The Special Type 4 “Ka-Tsu” as used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), was essentially a 16-ton amphibious landing craft able to sail with a top speed of 5 knots and to 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.
THE KIT:
Over 230 parts
Length: 314 mm
Cameraman figure included
Possesses mostly newly tooled parts.
The slide-molded 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.
