Modelcollect UA47057 Imperial Japanese Army Tank Destroyer Experimental 12cm Gun "Ho-Ri II" Operation Coronet, March 1947, Shonan Coast 1/35

We present the Modelcollect UA47057 Imperial Japanese Army Tank Destroyer Experimental 12cm Gun "Ho-Ri II" 1/35 scale plastic model kit, which stands out with its unique subject from the realm of alternate history. The model depicts the Japanese Ho-Ri II tank destroyer, equipped with an experimental 12 cm gun, hypothetically designed for combat during the fictional Operation Coronet in March 1947 on the Shonan Coast. This is an excellent proposition for enthusiasts of armored vehicles from the "what if" genre and modelers collecting vehicles related to the Pacific front.

• Scale: 1/35 – allows for faithful reproduction of the tank destroyer's details in a large model (approx. 20 cm in length when assembled).
• Country of use: Japan, Imperial Army.
• Historical period: World War II – alternate history; hypothetical operations from spring 1947 according to the scenario of Operation Coronet, i.e., the planned Allied invasion of the Japanese Islands which was never carried out.
• Historical overview: The "Ho-Ri II" was a real project developed at the end of World War II, based on the experience of the German Ferdinand. It was never built or used in combat. The version presented by Modelcollect envisions arming the vehicle with a 12 cm gun to stop Allied tanks during a hypothetical landing. It's a perfect example of Japanese military creativity and inspiration drawn from European armored trends.
• Material: high-quality plastic that ensures easy cutting, sanding, and assembly.
• Contents of the kit: detailed sprues to build the hull, turret, tracks, and armament, without resin or metal parts. Very good surface details and realistic reproduction of weapon elements.
• Category: plastic model kit – armored vehicle / tank destroyer from the "what if" genre.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to expand their collection with a unique, alternate machine.

The Modelcollect UA47057 Imperial Japanese Army Tank Destroyer Ho-Ri II is a unique item: it allows you to build a vehicle never seen on the battlefield, but one that could have changed the history of armored warfare in the Far East.
We recommend this model to all enthusiasts of alternate military history, modelers of armored "giants," and collectors of unusual constructions from the Pacific front. An excellent choice for competitions, "what if" dioramas, or solo display.