I find Takom 1/16 Type 94 an interesting kit. Just about all hatches open and you can see the inside very easily, especially at this scale. Takom never released an interior or a version with one though. Not really their thing I suppose. I thought maybe some one would create one, but no. So I bought a 3D printer and got a CAD program online and started on one. Have everything in place. Not all is cemented in place yet, for ease of painting, but it should convey the idea. Maybe a little ambitious? I don’t know, but it was fun and I learned quite a bit. So am I crazy?
Next will be painting of the interior. I already have an idea for the next project and I’m not even finished here. The Zvezda STZ-5 is perfect to start to make the Odessa tank.
Wow that looks excellent so far Mike. So you just up and decided to start 3d printing some parts ? Lol very brave and you obviously know what you’re doing. Great job!
There was a learning curve for sure. I got a portable drafting board, Digital Angle Finder Protractor and a Digital Micrometer Caliper Tool to help with the next projects. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for commenting. I agree, Takom missed some opportunities. Maybe they will see these post and start to offer some basic interiors and accessories.
Mike!
I’ve been waiting for someone to produce an interior for this kit too and was dismayed that nothing has come along… until I saw this thread. THANK YOU for being THAT GUY. I gave the turret interior a try but chickened out scratch building the hull interior.
What would you charge me for a set? Maybe I can help you offset what you spent getting this set tooled up. I’m seriously interested. I have a 3D printer but am nowhere near your skill level yet. Maybe one of these days. Until then, I want to keep you in business!
I would also very much be interested in the set of parts you’ve made. I don’t have a printer, so would just buy the parts from you, but if not, I have someone who can print them for me if you sell me the CAD files.
Hi Mike, a little late to the game here, but I too would be willing to purchase a set of 3D printed parts for the 1/16 Type 94’s interior if you are willing to supply them. I’ve looked at the photos from the Australian War Memorial’s tankette and do need something as a starting (or finishing!) point. Barring that, the 3D Print files would be great in that I could surely find someone willing to print a set. If willing, please email me at richardrae@att.net. Thank you!
Wow! Late to the game here, but those look great. If you see this and still have the files, I’d love to get them. I’ve had this kit for a bit waiting til I felt ready to tackle it, and this would be an awesome addition
