{"product_id":"49904-fine-molds-fm46-jgsdf-mbt-type-61-upgraded-135","title":"Fine Molds FM46 JGSDF MBT Type 61 Upgraded 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFine Molds FM46 JGSDF MBT Type 61 Upgraded 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Molds FM46 JGSDF MBT Type 61 Upgraded 1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit dedicated to advanced modelers and collectors of 20th-century armored vehicles. The model has been faithfully recreated in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e scale, perfectly capturing the details of the original Japanese main battle tank \u003cstrong\u003eType 61\u003c\/strong\u003e, which served with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Overview and Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Type 61 was the first post-war tank designed and manufactured entirely in Japan. Production began in 1961 and continued until 1975 (a total of 560 units were produced). It served in the \u003cstrong\u003eJGSDF\u003c\/strong\u003e for over three decades and participated in numerous exercises and maneuvers during the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e period. In the 1980s, Type 61 tanks underwent minor upgrades, which extended their operation until 2000, when they were fully retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale model — the ideal compromise between detail and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMade from high-quality plastic, ensuring precise detail reproduction and ease of processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes assembly instructions and decals for finishing the vehicle according to historical JGSDF paint schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe \"Upgraded\" version allows you to recreate the tank's appearance after the 1980s modernization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe model does not include glue or paints — separate modeling accessories are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Plastic model kit designed for military collectors, armored vehicle enthusiasts, and those interested in recreating equipment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWho do we recommend it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The model is especially recommended for advanced modelers interested in tanks from the Cold War period and Asian military equipment. Thanks to the wealth of details — both hull and turret — the kit will meet the expectations of enthusiasts of realistic dioramas and armored vehicle collections.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAssembly difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e — the model is recommended for experienced modelers due to the numerous small parts and the precision required for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fine Molds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722881519950,"sku":"FMFM46","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/98e17cc14b252e018addb97d35ec6f83.jpg?v=1755548440","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/49904-fine-molds-fm46-jgsdf-mbt-type-61-upgraded-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}