Sunday, 27 March 2011

Type 95 Kurogane Scout Car

As I have declared this to be 'Car Month', I thought it was probably time to finish off the three Kuroganes I have had part-done for a few weeks now.  This is an interesting little vehicle and it is difficult to find much information about it.  I did, however, stumble upon this site: http://www.jsae.or.jp/autotech/data_e/1-8e.html which claims that the four-wheel-drive Type 95 dates from 1936 - four years before the Jeep!
The version in the photos has three (really) seats and is a metal model.  Sadly I have no recollection of which company made them and I've never seen it again.
Much of the delay in finishing was caused by painting suitable officer figures to accompany the cars, as I see them being used as division or even army level command elements.  Despite only needing three officer figures I (predictably) ended up painting enough infantry for an entire division.  But more of that later. 
So here then are the three very different officers and their cars. 
Perhaps readers would like to name their favourite?  I'm going with Officer 2.
Officer 1 - in control and reflective
Officer 2 - in control and dynamic
Officer 3 - out of control and mental

11 comments:

  1. Biff Tanner
    Thanks - it's an odd little car, but evidently quite useful.

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  2. I'll go with Car No 1. No 2 looks like he's talking to his car which leads to questions.

    Nice cars and commanders!

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  3. Yeah, nice little models, I too prefer the second option

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  4. Thats not a car Tim, thats a buggy! Interesting stuff as per usual.

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  5. Ross Mac
    Talking to his car? You say that as if it's odd behaviour...

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  6. Al
    Good choice. He's definitely the coolest dude in my Jap boxes.

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  7. Paul
    'Japanese Generals - the first buggy-driving surf dudes?' Discuss.

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  8. I think car number 3 has a flat tire ;-)
    Great painted cars and minis!
    Great blog Tim ;-)
    Greetings
    Peter

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  9. Peter
    Welcome - I think the flat tyre may explain Officer 3's mood!

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  10. west1871
    Thanks Rich - another vote for the cool Officer 2. Even if he does talk to his car.

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