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Tamiya scale model kits

Ducati Panigale Racer, Tamiya 1/12

Browsing the internet one evening, as you do, I came across an after market set of transfers to help turn Tamiya’s road going kit into a World Superbike Racer. When the transfers arrived there were no instructions or maker’s name, [...]

A Modern 109

A couple articles ago I posted about my Airfix Bf-109 G6. In it I mentioned I had planned on doing a side by side build with the Tamiya version but, due to operator error, I messed up the paint job on the Tamiya kit. I did complete the [...]

1/35 Montagebock (V-1 Launch ramp)

According to the books i have read, it was called a Nagel Kran(German) This type was used to build up the V-1 launch ramp. You can see in on Back &white photo,that next to the ramp on either side layes a rail track . I only have found [...]

Recovery vehicle M26 from Tamiya

Greetings to all forum members. After 3 years, I decided to finish this kit. Here you can see some pictures of the construction stage: (link) For the paint I used Vallejo's Olive Drab, darkening and lightening it to give highlights and [...]

Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero (Tamiya 1/72)

Hi all Just finished this little gem from Tamiya. It was the time build the Tamiya Zero and I was really impressed. The overall fitting and crispy details makes hard to believe it's a 1/72nd scale kit. Kit built OOTB including the [...]

Converting a Bf 109 to a Ha-1109

The starting point is the SBS-model resin conversion kit mentioned elsewhere on iModeler. It is designed to use Tamiyas new Bf109G-6. Instead of filling in a lot of words here, might I interest you with a link to the full build over in [...]

Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale - Tamiya 1/12Motorcycle Model

Sturmtiger

This is the venerable Tamiya Sturmtiger. I'm currently working through my pile of shelf queens and this one had been sitting in the pile of shame for a number of years now. I picked it up as a bargain, including the metal ammunition that [...]

Suzuki RGV (XR89) Tamiya 1/12

Back in 2014 my friend Jack Mugan @camaro1 posted his build of this kit, it was his first, and, as far as I know, his only motorcycle kit. In fact, Jack was the first person to post a WIP thread on the then new Automotive group. I [...]

Tamiya Toyota Celica 1/24

Ciao, finally I was able to finish the Celica. The kit is very enjoyable and I had a lot fun. Probably I will weathering soon. Here some pictures Stay safe Paolo