Dragon 6849 IJN Special Type 4 "Ka-Tsu" 1/35 – plastic amphibious model kit

The Dragon 6849 IJN Special Type 4 "Ka-Tsu" in 1/35 scale is a faithful miniature of the Japanese amphibious vehicle from World War II. This product is intended for advanced modelers seeking unique naval military themes and users who value the model’s detail and historical accuracy.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy - IJN)
• Theater of operation: Pacific, World War II
• Torpedo-armed version designed for special naval operations
• Material: high-quality plastic (modeling polystyrene)
• Manufacturer: Dragon
• Does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic model kit

The model represents a special type of tracked amphibian known as the Type 4 "Ka-Tsu", designed in 1943–1944 by the Imperial Japanese Navy as a landing and supply craft. This vehicle was distinguished by its ability to carry torpedoes directly onto the battlefield, including for sabotage missions and "Tatsumaki" operations, which aimed to surprise Allied warships stationed near the coast or in lagoons, such as during the battles of Kwajalein Atoll.

Dragon 6849 allows for an accurate recreation of even the smallest details of the original construction, such as hull texture, track system, and torpedo armament. The kit consists of precisely molded plastic parts that require assembly and painting. The set includes decals to reproduce authentic 1944 markings. The details have been designed to the highest standard according to historical documentation.

This product is especially recommended for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of armored naval vehicles and Pacific theater history. We rate the construction difficulty as 4/5 – the model requires precision, experience, and knowledge of modeling techniques, especially when assembling and fitting the torpedoes. It's an ideal choice for collectors and modelers creating dioramas of island and lagoon battles in the Pacific.

Dragon 6849 IJN Special Type 4 "Ka-Tsu" is not only a rare collector’s gem – it is also an excellent subject for practicing painting and weathering effects on amphibious World War II vehicles.