An Unexpected Arrival

[Tieleader]

Hey, guys.
Showed up at the AHM for another painting session and saw this at the door. I know it's a WW2 Japanese SPG but not the exact identity. Any ideas? Obviously pretty rough now but I'm sure it will be mint when done. Hope you guys like!

 

[GrauGeist]

Hard to tell from the limited views, but I would guess a Type 1 Ho-Ni based on what I can see.

 

[Shortround6]

it may be an Experimental model as it appears to have a type 38 15 cm howitzer on board.

 

[Gnomey]

Cool!

 

[Tieleader]

it may be an Experimental model as it appears to have a type 38 15 cm howitzer on board.

so what was the original gun?

 

[Shortround6]

Most sources say a 75mm gun with some having a 105 howitzer. This gun looks like it used bag charges.

 

[Tieleader]

Thanks!

 

[Tieleader]

Hard to tell from the limited views, but I would guess a Type 1 Ho-Ni based on what I can see.

it may be an Experimental model as it appears to have a type 38 15 cm howitzer on board.

Snooped around the net a bit and came up with this. Definitely the piece and there's even a pic of it while still at Quantico. So once again the AHM has another last of its kind left for the collection (if the article is true of course...)
Type 4 Ho-Ro - Tank Encyclopedia