{"product_id":"korea-type-88-ki-tank-1-35-model-kit-by-trumpeter","title":"Korea Type 88 KI Tank 1:35 Model Kit by Trumpeter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the South Korean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType 88 K1 Main Battle Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK1 Rokit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most significant modern armoured vehicles developed by South Korea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed representation of the original K1 production variant fitted with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105mm KM68A1 rifled gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed turret featuring realistic armour shaping, gun mantlet, commander’s cupola, and machine gun mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull with accurate armour layout, engine deck, storage areas, and surface details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately reproduced suspension system with detailed road wheels, drive sprockets, and idler wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed tracks and running gear components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic external equipment including fuel tanks, tools, tow cables, and vehicle fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed commander’s machine gun mount and turret accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes clear parts for headlights and optical equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring authentic Republic of Korea Army markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts for a detailed modern armour build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Cold War and modern military collections, Korean Peninsula dioramas, or South Korean Defence Force displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trumpeter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Korean Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 00343\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Main Battle Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plastic track components included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Republic of Korea Army markings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 105mm KM68A1 rifled gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 270mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 100mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed upper and lower hull components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK1 turret assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105mm main gun components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension and running gear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack assemblies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal fuel tanks and vehicle equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine gun and turret accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with South Korean markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Korean Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK1 Rokit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was the first domestically developed modern main battle tank of the Republic of Korea and represented a major advancement in South Korea’s armoured vehicle capability. Developed during the late Cold War, the K1 was created to replace ageing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM48 Patton tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and provide the Republic of Korea Army with a modern vehicle suited to the challenging terrain of the Korean Peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelopment of the K1 began in the late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970s and early 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with assistance from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysler Defense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and later American defence companies. The design incorporated experience gained from the development of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM1 Abrams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leading to the K1 receiving the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Baby Abrams”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e due to its similar appearance and design philosophy. However, the K1 was independently engineered to meet South Korean requirements, particularly for operations in mountainous terrain where mobility and a low profile were important advantages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first prototypes were completed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and mass production began in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tank entered service with the Republic of Korea Army during the mid-1980s, providing a significant improvement over the older American-built M48 series tanks then in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe K1 was armed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105mm KM68A1 rifled gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a South Korean version of the American M68 tank gun. This weapon provided effective anti-armour capability against contemporary threats and was supported by advanced fire-control equipment, including a laser rangefinder and modern targeting systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many Western tanks of the period, the K1 was designed with a lower weight and smaller dimensions to suit South Korea’s geography. Its compact design allowed it to operate effectively across mountainous regions, narrow roads, and difficult terrain where larger tanks could face mobility challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMTU MB 871 Ka-501 diesel engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,200 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the K1 combined strong mobility with excellent protection. Its hydropneumatic suspension system allowed the vehicle to adjust its ride height, improving firing capability and allowing it to negotiate difficult terrain more effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe K1 has continued to serve as a core component of South Korean armoured forces and has undergone several upgrades throughout its service life. Improvements to electronics, armour protection, and fire-control systems eventually led to the development of the more advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK1A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which introduced a larger 120mm smoothbore gun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough designed primarily for defence against North Korean armoured forces, the K1 has become an important symbol of South Korea’s domestic defence industry. Its development demonstrated the country’s ability to design and manufacture advanced armoured vehicles while adapting foreign technology to national requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the K1 remains an important part of South Korea’s armoured forces alongside the newer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK2 Black Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e main battle tank. It represents a key transition between older Cold War-era vehicles and modern digitally equipped armoured platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor modellers, the Type 88 K1 offers a distinctive subject due to its unique combination of Western design influence and South Korean engineering. Its unusual appearance and role in modern Asian military history make it a valuable addition to contemporary armour collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Korea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrototype Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Main Battle Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hyundai Precision (now Hyundai Rotem)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MTU MB 871 Ka-501 diesel engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 105mm KM68A1 rifled gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.7mm K6 machine gun and 7.62mm machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 65 km\/h (40 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 500 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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