The NPO Defense Technology Museum Creation Association will hold a tour of the “tank modified bulldozer” that is currently being crowdfunded in Gotemba City!
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Press release: April 1, 2024
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The NPO Defense Technology Museum Creation Association will hold a tour of the “tank modified bulldozer” that is currently being crowdfunded in Gotemba City!
*A living proof of post-war reconstruction, the Type 95 light tank modified bulldozer will be brought to the next generation! * “Type 95 light tank modified bulldozer”
On Sunday, April 7, 2024, the NPO Defense Technology Museum Creation Association (Representative Director: Masahiko Kobayashi) will present the “Type 95 Light Tank Modified Bulldozer” in its pre-repair condition at the venue in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. We will be holding a tour.
This vehicle is currently in the process of procuring restoration costs through crowdfunding, and once the project is successful, restoration work will begin, so this will be the last chance to see how it looked before restoration.
In addition, the engine for the Type 95 light tank, which was recently donated by the Kyushu University Internal Combustion Engine
Laboratory, will be exhibited to the public for the first time. We would appreciate it if you could visit the venue and take a look.
[Event overview]
Tour of the “Type 95 Light Tank Modified Bulldozer” in its pre-repair condition – Date and time: Sunday, April 7th 10:00 Doors open ~ 14:30 End (venue closed at 15:00)
*Events will be held in light rain. In the unlikely event of bad weather, we will notify you of the cancellation via official Scheduled to be delivered on time. Venue: Kamado Jidosha Head Office, 717-6 Kamado, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
GoogleMap https://maps.app.goo.gl/DKA8TkbXUig5bVEB6
– How to visit: Private car or 1 minute walk from Minami-Gotenba Station on the JR Gotemba Line
*Parking is limited.
*If you are coming by motorbike or bicycle, please use the bicycle parking lot in front of Minami-Gotenba Station.
– free entrance
– Exhibition contents
1. Type 95 light tank modified bulldozer
*Depending on the number of visitors, engines will be started and exhibition runs (approximately 10 meters) will be conducted at any time.
2.A6120VD engine donated by Kyushu University Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory
The Type 95 light tank engine donated by the Kyushu University Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory will also be on display on the day.
[What is the Society for Creating the Defense Technology Museum?] We started our activities in 2010 and expanded in 2012 with the aim of contributing to the inheritance and development of the machinery industry and to improving defense awareness.
Started its activities as the “Non-Profit Corporation Defense Technology Museum Creation Association” in 2010, 10
For over 20 years, he has been working to create a “public defense technology museum” in Japan. Currently, the “Defense Technology” (tentative name) is a storage and display site for domestically produced defense equipment, including the “Kurogane Shiki” and “Type 95 light tanks,” which have been restored and purchased through crowdfunding three times in the past. “Museum”
The aim is to open in 2027.
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[Overview of ongoing crowdfunding projects]
・Project title: Bringing the Type 95 light tank modified bulldozer, a living proof of post-war reconstruction, to the next generation! ・Application period: 59 days from February 27, 2024 (Tuesday) to April 26, 2024 (Friday)
・Target amount: 15 million yen
・Project format: All or Nothing ・Normal type
・URL: https://readyfor.jp/projects/type95HA-GOdozer
[What is crowdfunding]
A mechanism for collecting support funds online. All or Nothing As a rule, all donations raised will be refunded if the target amount is not achieved. Supporters can receive returns based on the amount of support.
[Contact for inquiries regarding this matter]
NPO Defense Technology Museum Creation Association
To Representative Director Masahiko Kobayashi
Phone number: 090-7606-4576
E-mail: m.koba@k-m-d.co.jp
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