76 vehicle comes out marginally smaller.

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