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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: koz10 on December 14, 2013, 10:07:34 PM

Title: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: koz10 on December 14, 2013, 10:07:34 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDXcoHwWpTg/UqoSbUJ8bqI/AAAAAAAAALM/dYlTpruDuiI/s1600/Ho-Ro+Right+front+2.jpg)

I converted a spare Type 97 Chi-Ha hull from Company B and sIG33 gun from Die Waffenkammer to make a Type 4 Ho-Ro self propelled gun. I know that only a few saw service in the Philippines and Okinawa but this looked too cool to pass up. It was an on again, off again project but was worth the effort; I was pleased with the final vehicle.

I will post a "How to" article on line after I edit the large amount of pictures I took (the article is over 3600 words!)
Title: Re: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: FATROC on December 15, 2013, 04:50:45 AM
Awesome conversion!  :o
Title: Re: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: grant on December 15, 2013, 05:19:44 AM
Glad you posted the text - I saw the pic, and didn't understand.

That is an excellent conversion, looks 100% the part, well done!
Title: Re: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: Gothic Line on December 15, 2013, 04:30:22 PM

 Amazing!!!!!is it going to be available???
 
Title: Re: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: koz10 on December 17, 2013, 06:25:23 AM
Quote from: Gothic Line on December 15, 2013, 04:30:22 PM
Amazing!!!!!is it going to be available???
 

Unfortunately, no. It's a one off using a spare Chi-Ha hull, a sIG33 gun from JTFM and scrap plastic. Only about 4 made it into action in WWII. Sorry.

Thanks for the compliments!
Title: Re: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: Helen on December 17, 2013, 06:26:56 AM
Quote from: koz10 on December 17, 2013, 06:25:23 AM
Unfortunately, no. It's a one off using a spare Chi-Ha hull, a sIG33 gun from JTFM and scrap plastic. Only about 4 made it into action in WWII. Sorry.

Thanks for the compliments!

Nice work.

Warlords will be releasing one next year.

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: dm on December 17, 2013, 07:34:19 AM
Very nice conversion and looking forward to seeing it painted :)
Title: Re: Type 4 Ho-Ro
Post by: koz10 on December 17, 2013, 09:26:19 PM
Quote from: Tank Girl on December 17, 2013, 06:26:56 AM
Nice work.

Warlords will be releasing one next year.

Cheers,

Helen

I did see something about that earlier this year. But you've seen mine first - lol!