Takom 1/16 Japanese Imperial Army Type 94 Tank
Starting in 1931, the Japanese Army began to consider the feasibility of a “mame-sensha,” or literally, a “bean-sized tank.” In May of the following year, the development of a battlefield support tractor was also discussed. These two points of discussion triggered the full-scale development of a troop-supporting auxiliary tank. To facilitate development, six Carden-Loyd Mark VIb tankettes were imported.
Based on the study of these tankettes, it was noted that although they were clearly insufficient as tanks, with an improved suspension they could have value as tank and infantry support vehicles. Specifications were created for a two-man vehicle weighing less than two tons, armed with a light machine gun, with armor resistant to light gunfire, and provisions for towing an ammunition trailer. Design development began in July of 1932, and in December of that year production orders went to Tokyo Gas Electric Co., Ltd., a civilian company.
A prototype was finished by March of 1933, featuring an original turret and suspension system, the engine and transmission located to one side of the hull, and a rear hatch for crew ingress and egress. It is thought that this design was heavily influenced by the French Renault AMR33 and the British Vickers light tank series, which have similar layouts.
In 1934 the refined prototype was given the designation “Type 94 Light Armored Car,” and “Type 94 Special Tractor” for the towing role. It was also called “TK” for the initials in its towing role. Both prototypes featured all-welded construction (production vehicles featured riveted and welded construction), with special steel plate for the armor. This 12mm armor could withstand 7.7mm bullet fire. Additionally, special steel was used in the construction of the thin tracks, for increased strength. The suspension consisted of two bogies per side with two road wheels on each bogey, with a new transverse-spring shock-absorbing system. This suspension system would be used as the basis for the suspensions of the next five Japanese tank designs. The turret was fitted with a 6.5mm Type 91 Vehicle-Mounted Light Machine Gun.
The vehicle was standardized in 1935 as the “Type 94 Tankette,” with the nickname “mame sensha” (“bean-sized tank”), and was deployed to each tank and infantry company, as well as 12 independently-formed light tank companies. 843 tankettes were produced by 1940, with the type seeing action during the war from China to Okinawa as Japan’s “fighting war horse.”
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Tracking emails will be sent out once parcels have been collected.
The buyer may specify delivery instructions for an order (for example, the buyer may authorise the delivery agent to
leave the products in a specified location if the buyer will not be at the delivery address). RC Hobbies will
not be responsible for any order that is delivered in accordance with the buyer’s delivery instructions.
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RC Hobbies can send goods to PO Boxes, except for large freight boxes.
International Delivery.
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Returns Policy
The item I received is not the item I ordered
Provided the item is unopened and in mint condition we’ll replace the item. To receive your replacement you must return the
original item to. You will be provided with a no-cost return addressed courier satchel (or similar)
and we will process your replacement within 1–3 days of receiving your item.
The item I ordered arrived faulty.
Please arrange with RC Hobbies to return the item for testing. If we confirm that the item was damaged before leaving
RC Hobbies, or was faulty out of the box, your item will be repaired or if it cannot be repaired then it will be replaced
by RC Hobbies Ltd free of charge. If the goods are faulty we will meet our obligations under the Consumers Guarantees
Act to provide a remedy.
The item I ordered did not arrive
If your item did not arrive the first thing to do is request a “track and trace” on your item from the Courier Post or Fastway
tracking emails we send out.
Alternatively you can call Courier Post on
0800 268 743 or Post Haste on
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If the “track and trace” on your order indicates that it has been delivered, but you’re unable to find it or it hasn’t been
delivered within the timeframe we will start an investigation with Courier Post & Post Haste on your behalf.
Regrettably, neither RC Hobbies nor Courier Post & Fastway are able to refund or replace items that have been lost, damaged
or stolen after being delivered to your property. If you are concerned about leaving your items unattended we recommend
using “Signature Required” option which is our default option unless advise by the Buyer to use the “No Signature Required”
option.
I've changed my mind and no longer want the item I ordered
Change of mind returns can be processed as long as it has been agreed by RC Hobbies and the item has been returned
within 7 days of dispatch and is unopened and in mint condition. The shipping for the return will also be at the cost
of the buyer. Once we have the item in hand we will assess the item and if everything checks out OK you will receive
a Store Credit or refund less the restock fee and freight charges.
Restock fee
All goods ordered in error by the Customer or goods the Customer wishes to return are subject to a restock fee. The fee is
15% of the goods sales value. This applies if you change your mind, ordered it in error, unwanted Gift or just did not
like it or did not suit you, so please choose carefully and read the descriptions in the listings as some products also
require additional items to complete.
Description
Takom 1/16 Japanese Imperial Army Type 94 Tank
Starting in 1931, the Japanese Army began to consider the feasibility of a “mame-sensha,” or literally, a “bean-sized tank.” In May of the following year, the development of a battlefield support tractor was also discussed. These two points of discussion triggered the full-scale development of a troop-supporting auxiliary tank. To facilitate development, six Carden-Loyd Mark VIb tankettes were imported.
Based on the study of these tankettes, it was noted that although they were clearly insufficient as tanks, with an improved suspension they could have value as tank and infantry support vehicles. Specifications were created for a two-man vehicle weighing less than two tons, armed with a light machine gun, with armor resistant to light gunfire, and provisions for towing an ammunition trailer. Design development began in July of 1932, and in December of that year production orders went to Tokyo Gas Electric Co., Ltd., a civilian company.
A prototype was finished by March of 1933, featuring an original turret and suspension system, the engine and transmission located to one side of the hull, and a rear hatch for crew ingress and egress. It is thought that this design was heavily influenced by the French Renault AMR33 and the British Vickers light tank series, which have similar layouts.
In 1934 the refined prototype was given the designation “Type 94 Light Armored Car,” and “Type 94 Special Tractor” for the towing role. It was also called “TK” for the initials in its towing role. Both prototypes featured all-welded construction (production vehicles featured riveted and welded construction), with special steel plate for the armor. This 12mm armor could withstand 7.7mm bullet fire. Additionally, special steel was used in the construction of the thin tracks, for increased strength. The suspension consisted of two bogies per side with two road wheels on each bogey, with a new transverse-spring shock-absorbing system. This suspension system would be used as the basis for the suspensions of the next five Japanese tank designs. The turret was fitted with a 6.5mm Type 91 Vehicle-Mounted Light Machine Gun.
The vehicle was standardized in 1935 as the “Type 94 Tankette,” with the nickname “mame sensha” (“bean-sized tank”), and was deployed to each tank and infantry company, as well as 12 independently-formed light tank companies. 843 tankettes were produced by 1940, with the type seeing action during the war from China to Okinawa as Japan’s “fighting war horse.”
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the buyer's order within the time frame specified by E&E TRADERS LTD we will endeavor to contact the buyer and advise
the buyer of the expected dispatch date.
In stock items are generally dispatched on the following business day, unless a different time frame is specified
in relation to a particular product and provided the order was placed before our daily cut off time which is usually
around 1PM - 2PM.
We use Courier Post and Fastway for New Zealand orders. Deliveries are usually overnight, but please allow an extra
day for big parcels to reach the South Island and for rural deliveries.
We use Courier Post for orders that can fit into overnight courier bags and Fastway for larger parcels.
Tracking emails will be sent out once parcels have been collected.
The buyer may specify delivery instructions for an order (for example, the buyer may authorise the delivery agent to
leave the products in a specified location if the buyer will not be at the delivery address). RC Hobbies 12 Ltd will
not be responsible for any order that is delivered in accordance with the buyer’s delivery instructions.
Delivery to PO Boxes
E & E TRADERS LTD can send goods to PO Boxes
International Delivery.
We're based in New Zealand but we deliver all round the world. Please contact us for a shipping quote or we will send you
a quote after your order has been placed.
sales@rchobbies.co.nz
Returns Policy
The item I received is not the item I ordered
Provided the item is unopened and in mint condition we’ll replace the item. To receive your replacement you must return the
original item to E & E TRADERS LTD. You will be provided with a no-cost return addressed courier satchel (or similar) and
we will process your replacement within 1–3 days of receiving your item.
The item I ordered arrived faulty.
Please arrange with E & E TRADERS LTD to return the item for testing. If we confirm that the item was damaged before leaving
RC Hobbies, or was faulty out of the box, your item will be repaired or if it cannot be repaired then it will be replaced
by E & E TRADERS LTD free of charge. If the goods are faulty we will meet our obligations under the Consumers Guarantees
Act to provide a remedy.
The item I ordered did not arrive
If your item did not arrive the first thing to do is request a “track and trace” on your item from the Courier Post or Fastway tracking emails we send out.
Alternatively you can call Courier Post on 0800 268 743 or Fastway on 09 634 3704
If the “track and trace” on your order indicates that it has been delivered, but you’re unable to find it or it hasn’t been
delivered within the timeframe we will start an investigation with Courier Post & PostHaste on your behalf.
Regrettably, neither RC Hobbies nor Courier Post & PostHaste are able to refund or replace items that have been lost, damaged or stolen
after being delivered to your property. If you are concerned about leaving your items unattended we recommend using “Signature
Required” option which is our default option unless advise by the Buyer to use the “No Signature Required” option.
I've changed my mind and no longer want the item I ordered
Change of mind returns can be processed as long as it has been agreed by E & E TRADERS LTD and the item has been returned
within 7 days of dispatch and is unopened and in mint condition. The shipping for the return will also be at the cost of
the buyer. Once we have the item in hand we will assess the item and if everything checks out OK you will receive a Store
Credit or refund less the restock fee and freight charges.
Restock fee
All goods ordered in error by the Customer or goods the Customer wishes to return are subject to a restock fee. The fee is
10% of the goods sales value. This applies if you change your mind, ordered it in error, unwanted Gift or just did not like
it or did not suit you, so please choose carefully and read the descriptions in the listings as some products also require
additional items to complete.