Tamiya scale model kits
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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 [...]
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
Fireblade
Yes, folks, it’s another Tamiya 1/12 scale motorcycle kit, this time, to give it its full name, it’s the Honda CBR 1000RR-R Fireblade SP, one of Tamiya’s more recent offerings.
Here’s an excerpt from the instructions giving the [...]
