Scale Models
Review of Zvezda's Mil Mi-24V/VP Soviet attack helicopter — New Product Rundown "One Shot"
Scale Model Podcast Ep. 49 – Lincoln Wright – Big in Japan, Part Deux
Paint Requirements for the 14138 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Motorcycle
The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Motorcycle kit release is just around corner. To prepare yourself for the build, here's a list of the suggested paints to detail the CBR to its fullest!
• 14138 Tamiya Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Motorcycle Kit
• 85006 Tamiya TS-6 Matte Black
• 85008 Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red
• 85014 Tamiya TS-14 Black
• 85021 Tamiya TS-21 Gold
• 85029 Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black
• 85034 Tamiya TS-34 Camel Yellow
• 85040 Tamiya TS-40 Metallic Black
• 85051 Tamiya TS-51 Racing Blue
• 85073 Tamiya TS-73 Clear Orange
• 85076 Tamiya TS-76 Mica Silver
• 85087 Tamiya TS-87 Titanium Gold
• 85088 Tamiya TS-88 Titanium Silver
• 82148 Tamiya LP-48 Sparkling Silver
• 81502 Tamiya X-2 White
• 81511 Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver
• 81018 Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black
• 81523 Tamiya X-23 Clear Blue
• 81024 Tamiya X-24 Clear Yellow
• 82527 Tamiya X-27 Clear Red
• 81031 Tamiya X-31 Titanium Gold
• 81532 Tamiya X-32 Titanium Silver
• 81701 Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black
• 81716 Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum
• 81756 Tamiya XF-56 Metallic Gray
• 81780 Tamiya XF-80 Navy Gray
• 81785 Tamiya XF-85 Rubber Black
If you're looking to further detail out your CBR, we also offer an upgrade front fork set:
• 12690 Tamiya Honda CBR1000RR-R Front Fork Set
This setup should get you on your way to a masterful motorcycle build!
OTB 86: What happened to Wingnut Wings Part 2
G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are back in the studio with another bumper episode.
We are talking to a former employee of Wingnut Wings, David Johnson, in part 2 of our look at what happened to Wingnut
Wings.
And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!
Scale Model Podcast Ep. 48 – Lincoln Wright – Big in Japan
Review of the Ryefield Challenger II, Eduard Spitfire, Italeri Porsche 935 Baby, Tamiya KV-1, & More
OTB 85: What happened to Wingnut Wings?
G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are back in the studio with a bumper episode.
We are talking about what happened to the beautiful dream that was Wingnut Wings, what happened and what does the future look like? To help us we are joined by special guest David Wilson who draws back the curtains to reveal what actually happened and why.
And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!
Scale Model Podcast Ep. 47 – Anthony Sewards: History in Motion
Review of Q-Men's J-20 Mighty Dragon & F-35B Lightning II — New Product Rundown "One Shot"
OTB 84: We are out of lockdown!
G'day Benchers! We are OUT of lockdown!!!! Dave, Ian and Julian are once again back in the studio all together talking about what we love……model building!
And in news that most of you will be disappointed with, we are going back to our usual fortnightly schedule….while it has been fun doing the show once a week, now that we are out of lockdown maintaining the shows weekly will just not be possible between work and normal life. We hope that you understand this and would like to thank you all for being so supportive of our short run weekly schedule.
And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!
Tamiya Isuzu MU Type X CC-01 - ON SALE - Over 50% Off!
Tamiya RC Fans!
The Tamiya 1/10 scale R/C Isuzu MU Type X is on sale.
This is a special black metallic version of the sporty Isuzu mu Type X R/C assembly kit, which is also available as a standard non-metallic kit (Item 47370). The full-size mu was rebadged and sold abroad with names such as the Frontera Sport, Amigo and Rodeo Sport. The Limited-Edition kit comes with black metal-plated injection molded body, wheels and selected parts on the trusty CC-01 chassis, plus headlights.
Highlights to this kit:
• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 462mm. Wheelbase: 242mm.
• Highly realistic injection molded body depicting the 3-door Isuzu mu form with a pre-applied black metal- plated finish. A (rear axle housing), C (under guard, etc.) and H parts (bumpers and sideboards) plus side mirrors and wheels also have a plated finish in the same color.
• Includes LED light unit with 5mm LEDs (White) x2 for headlights.
• Plated wheels are paired with realistic tires featuring authentic tread pattern and white logo stickers.
• CC-01 chassis features full-time 4WD and front double wishbone, rear 4-link rigid suspension equipped with 4 CVA oil dampers.
• Includes Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC (electronic speed control) Capable of running sensor brushless motors and brushed motors alike. (21.5 Turn BL motor limit) (23 Turn brushed motor limit)
• Requires: 2-channel radio, steering servo, battery pack with charger to complete.
Get yours now!
Tamiya 47383 Isuzu MU Type X - CC01 Black Metallic
https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/110-trucks/rc-isuzu-mu-type-x-3/
Bench To Bench Ep. 2
Scale Model Podcast Ep. 46 – A Wonderful Fest
GWH F-14D Tomcat, MiniArt B-Type Omnibus, and Doll & Hobby Lost in Space Cyclops and Chariot
Share Your Home Hobby Contest - Static Model Edition
We know we have a lot of excellent modelers using our products, so now is the time to show us what you got! Your picture entry could be chosen to win an amazing prize from Tamiya!
To enter, you must use one of the following model kits that can be built in any form - box stock or wildly custom:
1/12 Bike
#14134 Tamiya Honda Monkey 125
1/24 Car
#24346 Tamiya Ford GT
#24351 Toyota GR Supra
1/35 Military
#35365 Tamiya U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan
#35366 Tamiya British M10 IIC Achilles
#35367 Tamiya German Heavy SP Howitzer Hummel
1/48 Military
#32596 Tamiya JGSDF Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle
#32597 Tamiya German Tank Panther AUSF.D
1/48 Plane
#61120 Tamiya Lockheed P-38 F/G Lightning
Additional Guidelines:
• Only one picture can be entered per person
Entry Period:
May 12 to August 31, 2020
Judging:
- All picture entries will be posted on our site.
- From all the posted pictures, we will choose the best two and send them to Tamiya, Inc.
- Tamiya, Inc. will also post them to the official Tamiya homepage and choose the best picture from those submitted all over the world.
To Enter:
Please provide the following information below via e-mail (Marketing@Tamiya.com) when submitting your entry (ommission of any field will render your entry ineligible):
• Your full name
• E-mail address
• Country of residence
• Occupation
• How long have you been driving?
• Your Picture
• Brief comment about your picture
How to Submit Your Video:
Attach a .jpeg image of your car to the same marketing@tamiya.com email as listed above along with the information requested.
Legal Stuff
By applying you hereby agree that we and Tamiya, Inc. have the right to freely use and publicize works pictures of authors, and information, without financial compensation.
We look forward to receiving your entry!
Share Your Home Hobby Contest - Mini 4WD Edition
If you love the Tamiya Mini 4WDs, a quick picture of your personalized project car (or truck) could net you an amazing prize! It can be anything - creative customizing, beautiful paintwork, amazing styling - you name it, we want to see it!
We are looking for a picture, not a video, and only the vehicles below are eligible:
#18655 Tamiya Toyota GR Supra (MA Chassis)
#18656 Tamiya RoboRace Devbot 2.0 (MA Chassis)
#18717 Tamiya Dyipne (FM-A Chassis)
#95517 Tamiya Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC (MA Chassis)
#95533 Tamiya Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid 2019 (MA Chassis)
Additional Guidelines:
• Only one picture can be entered per person
Entry Period:
May 12 to July 31, 2020
Judging:
- All picture entries will be posted on our site.
- From all the posted pictures, we will choose the best two and send them to Tamiya, Inc.
- Tamiya, Inc. will also post them to the official Tamiya homepage and choose the best picture from those submitted all over the world.
To Enter:
Please provide the following information below via e-mail (Marketing@Tamiya.com) when submitting your entry (ommission of any field will render your entry ineligible):
• Your full name
• E-mail address
• Country of residence
• Occupation
• How long have you been driving?
• Your Picture
• Brief comment about your Picture
How to Submit Your Picture:
Attach a .jpeg image of your car to the same marketing@tamiya.com email as listed above along with the information requested.
Legal Stuff
By applying you hereby agree that we and Tamiya, Inc. have the right to freely use and publicize works pictures of authors, and information, without financial compensation.
We look forward to receiving your entry!
Share Your Home Hobby Contest - Educational Edition
Enjoying your Educational Construction Series kit at home? Take a video of it in action and send it to us - it could be chosen to win a fantastic prize!
All of the Tamiya Educational Construction Series kits are eligible. You can use any other Tamiya-original items to customize the kits for this video.
Tamiya Educational Construction Series Kits and Parts
Additional Guidelines:
• Only one video can be entered per person
• Maximum video length of 30 seconds
• Videos showing dangerous action leading to or having the potential for damage or physical harm will not be accepted.
Entry Period:
May 12 to August 31, 2020
Judging:
- All video entries will be posted on our site.
- From all the posted videos, we will choose the best two and send them to Tamiya, Inc.
- Tamiya, Inc. will also post them to the official Tamiya homepage and choose the best video from those submitted all over the world.
To Enter:
Please provide the following information below via e-mail (Marketing@Tamiya.com) when submitting your entry (ommission of any field will render your entry ineligible):
• Your full name
• E-mail address
• Country of residence
• Occupation
• How long have you been driving?
• Your Picture
• Brief comment about your Video
How to Submit Your Video:
To submit your video simply visit WeTransfer
Use: marketing@tamiya.com for the “TO” field.
Use: Your email for the “FROM” field.
In the “MESSAGE” field please enter: Your full name and Video Title
Legal Stuff
By applying you hereby agree that we and Tamiya, Inc. have the right to freely use and publicize works pictures of authors, and information, without financial compensation.
We look forward to receiving your entry!
OTB 83: Where do you buy your kits from?
G'day Benchers! Modelling life in lockdown continues! In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian have a chat about where we buy our model kits and accessories from.
We also have our usual whats' new in the modelling world and a bursting mail bag.
And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!