Model Kits

The M10C tank destroyer was a British modification of the M10s it received from the US, with the original 3-inch main gun replaced by the fearsome British 17 pounder. The vast majority of M10Cs were the M10 IIC variant, which was based upon the...

This British armored scout car boasted enviable maneuverability and armor up to 30mm thick on its compact hull. Often referred to by its nickname of "Dingo", delivery of the Mk.I variant began in 1939; the later Mk.II featured various modifications,...

The German Tiger I Tank featured a powerful 88mm gun as well as excellent armor and was the greatest opponent to Allied forces during WWII. The late production version incorporated large steel road wheels with built-in rubber rings and an overhauled...

During the first half of WWII, German reconnaissance units greatly used the Sd.Kfz.231 series heavy armored car. Above all, the Sd.Kfz.232 was equipped with a Fu.11 radio and featured a large frame-type antenna mounted on the body. It also came armed...

In the mid 1930s, the German military pushed the production of tanks. The Panzer I designed as a training tank, did not have the adequate performance, so a light tank was needed to full the gap until the Panzer III could be introduced. Therefore, the...

The First Japanese Bulldozer The Komatsu G40 was produced for the Japanese Navy during WWII and had the distinction of being Japan's first ever domestically-produced bulldozer. It was developed as a means to speed up airfield construction, which had up...

Securing the Way First appearing in 1985, multi-purpose vehicles have been used by various U.S. military units. Depending on the body type and fitted equipment, they can also perform a wide range of roles. Among these vehicles, the cargo carrier type...

From the request of the Japanese army, the world's first light weight 4x4 vehicles were developed and named "Kurogane". From December 1937 after various improvements, a new type was produced. It carried 3 passengers, had a 1,400cc 33 horse power air...

This set of 1/48 scale figures depicts some of the most famous generals of WWII, both Allied and Axis. The figures will be perfect for posing with other 1/48 scale vehicles and aircraft to create dioramas of these legendary battlefield commanders with...

Tanks may be the stars of the battlefield, but the "soft" vehicles supporting the front lines play an equally important role. With the release of the 1/48 MM Steyr Type 1500A/01, Tamiya gives modellers another interesting subject to add to their WWII...

An Unsung Hero The 2 1/2 ton cargo truck supported the lifeline of the Allied armies in WWII and Korea, carrying supplies and soldiers to the front. Over 800,000 were built during WWII, with many variations produced for various tasks. The most common...

Life-like Diorama Possibilities Tamiya provides more 1/48 scale diorama options for military modelers everywhere with the release of this extensive figure and accessory set depicting repair and replenishment personnel. Match them with any of our large...

In the space of just 2 years, Tamiya has established the 1/48MM Series and the industry has followed our lead as acceptance of this scale continues to expand. As we head closer towards the milestone of our 50th 1/48 MM model kit, Tamiya is proud to...

Tamiya announces the release of the up-armored KV-1B in our ever-growing 1/48 MM Series. Display it with the previously released KV-1 to show the differences between the two, line it up with our other Russian vehicles like the T-34 and GAZ-67B, or pit...

The Perfect Aircraft Diorama Addition This kit is perfectly suited to displaying alongside aircraft models, as it features a WWII German Kettenkraftrad with a power supply unit used with Luftwaffe airplanes. The set also includes two engineer figures...

Set of 16 high quality, detailed 1/48 figures in various lifelike poses. ●Uniforms and equipment accurately depict WWII era British soldiers. ●Separate plastic weapons and equipment are included for added realism. ●1 set includes: 8 British infantry,...

About Russian Tank Infantry While sustaining huge losses at the onset of Operation Barbarossa, the Russian army was able to halt the German advance just short of Moscow thanks largely to the strength of their tank troops. Following concentrated...

Panzer Hunter America's first tank destroyer, the M10 was mounted on a Sherman hull and had an open-topped turret carrying a 3-inch (76.2mm) cannon capable of penetrating 8.8cm of armor at 1,000m distance. Due to the need for high mobility, the M10 wore...

French masterpiece middle-class passenger car produced from 1934 to 57 is Citroen 11CV adopts front wheel drive system and monocoque body etc. to tell Citroën's advanced nature.Light weight, independent with low center of gravity With the excellent...

Looking For A Few Good Men? Tamiya introduces a set of 15 high quality plastic assembly 1/48 scale figures. Models depict 13 WWII U.S. infantry GIs in charging and firing poses as well as 2 tank crewmen to use as accessories for AFV models. Set includes...