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Tamiya: Specialties and Models

Tamiya is a Japanese brand founded in 1946. She is involved in the design and marketing of radio-controlled electric vehicles.

All you have to know about Tamiya

Who is the Tamiya manufacturer?

The Tamiya Incorporated brand was founded in 1946. It inherits the name of its founder: Yoshio Tamiya and is based in Shizuoka. The Japanese company specializes in construction sets for RC modeling . It has 4 subsidiaries and 60 branches. Its network extends to Hong Kong, the United States, and Germany.

What are Tamiya's specialties?

15 years ago, the scale model manufacturer set up an ultra-modern production site on an area of 4 hectares in the Philippines. The brand thus has its own production line, from manufacturing to packaging. Tamiya RC has a highly qualified team in the following areas:

The product development;

3D design;

Mold making;

The finish;

Quality control.

The Tamiya catalog offers a combination of models for beginners and professionals, including:

Plastic models;

Ads models for educational purposes with batteries and solar energy;

The acrylic paint model;

The motorcycle model;

So-controlled vehicles;

Adadfly construction games;

The models of sailing boats;

A painting for modeling;

The Tamiya Truck;

The Tamiya glue;

The Tamiya Connector;

Accessories for model makers.

What sets Tamiya apart?

In December 1976, Tamiya debuted in the world of RC modeling with the RA1201 Porsche Turbo RSR kit. To design a realistic model, he invested in a Porsche 911 in order to reproduce it, but in miniature.

The RC models of the brand have a good reputation acquired over the years. In fact, Tamiya fully deserves its title of "World Leader in Quality". Its collection "heavy trucks and tracked cars" has been appreciated by fans of miniature models for two decades.

What are Tamiya models and their specifics?

RC vehicle enthusiasts will appreciate the return of the famous Tamiya grasshopper. More revolutionary than ever, this new model to mount appeals to both beginners and nostalgic for the first version. Indeed, two versions are now marketed, including the grasshopper and the grasshopper II.

These models come complete with the following:

The engine;

The drive;

The propulsion battery;

The servo;

The radio controller.

Tamiya also markets other high-quality products:

The tamiya 2cv ;

The tamiya tt02;

The tamiya tt01;

The tamiya cc01;

The tamiya putty ;

The tamiya grasshopper 2 ;

The Tamiya m05.

To bring more realism to your models, the Tamiya color chart launches :

The Tamiya panel line: this range accentuates panel lines and other details.

The tamiya bomb paint match: Specially dedicated to plastic models, it has a wide selection of colors of very good quality.



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12-09-2023

Purchased and delivered very quickly….will hopefully be a cherished gift for Xmas!

DAVID S.

12-09-2023

Kept up to date with order progress and items arrived when due. Excellent service and really happy with purchases, will be back for more in new year.

STEVE M.

12-01-2023

They have unique and fun items that you cannot find elsewhere. The 3D Ghostbusters puzzles look great and will make awesome presents.

ALICE B.

11-29-2023

Delivery came a bit late with special delivery but it arrived in good condition and quality of the figures are awesome in person. Overall good...

BRANDON W.

11-25-2023

Fabulous and my item arrived well packed with no damage and on time.

JUDY P.

11-24-2023

But too pricey! Itherwise no problemsa nd prompt deliver.

STEPHEN F.

11-22-2023

Arrived well packaged and in good order looking forward to building the model

ROBERT L.

11-22-2023

I was very happy to find the item I was looking for as it was out of stock in most places. 1001 hobbies notified me when it came back in stock and...

PETROS B.

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