Chibi-Maru Type 3 Medium Tank Chi-Nu

Chibi-Maru Type 3 Chi-Nu is a cute distorted kit of the Japanese medium tank from the Japanese manufacturer Fujimi. This is not a scale model — the proportions are deliberately shortened into a playful egg form.

Manufacturer Fujimi
Product EAN8591111971393

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26.76 €
22.12 € without VAT
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Chibi-Maru Type 3 Chi-Nu — a distorted kit from Fujimi

A kit from the line of cute distorted models of the Japanese company Fujimi. This is not a conventional scale model: the tank is deliberately shortened and stocky, with an exaggeratedly large turret and barrel, so the result comes across as a likeable caricature of the real machine. The line is conceived as a simple build that even modelers without previous experience will enjoy.

The real subject

The Type 3 Chi-Nu was a Japanese medium tank from the end of the Second World War. It came about as a response to the American M4 Sherman tanks, against which the older Japanese machines were not enough. It carried a gun of 75 mm derived from a field gun and went into production in 1944. Only around one hundred and fifty units were built, and they stayed in Japan for the defense of the home islands — the tank practically never saw real combat.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts with sharp nippers and you will lightly sand the marks left by the sprue gates with fine abrasive paper. Distorted models come out beautifully even when brush painted — the basis is Japanese khaki green, which you can complete with a simple wash to bring out the detail. Anyone who wants can leave the model in a clean form without weathering; it suits the playful character of the line.

Who the model is for

  • For beginners and younger modelers who want a quick and rewarding result.
  • For collectors of cute distorted models of military hardware.
  • For fans of Japanese armored hardware of the Second World War.

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

No. It is a deliberately distorted cute kit with no scale — the proportions are shortened into a playful form and the model does not match the real dimensions of the subject.

Yes, the line of distorted Fujimi models is conceived as a simple build with fewer parts, so it is suitable for less experienced modelers as well.

A Japanese medium tank from the end of the Second World War with a gun of 75 mm, developed as a counterweight to the American Shermans. It served for the defense of the Japanese islands and practically never saw combat.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted, so count on the usual modeling equipment. The exact specification of the package is given on the box.

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