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- Give shape to the world of what-ifs. Modeling the Japanese military multi-legged combat vehicle

[About Kabuto Kai]
- A multi-legged tank is a moving mechanism that uses a multi-legged walking mechanism instead of tires or tracks.
- The leg mechanism realized as a six-legged Zexhusler type E-100 tank was recognized for its superiority, and it was decided to apply the mechanism to a smaller machine.
- A smaller multi-legged tank that can be operated by one or two operators compared to the large six-legged tank, developed for reconnaissance missions and infantry support in mountainous areas.
- Kaiser Kiefer was born as one of the four-legged special infantry tanks.
- Kabuto Kai was created by the Japanese military through reverse engineering.
- The arms are equipped with two prototype 12 cannons.
- It was also deployed and played an active role during the Saipan Island Reverse Landing Operation.

- With the German weapons brought by the 5th German Expeditionary Ship and new weapons created by reverse engineering, the Japanese Army suppressed the advance of the American army to the limit in the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
- The B-29, which carries out indiscriminate bombing of the mainland, is intercepted by a large number of hexapedal tanks equipped with 12-barreled guns and Rheindhotter R1 missiles, and in addition, a prototype anti-aircraft weapon with four legs [Taha] is used against fighter jets. intercepted.
- In addition, new tanks of the Japanese army, including artillery tanks [Hori] and special self-propelled guns [Kabuto Kai], engaged in tank battles with new tanks of the American army at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
- [Kabuto Kai] is a Japanese army specification of the German army's four-legged weapon [Kaiser Kiefer], and the control system that was diverted from the German army fighter plane was changed to that of the Japanese Army Type 3 fighter plane for convenience of parts supply. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a V12 cylinder engine [Ha140] and two prototype 12-gun cannons, which are the best of domestic technology, on both sides of the vehicle, and has a strong body design with a variety of castings for the body armor, making it suitable for rough terrain and mountain forests. It became the guardian deity of Japan, capable of not only close combat but also high-altitude anti-aircraft fire.
- In addition, it was widely recognized as a fact immediately after the war that waterproofed helmets were used in the Saipan Reverse Landing Operation, capturing the B-29's launch base and preventing the dropping of nuclear weapons on Japan. However, after the war, as international criticism began to rise against the United States for plotting to be the first to use nuclear weapons against humanity, official documents and material records related to those operations and battles were either made public or secretly disposed of. However, with the exception of what was told by a few storytellers, it was forgotten from public history.
- (From Fist of War(R))

[About the model]
- The model is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the [Kabuto Kai], a four-legged combat vehicle developed by the German military and manufactured by Japan based on that technology.
- The mechanism of the four-legged mechanism and the shape of the body are also accurately expressed.
- Each joint of the legs is movable in conjunction with the cylinder, so I'm looking forward to the mechanical finish.
- In addition, the cockpit hatch can be opened or closed, and the interior of the car body is fully reproduced.
- Furthermore, the left and right armament, which is a feature of this machine, reproduces the prototype 12 gun.
- Gun barrel parts are set with metal parts.
- The gun barrel can be moved up and down even after completion.
- The unique form is a kit that can be enjoyed not only by military fans but also by SF model fans.
- Prepare markings for the Saipan reverse landing operation.
- In addition to stain painting, you can also use your imagination to think about camouflage painting.

[Product Specifications]
- Reproduce the Japanese special infantry tank "Kabuto Kai".
- Each joint of the legs moves in conjunction with the cylinder.
- The 12 prototype cannons installed on both sides of the vehicle can be moved up and down.
- The cockpit hatch can be opened and closed, and the internal cockpit is also reproduced. The arrangement of internal equipment can be freely configured depending on your ingenuity.
- Includes water transfer Japanese military decals.

- The package art is produced by Genfumi Kobayashi, an illustrator and leading expert on battlefield drama. Copyright(C) 2012 Motohumi Kobayashi All Rights Received.

*This product is an unassembled and unpainted assembly model. Illustrations and photos are product images. There may be some differences from the actual product. Cutting of some parts is required during assembly.



Item Size/Weight : 33 x 24.5 x 10 cm / 680g

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

47058

JAN code

4589462470584

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