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New 1/35 scale model for a later version of the Type 97 57mm medium tank.
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.
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This is nice to see. Dragon's Japanese armor subjects have been excellent in detail and quality. The way they form the tracks is a little different but easy to work with. This is well worth getting.
SEP 19, 2019 - 02:50 AM
Agreed. Next Dragon might want to consider tackling other lesser-covered subjects such as Italian armour if for no other reason than we seem to be reaching an absolute on much of the main stream subjects.
SEP 20, 2019 - 09:12 AM
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