Scale Models
OTB 138: Lincoln Wright and his new book.
The boys are joined by Lincoln Wright to talk about his new book “THE MA.K LINCOLN REPORT”.
To get a copy of the fantastic book go to https://www.paintonplastic.com/ to order your copy!
New Tamiya Products at the 60th Shizuoka Hobby Show
The 60th Shizuoka Hobby Show is going on right now in Shizuoka, Japan. As with every year, we have all of our new releases on display in our booth - everything from scale models, RC products Mini 4WD and Educational products!
Below is a video from the event (in Japanese) as well as a large gallery of photos. Enjoy!
Scale Model Basics: Painting road wheels
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2022
The 2022 Shizuoka Hobby Show is taking place on May 11-15, 2022. We all can’t be there, but our associates in Japan have put together this cool booth video tour! Take a look at what we’re showing! Shizuoka Hobby Show Tamiya Booth Video Tour
SprueFest 2022 Model Contest - Gallery
SprueFest 2022 was over the April 23/24 weekend and was a huge success. There were quite a few different classes to judge with a ton of entrants in each.
Tamiya was once again a sponsor of the event with us judging 3 of the Best of classes - Best Tamiya Automotive Model Kit, Best Tamiya Military Model Kit and Best Tamiya Out of the Box Model Kit
We've put together a collage of images from the show - planes, cars and dioramas. Enjoy!
FineScale Modeler unboxes the Takom Fa330, Trumpeter THAAD, and Tamiya Lightning!
OTB 137: Neil Stokes talks AMPS
In this episode the boys talk to Neil Stokes about the strange cult called "AMPS", turns out that they are just everyday modellers like you and me!
The Falcon writes in with news of new models coming out and we dive into the mailbag.
FineScale Modeler visits the 2022 IPMS Roscoe Turner Indianapolis Invitational Contest
The Scale Model Podcast – EP 94 – Zooming Along
FineScale Modeler visits NNL Milwaukee 2022 scale auto model show and contest
OTB 136: Catching up.
We are back! In this episode the boys do a catch-up on what has been happening since the last time they were together.
The mailbag is overflowing and there is a lot of kit news from the Falcon.
Hop Up Option Parts for the XV-02 Rally Car
With the upcoming release of the XV-02, we've announced a bunch of hop up parts that will be available for this new Rally car.
Here is the current list:
22046 Tamiya XV-02 Ball Differential Set (39T)
22047 Tamiya XV-02 Front Spool (39T)
22048 Tamiya XV-02 Slipper Clutch Set
22049 Tamiya XV-02 Oil Gear Differential Unit
22050 Tamiya XV-02 06 Module Spur Gear (70T) for the Gear Differential
22051 Tamiya XV-02 Shock Spring Set
22052 Tamiya XV-02 Universal Propeller Shaft
22053 Tamiya XV-02 Aluminum Spur Gear Holder
47488 Tamiya XV-02 Titanium Screw Set
51694 Tamiya XV-02 06 Module Spur Gear (70T)
51695 Tamiya XV-02 Ring Gear Set (39T) for the Gear Differential
51696 Tamiya XV-02 Ring Gear Set (40T) for the Gear Differential
51697 Tamiya XV-02 B Parts (Bumper)
51698 Tamiya XV-02 D Parts (Caster Block)
51699 Tamiya XV-02 E Parts (Rear Uprights)
51701 Tamiya XV-02 Urethane Bumper
51702 Tamiya XV-02 Ring Gear Set (39T) for the Ball Differential
51703 Tamiya XV-02 Ring Gear Set (40T) for the Ball Differential
51704 Tamiya XV-02 Ring Gear Set (39T,40T) for the Front Spool
More photos will be added when they become available. 22046 Tamiya XV-02 Ball Differential Set (39T)
22047 Tamiya XV-02 Front Spool (39T)
22048 Tamiya XV-02 Slipper Clutch Set
22049 Tamiya XV-02 Oil Gear Differential Unit
22050 Tamiya XV-02 06 Module Spur Gear (70T) for the Gear Differential
The Scale Model Podcast – EP 93 – Striking up a Conversation
FineScale Modeler unboxes the Tamiya Challenger II, Arma Hobby P-51C, Academy Chinook, and more!
NEW R/C Product Announcement
Tamiya is proud to announce the release of the Toyota GR Supra GT500 as a 1/10 R/C model assembly kit based on the TT-02 chassis. The GR Supra GT500 was developed in accordance with GT500 class regulations as a replacement for the LEXUS LC500 which flourished in three seasons from 2017 to 2019. With the streamlined car design of the roadgoing GR Supra, this racing car features a carbon monocoque frame, dedicated aerodynamic components and transmission, plus a 2,000cc inline 4-cylinder direct injection turbo-charged engine “RI4AG.”
Expect to see this new and exciting race car kit, at your favorite dealer outlet, beginning on July 29!
The Scale Model Podcast – EP 92 – Pre Show
FineScale Modeler: Ideas for improving your next armored fighting vehicle scale model
OTB 135: Cockpits
This episode the boys chat about cockpits, having been inspired by the new publication from “Inside the Armour” publications….”Perfect Pits”.
We also have a public service announcement on how you can help the Ukraine by purchasing the book “Models for Ukraine”. All profits will be donated to humanitarian aid.
Information on this great initiative can be found here https://www.insidethearmour.com/
And let’s not forget the usual mixed bag of emails and whats new in the modelling world from the Falcon.