Tamiya is a Japanese brand that produces plastic model kits, radio-controlled cars, and educational products.
Tamiya was founded in 1946 by Yoshio Tamiya as a sawmill and lumber supply company.
In 1948, Tamiya began producing wooden models of ships and airplanes.
In the 1960s, Tamiya shifted to producing plastic models and eventually expanded to radio-controlled cars and educational products.
In the early 2000s, Tamiya began producing miniature models and continues to expand their product line to this day.
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Tamiya produces a wide range of plastic model kits of vehicles, aircrafts, ships, and characters from popular media franchises.
Tamiya produces various radio-controlled cars ranging from beginner-level to high-performance models.
Tamiya produces educational products such as solar-powered model kits and robotic kits for children to learn about science and engineering.
Tamiya is a Japanese brand based in Shizuoka, Japan.
Some popular Tamiya model kits include the 1/35 Tiger I tank, 1/48 F-14A Tomcat, and 1/24 Toyota Supra.
Tamiya radio-controlled cars vary in difficulty, but most come with detailed instructions and can be easily assembled by beginners with some basic knowledge of soldering and wiring.
Most Tamiya model kits come with pre-colored plastic parts so painting is not necessary, but it is recommended to add detail and realism.
Yes, Tamiya offers replacement parts for their products through their website and authorized dealers.