Tamiya 25187 Japanese Type 1 Self-Propelled Gun & Kurogane 4x4 Set 1/35 – Anniversary Set

Special 50th Anniversary edition of Tamiya’s Military Miniature Series – Tamiya 25187 Japanese Type 1 Self-Propelled Gun & Kurogane 4x4 Set – is a unique 1/35 scale plastic model kit, faithfully replicating two important vehicles of the Imperial Japanese Army from World War II. This exclusive set is dedicated both to collectors of Japanese army models and to military history enthusiasts and advanced modelers who appreciate historical detail.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Japan
• Historical period: World War II (1942–1945)
• Material: high quality plastic (assembly and painting required)
• Category: Plastic assembly kit
• Contents: model of the self-propelled gun Type 1 Ho-Ni I, Kurogane Type 95 off-road vehicle model, 3 crew figures, 4 decal versions for each vehicle, illustrated assembly instructions

Historical and technical description

Type 1 Ho-Ni I is a Japanese self-propelled gun that entered production in 1942 as a response to the increasing threat posed by Allied armored forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Built on the chassis of the Chi-Ha tank and armed with a 75 mm gun, it saw action on battlefields such as the Philippines and China.
Kurogane Type 95 was the world’s first mass-produced 4x4 light utility vehicle, widely used from 1937 until the war’s end for reconnaissance, transport, and communications purposes.

Model details and difficulty level

The kits are characterized by a high level of detail – realistically recreated weaponry, chassis parts, and vehicle interiors. The set includes up to 4 marking variants for customizing the vehicles along with three dynamic crew figures. The recommended build difficulty is 4/5, making it best suited for intermediate and advanced modelers looking to further develop their skills and expand their collections with rare Japanese WWII vehicles.

Why is it worth it?

We recommend this set not only for fans of the Japanese army but also for diorama collectors and military history reenactors. It’s also an excellent choice for modeling enthusiasts searching for unique and hard-to-find subjects. The Tamiya limited edition makes a superb collector’s gem with great historical and modeling value.

Note: Glue and paints are not included. The set comes with a complete decal sheet and detailed assembly instructions.