Dragon 1/35 IJA Type 97 "Chi-Ha" w/57mm Gun and New Hull Plastic Model Kit DR6875

This new 1/35 scale model depicts a later version of the Type 97 57mm medium tank.

Hence, the kit contains a great many new components to correctly depict the pertinent characteristics.

In fact, this kit features a brand new upper hull, lower hull and rear fenders compared to the previously issued Type 97 Early Production.

Also new is a stowage box installed on the rear hull plate.

The kit was thoroughly researched by a Japanese design team based on investigations and measurements of several surviving tanks.

The kit widely employs slide molds so that fewer parts are needed, leading to a perfect balance of easy assembly and accuracy as is normal for Dragon’s Smart Kits.

Another highlight are the tracks that can be fitted onto a jig included on the sprue.

This allows pre-assembly of track sections possessing an appropriate “droop” to fit over the return rollers on each side.

As the Chi-Ha was widely used throughout the Asia-Pacific theater, all sorts of imaginative dioramas are possible.

Key Specifications

• Scale: 1/35

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