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Announced last April, Fine Molds is set to release the first injection-molded kit of this Imperial Japanese Army self-propelled gun.

Inspired by German designs such as the Grille, the Type 4 Ho-Ro was a self-propelled gun that saw limited production and service by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Based on the chassis of the Type 97 Chi-Ha, it mounted the Type 38 15cm howitzer as main armament. Produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, it is estimated that around 12 units were produced. A captured Ho-Ro, believed to be the lone surviving sample, is stored at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia, U.S.A.

Imperial Japanese Army SP Gun Type 4 Ho-Ro (FM 54) is offered as a 1/35 scale kit containing 298 parts. It features an accurately reproduced gun, interior details, ammunition and its boxes that may be modelled opened or closed, as well as link-and-length tracks. Photo-etched parts for the muffler cover and a decal sheet complete the offering. The completed model is 187mm long and 67mm wide. FM 54 is scheduled for release by 28 July.

Background information on the vehicle sourced from Tanks-Encyclopedia.com