Tamiya 26550 - 1/48 Komatsu G40 Bulldozer - Finished Model Japanese Navy  [26550]

Japanese Navy Komatsu G40 Bulldozer

Historic Earth-Mover

The Komatsu G40, which had the difference to be Japan's first ever domestically-produced bulldozer, now joins Tamiya's 1/48 Military Miniature Collection. It was developed as a method to increase airfield construction, which was carried out by hand up until that point. Based on other existing farm tractor designs, it absolutely was prepared with a 50hp gas engine along with a hydraulic dozer blade. Approximately 150 had been built from 1943 to the end regarding the war and they had been sent to engineering devices inside north and southern fronts. It influenced the look of postwar Japanese construction equipment.

Specs & Features

• 1/48 scale completed model of the Komatsu G40 Bulldoze.
• Length: 75mm.
• A light weathering was put on enhance the realistic look associated with the model.
• Spin-cast parts are included to provide the tractor with a larger feeling of amount.
• A particular historical document concerning the Komatsu is roofed.
• 1 driver figure included.