Military miniatures

1/35 Military miniatures

Tamiya's Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L ( Sd.Kfz. 141/1). Kit 35215 from 1997

The oldest category in Tamiya's export line has been the "Military Miniatures" series of 1:35 scale figures and vehicles. The series has focused on World War II military subjects, though a growing minority of kits in this line come from later periods. The collection of German vehicles is especially strong.

The products are characterized by striking full colour paintings on the boxtops. Tamiya moulds are generally quite clean and almost no flash is found on their products. It was Tamiya themselves that established the use of 1/35 scale for military models. The scale was the result of the design of their first tank kit, the motorized Panther tank, being designed just large enough to contain the motor assembly and battery pack.

In addition to vehicles themselves the category includes soldiers, weapons sets and scenery items (e.g., brick walls, signs, barricades) for use in dioramas.

In the 1990s Dragon (DML) kits used to be generally inferior to Tamiya. Dragon's quality has improved and they have elected to compete in the high quality end of the market offering photo etched parts, aluminum barrels, individual track links, and upwards of 500 parts. Another Chinese maker, Trumpeter is also competing from lower end of the market. Tamiya's kits use vinyl tracks but Tamiya's recent inclusion of two kinds of tracks (vinyl and molded plastic) suggest that Tamiya is following the trend set by other manufacturers. As Trumpeter's quality improves, Tamiya's static military lines are being pressured from both the high end and the low end.

In the traditional 1/35 scale military miniature market Tamiya is offering innovations such as suspensions made to articulate using real springs. However these offerings are not substantial or unique enough to give Tamiya the clear dominance it once had in the static miniature market. More over many Chinese model makers offer numerous outstanding kits every year which pressures Tamiya's static 1/35 line. Because of their visibility as a leader Tamiya can highlight obscure vehicles that no other makers are willing to build. The Sturmtiger 38 cm, for example, was an obscure vehicle and only a handful of the massive mortar tanks were built in real life but Tamiya still introduced it to the market. Although numerous and powerful the Char B was not a very glamorous tank and no other major maker was willing to invest in it. In this role of supporting more obscure models Tamiya manages a wide-ranging product line and so continues to lead the market.

List of all Tamiya 1/35 Military miniatures^[3]

Kit number	Model	Release year	In production	Comment
35001	German Army Tank Crew	1970	Yes	-
35002	German Tank Crew at Rest	1970	Yes	-
35003	German Amphibious Volkswagen Jeep Schwimmwagen (Kfz. 1/20K2s)	1970	Yes	-
35004	U.S. Army Tank Crew	1970	Yes	-
35005	British Army 6pounder Anti-Tank Gun	1970	Yes	-
35006	German Volkswagen Jeep Kübelwagen Pkw. K1 (type 82)	1970	Yes	-
35007	British Army Infantry	1970	Yes	-
35008	German Africa Korps Infantry	1971	Yes	-
35009	German Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. F/G	1971	Yes	-
35010	German Army Officer	1971	Yes	-
35060	German Tank Destroyer Marder II	1971	Yes	Reboxed in 2001, 2013, 2023 with same number
35100	Churchill Crocodile	1977	Yes
35101	German Flakpanzer IV Möbelwagen	1977	Yes
35200	German Self-Propelled Howitzer le FH18/2 auf GWII (Sd.Kfz.124) Wespe	1996	Yes
35201	German Tank Crew at Rest	1996	Yes
35300	British Infantry Tank Mk.IIA* Matilda Mk.III/IV	2009	Yes
35301	Citroën Traction 11CV Staff Car	2009	Yes
35310		20	Yes	-
35320	WWII German Field Military Police Set (5 figures, 1 dog)	2011	Yes	-
35321	Simca 5 Staff Car (German Army)	2012	Yes	-
35322	Israeli Tank M1 Super Sherman	201§	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35323	Israeli Tank M51	2012	Yes	-
35324	Iraqi Tank T-55 "Enigma"	2012	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35325	German Schwerer Jagdpanzer "Elefant" (Sd.Kfz.184)	2012	Yes	-
35326	U.S. MAIN BATTLE TANK M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK II	2012	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35327	Russian Tank BT-7 Model 1937	2013	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35328	Israeli Tank Tiran 5	2013	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35329	Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 10 Tank	2013	Yes	-
35330	U.S. 6X6 CARGO TRUCK M561 GAMA GOAT	2013	Yes	-
35331	Japan Type 1 self-propelled gun (w/6 figures)	2013	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35332	U.S. UTILITY TRUCK M151A2 "Grenada 1983"	2013	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35333	British Paratroopers & Bicycle set	2013	Yes	-
35334	U.S. Utility Truck M151A1 "Vietnam War"	2013	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35335	German Nashorn 8.8 cm Pak43/1 auf Geschützwagen III/IV (Sd.Kfz.164)	2014	Yes	-
35336	Ford GPA Amphibian ¼ ton 4x4 Truck	2014	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35337	British Paratroopers with small motorcycle	2014	Yes	-
35338	Toyota MODEL AB PHAETON	2014	Yes	-
35339	WW I British Infantry Set	2014	Yes	-
35340	German Jagdpanzer IV/70(V) lang (Sd.Kfz.162/1)	2014	Yes	-
35341	Japanese Army Officer Set	2014	Yes	-
35342	U.S. 6X6 Ambulance Truck M792 Gama Goat	2014	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35343	German Africa Corps Luftwaffe Artillery Crew Set	2015	Yes	-
35344	Somua S35	2015	Yes	-
35345	German tank Panther Ausf.D Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. D (Sd.Kfz. 171)	2015	Yes	-
35346	U.S. Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" European Theater	2015	Yes	-
35347	U.S. Tank Crew set (European Theater)	2015	Yes	-
35348	Russian Self-Propelled Gun SU-76M	2016	Yes	-
35349	French Light Tank AMX-13	2016	Yes	-
35350	U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 Mid Production	2016	Yes	-
35351	U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40	2016	Yes	-
35352	British Infantry Tank Valentine Mk.II/IV	2017	Yes	-
35353	German Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär Späte Produktion (Sd.Kfz 166)	2017	Yes	-
35354	Wehrmacht Tank Crew Set	2017	Yes	-
35355	British Matilda Mk.III/IV "Red Army"	2017	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35356	British Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun Archer	2017	Yes	-
35357	German Assault Pioneer Team & Goliath Set	2018	Yes	-
35358	German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe (Italian Front)	2018	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35359	U.S. Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight"	2018	Yes	Rebox from 35346 with new parts
35360	U.S. Light Tank M3 Stuart Late Production	2018	Yes	-
35361	Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle	2018	Yes	-
35362	French Main Battle Tank Leclerc Series 2	2018	Yes	-
35363	U.S. Scout Car M3A1	2018	Yes	-
35364	German Tank Destroyer Marder III M "Normandy Front"	2019	Yes	-
35365	U.S. Tank M551 Sheridan Vietnam War	2019	Yes	-
35366	British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC ACHILLES	2019	Yes	-
35367	German Panzerhaubitze Hummel Late Production (Sd.Kfz. 165)	2019	Yes	-
35368	Japan Ground Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle Japanese Archipelago Spec Vehicle	2019	Yes	-
35369	German Tank Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) Ausf. E/F	2019	Yes	-
35370	German Jagdpanzer Marder I (Sd.Kfz. 135)	2020	Yes	-
35371	German Infantry Set (Mid-WWII)	2020	Yes	-
35372	Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 Model 1941, Early Production	2020	Yes	-
35373	French Light Tank R35	2020	Yes	-
35374	German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F (Sd.Kfz. 161)	2020	Yes	Rebox
35375	Russian Heavy Tank KV-2	2021	Yes	-
35376	U.S. Tank Destroyer M18 Hellcat	2022	Yes	-
35377	German Kettenkraftrad (Mid-production) (Sd.Kfz.2)	2021	Yes	-
35378	German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.G (Early Production)	2022	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
35379	U.S. Infantry Scout Set	2023	Yes	-
35380	British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet	2023	Yes	-
35381	German Panzer IV/70(A)	2023	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts

*This list is incomplete, please help out and add more products

Aircraft

Tamiya produces aircraft scale models in mainly 1/48 but also in 1/72 (warbird collection) and 1/32 scale.

In aircraft models Tamiya offers a few clear skinned kits showing interior parts of aircraft. A few motorized kits are available also which feature spinning props. Some kits even include sound effect modules. Tamiya's aircraft kits often include metal weights that prevent the aircraft from sitting on their tails. Compared to other kits such as Hasegawa, where the builder has to glue in bearings or fishing line weights, Tamiya's kits are convenient. Some kits produced recently can be made with detachable wingtips and landing gears. They also come in a box that can be turned into a raised box that could safely house the finished model after its completion. These gimmicks and often cleverly designed simpler construction help Tamiya stay on top of the miniature aircraft market.

Tamiya made aircraft in the 1:100 scale in the '60s and early '70s but this was abandoned later on.

1/48 Aircraft

Tamiya's Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop. Kit 61063 from 1998

Their line of static model aircraft, primarily in 1/48 scale, are widely considered to be state-of-the-art. The 1990s release of the Spitfire, for example, had great ease of construction and attention to detail with the new molds having very fine raised details. As with many other Japanese model makers dealing with WWII weapons Tamiya also prefers to focus on Japanese weapons first, due to the considerable size of the Japanese domestic market: The 1/48 scale P-47 Thunderbolt, one of the most famous WWII fighters, has been produced only recently, while the Hellcat, an American naval fighter, is yet to be produced. The Japanese Zero fighter was the first to be produced in 1/48 scale and the first prop fighter added to the larger 1/32 scale in 2006 is once again the Japanese Zero.

In 2023, Tamiya caught everyone by surprise with its announcement of a 1/48 F-35A Lightning II.^[5]

List of all Tamiya 1/48 Aircraft^[6]

Kit number	Model	Release year	In production	Comment
MA-112	Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.Mk.1	1971	No	-
61013	Nakajima Ki-84-IA Hayate (Frank)	1972	No	-
61016	Mitsubishi A6M2 zero fighter (ZEKE) Type 21	1973	No	-
61017	Nakajima A6M2-N Type 2 Floatplane Fighter (Rufe)	1973	No	-
61018	Mitsubishi J2M3 Interceptor Raiden Jack	1973	No	-
61019	Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo	1974	No	-
61020	Avro Lancaster BI/BIII	1975	Yes	-
61021	Dambuster Grand Slam Bomber Lancaster BI Special 22000IB Bomb	1975	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61022	U.S. Air Force General Dynamics F-16 Fighter	1976	No	-
61023	USAF Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II	1977	No	-
61024	McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle	1978	No	-
61025	Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter (Hamp)	1982	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61026	Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1	1982	No	Rebox from X with new parts
61027	Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Fighter (Zeke)	1983	No	Rebox from X with new parts
61028	U.S.A.F. Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II	1991	Yes	Rebox from X with new decals
61029	McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle	1991	Yes	Rebox from 61024 with new parts
61030	Japanese Air Self Defense Forces F-15J Eagle	1992	Yes	Rebox from 61024 with new parts
61031	U.S.Navy Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo	1993	Yes	Rebox from X with new decals
61032	Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I	1993	Yes	-
61033	Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb	1994	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61034	Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat	1994	Yes	-
61035	Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop.	1994	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61036	Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu Type 11	1994	Yes	-
61037	Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-3	1994	Yes	-
61038	Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden Type 11	1994	Yes	-
61039	Focke-Wulf Fw190 F-8	1995	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61040	North American P-51D Mustang	1995	Yes	Also has an 8th AF P-51D/F-6D Armée de l'Airn version (F)
61041	Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9	1995	Yes	-
61042	North American P-51B Mustang	1995	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61043	Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 bis	1996	Yes	-
61044	North American F-51D Mustang Korean War	1996	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61045	Mitsubishi Ki-46 Shitei III Dinah Recon Plane	1996	Yes	-
61046	Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Bird Cage Corsair	1996	Yes	-
61047	North American RAF Mustang III	1996	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61048	Dewoitine D.520	1996	Yes	-
61049	Mitsubishi Isshikirikko Type 11 G4M1	1996	Yes	-
61050	Messerschmitt Bf 109E3	1996	Yes	-
61051	Gloster Meteor F.1	1997	Yes	-
61052	V-1 (Fieseler Fi103)	1997	Yes	-
61053	Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI	1997	Yes	-
61054	Aichi M6A1 Seiran	1997	Yes	-
61055	Douglas F4D-1 Skyray	1998	Yes	-
61056	Hyakushiki Shitei III Kai Air Defense Fighter	1997	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61057	Heinkel He 219 A-7 Uhu	1997	Yes	-
61058	Douglas A-1H Skyraider U.S. Navy	1998	Yes	-
61059	Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk	1998	Yes	-
61060	Republic F-84G Thunderjet	1998	Yes	Also has an Italian version (F)
61061	Vought F4U-1D Corsair	1998	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61062	De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II	1998	Yes	-
61063	Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop	1998	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61064	Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI Night Fighter	1999	Yes	-
61065	Gloster Meteor F.1 - V-1 (Fieseler Fi103)	1998	Yes	Rebox from 61051 with new parts
61066	De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV	1999	Yes	Rebox from 61062 with new parts
61067	Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk.X	1999	Yes	Rebox from 61064 with new parts
61068	Fairey Swordfish Mk.I	1999	Yes	-
61069	Fairey Swordfish Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set (for Experts)	1999	Yes	-
61070	Vought F4U-1A Corsair	1999	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61071	Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Floatplane	2000	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61072	Fairey Swordfish Floatplane Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set	2000	Yes	-
61073	Douglas A-1J Skyraider U.S. Air Force	2000	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61074	Dornier Do 335A Pfeil	2000	Yes	-
61075	de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk.XIII/Mk.XVII	2000	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61076	Dornier Do335A-12 Trainer Anteater	2001	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61077	Republic F-84G 'Thunderbirds'	1998	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61078	Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Late production (Irving)	2001	Yes	-
61079	Fairey Swordfish Mk I "CLEAR EDITION"	2001	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61080	MiG 15 bis Clear Edition	2005	Yes	Rebox from X
61081	Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9 JV44	2002	Yes	Rebox from X with new decals
61082	Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a w/Kettenkraftrad	2002	Yes	-
61083	Gloster Meteor F.3	2002	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61084	Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Early production (Irving)	2002	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61085	Vought F4U-1D Corsair w/"Moto-Tug"	2002	Yes	Vought F4U-1D Corsair w/"Moto-Tug"
61086	Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback"	2002	Yes	-
61087	Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a	2002	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61088	Dornier Do335B-2 Pfeil Heavily Armed Version	2004	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61089	North American P-51D Mustang 8th A.F. Aces	2003	Yes	Rebox from X with new decals
61090	Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop"	2003	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61091	Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Clear Edition	2003	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61092	Mitsubishi Ki-46 III Type 100 Command Recon Plane (Dinah)	1998	Yes	-
61093	Nakajima J1N1-Sa Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Kou (Irving)	2008	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61094	Brewster B-339 Buffalo "Pacific Theater	2004	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61095	Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-8/A-8 R2	2005	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61096	Republic P-47M Thunderbolt	2005	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61097	Heinkel He 162 A-2 "Salamander"	2006	Yes	-
61098	Lockheed Martin F-16CJ [Block 50] Fighting Falcon	2008	Yes	-
61099	Fairey Swordfish Mk.II	2007	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61101	Lockheed Martin F-16C [Block 25/32] Fighting Falcon ANG	2008	Yes	Rebox from 61098 with new parts
61102	General Dynamics F-16 C [Block 32/52] "Thunderbirds"	2008	Yes	Rebox from 61098 with new decals
61103	Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero Fighter (Zeke)	2008	Yes	-
61104	Focke-Wulf Fw190 F-8/9 w/Bomb Loading Set	2008	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61105	Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III	2009	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61106	F-16C/N "Aggressor/Adversary"	2009	Yes	Rebox from 61098 with new parts
61107	WWII U.S. Navy Pilots w/Moto-Tug	2009	Yes	-
61108	Mitsubishi A6M3/3a Zero Fighter (Zeke)	2010	Yes	Rebox from 61103 with new parts
61109	Dewoitine D.520 "French Aces" w/Staff Car	2011	-
61110	Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 Admiral Yamamoto Transport (w/17 Figures)	2011	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61111	Dambuster/Grand Slam Bomber Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Special "DAMBUSTER"	2012	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61112	Avro Lancaster BI/BIII	2012	Yes	Rebox from X with new part
61113	Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik	2012	Yes	-
61114	Grumman F-14A Tomcat	2016	Yes	-
61115	Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)	2016	Yes	-
61116	Hayate & Kurogane Scenery set	2016	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61117	Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6	2017	Yes	-
61118	Grumman F-14D Tomcat	2018	Yes	Rebox from 61114 with new parts
61119	Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I	2018	Yes	-
61120	Lockheed P-38 F/G Lightning	2019	Yes	-
61121	McDonnell Douglas™ F-4B Phantom II™	2022	Yes
61122	Grumman® F-14A Tomcat™ (Late Model) Carrier Launch Set	2023	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
61123	Lockheed® P-38®J Lightning®	2023	Ye s	Rebox from 61120 with new parts
61124	Lockheed Martin® F-35®A Lightning II®	2023	Yes	-
61125	Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning II®	2023	Yes	Rebox from 61124 with new parts
61126	Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V	2023	Yes	Rebox from XX with new parts

Special editions

List of all Tamiya 1/48 Aircraft special editions^[7]

Kit number	Model	Release year	In production	Comment
25203	Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) & 4x4 Light Vehicle Kurogane Set	2023	Yes	-
25204	Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 & Kubelwagen Type 82 Set	2023	Yes	-
25206	Dornier Do335A Pfeil & Kubelwagen Type 82 Set	2023	Yes	-
25211	Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I & Light Utility Car 10HP Set	2023	Yes	-
25212	Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik & GAZ-67B Set	2023	Yes	-
25213	Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9 JV44 & Citroen Traction 11CV Staff Car Set	2023	Yes	-
25214	P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop" & 1/4-ton 4x4 Light Vehicle Set	2023	Yes	-
25215	Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a w/Kettenkraftrad	2023	Yes	-

1/72 Warbird collection

Tamiya's F-117a Nighthawk. Kit 60703 from 1993

Many of the same aircraft have been repeated in 1/72 scale to a similar standard, with a few subjects only available in this scale. Within Japan the 1/72 scale line includes a large number of re-badged Italeri kits, which are priced significantly lower than Tamiya originals.

Tamiya is also one of the few manufacturers of 1/100 scale aircraft. Originally called the 'Minijet Series, consisting of jet fighters plus a B-52, it was terminated in the 1980s but revived in 2004 and renamed the Combat Jet Series.

List of all Tamiya 1/72 Warbirds ^[8]

Kit number	Model	Release year	In production	Comment
60701	General Dynamics/Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60702	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60703	Lockheed F-117A Stealth	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60704	Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60705	Mil Mi-24 Hind	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60706	Sikorsky SH-60 Sea Hawk	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60707	Hughes AH-64 Apache	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60708	Bell AH-1W Super Cobra	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60709	Hughes AH-6 Night Fox	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60710	Eurocopter Tigre H.A.P.	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60711	Soviet Attack Helicopter Mil	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60712	Bell OH-58 Kiowa	1993	No	Rebox from Italeri
60713	McDonnell F-4G Phantom II	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60714	Lockheed/Boeing/General Dynamics YF-22A Lightning II	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60715	Northrop/MDD YF-23	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60716	Dassault Mirage 2000C	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60717	Dassault Rafale C	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60718	Kamov Ka-50 Hokum	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60719	Messerschmitt Bf110E	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60720	Tornado F3	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60721	McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60722	Bell UH-1B Huey	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60723	BAe Hawk	1994	No	Rebox from Italeri
60724	Hughes OH-6A Cayuse	1995	No	Rebox from Italeri
60725	Chance Vought F4U-4B Corsair	2000	No	Rebox from Italeri
60726	Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9	1995	No	Rebox from Italeri
60727	IAI Kfir C7	1995	No	Rebox from Italeri
60728	Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8	1995	No	Rebox from Italeri
60729	Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk	1995	No	Rebox from Italeri
60730	Henschel Hs129 B-2	1996	No	Rebox from Italeri
60731	EF-2000 Eurofighter	1996	No	Rebox from Italeri
60732	Northrop F-5E Tiger II	1996	No	Rebox from Italeri
60733	McDonnell Douglas F-4S Navy Phantom	1996	No	Rebox from Italeri
60734	Jaguar GR-1	1997	No	Rebox from Italeri
60735	JU-87 G-2 Stuka	1997	No	Rebox from Italeri
60736	J.M.S.D.F. HSS-1	1997	No	Rebox from Italeri
60737	Aichi M6A1 Seiran	1997	Yes	First 1/72 kit that Tamiya designed themselves
60738	Aichi M6A1-K Nanzan (Seiran Kai)	1997	Yes	Rebox from 60737 with new parts
60739	RAH-66 Comanche	1998	No	Rebox from Italeri
60740	USAF Bell X-1 Mach Buster	1998	No	Rebox from Hobby spot u
60741	Douglas F4D-1 Skyray	1998	Yes	-
60742	U.S. Navy/U.S. Marines A-6E Intruder	1999	No	Rebox from Italeri
60743	Sukhoi Su-34 Strike Flanker	1999	No	Rebox from Italeri
60744	A-10A Thunderbolt II	1999	No	Rebox from Italeri
60745	Republic F-84G Thunderjet	1999	Yes	-
60746	F/A-18E Super Hornet	1999	No	Rebox from Italeri
60747	De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II	1999	Yes	-
60748	Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I	2000	Yes	-
60749	North American P-51D Mustang	2000	Yes	-
60750	Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3	2000	Yes	-
60751	Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9	2000	Yes	-
60752	Vought F4U-1D Corsair	2000	Yes	-
60753	De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV	2000	Yes	Rebox from 60747 with new parts
60754	North American F-51D Mustang Korean War	2000	Yes	Rebox from 60749 with new parts
60755	Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop	2000	Yes	Rebox from 60750 with new parts
60756	Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/Mk.Vb Trop.	2000	Yes	Rebox from 60748 with new parts
60757	SU-27 B2 Sea-Flanker	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60758	A-129 Mangusta	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60759	JAS-39A Gripen	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60760	F-100D Super Sabre	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60761	KA-52 Alligator Russian Attack Helicopter	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60762	Republic F-84G "Thunderbirds" War Bird Collection (chrome plated)	2001	Yes	Rebox from 60745 with new decals
60763	Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60764	Boeing X-32 JSF	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60765	de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk.XIII/XVII	2001	Yes	Rebox from 60747 with new parts
60766	Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-3	2001	Yes	-
60767	Lockheed X-35 JSF	2001	No	Rebox from Italeri
60768	Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden Type 11	2001	Yes	-
60769	Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback"	2004	Yes	-
60770	Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop"	2004	Yes	Rebox from 60769 with new parts
60771	Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat	2005	Yes	-
60772	Macchi MC202 Folgore	2005	Yes	Rebox from X with new decals
60773	North American P-51D Mustang 8th A.F. Aces	2005	Yes	Rebox from 60749 with new decals
60774	Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair	2006	Yes	Rebox from 60752 with new parts
60775	Vought F4U-1A Corsair	2006	Yes	Rebox from 60752 with new parts
60776	Junkers Ju87 B-2/R-2 Stuka	2007	Yes	Junkers Ju87 B-2/R-2 Stuka
60777	Junkers Ju88 C-6 Heavy Fighter	2007	Yes	Rebox from X
60778	Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9 JV44	2007	Yes	Rebox from 60766 with new decals
60779	Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (Zeke)	2012	Yes	-
60780	Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter	2012	Yes	Rebox from 60779 with new parts
60781	Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik	2013	Yes	-
60782	F-14A Tomcat	2012	Yes	Rebox from Italeri
60783	F-15E Strike Eagle	2012	Yes	Rebox from Italeri
60784	Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter Model 32 (Hamp)	2013	Yes	Rebox from 60779 with new parts
60785	Mitsubishi A6M3/3a Zero Fighter Model 22 (Zeke)	2013	Yes	Rebox from 60779 with new parts
60786	Lockheed Martin F-16CJ [Block 50] Fighting Falcon	2014	Yes	-
60787	Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II	2014	Yes	Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
60788	Lockheed Martin® F-16®CJ [BLOCK50] Fighting Falcon®	2015	Yes	Rebox from 60786 with new parts
60789	Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)	2018	Yes	-
60790	Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6	2019	Yes	Comes also in a Swiss Edition
60791	Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning II®	2022	Yes	Rebox from Italeri
60792	Lockheed Martin® F-35®A Lightning II®	2023	Yes	-

Automobiles

They produce many model car kits including road cars, sports racing cars, World Rally Championship cars, and Formula One racing cars. Usually these are 1/24 scale although the Formula One kits are 1/20 scale. A few street, racing, and F1 kits are also produced in 1/12 scale including the Ferrari 641/2, McLaren Honda MP4/6, and Williams Renault FW14B.

1/24 Sport cars series

Tamiya's has over the years produced a huge number of cars in the 1/24 scale.

Tamiya' s Lamborghini Countach LP 500s

List of all Tamiya 1/24 Sport cars ^[18]

Kit number	Model	Release year	In production	Comment
24001	"Martini" Porsche 935 Turbo 1976	1977	No	-
24002	BMW 320i Racing Daytona 24hrs 1977	1977	No	-
24003	Lancia Stratos Turbo motorized	1977	No	-
24004	"Martini" Porsche 936 Turbo 1977	1978	No	-
24005	Lamborghini Countach LP400 lamborghini LINEA BERTONE	1978	No	-
24006	Lamborghini Countach LP500S	1978	No	Rebox from 24005 with new parts
24007	Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 1977	1978	No	-
24008	VW Golf Racing Group 2 Nürburgring 1000 km - 1977	1978	No	-
24009	Mazda Savanna RX-7 1978	1978	No	-
24010	Martini Porsche 935-78 Turbo	1978	No	Rebox from X with new decals
24011	Alpine Renault A442B Turbo 1978	1979	No	-
24012	"Martini" Porsche 936-78 Turbo 1978	1978	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24013	Datsun 280-ZX 1978	1979	No	-
24014	Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo	1978	No	-
24015	Nissan Fairlady 280Z with T-Bar Roof	1979	Yes	Reboxed several times
24016			No
24100	Honda NSX	1990	Yes
24101		199	No
24200	Volkswagen New Beetle	1998	No
24201		199	No
24300	Nissan GT-R	2008	Yes	-
24301	Ferrari "Enzo Ferrari" (yellow)	2007	No	Rebox from X
24302	Ferrari "Enzo Ferrari" (red)	2007	No	Rebox from X
24303	Zent Cerumo SC 2006	2007	Yes	Rebox from X with new decals
24304	Fairlady Z Version Nismo	2007	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24305	Lamborghini Countach LP400	2007	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24306	Lamborghini countach LP500S	2008	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24307	Ferrari 360 Spider	2008	Nos	Rebox from X with new parts
24308	Xanavi Nismo GT-R (R35)	2008	Yes	-
24309	Canon Porsche 956	2008	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24310	Sauber-Mercedes C9 1988	2008	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24311	Porsche 935 "Martini"	2010	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24312	Calsonic Impul GT-R (R35)	2008	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24313	Porsche 962C Le Mans 24 Hours 1990 Repsol Brun Motorsport Team	2009	No	Rebox from X with new decals
24314	Porsche 956 "Kenwood" 1984 LeMans 24 Hours	2009	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24315	Nissan 370Z Fairlady Z	2009	Yes	-
24316	Aston Martin DBS	2010	Yes	-
24317	Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren "722 Edition"	2010	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24318	Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick "Martini"	2010	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24319	Lexus LFA	2011	Yes	-
24320	Porsche 961 Le Mans 24 Hours 1986	2011	No	Rebox from X with new parts
24330		201	Yes
24340	Honda S600	2015	Yes
24341	Nissan Skyline GT-R NiSMO Custom	2015	Yes	Rebox with new parts
24342	MAZDA ROADSTER MAZDA MX-5	2015	Yes
24343	Ferrari FXX K Ferrari Finali Mondiali	2016	No
24344	NSX	2016	Yes
24345	Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3	2017	Yes
24346	Ford GT	2019	Yes
24347	LaFerrari - Yellow	2018	Yes	Rebox
24348	370Z, Heritage Edition Fairlady Z	2018	Yes
24349	Toyota GAZOO Racing TS050 Hybrid	2019	Yes
24350	Mercedes Benz LEON CVSTOS AMG GT3 Super GT - GT 300 Champion	2019	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24351	Toyota GR Supra	2019	Yes
24352	Mazda 787B	2019	No	Rebox from X with new decals
24353	Mazda Roadster RF	2020	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24354	Ford Mustang GT4	2020	Yes
24355	McLaren Senna	2021	Yes
24356	Campus Friends Set II	2020	Yes
24357	Lotus Super 7 Series II	2020	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24358	Lotus Europa Special	2020	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24359	1989 Sauber-Mercedes C9	2021	Yes	Rebox from X with new decals
24360	Nissan Fairlady 240ZG	2021	Yes
24361	Toyota GR 86	2021	Yes	-
24362	Subaru BRZ (ZD8)	2021	Yes	Rebox from X with new parts
24363	Nissan Z	2022	Yes	-
24364	GMA T.50	2023	Yes	-

*This list is incomplete, please help out and add more products

Motorcycles

Tamiya has an extensive line of 1/12 scale street and Grand Prix racing motorcycles. A few 1/6 scale kits have also been made.

1/12 Motorcycles

Tamiya's Yamaha YZF-R1M. Kit 14133 from 2018

Considering the number of produced motorcycle kits, Tamiya has been dominating the 1/12 scale since it started to design kits in the early 80s.

List of all Tamiya 1/12 Motorcycles

Kit number	Model	Release year	In production	Comment
14001	Yamaha YZR500 Grand Prix Racer	1981	No	Reboxed in 2017
14002	Yamaha RZ250	-	No	-
14003	Suzuki RGB500 Grand Prix Racer	-	No	-
14004	Yamaha RZ350	-	No	-
14005	Yamaha Scooter Beluga 500	-	Yes	-
14006	Honda CB750F	-	Yes	-
14007	Honda CB900F2 Bol d'Or	-	No	-
14008	Honda CB1100R	-	No	-
14009	Suzuki RGB500 Team Gallina	-	No	-
14010	Suzuki GSX1100S Katana	1983	Yes	-
14011	Honda CR250R Motocrosser	-	No	-
14012	Kawasaki KR1000F Endurance Racer	-	No	-
14013	Suzuki RM250 Motocrosser	-	No	-
14014	Honda RS1000 Endurance Racer	-	No	-
14015	Suzuki GSX750S	-	No	-
14016	Honda CX500 Turbo	-	No	-
14017	Honda VT250F	-	No	-
14018	Honda CR450R Motocrosser	-	No	-
14019	Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica	-	No	-
14020	Suzuki GSX750 Police Bike	1984	No	-
14021	Honda VF750F	-	No	-
14022	Ducati 900 NCR Racer	-	No	-
14023	Honda MVX250F	-	No	-
14024	Suzuki RG250 Gamma	1984	No	-
14025	Ducati 900SS	-	No	-
14026	Kenny Roberts & the Yamaha YZR50	-	No	-
14027	Jumping Driver	-	No	-
14028	Kawasaki KR500 Grand Prix Racer	-	No	-
14029	Suzuki RG250 Gamma Full Option	-	No	-
14030	Honda VT250F Integra	1984	No	--
14031	Honda VF750F Fully Cowl	-	No	-
14032	Honda NS500 Grand Prix Racer	-	No	-
14033	Racing Rider	-	No	-
14034	Suzuki GSX750S New Katana	1985	Yes	-
14035	Honda CBR400F	-	Yes	-
14036	BMW K100	-	No	-
14037	Yamaha RZV500R	-	Yes	-
14038	Yamaha YZR500 (OW70)	-	-	-
14039	Honda CBR400F Endurance	-	-	-
14040	Straight Run Rider	1986	-	-
14041	Starting Rider	-	-	-
14042	Honda NS500 With Starting Rider	-	-	-
14043	Yamaha YZR500 (OW70)& Straight Run Rider	-	-	-
14044	Yamaha XV1000 Virago	-	-	-
14045	Kawasaki GPZ400R	-	-	-
14046	KTM250 Motocrosser	-	-	-
14047	Yamaha FZ250 Phazer	-	-	-
14048	Yamaha SRX-6	-	-	-
14049	BMW R80 G/S '85 Paris Dakar Rally Winner	-	-	-
14050	Honda NS500 With Racing Figure	1987	-	-
14051	KTM250MX With Motocross Rider	-	-	-
14052	Yamaha XV1000 Virago With Touring Rider	-	-	-
14053	Suzuki RG250 Gamma Walter Wolf Version	-	-	-
14054	Honda NXR750 86 Paris Dakar Rally Winner	-	-	-
14055	Honda NSR500 Grand Prix Racer	-	-	-
14056	BMW R80 G/S With Paris Dakar Rider	-	-	-
14057	Honda VFR750R	1989	-	-
14058	Yamaha FZR750R (0W01)	-	-	-
14059	Honda NSR250 Repsol	-	No	-
14060	Honda NR	1993	No	-
14061	Cup Noodle Honda NSR250	-	No	-
14062	Bimota Tesi 1D 906SR	-	No	-
14063	Ducati 888 Superbike Racer	1994	-	-
14064	Yamaha TZ250M (T Harada's 93 GP-2 Bike)	-	-	-
14065	Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Custom Tuned	-	-	-
14066	Honda CB750F Custom Tuned	-	-	-
14067	'94 Yamaha TZ250M	-	-	-
14068	Ducati 916	-	-	-
14069	Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro	-	-	-
14070	Honda CDR1100XX Super Blackbird	1998	Yes	-
14071	Repsol Honda NSR500 '98	-	No	-
14072	Moviestar Honda Pons NSR500 '98	-	No	-
14073	Yamaha YZF-R1	1999	Yes	-
14074	Yamaha YZF-R1 Taira Racing	-	Yes	-
14075	Yamaha YZR500 (OW70) Taira Version	-	No	-
14076	Red Bull Yamaha WCM YZR500 '99	-	No	-
14077	Repsol Honda '99	-	No	-
14078	Antena 3 Yamaha D'Antin YZR500	-	No	-
14079	Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird "With Me"	-	No	-
14080	Yamaha XV1600 Road Star	2000	-	-
14081	Suzuki RGv Gamma (XR89)	-	-	-
14082	Nastro Azzurzo Honda NSR500	-	No	-
14083	Telefónica Movistar Suzuki RGV '00	-	No	-
14084	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R	2002	Yes	-
14085	"Full View" Yamaha YZF-R1 Taira Racing	-	-	-
14086	Tech 3 Yamaha YZR500 '01	-	No	-
14087	Honda Pons NSR500 '01	-	No	-
14088	Factory Yamaha YZR500 '01	-	No	-
14089	Telefónica Movistar Suzuki RGv Gamma '01	-	No	-
14090	Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 (GSX 1300R)	2002	Yes	-
14091	Antena 3 Yamaha D'Antin YZR500 '02	-	No	-
14092	Repsol Honda RC211V	-	No	-
14093	Yoshimura Hayabusa X-1	-	-	-
14094	Telefónica Movistar Honda RC211V '03	-	No	-
14095	Team Honda Pons RC211V '03	-	No	-
14096	Repsol Honda RC211V '03	2003	No	Rebox
14097	Repsol Honda RC211V '03 Valencia	-	No	-
14098	Yamaha YZR-M1 '04 (No.46/No.47)	-	No	-
14099	Repsol Honda RC211V '03	-	No	-
14100	Yamaha YZR-M1 No.7/33	2005	Yes	Fork update
14101	Ducati Desmosedici	-	Yes	-
14102	Akai Yamaha YZR 500	-	No	-
14103	Dantin Pramac Ducati GP4	-	No	-
14104	Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary U.S. Intercoloring Edition	-	No	-
14105	Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary Valencia Edition	-	No	-
14106	Repsol Honda RC211V 06	2006	No	-
14107	Konica Minolta Honda RC211V	-	No	-
14108	LCR Honda RC211 V´06	-	No	-
14109	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR	-	Yes	-
14110	Ajinomoto Honda NSR 250	2009	-	-
14111	Kawasaki ZZR 1400	-	Yes	-
14112	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Special Color Edition	-	No	-
14113	Honda RC166 GP Racer	-	-	-
14114	Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary U.S. Intercoloring Edition No.46	-	No	-
14115	Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary Valencia Edition No.46	-	No	Rebox
14116	Yamaha YZR-M1 ´05 No.46/No.5	-	No	-
14117	Yamaha YZR-m1 ´09 Fiat Yamaha Team	2011	No	-
14118	Valentino Rossi Figure	-	No	-
14119	Yamaha YZR-M1 ´09 Monster Yamaha Tech 3	-	No	Rebox
14120	Yamaha YZR-M1 ´09 Fiat Yamaha Team (Estoril Edition)	2012	No	Rebox
14121	Honda NSR500 ´84	-	-	-
14122	Racing Rider	-	-	-
14123	Straight Run Rider	-	-	-
14124	Starting Rider	-	-	-
14125	Honda NS500 ´84	-	-	-
14126	“Full-View” Honda NSR500 ´84	-	-	Rebox from X with new parts
14127	“Full-View” Honda RC166 GP Racer	-	-	-
14128	“Full-View” Yamaha YZR-M1 ´09 Fiat Yamaha Team	2013	No	Rebox from X with new parts
14129	Ducati 1199 Panigale S	2014	Yes	Fork update
14130	Repsol Honda RC213V ´14	2016	Yes	Fork update
14131	Kawasaki Ninja H2R	2016	Yes	-
14132	Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore	2017	Yes	Rebox from 14129 with new decals
14133	Yamaha YZF-R1M	2018	Yes	Fork update
14134	Honda Monkey 125	2019	-	-
14135	Yamaha XV1600 Road Star Custom	2019	Yes	Rebox from 14080 with new parts
14136	Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon	2020	Yes	Rebox from 14131 with new parts
14137	Street Rider - 14137	2019	Yes	-
14138	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP	2020	Yes	Fork upgrade
14139	Team Suzuki ECSTAR GSX-RR '20	2021	Yes	Fork upgrade
14140	Ducati Superleggera V4	2022	Yes	-
14141	Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP 30th Anniversary	2023	Yes	Rebox from 14138 with new decals

Ships

Tamiya produces many naval ship models in 1/350 and 1/700 scale and in both full and waterline versions. Full versions offer full hulls whereas waterline versions have flat bottoms, representing only the portion seen above the waterline giving the impression that the ship is floating when placed on a surface, which is more convenient in creating dioramas.

Solar powered models

Tamiya has a history of making educational kits, made especially a few solar powered models, but they have made a rare foray into licensed anime merchandising with the Solaemon-Go. The solar powered car was based on the real World Solar Car competitor which is based on the popular Doraemon manga, published by Tamiya's publishing partner, Shogakukan.

1/12 Cars

• The first radio-controlled car to be released by Tamiya was a Porsche 934 in 1976. Its body was based upon an existing 1/12 scale static kit that Tamiya had already been manufacturing, so the effect was that of a traditional static model kit with the added ability to be radio-controlled – something Tamiya acknowledged, as all of their early kit boxes carried the wording "suitable for radio control". The Porsche 934 was a massive hit – selling over 100,000 units in its first year. The potential market for easy to assemble electric radio-controlled model cars was clear and the 934 was soon followed by a kit of the Porsche 935.
• Lamborghini Countach LP500S (CS), the eighth car to be released by Tamiya (58008). Although released previously (58005) this model is the first to use the Competition Special tag, meaning that it is a hopped-up (Hop-up meaning more powerful^[26] or souped-up^[27]) version. The early models came equipped with the more powerful RS540 unit, as opposed to the standard RS380S, and sponge/diplo tyres, which were later adopted by competition cars of that size as opposed to rubber. It also featured a thicker chassis with different cast metal steering.^[28]
• Can-Am Lola RM1, based on the T333 that Jacky Ickx used to win the reformatted Can-Am series in 1979. This was Tamiya's further foray into building competition cars, hence the RM (Racing Master) tag that appeared on the box, the first of seven cars. The car did feature a few groundbreaking innovations that became common in other RC cars, these were the introduction of the first hop-up RC motor the Mabuchi Black RS-540SD, fully adjustable flex/tweak chassis (including adjustable castor & ackerman, bulletproof ball raced sealed rear diff.), over-engineered sophisticated step-less MSC with microswitch and braking, to use the BEC radio gear and to come fully ball raced.^[29] It was the first Tamiya car to use a polycarbonate body shell rather than the heavier and fragile moulded ABS of the previous cars. This was soon followed by the release of the Datsun 280ZX RM Mk2, a model of the car driven by Paul Newman to win the SCCA CP title. A narrower redesigned version of the RM chassis with the same axle/drivetrain/steering components as the RM1, but minus the MSC, diff, bearings and RS-540SD Motor; all which can be fitted in as an option.
• Tornado RM. Mk3, released two years after the first RM model, leading to an upsurge in the market for the 1/12 scale pan racers, which by then many companies including Associated, Schumacher, Delta, Kyosho, and ABC had become involved in the market. As a result, Tamiya redesigned the RM's pan chassis reducing its weight by leaving out some of the less-used items that were offered in the RM1. Other adjustments were that the RM3 could accept the 7.2V stick packs and an uprated adjustable mechanical speed controller, known as the SuperChamp MSC. The RM3's steering arrangement had returned to the simpler setup with an adjustable caster.^[30] The body shape would become common with RC cars throughout the decade. Tamiya's further evolution with the RM5/6 (Porsche 956 and Toyota 84C) would be another all-new design featuring a stiffening top plate and a floating rear pod with a single spring.^[31]
• The Porsche 959, released in 1986 was a 1/12 scale radio-controlled replica of the car that won the 1986 Paris Dakar Rally and was one of the most complex and highly detailed R/C model kits ever made. It was soon followed by the Toyota Celica Gr.B, a replica of the Safari Rally winner, which shared the same chassis as the Porsche 959 but included several upgrades such as a third differential in the centre of the car and a much needed front anti-roll bar, making it an even more complex kit.

1/10 cars

• Williams FW07 (CS), although not the first F1 car to be released, as well as being the second to use the CS (Competition Special) banner, further changes would be made with its release. As well as having the standard equipment found on all CS models the main chassis is single deck FRP rather than the single deck aluminium of early versions, the motor mount is a lighter pressed alloy instead of heavy cast alloy as well as front uprights of nylon instead of alloy and a rear motor pod of stamped metal plate instead of cast metal.^[32] Examples can fetch almost US$1000.The SRB line of off-road buggies began in 1979 starting with the Rough Rider, than the Sand Scorcher, followed by the Ford Ranger. These vehicles featured a scaled down version of the Volkswagen Beetle chassis used on many desert racing buggies. The final SRB to come along in 1983 was the Super Champ. The Super Champ was unique from the other SRBs due to its use of a rear "mono -shock" design. Aside from the SRB line were the Hilux and Blazing Blazer 3 speed 4 wheel drives both released in 1982. The original Wild Willy kit was revised in 1985 to give it a slightly longer wheelbase leaving the earlier, shorter wheelbase version quite hard to find. Wild Willy 2 was released in 2000 utilizing a pre-assembled Wild Dagger gearbox and tires from Lunch Box, but otherwise a wholly new mechanical design. Wild Willy 2 retained the Jeep body with only a few minor differences, such as horizontal front grill slits instead of the vertical slits of the original. There has also been a metallic edition of Wild Willy 2.^[33]
• The Subaru Brat was released in 1982. It was a two-wheel-drive off-road radio-controlled buggy that was both fast and much lighter than its predecessors.^[34] This model also marked a new balance between the use of metal and plastic components. The chassis of the Brat was used for the basis of the Frog, Black Foot, and Monster Beetle.
• The Frog, released in 1983, was an improvement on the previous year's Brat release. It featured an updated differential, ball bearings, oil shocks, and a lighter polycarbonate body. The Frog was very popular and marked the beginning of Tamiya's use of animal themes to draw inspiration for its vehicle designs and colours – an idea that proved extremely popular and which was continued through several kits. The Frog kit was also re-released in 2005, though with a few alterations such as more reliable dog bone type universal shafts and an Electronic Speed Controller.^[35] The Frog's lower price and weight (compared to the earlier Rough Rider), began the 1/10 scale offroad racing phenomenon. However, its role in racing was limited with the release the following year of the Team Associated RC10.
• The Grasshopper, released in 1984, was a two-wheel-drive off-road radio-controlled buggy. It was very rugged and featured a simple construction and was Tamiya's most affordable buggy. It featured a bathtub chassis holding a simple rigid axle in the rear and single wishbone front suspensions in the front. Its 380-sized motor meant it was among Tamiya's slower models at the time, though its lighter ABS plastic bathtub chassis helped put its speed only a little behind that of the earlier, heavier Special Racing Buggies. It was also much more economical on batteries and overall it was the ideal off-roader for the first-time hobbyist which also made it very popular. The Grasshopper kit was re-released in 2005 with a few alterations.^[36]
• The Hornet, released in 1984, was a two-wheel-drive off-road radio-controlled buggy which was quite fast and rugged. It shared most components with the Grasshopper, though it was faster and lighter due to a polycarbonate (Lexan) body. It would go on to become one of the most popular R/C kits of all time and was re-released in December 2004 with a few alterations. There was also a sequel, the Super Hornet, which was released in 1994 and was still being manufactured exclusively for the Australian market until 2006, making it one of the longest-running Tamiya kits in history.^[37]
• The Thunder Shot, Released in 1987, was a four-wheel-drive buggy. The Thunder Shot was the first Tamiya Buggy to be released as a 'Complete Kit'. Only two of the First 100 were released as a complete kit. It included an ADSPEC Controller and Servo inside the box which had the 58067 model. This was bundled as model 57001. The Sonic Fighter was 57002. Both were introduced in the Tamiya yearly catalogue for the first time in the 1988 issue shown as complete kits. For the 1989 issue and every issue until they were no longer available in 1991 the Thunder Shot was always pictured and shown only in the 58067 form. The complete kit was only available for the first production run and was discontinued mid-1988. Generally, most collectors do not know of the Thunder Shot 'complete kit'. With only a couple left in the world that have not been built, it makes the unbuilt Thunder Shot 'complete kit' one of the most prized models to find for a collector. Especially seeing only two of the first 100 were ever released in this form with a much bigger box to house the 58067 and the ADSPEC controller and Servo.^[38]
• The Hotshot, released in 1985, Tamiya's first four-wheel-drive off-road buggy. It broke new ground for Tamiya and also enthusiasts, and was the car to beat in 1/10-scale buggy racing when it was released. It featured four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension, a unique mono-spring suspension that used only two springs for the entire four wheels. For its time, the car was light, rugged and upgradeable. In the years that followed parts of the Hotshot were evolved and reused in several other 4WD buggy models including the Hotshot 2 (which was identical aside from simpler direct rear suspension), the Boomerang, the Super Sabre and Tamiya's 10th Anniversary car, the Bigwig. In 2007 the Hotshot was re-released. An ESC is included instead of a mechanical speed controller and the body has a metal patch functioning as a heatsink to dissipate heat from the ESC, dog-bone shafts are simplified, Hexa bolt and Hexa cup universal for connecting front and rear gearboxes are discarded and a simpler dog-bone shaft is adapted. Because of ESC the original heatsinks on resistors for the mechanical speed controller are no longer necessary but are included as dummies as they are unique to the Hotshot. Other parts and designs are identical. Unfortunately, there remain some minor problems with Hotshot: bump steer, the front wishbones rubbing on the inside of the front wheels and the front spring's attachment point to the lower wishbones being weak.^[39]
• The Bruiser 1/10-scale radio-controlled pickup truck, released in 1985, had a working three-speed transmission which could be shifted via radio control, a high-torque RS-750SH motor and an ultra-realistic Toyota Hilux body with a sleeper cab and interior detail. The steel frame, leaf suspension, front, and rear axle and steering were patterned after their full-sized counterparts. This complex model has since become one of the most collectibles of all Tamiya R/C cars. It featured a mechanically shiftable 3-speed transmission, using a 3rd radio channel. It would run in 4x4 mode in the lowest gear only. No other RC car or truck of the time offered shiftable mechanical transmission making it highly realistic.
• The original Blackfoot monster truck kit and its variations, first released in 1986, was credited with much of the hobby's growth. The Blackfoot line included the original Blackfoot, Super Blackfoot, and King Blackfoot, all sharing the same ORV spaceframe chassis first used in Frog but featuring some improvements. The Blackfoot Extreme used the chassis from the Wild Dagger. The Blackfoot was a Ford F-150 despite its inspiration being drawn from the real Bigfoot monster truck which was a Ford F-250. The Monster Beetle, now a very collectible model, was nearly identical to the Blackfoot with the addition of gold wheels, oil-filled shocks and of course the Volkswagen Beetle bodyshell.
• Vanessa's Lunchbox, actually a 1/12-scale kit due to its monster truck design and short wheelbase, was released in 1987. It made use of the strong Grasshopper/Hornet gearbox and had an exceptionally detailed hard body shell of a Dodge van, heavily inspired by the real monster truck Rollin' Thunder. It was a "fun" vehicle, having poor stability and performing long wheelies, and in many respects was therefore similar to real monster trucks of the (then) future. This also made it one of the more popular models and it was re-released in 2005 with only minor modifications. A metallic gold edition followed in 2007.^[40]
• Midnight Pumpkin is a sister truck to the Lunchbox that used the same chassis, gearbox, suspension, and tyres. It was also based on a real monster truck, Frankenstein, although the model was mostly black instead of the yellow worn by the real truck. In early 2006, a metallic chrome edition was released.^[41]
• The Clod Buster 1/10-scale radio-controlled monster truck was released in 1987 as the first Tamiya R/C monster truck with two drive motors, four-wheel drive, and four-wheel steering. Each of the front and rear axles were identical, and the motor is attached to the axle itself, making it a very simple design. This simple design allowed the axles to be used in modified vehicles. The Clod Buster spawned an aftermarket industry of its own that catered to those who wished to modify their models to "crawlers", specialized vehicles designed to climb steep and rugged surfaces. The Clod Buster has remained popular since its introduction and produced the Super Clod Buster. The Clod Buster was also released with a detailed semi-truck body, as the Bullhead. The Clod Buster still has a large aftermarket following with many companies designing parts for rock crawling as well as trailer pulling and racing. The main reason for its continued use is its ultra-strong gearboxes.
• The Avante, released in 1988. This was a car specifically designed to return Tamiya to the forefront of R/C racing. Its unique design featured an FRP chassis, aluminium components everywhere and almost limitless adjustments. Unfortunately, it was somewhat over-engineered – The car was too heavy, too fragile, dynamically inept, and uncompetitive. However, it is still a highly desirable model to a Tamiya collector because of the unique and uncompromising engineering that went into it.
• The Egress is the follow-up to the Avante, with material that was advanced for the time. Unlike the Avante, it has simplified suspension and a longer wheelbase arrangement that was seen in Vanquish/Avante2001.The avante drivetrain is carried forward except with ball diffs F/R and one-way bearing in the middle. Like the Avante it was a no expense is spared car, it even came with Platinum hi-cap dampers, a full set of blue-rubber-sealed bearings, graphite chassis plates and towers, alloy hardware and titanium screws.
• The Astute was Tamiya's first attempt to build a serious 2WD competition car. The car came equipped with everything that was needed to make the car competitive including ball diff, ball-raced gearbox, oil-filled dampers at each corner, front anti-roll bar and all adjustable suspension geometry. The unusual step of installing metal bushes in all suspension pivot points was taken, which reduces the amount of slop in the suspension due to flexing and slows down the rate of wear in these joints. Although fully adjustable this did add extra weight and complexity and it may be for these reasons that it was never very widely used on the racing scene. Jamie Booth did win the European championship in 1991 with a modified and simplified Astute with parts from Tamiya Madcap. Some of his modifications were later found on the Super Astute which addressed many of the faults of its predecessor.^[42][43][44]
• The Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo was a TA-01 chassis kit (packaged with an R32 GT-R body) released in 1991. The TA-01 chassis was derived from the Manta Ray buggy with shorter arms, narrower wheels and radial tires. This kit wasn't the first TA-01 kit (which was the Toyota Celica GT-Four Rally), nor was the TA-01 the first chassis to be designed to be fitted with a touring car body (as there had been body kits that were designed to fit into buggies). Due to its popularity, this Skyline GT-R kit was credited for creating the touring car craze during the early 1990s^[45] as well as the chassis introducing the one-make low-cost racing known as the Tamiya Racing Championship.^[46]
• The TR-15T was one of the first gas-powered stadium trucks to be released on the market. Unfortunately, the TR-15T was not a commercial success and was discontinued quickly. Nowadays the car is one of the more collectible RC models commanding over $450 in a mint boxed unopened condition.
• The Juggernaut was an attempt to create a true monster truck, bigger than any previously attempted in the R/C world. It featured 4×4 and four-wheel steering with a tire diameter of 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) and weighing one pound (0.45 kg) each. It remains as one of the biggest and failures in Tamiya's history. It featured two rigid axles but, unlike Clod Buster, two motors were located in the central gearbox in tandem. From the central gearbox two universal shafts connected to the front and rear axles. Its massive weight of 4.5 kg, combined with low gear ratios necessary to provide enough torque to move the monster, would simply destroy the bevel gears in the axle in one run. Tamiya quickly revised many parts: The bevel gears in the axle received reinforcements of more bearings and lower gear ratios. Released in 1999 Juggernaut would have received a prominent feature in the 2000 Tamiya Catalog signaling that Tamiya was back in monster trucks after the 13 years since Clod Buster. Due to its catastrophic failure Juggernaut is not featured in any of the yearly catalogs at all. Instead, the revised and re-colored Juggernaut 2 appears in the 2001 catalog along with the Mammoth, a Juggernaut 2 based Mammoth Dump truck. Juggernaut 2 and Mammoth both retained the complex link suspension and leaf springs that did not allow adequate articulation, giving them a very bouncy ride.
• The TXT-1 (Tamiya Extreme Truck) 1/10 scale radio control monster truck was released in 2002. The axles and gears are almost entirely identical to Juggernaut 2, with slightly bigger diameter universal shafts. With TXT-1 Tamiya engineers shifted attention from simply building a massive monster truck to a very capable rock crawler. This truck, which is still in production, was designed as a factory response to aftermarket Clodbuster upgrades. Four-wheel drive and cantilever multi-link suspension allow for the axle articulation featured in third party kits such as the Clodzilla series. The new truck dispensed with the unreliable four-wheel steering of Juggernaut 1 and 2's single under-powered servo sat in the center of the vehicle. Instead, the TXT would mount one servo to steer the front wheels only. As an option, the rear axle can also mount a servo allowing all 4 wheels to steer. Tamiya engineers attended USHRA monster truck events in order to improve the scale appearance of the TXT and duplicate full-size suspension designs. Having fixed all the Juggernaut's suspension problems and with improved chassis and steering it remains one of the most capable crawlers.^[47]
• The TRF414 series radio-controlled cars was holder of the 2002–04 IFMAR ISTC 1/10-scale electric touring car world champion title. The TRF414 was created in response to Tamiya's customer demands for a more adjustable and efficient touring car than the TA03. It was the first Tamiya touring car to depart from the previous gear-driven layouts used in the TA01/02 and TA03, instead employing two unequal-length belts to transmit the power to all four wheels with only one geared step. The TRF414M2 was a popular touring car due to its low cost relative to other cars in its class.
• The TRF415 holder of the 2004–06 IFMAR ISTC 1/10-scale radio-controlled electric touring car world champion title.
• The TA01/TA02 chassis series from the early-mid-1990s were sold with various body shells. The TA01 was based on Tamiya's Manta Ray buggy and was one of the first kits on the market to be sold with a realistic body coupled with a capable, easy-handling 4WD chassis. Some of these body shells are among the most realistic and detailed lexan bodies ever made by any manufacturer. Models worthy of note are the E30 BMW M3, W201 Mercedes 190E 2.5–16 Evolution-II, Ford Escort RS Cosworth and the Lancia Delta Integrale. Tamiya re-released the bodies recently, either sold separately or bundled with a TT-01 kit.
• The TL-01/TL-01LA/TL-01B/TL-01RA chassis, released from the mid-'90s to the late '90s, was an innovative shaft-driven 4WD touring chassis with a narrow three-piece vertically sandwiched chassis design. Its characteristics include high durability and low cost, making it an excellent starting car for beginners. Like the TA01/TA02 it was released with many different rally, touring and sports car bodies and incorporated various minor modifications throughout its production run. Tamiya released the TL-01 with modified with long arms and buggy size wheels to as the TL-01B marketed as the Baja Champ and later Baja King buggies. The TL-01 remains one of the more popular Tamiya chassis today.
• The TLT-1 is a small truck of about 1/15 scale. It is a scaled-down version of TXT-1. Light weight and TXT-1 style suspension system makes it a very capable little climber. It has quickly become widely known as one of the most versatile RC cars for projects for scale rock crawling, a hobby that is starting to make itself noticed by the general RC market. Like the Clod Buster, its axles are highly desirable.^[48]
• Nitro Thunder is a 4×4 buggy powered by a .15 glow engine. It utilizes an off-road racing buggy chassis called NDF-01. Just as TNX has shown promise in racing circuits the NDF-01 is a smaller 1/10 sized off-road racer. Use of a resin tub chassis, instead of aluminum, and a frontal impact control system that absorbs shocks from a collision indicate that Nitro Thunder is built with young racers in mind. Adjustability of the suspension, rear exhaust and full ball bearings are features often found in models for experienced racers. Just as Kyosho offers scaled-down 1/10 buggy of their 1/8 buggies for inexperienced racers Nitro Thunder is Tamiya's entry into the 1/10 buggy market.^[49] Nitro Blaster is an identical buggy with different exterior.^[50]
• The Ford F-350 High Lift, released in 2006, is a modernized version of the vintage three-speed trucks, such as the Bruiser and Mountaineer. A three-speed gearbox from the tractor trailer truck series mounts on steel chassis rails, with leaf springs and grease friction dampers supporting it on modified TLT axles. The truck is finished with a detailed hard body version of the Ford F-350, very similar to the earlier Juggernaut's body. It is a very capable crawler in its own right and a sister truck, with a Bruiser (Toyota Hilux) body was released in Dec 200, with a scale surf board as an accessory.^[51]
• The TA05, released in spring 2005, is the replacement for the TRF414-derived TA04 line of touring cars. The chassis is a clean-sheet design featuring a twin-belt drivetrain utilizing two equal-length belts, a center-mounted motor and a low layshaft, resulting in a nearly 50/50 front–back weight distribution. The car is very popular with touring car racers due to its ease of set-up and its relatively low-maintenance drivetrain. Tamiya marketed the TA05 with various sports and racing car bodies and Tamiya also released the TA05-IFS (Inboard Front Suspension) along with the limited-edition TA05MS (Maezumi Satoshi), and the hopped-up TA05R (containing the most popular TA05 upgrades) in spring 2007. The IFS features an inboard front suspension with pushrod-activated laydown shocks (as opposed to standup shocks attached directly to the suspension arm), which is a first for a 1/10 scale electric mainstream touring car. The chassis can be bought with various low-slung bodies such as the Vemac RD350 body in Ebbro Team Nova's livery (who participated in the GT300 class in the 2007 JGTC), the GT500 Lexus SC430 (in various liveries), and the 2007 Raybrig NSX.

Tamtech

• Tamtech, released in 1986, is a series of smaller radio controlled cars which can be quickly assembled and driven, powered by a 7.2v battery. The first two cars released were the Porsche 962 followed shortly by the Lancia LC2. Seven 1/24 cars have been released with the other five being: BMW GTP, Ford Mustang Probe, Ferrari Testarossa, Porsche 961 and Lamborghini Countach 5000QV. Tamiya turned next to 1/14 F1 cars releasing only three: Ferrari 643, Lotus 102B and McLaren MP4/6. Finally one 1/18 monster truck, Max Climber, was made before the Tamtech line was dropped in favor of the QD ready to run cars. In 1988 Tamiya released a scale model of the Porsche 962 using the Tamtech body, however accurate, many model builders and enthusiasts of the Group C/IMSA GTP racer cited the rear bulk of the engine hatch is bigger than that of the full-sized counterpart. Much of the car's lack of real success was because the popularity of the large sized counterpart meant that there were very little demand for small-scale RC cars. The Tamtech cars would later influence other RC car manufacturers including Kyosho to build miniature RC cars, such as their own highly successful Mini-Z series and RadioShack's popular XMODS.^[52]

RC Gliders

• Tamiya offers a couple of Radio Controlled gliders with wingspans around 6 ft. (2 metres). Peak Spirit has a foldable propeller that can be deployed when necessary. Alt Stream is an unpowered RC glider.

Quick Drive

The QD (Quick Drive) Series are 1:14 scale pre-built and simplified versions of Tamiya's 1/10 scale RC cars and trucks. This series was introduced in 1988 with the Thunder Shot QD aimed at bringing the joys of RC racing to children. The models were pre-assembled and supplied ready-to-run with radio gear, batteries and charger all included and featuring a two-speed gearbox. The range included versions of the Midnight Pumpkin, Super Sabre, Manta Ray and Monster Beetle.

Solar powered cars

Tamiya, as well as building solar powered educational models, also built the first solar powered radio controlled car called the Solar Eagle SRC-6000.

1/14 Trucks

Tamiya produces 1/14 scale radio controlled trucks using ABS body shells. The trucks 540-size electric motor/3-speed transmission-combination is powerful enough to tow an adult behind the truck on a skateboard.

Available in the current truck range are the following rigs:

• King Hauler (also available in a pre-painted black edition)
• Globeliner
• Mercedes-Benz 1838LS
• Mercedes-Benz 1850L (distribution truck)
• Volvo FH12 Globetrotter 420
• Ford AeroMax (also available in a limited chrome edition)
• Knight Hauler (also available in a limited chrome edition)
• Scania R-series R 470 Highline (also available in a chrome edition and a pre-painted orange edition)
• Scania R-series R 620 Highline
• MAN TGX 18.540 XLX (also available in a pre-painted red edition)
• MAN TGX 26.540 XLX
• Mercedes-Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace
• Freightliner Cascadia Evolution
• Grand Hauler

The truck range also includes some 2 axle trailers "North American style":

• Flatbed trailer (the basic flat trailer)
• Box trailer (closed cargo trailer)
• Tank trailer (liquid transport)
• Pole trailer (wood/tree transport)

Tamiya also offers 3 axle "Euro type" semi-trailers in their regular line-up.

• European Type 3 Axle Reefer Semi Trailer
• European Type 3 Axle 40 ft Intermodal container Semi-Trailer (with authentic "Maersk" container graphics)

In addition, sound and lighting options are available for the trucks and semi-trailers both from Tamiya and aftermarket manufacturers. Tamiya's original light- and soundkit is the "MFU", a plug-and-play module specifically designed for their line of trucks but unfortunately this unit is very old, inaccurate and clumsy compared to those available from aftermarket manufacturers such as the Servonaut brand from German Tematik.

Aftermarket manufacturers also offer a complete range of various conversion kits, including hydraulic accessories, new cabs, cab alterations, add-on details, new lights of all kinds, sound as mentioned above, and all kinds of tailored accessories from which the user can change his truck into either a truck he's seen streetside or the truck of his dreams.

All around the world different clubs form to make "dioramas" that suits the 1/14-scale which they use as social gathering points and to challenge and admire other user's rigs and driving skills, and these clubs are rapidly expanding all the way from Asia through Europe to America with members of all ages.

1/16 R/C tanks

Tamiya's radio controlled tanks have options such as sound, light and optional parts to depict different variants.

• M4 Sherman 105 mm
• Leopard 1A4
• Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard
• German Tiger II, Production Turret
• German Tiger II – Porsche Turret
• Tiger I Early Production
• M26 Pershing T26E3
• Leopard 2A6
• German Panther tank G
• Jagdpanther
• BRITISH CENTURION MK.III
• M551 Sheridan

The Leopard A4 and Flakpanzer Gepard are no longer produced; updated versions of the others have some technical and cosmetic innovations over the original models. The non-multi function models of the Tigers and Sherman are not made any more.

The latest models (Full Option Kits) have full sound function, fire simulation (barrel moves when fired), the latest Full Option Tank (Leopard 2A6) has an upgrade part available, a barrel stabilizer which keeps the cannon level even with the tank moving.

As of 2023, only the Centurion, Leopard 2A6, Tiger I, King Tiger, and M1A2 Abrams Full Option 1/16 kits remain in the Tamiya catalog: https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/radio-control/tanks/scale-116/. However, they have been unavailable for an extended period of time.

Also there is a battle function unit for sale, so you can actually fight a tank battle with another Tamiya battle function equipped 1/16 tank.

These tanks utilize standard RC modules such as receivers, transmitters and servos that are same as those used in RC cars, trucks, boats, airplanes and helicopters.

1/20 Yachts

Tamiya produced a series of 1/20 scale which are highly realistic. These include:

• Yamaha Round the World
• Yamaha 40EX
• 36 Class R/C Racing Yacht Innovator