{"product_id":"60869-fine-molds-fm26-ija-main-battle-tank-type-97-improved-quotshinhoto-chi-haquot-13","title":"Fine Molds FM26 Char de combat principal IJA Type 97 amélioré « Shinhoto Chi-Ha » 1\/35","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFine Molds FM26 IJA Main Battle Tank Type 97 improved \"Shinhoto Chi-Ha\" 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Discover a detailed plastic model kit in 1\/35 scale – Fine Molds FM26 IJA Main Battle Tank Type 97 improved \"Shinhoto Chi-Ha\". This model represents the improved version of the famous Japanese medium tank, featuring a new turret (\"Shinhoto\") and a 47 mm anti-tank gun. The Type 97 Chi-Ha was the backbone of the Japanese armored forces during World War II, earning recognition in combat operations across China, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The \"Shinhoto\" version was developed late in the war in order to keep up with increasingly modern Allied tanks.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan (Imperial Japanese Army, IJA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e (especially 1942-1945, new turret introduced from 1942)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical version: Type 97 \"Shinhoto Chi-Ha\" tank with upgraded turret and improved anti-tank armament\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeployment: combat operations in China, the Philippines, Indochina, and the Pacific region\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e with detailed parts; self-adhesive plastic tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSet includes:\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched exhaust cover (photo-etched parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eClear parts for the stowage basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRealistic, easy-to-assemble tracks allowing for adjustable slack\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMain gun breech replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNumber of parts: \u003cstrong\u003e256\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembled dimensions: length 160 mm, width 67 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Fine Molds FM26 Type 97 Shinhoto Chi-Ha is aimed at intermediate and advanced modelers seeking a historically accurate reproduction of Japanese armored vehicle details. Additional photo-etched and clear parts greatly enhance the model's authenticity and allow for a striking display. Clear instructions and well-designed assembly solutions will be appreciated by both Japanese military enthusiasts and World War II collectors alike.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Assembly difficulty: \u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. We recommend this model to collectors and experienced modelers looking to expand their collection with a rarer piece of Far Eastern equipment.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"Fine Molds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723567321422,"sku":"FMFM26","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/fcc455a902846584a12894834796638c.jpg?v=1755560796","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/60869-fine-molds-fm26-ija-main-battle-tank-type-97-improved-quotshinhoto-chi-haquot-13","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}