Trumpeter 07217 Type 61 Tank 1:72 Scale Cold War Armour Kit  [TP07217]

Trumpeter 07217 1:72 Scale Type 61 Military Model

The Trumpeter 07217 presents the Japan Type 61 in 1:72 scale for enthusiasts who collect Cold War period armour. As Japan's first homegrown post-war tank, the Type 61 marks a notable phase in the nation's military vehicle development.

Background and Influence

The Type 61 program began in the 1950s to reestablish a domestic tank design capability. Influences from the US M47 and M48 informed the initial concepts, with the STA prototype evolving into the production Type 61, officially completed in April 1961.

Scale Modelling Notes

This kit contains 119 plastic components on seven sprues and captures the tank's silhouette and key features at a small footprint. With dimensions of 113.8mm by 41mm by 43.9mm, it is practical for tabletop displays or grouped dioramas.