Tamiya
Japanese firm Tamiya pioneered 1/35 armour in the 1970s, but is also known for its car, motorcycle, maritime and aircraft kits, as well as military figures. Stellar fit of parts is its trademark.
TAMIYA 1/35 KETTENKRAFTRAD AND HELLCAT
Johan Augustsson showcases Tamiya's recent new-tool Kettenkraftrad and M18 Hellcat in a tightly composed vignette.
Johan AugustssonTEN TOP: USAF Kits
AMW’s Chris Clifford, Stu Fone and John Fuller explore ten of the best kits depicting US Air Force machines
DANISH ‘HUN’: ESCI’S F-100D SUPER SABRE
Kev Baxter completes the Tamiya boxing of ESCI's old 1/72 F-100D as a Danish Air Force machine at the point of touchdown.
KEV BAXTERTAMIYA’S 1/20 PORSCHE 935 RETURNS
Back on the track! Tamiya has reissued its 1/20 Porsche 935 in stunning Martini race livery from 1976.
Chris CliffordBUILDING TAMIYA’S NEW-TOOL CHALLENGER 2
The 1/48 armour arena is now better off for a new tooling of the Challenger 2 by Tamiya, built here straight from the box by Paul Cawte.
Paul CawteSpace-age Comet: Tamiya’s newly tooled 1/35 Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34)
Japanese firm Tamiya has released just the second styrene depiction of the British Comet cruiser tank in 1/35 scale – read our full review of the new kit here.
John FullerFRESH 1/12 DUCATI FROM TAMIYA
Motorcycle fans, especially those favouring Ducati, should love Tamiya's outstanding new-tool Superleggera V4 in 1/12 scale.
Chris CliffordNEW-TOOL TAMIYA NISSAN Z REVIEW
Auto modellers will love the detail in Tamiya's 1/24 new-tool Nissan Fairlady Z, which comes with bespoke paint masks.
Chris CliffordTAMIYA’S 1/48 NEW-TOOL M8 HMC
Fans of 1/48 armour will welcome Tamiya's brand-new tooling of the diminutive M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. It's packed with detail and features link-and-length tracks.
Chris CliffordPath to Enlightenment: Tamiya 1/35 Chi-Ha Tank Build
Joe Turner sets Tamiya’s 1/35 Type 97 Chi-Ha Japanese tank in a scene deep in the heart of southeast Asia.
Joe Turner