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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 06:24 PM UTC
Coming next month from Fine Molds is the first variant of the Type 89 medium tank.
The Type 89 was a medium tank used by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1932 to 1942. There were two main variants: Model Ko / Kou (A) and Model Otsu (B) – the primary difference between the two being the engine, as the former was fueled by gasoline, while the latter being diesel-fed. More than 400 units are believed to have been produced in total.

Type 89 Ko (FM 56) will contain more than 200 parts in plastic and photo-etched materials. A decal sheet for three marking options will be included as well. When built, the model stands at 170mm in length, and 80mm in width.

The scheduled release date is mid-November.
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Bravo1102
Now one no longer has to endure Girls und Panzer decal options for a kit of this. I know how anime just gives some people nightmares around here.
OCT 18, 2017 - 07:45 PM
bill_c
Glad to see more IJA armor. Wonder where it served?
OCT 19, 2017 - 01:55 AM
tatbaqui
Bill, Prior to WWII it was used extensively in China, and also saw action at Khalkhin Gol. Deemed obsolete at the start of WWII, it was still used in the Philippines, Malaya, and Burma campaigns. Cheers, Tat
OCT 19, 2017 - 02:13 AM
MrCompletely
Actually this is NOT the first variant; the first had a rail running under the top track length, and the drivers position and hull M.G. positions were transposed.
OCT 19, 2017 - 03:52 AM
JSSVIII
Looking forward to this release, some very interesting camo schemes available for this tank. Very different from the common scheme with the yellow stripes.
OCT 19, 2017 - 03:58 AM
27-1025
Nice to see some more Japanese armor subjects being released. On my list for Santa this year.
OCT 19, 2017 - 06:15 PM
Frenchy
Just a few period pics : ? Xuzhou, China 1938 : Xuzhou, China 1938 : ? Bataan 1942 : Manila, May 1942 : H.P.
OCT 19, 2017 - 08:04 PM
Garrand
Just to wander slightly OT here, but was there any particular reason why Japanese tanks tended to not have a coaxial machine gun, but instead mount one in the turret rear, such as on this or the Type 97? Seems like a pretty inefficient arrangement... Damon.
OCT 19, 2017 - 11:12 PM
vettejack
While its nice to see another version of the Type 89, it seems that the aftermarket still has some catching up to do. Try and find metal tracks for the Type 89. I can't!
OCT 19, 2018 - 06:29 AM
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