Two tankettes from Japan, the Type 97 TE-KE (left) and the Type 94 (right). Both resin models are produced by OSTMODELS in 1/76 scale.
The Type 97 served from 1938 to 1945, but was actually obsolete by the beginning of the war. The Type 94 was in service from 1934 to at least 1943; its primary design was to transport supplies, but it was often used in the reconnaisance role.
The type 95 HA-GO light tank entered service in 1935 and was a sound design, but outclassed by other armor types in 1939. The HA-GO was generally used in small units or in a defensive role.
Again an OSTMODELS resin 1/76 model. Parts went together nicely (the suspension has to be positioned manually on most resin kits, i.e. no guiding slots or tabs). NOTE: One easy conversion is to slap a Chi-Ha 57mm turret onto this chasis to create the Type 4 Light tank.
The type 89 medium tank was placed into production by the firm Mitsubishi in 1934, and saw action in China and on various fronts during the initial stages of WWII. A feature reminiscent of WWI designs is the unditching tail, intended to assist in trench crossing.
The 1/76 resin model is also made by OSTMODELS.
The standard medium tank in the Japanese army during WWII was the Type 97 Chi-Ha. This model portrays the modified, or "Shinhoto" version, with an improved turret mounting a new 47mm gun. This particular version eventually became the most important japanese medium tank of the war.
FUJIMI makes this fine 1/76 plastic model