While not the most insane level of detail (think Bronco or some Dragon kits), they're still superb. Plus, they've continued their tradition of great fit and clean molding. The trend I've seen in armor modeling is that modelers will purchase Tamiya kits and supplement them with a bunch of aftermarket.
Is Tamiya a Japanese company?
Tamiya Incorporated (株式会社タミヤ, Kabushiki gaisha Tamiya) is a Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, radio controlled cars, battery and solar powered educational models, sailboat models, acrylic and enamel model paints and various modeling tools and supplies.
Where is the Tamiya factory?
Yes, outside of Japan, there's only one other location where Tamiya manufactures its products, and that's inside the Mactan Airbase in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The facility was established on .
Why are plastic model kits so expensive?
“Depending on the complexity of the kit, there may be 2 or 3 “test shots” made before the actual mass pressing of the plastic parts” “Unfortunately, the whole process is very cost intensive. That is why the average cost of a model kit is $30.00 or higher. The mold for a new release runs between $150,000 to $200,000.
Where are Tamiya models made?
the Philippines
When was Tamiya founded?
1946, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Are Minicraft models good?
Minicraft are good, however lacking very much in detail for the most part. Let's not forget about Airfix. They're banging out great quality kits as of late.
Which is the fastest Tamiya motor?
The Plasma-Dash Motor (Japanese: プラズマダッシュモーター, Purazuma Dasshu Mōtā) is a Mini 4WD motor manufactured by SGM and released by Tamiya on . It is currently the most powerful motor Tamiya has ever released.
What RC scale is the fastest?
“Traxxas claims its all-wheel-drive XO-1 is the world's fastest ready-to-run, electric RC supercar. It says the XO-1 can hit 60 mph in 2.3 seconds and exceed 100 mph. We figured we should see about that.”Feb 3, 2021
How fast can the Tamiya Hornet go?
So the thing is, if you Google "how fast is the Tamiya Hornet" you get a result from Tamiya Club of 43.4Mph.Mar 7, 2021