Dragon DR6839. IJN Special Type 4 "Ka-Tsu" Amphibious Tracked Vehicle. Scale 1:35

IJN Special Type 4 "Ka-Tsu" Amphibious Tracked Vehicle. Scale 1:35

DR6839- Dragon Models

This Dragon kit is the Special Type 4 “Ka-Tsu” as used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). It was essentially a 16-ton amphibious landing craft able to swim in water (top speed of 5 knots) and to also drive on land carrying troops and/or cargo. Thus it could be considered an equivalent of the American DUKW.

It was 11m long and operated by a crew of five. It came about from Japanese experience in the Solomon Islands, where it was difficult to resupply troops by sea.

Model Details:

The slide-moulded hull is made from one piece, which eases construction and ensures accuracy. The Type 4’s chassis is of one-piece construction as well. Details on the top of the hull are finely reproduced, as is the cabin at the front of the hull.

• Helmsmans cabin fully detailed
• Includes US Marine cameraman figure.
• Sprocket wheels and idler wheels for tracks finely detailed
• Delicate road wheels with authentic separate parts
• Deck hatches can be modelled as Open or Closed
• Tillers and rudders can be posed for land or marine
• Muffler mesh guard made from photo etch
• Detailed towing eyes
• Accurately reproduced details for underside hull
• Optional Deck covers for assembly
• Completed model 314.3 mm in length

Glue and paint required but not included.