Tamiya continue to add new great modern armor kits to the 1/48 scale, this time with the JGSD Type 10 Tank! Take a look at the size of this tank, even in 1/48 is a lot bigger that the usual tank. Here some background on the tank history extracted from the Tamiya website and I quote : ” Officially announced in 2010, the Type 10 is the fourth generation main battle tank serving the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). It is equipped with a domestically-developed smoothbore 120mm main gun and automatic targeting system that allows tracking of targets while the highly mobile Type 10 is on the move. Modular armor on the turret and hull not only provides top level protection, it can also be removed to allow swift transportation across the Japanese archipelago on trailers and the like. Delivery to units commenced in 2012 and the Type 10 is envisaged to replace the long-serving Type 74.”
★Length: 199mm, width: 72mm.
★This compact masterpiece was designed with extensive access to the actual tank, and captures the sloped form of the Type 10 with an intuitive parts breakdown.
★The model includes depictions of modifications seen in Type 10s from the C4 lot, which were delivered to units from the second half of 2014 onwards.
★Hull interior weights are included to add an authentically heavy feel.
★Commander torso figure adds further realism.
★Decals included to recreate 1st or 8th Tank Battalion markings.
