OOB Review of Takom 2224X Type 100 Fighting Vehicle Model Kit

Brief summary of 1/35 Takom 2224X Type 100 Fighting Vehicle

High‑resolution sharp details and excellent part fit. Rich deluxe accessory configuration with great value for money. Overall smooth building experience.

Care and gentle force are required when assembling the snap‑fit tracks.

Recommended for hobbyists with basic model‑building experience, not suitable for complete beginners.

Takom 2224X includes Type 100 Fighting Vehicle + ZRZ-100 (UCGV Unmanned Combat Ground Vehicle)+"Robot Wolves". Time relationship, only Takom type 100 Fighting Vehicle is displayed here.

The chassis assembly followed a straightforward sequence. Once the lower hull was complete, I levelled the suspension immediately.

The torsion bar ends were glued in place; if you want extra security, you can reinforce them with a section of sprue.

 After fitting the road wheels, I placed the hull on a flat surface to re‑check the suspension alignment.

Levelling the suspension isn't a one‑step job – you need to check it after installing the torsion bars, again after fitting the road wheels, and once more after the tracks go on. Only with repeated checks can you be sure the final result won't have problems.

The Type 100 Support Vehicle requires 108 track links per side, significantly more than the 102 links of the Type 100 tank. The tracks use a snap‑together design; you need a bit of technique to click the links into place.

If a catch breaks during assembly, you can drill a small hole and insert a piece of copper wire as a repair.

When fitting the tracks to the hull, I recommend adding one extra link for slack – this prevents the tracks from being too tight, which could cause the catches to fail.

The rear of the hull has a three‑seat crew compartment.

The rear door can be built either open or closed by choosing the appropriate parts – it is not a working hinge. 

I joined the upper and lower hull halves after installing the upper hull details, as per the manual. However, my personal preference is to glue the hull together first and then add the small parts.

The side skirts are very simple in construction – after adding the photo‑etched parts, they can be attached directly.

The etched parts are quite smooth; I recommend lightly sanding them beforehand to improve paint adhesion.

The contact area for the skirt etchings is small – you can use masking tape on the back of the skirts for extra support during gluing.

At this point, the main hull is largely complete.

The two front hatches can be turned into simple working hatches by slightly enlarging the pivot holes with a round file.

Pay attention to the orientation and position of the two Tp18 etched handles on part T2 – I initially glued them upside down.

When assembling the two drone boxes at the rear, note the four etched mesh guards – you need to pre‑bend them to the correct angle before gluing.

For etched part Tp4, the instructions only require bending the long edge; do not bend the two short sides.

Step 15 shows the drones in stowed configuration, while Step 16 shows them deployed. If you want both drones in the deployed position, study both steps before starting.

The drones also have two build options, so decide which configuration you want before assembly.

The hull is now essentially complete. Note that the Type 100 Support Vehicle has a gap on the lower front armour – do not fill it, as it is a real feature, not a moulding error.

Reference photos clearly show this gap.

Moving on to the turret. When installing the coaxial machine gun, be careful with the amount of glue – too much will lock the gun in place and prevent elevation.

 When joining the upper and lower turret halves, make sure the locating points are fully engaged, and take care not to snap the coaxial MG.

The turret sides are assembled from multiple faces; sand the gate marks beforehand to avoid fit interference.

The commander's and gunner's electro‑optical fire‑control systems, plus the turret‑mounted phased‑array search radar, are then assembled.

Pay attention to the installation direction of part G7.

Element group completed

Assembly Summary

As the support vehicle for the Type 100 tank, this kit offers crisp moulding details and excellent fit. The premium inclusions – metal gun barrel, pre‑cut masking sheets, workable tracks and suspension – make it excellent value for money. The entire build is smooth and took roughly eight and a half hours.

The parts layout is well organised: most steps only require parts from one or two sprues, which saves a significant amount of time. The photo‑etched sections are relatively straightforward – the main thing to watch is the eight mesh guards for the drone storage boxes (PE5), which need to be bent into shape before gluing.

The workable tracks and suspension also add playability and make the model more adaptable for diorama use. When assembling the snap‑together tracks, use gentle technique; if any links break, they can be repaired by drilling and inserting copper wire.

The drones and storage boxes at the rear of the turret offer two configuration options – read the instructions carefully and distinguish between the steps before starting.

The rear door is a choose‑either‑open‑or‑closed part, so decide in advance; alternatively, you can pre‑paint the crew compartment before final assembly.

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