
My WW2 Japanese Armor Collection
My WW2 Japanese Armor Collection
With my decision to give up on 1:72nd scale armor models, my WW2 Japanese collection shrank as my little HM pieces went into storage. So, I've been filling in with kit-makes bought on eBay and repainted, in several cases. At present, I have five models in the 1:30th-1:35th scale range. Here they are, starting with two from King & Country ( Type 97 ) and Figarti ( Type 95 ) :

Re: My WW2 Japanese Armor Collection
And three kit-makes, starting with a basic Type 97 on the right, an upgraded version of the same tank in the middle and a self-propelled gun, using the same chasis, on the left:

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Didn't know you gave up on 1/72 armour, Ed.
But still getting the larger scale stuff, so that is good to see. Much less selection in diecast, but getting already built kits is a good option. Less fragile parts than aircraft, so shipping isn't such a worrisome issue.
Looking forward to seeing what else you pick up.
But still getting the larger scale stuff, so that is good to see. Much less selection in diecast, but getting already built kits is a good option. Less fragile parts than aircraft, so shipping isn't such a worrisome issue.
Looking forward to seeing what else you pick up.

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I have a few of these in 1:35 kits, but I can only dream of them in 1:32 die-cast.
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Yeah if the Marketing Dept at FOV had ANY BRAINS eh these would be some of their next releases..
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Well, I think the smartest choices for FOV (if they were to do Japanese armor)
would be the CHE-HA tank with "EARLY" and "LATE" turret.
But most of all, the Type 2 "Ka-Mi" Amphibious tank.
First issue would be without the pontoons, then the second would be "WITH" the removable pontoons.
Who could resist?
Plastic General
would be the CHE-HA tank with "EARLY" and "LATE" turret.
But most of all, the Type 2 "Ka-Mi" Amphibious tank.
First issue would be without the pontoons, then the second would be "WITH" the removable pontoons.
Who could resist?
Plastic General