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Scale models of cars, trucks, motorcycles, machinery.

Tamiya 1/20 Ferrari F189

One of a series of 1/20 scale Formula One cars put out by Tamiya with a focus on the late 80's through early 90's. This particular car was driven by Nigel Mansell and debuted at the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1989. These kits are great for [...]

Tamiya Yamaha YZF-R1M

Hi All, this is the Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha YZF-R1M. This is a great kit. I added the detail up set which contains turned metal front forks, rear suspension spring and other details for the forks. I also used the Studio 27 carbon fibre decals. [...]

Tamiay 1/12 Suzuki RGV-500 - Kenny Roberts Jr.2001 Moto GP

I just finished this wonderful kit. The fit is near perfect. If you've never built a Tamiya 1/12 motorcycle, I highly recommend it - these are great kits. All my models can be viewed here: (link) Paints used: Zero 2K primer Zero Suzuki [...]

My Name Is Bond, James Bond's Subcar

Introduction The Lotus Esprit is one of the most famous luxury sports cars in large part because it was one of the vehicles driven by James Bond. The Esprit was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Lotus in 1975 as a compact mid engined [...]

Review: NuNU 1/24 BMW M6 review

Lotus Super 7 Series 2 (Tamiya #2446)

Nothing new on my bench so I decided to take photos of a favorite from my collection. As far as I know this kit is out of production. My kit has 1984 dates on the instruction sheet. The original Lotus 7 was introduced in 1957. At the time [...]

Mazda Miata/MX-5 1999 NB8C

With the extra time from Shelter-in-Place I finally pushed my microscope aside and got to work on this NB Miata/MX-5 build. This is Aoshima’s 99 NB8C kit. I have always loved the lines of this car, but I’m biased. My daily driver is a [...]

Volvo LM 841 (weathering & diorama commission work)

I was given a brand new Volvo LM 841 to weather as well as make a small vignette, for a friend of mine, Rickard Algotsson. I decided to give this 1:50 scale model a go. It's a beautiful model with great details. Surprisingly enough, it is [...]

Brabham BMW BT50 - Nelson Piquet1982 Canadian Grand Prix

This is Tamiya's 1/20 kit - 20017 Decals -Indycals and Museum Collection (D783-1800) Paint Zero 2K primer Zero Brilliant White Gravity 2K Clear All my models: (link)

Tamiya, IDF M151 A2 in 1/35 scale

Hi Guys here is my Tamiya, IDF M151 A2 in 1/35 scale. Aftermarket parts: Legend 1377 1/35 M151A2 Detailing Set Eduard 1/35 M-151A1 Shmira photo-etch AEF Designs Israeli IDF M151 Shmira jeep resin conversion HTF CMK 1/35 M151 MUTT IDF [...]