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In September we reported on the release of the 'late' production "Ka-Mi" amphibious tank kit. Now Dragon has announced a release of the 'eary' production variant.

The Type 2 Ka-Mi was based on the Imperial Japanese Army's Type 95 Ha-Go light tank, but with an all-welded hull with rubber seals in place of the riveted armo to make it water-tight. Large, hollow pontoons made from steel plates were attached to the front glacis plate and rear decking to give the necessary buoyancy.

The Type 2 Ka-Mi's gun turret with a high-velocity Type 1 37 mm gun and a coaxial Type 97 light machine gun was able to rotate 360°. A second Type 97 light machine gun was located in the tank's bow.

The differences in the early and late marks are in the turret, engine air intake and railings. Enough to be noticeable to those who know their IJN armor.

This kit (No. DRR 60608) does not have a price listing but expect it to be the same as the 'late' production variant, which retails from $28.00 to $18.00 (US) plus shipping, depending on the retailer.

To the left shows images of the early and late assembled kit images. The early variant is on the left.