Amusing Hobby 35A031 Experimental Gun Tank TYPE 5 [ Ho-Ri II ] 1/35

The Amusing Hobby 35A031 Experimental Gun Tank TYPE 5 [ Ho-Ri II ] in 1/35 scale is an excellent choice for historical model enthusiasts who wish to expand their collection with a unique armored vehicle from World War II. This kit represents an experimental Japanese heavy tank destroyer, designed at the end of the war for the Imperial Army. It fits perfectly into collections of armored vehicles from the Far East and remains a rarity even among the most demanding collectors.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Japan
• Historical period: World War II (final years of the war, circa 1945)
• Type: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), the set does not include glue or paints

The Japanese Heavy Gun Tank TYPE 5, also known as the Ho-Ri II, was created as a response to the increasing threat posed by Allied tanks, especially the American M4 Sherman and the planned Allied landings on the Japanese islands. The main design was based on the Type 5 Chi-Ri, but the Ho-Ri variant featured a powerful 105 mm gun and more effective armor than standard Imperial Army armored vehicles. Although the Ho-Ri II prototypes never entered mass production or saw combat, their documentation has survived and continues to fascinate military enthusiasts.

The Amusing Hobby kit includes finely detailed parts, including realistically rendered surface details, an accurately reproduced gun, and suspension elements. The assembly instructions are clear, and the sprues allow you to build the model without the need for major corrections. The kit does not include resin parts or photo-etched elements, but the level of detail is very high.

This product is perfect for advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) who expect both historical value and manufacturing quality from their kits. Models from this series are also a great challenge for intermediate modelers looking to improve their skills.

The Amusing Hobby 35A031 Experimental Gun Tank TYPE 5 Ho-Ri II is not just an original scale model, but also a valuable lesson in military history, allowing you to explore the mysteries of a project that could have changed the course of the battles in the Pacific.