The Type 1 Ho-Ni I is a Japanese tank destroyer from World War II, featuring an open fighting compartment and a fixed main gun mounted on a tank chassis. This papercraft by BoxStudio recreates the vehicle at 1:48 scale, focusing on its compact proportions and recognizable silhouette.
Rather than increasing the complexity with unnecessary parts, the design focuses on the elements that define the original vehicle. The open casemate, angled armor plates, and long gun barrel are all clearly represented, while the printed camouflage helps add visual depth to the finished model without requiring additional painting.
Template Notes
The template is arranged across eight PDF pages, but it is designed to be printed double-sided on four sheets of paper. This approach not only reduces paper usage but also allows many exposed surfaces to include printed details on both sides, helping minimize visible white edges after assembly.
It is a small design choice, but one that can make a noticeable difference in the final appearance of a military vehicle papercraft.
Build Overview
- Designer: BoxStudio
- Subject: Type 1 Ho-Ni I Tank Destroyer
- Scale: 1:48
- Finished Size: 122 × 47 × 53 mm
- Paper Required: 4 sheets
- Template: PDF, 8 pages
- Printing: Double-sided color printing
- Instructions: PDF, 9 pages
For builders interested in WWII armored vehicles, this Type 1 Ho-Ni I offers a compact project with a practical template layout and a design that keeps the vehicle's original characteristics intact.
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Download the Type 1 Ho-Ni I papercraft template. Created by BoxStudio.
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