Tamiya 35260 JGSDF Type 90 Tank w/Ammo-Loading Crew Set (1/35) – JGSDF Type 90 Tank Model with Ammo-Loading Crew

Tamiya 35260 JGSDF Type 90 Tank w/Ammo-Loading Crew Set in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for modelers interested in modern military technology. The set allows for an accurate reproduction of the Japanese Type 90 main battle tank, which has been a cornerstone of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) since the late 1980s.

Historical background: The Type 90 tank was developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in response to the growing threat posed by Soviet armored forces at the end of the Cold War. Entering service with the Japan Self-Defense Forces in 1990, it was one of the most advanced armored vehicles of its time, featuring a sophisticated fire control system and an autoloader, which allowed the crew size to be reduced to three. To this day, the Type 90 is operated within Japan, participating in military exercises and supporting training activities.
The model represents a late 20th-century version of the tank, complete with a realistically recreated crew set engaged in ammunition loading.

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: Japan
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (1990s to present)
• Parts: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• The set includes realistic crew figures engaged in ammo loading, adding variety to both the assembly process and the display of the finished model.
• Equipment: turret details, suspension elements, additional tank equipment, and authentic JGSDF decals.

The model stands out for its excellent part fit and exceptional attention to the structural details characteristic of Japanese engineering. The elements of the kit are designed for both experienced modelers and ambitious hobbyists just beginning their adventure with modern armored vehicles.

We especially recommend this product to fans of modern armored vehicles and collectors of Japanese military equipment. The build difficulty is rated at 3/5, making it approachable even for intermediate modelers. The set also serves excellently as a base for diorama scenes depicting modern military operations in the Far East.