The Exotic One - RC 1/16 Type 97 Shinhoto Chi-Ha

[Panzerjaeger66]

The Type 97 Chi-Ha was the second most built japanese tank in WW II (besides light Type 95 Ha-Go).
The initial version used the short 57mm gun, that couldn’t deal with enemy tanks. Therefore a new, longer gun (caliber 47mm) was developed and mounted 1942 - 1943 in a redesigned turret. This type was designated Type 97 Shinhoto Chi-Ha and was built in 930 numbers.

Starting the report with some design development:











The kit:
Again, this kit is a cooperation of Christian Ludwig and me.



…to be continued…

Cheers
Freddy

[c.rainford73]

Excellent news. Will be following along with much interest. So nice too see this produced

[Panzerjaeger66]

Starting the built with the lower hull…



















After these steps the lower hull (without bogies) is roughly done, means switching to the upper hull. A rack is needed for the different angle plates. Additionally the upper hull is completely asymmetrical.









So far … so good

Greets
Freddy

[maxmekker]

Exelent crisp and clear photos , thanks for sharing

[B_Man]

You and Christian are doing some very interesting models. Any word on when the Matilda will available from his store?

[c.rainford73]

Freddy another lovely kit and build You guys never cease to amaze me!

[Panzerjaeger66]

Thank you guys

You and Christian are doing some very interesting models. Any word on when the Matilda will available from his store?

We had to redesign the running gear, because the Hetzer tracks are no more available (the provided ones for this kit at the beginning). Now we´ll using Pz III tracks and Chris is working at the first Prototyp with the "new" tracks.
If you´re interrested, please get in contact with Chris - he can tell more about schedule.

Freddy

[Ad Lav]

They are available from dklm - cheaper version.

Great start

[Panzerjaeger66]

I know; they´re making it for the Panda 38t but they are narrow too...

[Ad Lav]

Ah didn't know, though they were all the same.

https://www.dklmrc.com/product/38t%20metal%20track