Educational and Real Life Kits

About the M4 Sherman Early ProductionWith approximately 50,000 units produced during WWII, the U.S. Army's series of M4 Sherman tanks were one of t...

Kicking Up a SturmThis rather rare WWII German AFV featured a fearsome 38cm rocket launcher mounted upon the proven Tiger I chassis, and was develo...

This kit depicts the D-variant of the P-51 Mustang, which is considered by many to be the greatest fighter aircraft of WWII. The famous form of the...

The iconic Spitfire fighter was one of the backbones of the RAF in the desperate struggle for the skies during WWII, sporting a refined design and ...

Options AplentyThe Messerschmitt Bf 109 E was the Luftwaffe's mainstay fighter in the early stages of WWII. This kit depicts the E-4, which was pro...

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 served alongside the Messerschmitt Bf 109 to defend Germany from the middle stages of WWII to the end of the war. Its use of ...

Defending America's SkiesThe F-16 is one of the U.S. Air Force's important weapons, and to ensure that the aircraft would be able to handle changin...

Powered by the Rolls-Royce Merin 45 engine, the Mk.Vb variant of the Spitfire was the mainstay fighter of the RAF in the middle stages of WWII. Thi...

The Japanese masterpiece revived The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the Japanese Navy’s main fighter throughout the course of WWII. In the latter half of ...

The Britsol Beaufighter was a versatile aircraft used by the Royal Air Force for a number of roles during WWII. This kit may be assembled as either...

The Grumman F4F Wildcat was the U.S. Navy's main fighter from the beginning to the mid stages of WWII and this kit depicts the F-4 variant. The tub...

Japan's Mainstay in the SolomonsFollowing the Zero Model 21 (A6M2), which achieved overwhelming victories against Allied forces in the first half o...

Classic 1/48 Brewster Buffalo Renewed!Following the release of a U.S. Navy version of the Brewster Buffalo in 1993, Tamiya now releases the B-339 e...

During the Pacific War, the Japanese Army's Type 100 headquarters reconnaissance aircraft was used for strategic reconnaissance missions. The Type ...

The Definitive 1/48 Scale F-14A TomcatFrom its first test flights in 1970 through to its retirement in 2006, the F-14 Tomcat is a carrier-based fig...

Waste Not, Want Not This light tank in fact started life as the LTvz.38 developed for Czechoslovakia, but was adopted and renamed 38(t) by impresse...

Moving Right AlongThis set combines the F4U-1D Corsair with a "Moto-Tug", a little tractor which was used to position aircraft around the decks of ...

A Formidable FelineWhen it appeared in 1942, the Tiger I represented a significant evolution in German armor, with its heavy armor and powerful 88m...

The First PantherWidely regarded as one of the finest German WWII armor designs, the Panther's story began with the Ausf.D variant. Panthers had ex...

This kit depicts the A-10A Thunderbolt II, which served with distinction as a close air-support aircraft during the 1991 Gulf War. The robust form ...

An Easy Ride The U.S. M4 Sherman tank was undoubtedly one of the symbols of WWII, deployed in great quantities and numerous variants to counter the...

Lightweight but no Pushover The Light Armored Vehicle began to reach Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) units in 2002; lightweight (as its nam...

The Latest Falcon Small, lightweight, and versatile, the F-16 has proven to be an exceptional combat aircraft that is capable of a variety of missi...

Originally designed as a carrier-borne attack aircraft, the Skyraider eventually had a distinguished career which spanned over thirty years. The A-...

Bent Wing Legend The F4U Corsair was a WWII American fighter aircraft that was distinguished by its inverted gull wing design, which accomodated th...

This kit depicts the B-variant of the legendary P-51 Mustang, which differed from the later P-51D in several important ways, including the "Razorba...

This plastic model assembly kit recreates the Sea Harrier FRS.1, carrier variant of the British Harrier, the first Vertical/Short Take-Off and Land...

Dominant ZeroFeaturing a lightweight design, a 940hp Sakae 12 engine, and armed with two 7.7mm machine guns and two 20mm cannons, the A6M2 (Model 2...

This plastic assembly kit depicts the Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Allied reporting name "Frank"). This aircraft entered service in Spring of 1944 and wa...

First deployed to units in 1979, the F-15C Eagle subsequently showcased its air superiority prowess during the 1991 Gulf War. This kit recreates th...

Combating the Flying FortressesIn 1944, as the U.S. began their long range strategic bombing campaign in earnest with heavily-armed B-17 and B-24 b...

The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger paired with a 2000hp engine, allowing it to fly at the same very hi...

The AH-64D Apache Longbow is an advanced version of the AH-64A Apache, an all-weather attack helicopter developed and adopted in line with the US A...

The J2M Raiden (Allied reporting name "Jack") was developed by the Japanese Navy in WWII as a land-based interceptor. It began to reach units from ...

A Modern Legend in 1/48 The M1 Abrams was formally adopted in 1980, and features highly recognizable flat surfaces and angular form, plus a powerfu...

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is a single-engine, single seater 5th Generation fighter developed with three distinct variants, each enjoying ...