1/72 Trumpeter Type 61 medium tank

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1/72 Trumpeter Type 61 medium tank

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We’re heading far East, towards Japan. This medium tank was a modified version of the M47 (Roku-ichi Shiki sensha). The development started in 1955 as a response towards the growing threats in the East, after the Korean War. 6 years later the Type 61 would be deployed. Over 560 units were produced and used in active duty until 1975. She weighed 35 tonnes and was armed with a 90 mm rifled cannon. Model was airbrushed and treated with pin wash using oils.


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Nicely done
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Very nice.
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Thank you so much. :beer:
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Great looking build and nicely photographed.
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Thank you Paddy. :beer:
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More fine work from you BB

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Thank you Nigel. So kind as always. :beer:
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Excellent job BB, yet again it's hard to believe it is only 1/72 scale.
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Thank you David. A good detailed kit makes all the difference. :beer:
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David Silver wrote: ↑January 20th, 2023, 6:21 pm Excellent job BB, yet again it's hard to believe it is only 1/72 scale.
Exactly this ^^^
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Thank you Jim. :beer:
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