Kato 1-825 (HO) TAKI 43000 Silver (TAKI 143645)

Kato 1-825 (HO) TAKI 43000 Silver (TAKI 143645)

Regular price
$40.00
Sale price
$29.98

In 1984 a reform was made as to freight transport. Ever since the same type of freight cars was coupled to each other to make a container train or tanker train. At that time, TAKI 43000 was the leading tanker. More than 500 cars were manufactured. Since the debut in 1967 and were used as tankers dedicated to gasoline transport across Japan. First, no other tankers were available than the blue tankers dedicated for Nihon-oil terminal, until black painted tankers for Nihon Sekiyu Yuso appeared later in 1974.

● Taki 43000 Silver (Taki 143645)
-Commercialized Taki 143645, which is the only Taki 43000 with a silver body.
-Accurately reproduces the color of the stainless steel tank body that gives off a characteristic dazzling shine.
-Faithfully reproduce the body shape of the different diameter body utilizing plastic molding technology.
-Reproduce the TR215F dolly with a long shaft distance with new parts. The roller bearings rotate to pursue realism.
-The tank holder, frame, and dolly are reproduced in black like the actual vehicle.
-Company crest, company name "Japan Oil Transportation Co., Ltd.", car number "Taki 143645" (black letters), load, conversion, regular station "Hamagoi Station" (black letters), format notation are all printed.
-Inspection notation and cycle notation are reproduced on the lettering sheet. Contents: "35-1-12 / 30-1-12 Kawasaki car" "29-12-18 / 24-9-19 Kawasaki car" "A1"
-The lettering sheet contains variations of the regular station "Hama-Goi Station" (outline characters). Can be reproduced as you like.