IBG 72037 Type 89 Japanese Medium Tank KOU Early 1/72 – Plastic model of Japanese medium tank

We offer a unique scale model kit IBG 72037 Type 89 Japanese Medium Tank KOU early in the popular 1/72 scale. This is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully replicates the original Japanese Type 89 medium tank, the KOU version from the early production period. This model belongs to the category of plastic models to assemble and is an excellent choice for both military collectors and enthusiasts of Far Eastern military engineering history.

• Scale: 1/72
• Historical period: used by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1932 to 1945 – includes the interwar period, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and World War II
• Country of use: Japan
• Material: high-quality injection-molded plastic
• Set contents: precisely cast tank model, assembly instructions, decals for period vehicles
• Additions: the kit does not include glue or paints; the detailed parts meet the standards of models in this scale

Type 89 “I-Go” KOU tank was the first mass-produced medium tank in Japan. Designed for colonial operations in China, it featured a gasoline engine (in the KOU version), a modestly welded structure, and was armed with a 57 mm gun and a machine gun. It performed excellently in urban combat and infantry support. The tank took part in battles during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Pacific island campaigns of World War II.

The IBG 72037 kit will impress modelers with its detail and accuracy in replicating features characteristic of the early “KOU” variant, such as the fenders, turret shape, and running gear components. Assembly difficulty is medium (difficulty level 3/5), and additional decals allow you to display the vehicle in historical colors.

We particularly recommend this product to modelers interested in Asian military history and collectors of vehicles from World War II and earlier Far East conflicts. It is perfect for building dioramas, historical scenes, or as a standalone collector’s exhibit.