1:12 scale modeling
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Yamaha YZR 500 GP racer
Tamiya occasionally decide to re-issue some of their older kits and I was especially pleased when they did a this with this one. Kit no 14001 was the first release in their successful range of 1/12 motorcycles back in 1980. this [...]
TAMIYA 1/12 SUZUKI GSX1100S KATANA
Well, this one is now complete. Although an older kit from Tamiya it was a good build. With the exception of just a couple of very minor issues.
Starting off was the usual engine build. Seems that almost all of the Tamiya motorcycle [...]
Review: Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana – Kit Review
This is the opening of the still sealed box of the 1982 release of the Tamiya Suzuki 1/2 GSX1100S Katana.
Even though this model was produced in 1982 the contents were still sealed in their plastic bags. I noticed that NONE of the parts [...]
Review: Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha RZ250 Build Review
TAMIYA 1/12 YAMAHA RZ250
This model start with the assembly of the engine. This is relative simple and is accomplished in two steps using only 12 pieces. However, just because there aren’t many parts does not mean that it’s not open [...]
Review: Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha RZ250 – In-Box Review
When first opening the box you are met with multiple bags of parts that are nicely, and firmly, placed in the box. As seen here.
There are only five total sprues of parts. One white, one chrome, one clear and two black. Also is a bag [...]
Review: Tamiya 1/12 Kawasaki Ninja H2R – Build Review
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 is a "supercharged supersport" class motorcycle in the Ninja sportbike series, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, featuring a variable-speed centrifugal-type supercharger. The H2R with 310 [...]
Review: Tamiya 1/12 Kawasaki Ninja H2R – Kit Review
This is the 1/12 scale Kawasaki Ninja H2R made by Tamiya. Kit number 14131. This kit was released in late 2016.
Upon opening the box you are met with multiple part sprues in plastic bags. There are eight bags total including the decals, [...]
Duryee’s Zouave
One of my larger figures, this is Warriors Scale Models' 120 mm Officer, 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, Duryee's Zouaves. This is a resin figure, except for the sword. I modified the figure slightly by adding the sword and re-sculpting [...]
Revell 1/12 Custom Chopper
I'll be reviewing the Revell Custom Chopper here. This is kit number 85-7324
As you can see by the box art there doesn't seem to be a lot of detail on this kit. However, upon opening of the kit there are a number of options available. [...]
Doyusha 1/12 Mercedes 450SL.
Hello Friends, after disappearing for a while, I returned with a different project. In the 80's, my father had a 450sl mercedes, in time he had to sell it for other life projects, but he always missed the car. This year, I decided to give [...]
