Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank 1/56 Resin...
Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank 1/56 Resin Model Kit
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Recreate one of Imperial Japan's most iconic armored vehicles with this meticulously detailed 1/56 scale Chi-Ha resin model.
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$17.99
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About This Kit
Recreate one of Imperial Japan's most iconic armored vehicles with this meticulously detailed 1/56 scale Chi-Ha resin model.
- 1/56 scale resin casting captures the distinctive sloped armor and turret design of the Type 97
- High-quality resin construction with fine surface detail including hatches, vision ports, and running gear
- Features the characteristic 47mm main gun and hull-mounted machine gun configuration
- Requires assembly and painting to complete; recommended skill level intermediate
- Ideal for tabletop wargaming, military history dioramas, or dedicated scale model collections
Perfect for military history buffs and scale modelers studying Pacific Theater armor, this Chi-Ha kit delivers authentic details in a compact footprint. Includes standard shipping within continental orders.
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
- ✓ Multiple resin model parts
- ✓ Assembly instructions / reference photos
- ✓ Individual bases for each figure
- ✓ Protective foam packaging
All models ship unassembled and unpainted. Super glue and hobby paints required (not included).
| Material | High-quality resin |
| Assembly Required | Yes — unassembled kit |
| Painted | No — unpainted |
| Painting Difficulty | Beginner |
| Recommended For | Experienced modellers, collectors 14+ |
| SKU | e46517e5-53ac-480d-852c-52446b6a0ac9 |
| Weight | 150kg |
Recommended Paints
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Delivery
We ship worldwide from our warehouses. Standard delivery 5–7 business days. Free shipping on all orders.
| United States | 5–7 business days |
| Europe | 5–7 business days |
| Rest of World | 7–14 business days |
All orders include free tracked shipping. You'll receive a tracking number by email once dispatched.
Returns Policy
Not happy with your order? Return it within 30 days for a full refund. Items must be in original packaging and unused. We cover return shipping for damaged or defective items.
Packaging Guarantee
Every kit is individually wrapped in foam and bubble wrap. If anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we'll send a replacement or full refund — no return needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No — all our resin kits arrive unpainted. This gives you complete creative freedom to paint and finish the model however you like. We recommend using a quality primer before painting with acrylic or enamel paints.
Standard delivery is 5–7 business days worldwide. We ship from warehouses in the US, EU, and UK for the fastest possible delivery. All orders include free tracked shipping — you'll receive a tracking number by email once dispatched.
Yes — we ship worldwide with free tracked shipping from our US, EU, and UK warehouses. Standard delivery 5–7 business days to most destinations. Rest of world 7–14 days.
The scale is listed in the product title and specifications tab above. Common scales we carry include 1/35, 1/72, 75mm, and 28mm.
Yes — this is a multi-part resin kit that requires assembly. We recommend cyanoacrylate (super glue) and some modelling experience. Clean parts with warm soapy water before priming. Pin larger joints for a stronger bond.
We carefully package every order with foam and bubble wrap. If anything arrives damaged, email us a photo within 48 hours and we'll send a free replacement or full refund — no need to return the damaged item.