1/144 Cold War Japanese Type 61 Main Battle Tank
Ships as unpainted, unassembled grey resin — photos show painted examples for reference.
1 unpainted resin figure · unassembled kit
1/144 Cold War Japanese Type 61 Main Battle Tank, Resin Model Vehicle Kit, Unassembled and Unpainted
Japan's Type 61 — the JGSDF's first indigenously designed postwar main battle tank — comes in 1/144 scale as a complete vehicle kit with one crew figure. The rounded turret, signature muzzle brake, and Cold War proportions carry well into grey resin at this scale, making it a solid addition to any Cold War or Japanese armour collection. Ships unpainted and unassembled; assembly and painting required.
- Scale: 1/144
- Era: Cold War
- Figures: 1
- Material: Unpainted grey resin — assembly & painting required
Real builds from buyers
Photos taken by buyers of this kit.
Buyer reviews
5.0 / 5· 3 buyer reviews
Verified buyer reviews for this kit from the manufacturer’s marketplace — not CastForge purchases.
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★★★★★GB28 Dec 2025
The barrel is slightly bent but over all is good, might order more in the future 😸
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★★★★★KR28 Aug 2025
This is a very exquisite and excellent model. It's particularly commendable that they used double air cap packaging to prevent damage during transportation, ensuring it remains absolutely undamaged. I highly recommend this seller.
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★★★★★KR23 Jan 2026
The details are really good.
About this kit
Japan's Type 61 — the JGSDF's first indigenously designed postwar main battle tank — comes in 1/144 scale as a complete vehicle kit with one crew figure. The rounded turret, signature muzzle brake, and Cold War proportions carry well into grey resin at this scale, making it a solid addition to any Cold War or Japanese armour collection. Ships unpainted and unassembled; assembly and painting required.
- Scale: 1/144
- Era: Cold War
- Figures: 1
- Material: Unpainted grey resin — assembly & painting required
Painting & assembly
This kit arrives unassembled and unpainted, giving you complete creative freedom. We recommend using cyanoacrylate (super glue) for resin assembly. Clean parts with warm soapy water before priming. Use a quality resin primer before painting with acrylics or enamels. Pin larger joints for a stronger bond.
What's included
- 1 unassembled grey-resin vehicle (1/144 scale)
- Multi-part resin components
All kits ship as unassembled, unpainted grey resin. Super glue and hobby paints required (not included).
| Scale | 1/144 |
| Approx. height | 12mm |
| Material | High-quality resin |
| Assembly required | Yes — unassembled kit |
| Painted | No — unpainted |
| Recommended for | Experienced modellers, collectors 14+ |
Delivery
Free tracked shipping on every order — no minimum spend. Kits ship directly from our manufacturing partner. Most US orders arrive in 8–15 business days; a small number ship from further afield and can take up to 30.
| United States | 8–15 business days |
| Europe | 10–20 business days |
| Rest of World | Varies by destination |
Standard shipping is free on every order. Express delivery is $15 at checkout. International shipping is calculated at checkout. You will receive a tracking number by email once the kit is dispatched.
Returns
Free returns for 30 days from delivery, for any reason. We cover return postage. Kits should be unassembled and unpainted where possible — full terms in our returns policy.
If something is wrong
Kits are packed and shipped by the manufacturer. If yours arrives damaged or does not match the listing, email us a photo within 7 days of delivery and we will come back to you with next steps.