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Tamiya scale model kits

British Valentine Mk. II/IV by Tamiya

Here goes my second post. I have been obsessed recently with World War 2 British equipment. My last post was a Hurricane so I thought it appropriate to represent the ground forces this time. I chose the Valentine because I have been trying [...]

Yamaha XV1000, Tamiya 1/12 1985

A friend of mine asked me if I would want to build this kit, I eventually said yes not ever built a motorcycle kit. Talk about being out of your wheelhouse I give all kinds of kudos to you bike builders. Trying to build and keep it [...]

Tamiya 1/12 Lotus Caterham Super Seven BRD

I have long loved Lotus automobiles. About 20 years ago I bought this kit in the Cycle Fender version. I truly enjoyed building it. Things got bad for me and I put the Ebay thinking I would make my money back at least. It didn’t [...]

Video: TAMIYA 2024 NEW! Nürnberg 2024

Monogram 1/48 P-47D Razorback

This latest build falls into Tom Cleaver's "Build them or Bin them" category. Just one of those models you pic up at a show for $5, I mean what the hey, it's a decent kit and it's only five bucks. So I started this little gem [...]

Review: Halberd Models 1/48 P-51C racer "Beguine"

The “Beguine” Racer: William Paul (“Bill”) Odom, flew for the Chinese National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) from 1944 to 1945, flying “The Hump.” He was determined to make a name for himself in postwar aviation. He did so in [...]

Tamiya 1/48 F-16C IDF

No matter which scheme the F-16 is represented, it retains an elegant pose in the display area. IDF's F-16C "Barak" models require additional accessories, whether they are Tamiya or Hasegawa. These include the enlarged intake, [...]

Hellcat

Tamiya 1:35 M18 Hellcat (MM376) : Used Value Gears' kit-specific stowage plus other 'stuff' scrounged from the spares box. Tamiya lacquer paints mixed & lightened by eye. One of my fave WWII vehicles and a huge step-up from the old [...]

1:48 Scale, Tamiya A-1H, 'Skyraider'

Calling this one, DONE! Second for 2024 as well. and I am on a roll. This is a really good kit and you can build a fantastic model right from the box. I did use some after market, a couple of Quickboost items, (Gun barrels and canopy [...]

Honda NSR 500, Michael Doohan, 1998.

1/12 Tamiya, built 04-2017 to 12-2020, finished in enamels by Tamiya, MM and Humbrol, decals on with Future and help from Mark Softer.