Tamiya Japanese Light Vehicle Kurogane
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-32558
Backorder: Expected 31st July 2026
Request Stock NotificationTamiya’s 1/48 scale assembly model kit faithfully recreates the Type 95 Kurogane, a compact 4x4 light vehicle used by Japanese forces in WWII. Based on a thorough study of the real machine, the kit delivers authentic proportions and detail, and is noted as the first injection-moulded plastic model of this type in any scale. This kit is supplied under part number HC-32558.
About The Type 95 Kurogane
Powered by an air-cooled V2 petrol engine and equipped with rugged suspension and large-diameter tyres, the Kurogane was used for liaison, reconnaissance and staff transport. Approximately 4,800 three-passenger vehicles were produced between 1935 and 1944.
Features
- High-quality 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the Type 95 Kurogane.
- Authentic, true-to-scale detail from study of an actual vehicle.
- Precision engineering provides a very detailed yet not overly complex suspension.
- Metal transfer included to depict the star symbol on the grille.
- Includes 1 Japanese Army Air Force officer figure with katana and 1 driver figure.
Suggested Compatibility
- 1/48 scale WWII Japanese aircraft for diorama display.
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Tamiya's efforts in promoting cross-genre model dioramas continues with the release of thisunique assembly kit. The 4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95 Kurogane is the first injection-molded plasticmodel of the type in any scale, making this a must-have item for any modeler.
About the 4x4 Type 95 Kurogane
The Type 95 Kurogane was a small 4x4 vehicle used by the Japanese forces in WWII for liaison,reconnaissance, and staff transport. It featured an air-cooled V2 gasoline engine and a ruggedsuspension with large diameter tires for enhanced off-road capability. About 4,800 of these 3-passenger cars were produced from 1935 to 1944.
About the Model
- High-quality set of 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the Type 95 Kurogane.
- A thorough study of an actual vehicle has produced an authentic, true-to-scale model.
- Precision engineering ensures a very detailed, but not overly complex, recreation of the vehicle'ssuspension.
- Metal transfer included to depict star symbol on grille.
- 1 Japanese Army Air Force officer figure with katana and 1 driver figure included.
- Perfect for displaying with 1/48 scale WWII Japanese aircraft.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-32558
- Barcode: 4950344325580
- Scale: 1:48
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