Tamiya Plastic Models

1/32 scale aircraft are now available with all the details you would expect from such large models. Sharp detailing of engine, instrument panel, seat and other cockpit parts. Many metal parts are utilized to make the finished product, not only beautiful, but sturdt as well. Features: * full weapons load including. * -4 AIM-7F Sparrow rockets. * -4 AIM-9L Sidewinder rockets. * -20mm M61A-1 Vulcan Cannon. * Accurately reproduced exterior and cockpit. * Canopy and air brake will open and close. * Highly detailed landing gear. * Solid Synthetic-Rubber Tires. * Detailed pictorial instructions.
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle

1/32 Plastic McDonnell F-4C/D Phantom II from Tamiya. Features: * Kit can be built as either the Phantom 4C or 4D. * Canopy will open and close. * Weapons load include:. * -Left and right inboard pylons. * -4 AIM-7E Sparrow rockets. * -1 ALQ-87ECM pod. * -4 AIM-9E Sidewinder rockets. * -TER and MER racks. * Accurately reproduced exterior and cockpit. * Die-cast metal landing gear struts. * Solid Synthetic-Rubber Tires. * Detailed pictorial instructions.
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 McDonnell F-4 C/D Phantom II

1/32 scale aircraft are now available with all the details you would expect from such large models. Sharp detailing of engine, instrument panel, seat and other cockpit parts. Many metal parts are utilized to make the finished product, not only beautiful, but sturdt as well. Features: * Accurately reproduced exterior and cockpit. * canopy open or closed . * Die-cast metal landing gear struts. * Solid synthetic rubber tires. * Open or closed airbrake. * Landing gear doors. * Weapons include: 370 gallon drop tank, 600 gallon drop tank, AIM- 9E Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow. * Detailed pictorial instruction booklet.
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom

1/32 scale aircraft are now available with all the details you would expect from such large models. Sharp detailing of engine, instrument panel, seat and other cockpit parts. Many metal parts are utilized to make the finished product, not only beautiful, but sturdt as well. Features: * Accurately reproduced ionterior and exterior. * Detailed landing gear with doors. * Solid synthetic rubber tires. * Weapons: Mk.82 LDGP, Mk.82 LDGP with extended fuse, AIM-9E Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow. * pilot figure included. * Open or closed cockpit canopy.One-piece molded fuselage. * Die cast metal landing gear strut. * Detailed pictorial instructions included.
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 F-4J Phantom II

The F-4E came into production as an improved version of the F-4C/D and was to be the most advanced model of the Phantom series. After elongating the fighter's nose and installing a more compact radar, the solid-state Westinghouse AN/APQ-120, the installation of a nose-mounted gun became possible and a 20mm M61A1 6 barrel Vulcan gun pod was employed. The Vulcan 20mm cannon, with its ammunition drum of approximately 640 rounds, was capable of firing 4000-6000 rounds a minute and proved reliable in air-to-ground and close quarters aerial combat. F-4E made its first flight in June 1967 and entered the rising conflict of the Vietnam War in November 1968 when the first F-4E's reached Korat in Thai
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 F-4E Phantom II

The popular F-15E Strike Eagle (item 60302) was released in 1993. However, since this items release, the F-15E has come to be equipped with a variety of newly developed weapons systems. Following the changes in times and aviation fighting technology Tamiya has modernized its kit to feature accurate replicas of all the latest weapons systems employed by the F-15E Strike Eagle. Features: * Includes parts for replication of the GBU-28 "Bunker Buster", as well as AGM-130 and JDAM guided bombs, and ARAAM air-to-air missiles. * 1/32 scale, total length 600, total width 404mm. * Faithfully recreates intrepid form of Strike Eagle. Main parts such as fuselage and wings are to be fas
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 USAF F-15E Strike Eagle w/Bunker Buster

Assemble the U.S. Navy's Grumman F-14A Tomcat "Black Knights" with this Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya's 1/32 Aircraft Series. Suitable for Age 10 & Older. Features: * Operating variable geometry wing. * Accurately detailed fuselage characteristics. * Realistically detailed external stores including GBU-24 Paveway III, GBU-16 Paveway II, AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9L/M Sidewinder, Mk-82 Snakeye, AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN targeting pod, fuel fuel tank. * Detailed cockpit interior. * Three pilot and crew figures. * Treaded Goodyear tires for the completely detailed nose and main landing gears. * Safety-pin tag and wheel chocks. * Clear canopy with metal support. * Metal suppor
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Black Knights

Highly regarded as one of the worlds leading lightweight multi-purpose fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is capable of precision attack during air-to-air and air-to-surface combat. The success of the F-16 comes from its precision control, with aerodynamic body design combining with innovative electronic fly-by-wire technology for precision maneuvering at both low and high speeds, and low and high altitudes. Fitted with one single turbo jet engine, the F- 16 has a top speed of over Mach 2. Currently used by more than 20 countries around the world, the F-16 has been deployed to actual conflict since the 1980s including seeing action in significant conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli conflict
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 F16CJ Fighting Falcon

Assemble the USAF F-16C "Thunderbirds" Aircraft with this 1:32 Scale Plastic Model Kit from the Tamiya Aircraft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * A Block 32 model replica as flown by the Thunderbirds aerobatic team. * Accurately depicted characteristics like smaller air intake, wingtip launchers, engine nozzle, cockpit and landing gears. * 2 interchangeable engine nozzles allow you to depict cruising or afterburner speed, even after assembly! High-grade metal photo etched parts. * Intricately reproduced cockpit including pilot figure. * Movable flaps and fins. * Die cast landing gears with realistic rubber grooved tires. * Metal pitot tube and shafts. * Opti
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 F16C Thunderbirds

Assemble the Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Model 21 (Zeke) with this 1:32 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * Accurately reproduced static display model, including the cowling and fuselage shape. * Slide molded cowling and fuselage with accurately depicted rivets and surface texture. * Beautifully reproduced cockpit includes complete module and floor details, as well as bulkhead and instrument panel. * Folded and extended wing tips can be used interchangably even after assembly. * A realistic replica of the Sakae type 12 engine including the propeller reduction unit and exhaust pipe. * Metal shafts and photo etched hinges allow the
...more about the Tamiya 1/32 Mitsubshi A6M2B Zero Zeke

A plane which since July 1932 the Nakajima Aircraft Mfg. Company had designed and manufactured for trial under the name of KI-84 was officially adopted in April 1944 by the Army as the Fighter Type 4 "Hayate" and the mass production was started. The number of the Hayate produced by the end of World War II totaled about 3,500 which ranks next to that of the Zero and the Hayabusa but is the largest in the Japanese aircraft history in view of the number produced in about a year. The performance of the Hayate was equal to, or higher than that of the Allies' fighters of those days. This was the first fighter worthy of the name having excellent speed (climbing ability), firepower and maneuverabili
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Havate Frank

In the summer of 1937 Japan started action against China and threw into the front a great number of the newest planes which Japan had created with their original ideas and technique. Concerning fighters in particular, Japan had abandoned biplane type which was counted as the common sense of the then world and already employed the Type 96 Carrier Fighter (96 Kansen) that Japan had produced on the basis of many pieces of new technique and ideas such as all-metal, internally braced low wing monoplane design and the engine cowling designed to reduce air resistance. 96 Kansens always successfully engaed with I-15 and I-16 fighters and SB-2 bombers of Russian make as well as Gladiator fighters of
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 A6M2 Type 21 Zero Fighter

In 1939, the Naval Aviation Headquarters conceived a plan of trial manufacturing a floatplane fighter, a new type beyond all precedents in the world. On the assumption of landing and invading the Southern regions, the Japanese Navy intended in those days to station float planes in waterways and bays near the landing places until the completion of land air bases for the purpose of defending those under construction and occupied territories. Since the floatplanes might have to fight with enemy fighters in the air, they were required to be pure fighters comparing favourably with enemy fighters in performance. The Navy firmly believed that sufficiently armed floatplanes would be able to fight on
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Nishikisuisen Rufe

In September 1939, aircraft manufacturers Nakajima and Mitsubishi received an unofficial order to trial-manufacture the Raiden, the Japanese Navy's first interceptor (a fighter to undertake the air defence of land bases). It was finally decided, however, that the development and trial-manufacture of the Raiden should be conducted only by Mitsubishi. It was in April of 1940 that the plane was designated "14-Shi Interceptor (J2M1)" and official requirements were set out by the Navy. The requirements gave priority to climbing power, maximum speed and high altitude performance. Aircraft engines of those days that could meet all these requirements were only the air-cooled engine "Kasei" type 11 t
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Raiden Jack

First flight was on 1 April 1939 and combat trials were concluded in July 1940 with 15 pre-production A6M2's sent to two squadrons by the end of the month. These aircraft had folding wing tips to accommodate aircraft carrier elevators, and were the ones first seen by Gen. Chennault in China, and at Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Although the A6M2 met or exceeded original design specifications, modifications were taking place at the Mitsubishi factory to improve roll rate, speed up handling aboard carriers, and utilize the uprated Sakae 21, 1,130 hp engine. The first A6M3 type 32 (code named HAMP) took to the air on 15 July 1941 with production beginning in April 42. A total of 343 aircraft w
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 A6M3 Type 32 Zero Fighter

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier astounded the world with its unique ability to take-off and land vertically utilizing vectored thrust from its powerful 8000kg thrust engine. First tested in concept in 1960, the aircraft went through many periods of testing and modification prior to acceptance by the Royal Air Force and other nations in 1974. The production Harriers utilized either a Pegasus 6 or 11 engine of 8000 or 9750kg thrust and it was only natural that the Royal Navy should find application for this type of aircraft with their fleet air arm. Various political and financial considerations delayed the order for the "Navalized" Harrier until May 1975, when the Admiralty ordered an initial 24
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Hawker Sea Harrier

Total production of the Type 52 series consisted of 10,449 aircraft of which Nakajima produced 6,570. It first entered combat in August 1943 at a time when the Japanese forces were withdrawing from previously held islands in the South Pacific. The type 52c was the last of the A6M5 series, and the most effective against Allied aircraft due to its armament configuration three of 13mm machine guns and two 20mm cannons. A total of 93 Type 52 and 52b zeros were field modified to "c" weapons configuration. The 7.7mm machine guns, housed in the cowling of the Zero since its first introduction, proved to be less effective during the latter stages of the conflict, due to the heavier armor protection
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 A6M5C Type 52 Zero Fighter

The appearance of the A-10 is remarkable while its performance is amazing. Known affectionately as the "Wart Hog" by its pilots, it's a large single seat aircraft, identified by a pair of TF-34-100A high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear of the twin tailed fuselage. A few of the specifications are: Length 53' 4"; height 14'8", span 57'6"; maximum gross weight 47,400lbs, including 16,000lbs of external stores. Internal armament is the GAU-8/A 30mm Gatling cannon capable of 2100 or 4200 rounds per minute. It carries 1350 rounds of ammunition, a fire control head-up display, CRT TV monitor, laser spot seeker plus a diversified armament panel that can facilitate any operational n
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 A-10 Thunderbolt II

The F-15 Eagle can carry a heavy and devastating complement of weaponry such as its internal 20mm M-61A-1 rotary cannon, plus four AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles, and four AIM-7F Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles. The early production F-15 was designated the F-15A, while the two-seat version was called the B model. . Features: * Approx. 120 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Cockpit detail includes rear electronics bay with sidewall detail and cockpit side consoles with decal. * 1 centerline and 2 wing mounted external fuel tanks. * 4 AIM-9L Sidewinder and 2 AIM-7F Sparrow missiles. * Detailed Hughes APG-63 radar visible under removable nose cone. * P
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 McDonell Douglas F-15C Eagle

Using the famous Rolls-Royce "Merlin" liquid cooled 12 cylinder engine that produced more than 1,000 horsepower, the Mk I Spitfire attained a top speed of 586km/h. The very distinctive elliptical shaped wing was useful in reducing parasitic drag and allowed a fairly thin wing construction. It carried a large coolant radiator under the starboard wing, and a small oil cooler under the port wing, giving it an asymmetrical appearance when viewed from the front and bottom. The retractable main landing gear also contributed to its smooth lines, and gave it higher performance. The Mk I Spitfire was armed with eight 7.7mm machine guns, four to each wing. Features: * Approx 50 parts
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire MK1

The Mk I and II versions demonstrated their formidable performance during the "Battle of Britain", and by early 1941, the majority of fighter squadrons were furnished with this fighter. Improvements were suggested by the pilots and every effort was made to maintain its performance advantages over its opponents. Early improvements resulted in the Mk. V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced version of all Mk's. The main improvement was the furnishing of three wing armament versions, and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine, and the "fishtail" flame damping exhaust stubs. The most numerous Mk.V was the "b" winged version with a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machi
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire VB

Grumman Aviation produced the G-18, the prototype XF4F-2, which first flew in September 1937. Initial evaluation revealed several performance problems, which led the U.S. Navy to reject the G-18 in favor of the Brewster's F2A "Buffalo". The Navy asked Grumman to continue with the project, and resulted in the G-36, which flew in February 1939. The G-36 tests exceeded the performance of the F2A, resulting in the U.S. Navy approving the design and ordering it into production as the F4F-3 Wildcat. Two yeas following its deployment, during the critical stages of the Pacific War in 1942, the improved F4F-4 Wildcat was introduced. It had folding wings, and three 12.7mm machine guns in each wing, pl
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat

The Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most beautifully designed single seat fighter to appear during WWII. The Spitfire went through numerous major and minor changes throughout its long production life. Early improvements resulted in the Mk.V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced versions of all Mk's. The main improvements was the furnishing of three wing armament configurations, and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine. The most numerous Mk.V was the "b" winged version which had a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machine guns and on 20mm cannon in each wing. Features: * Approx 50 parts in tan and clear with fine recessed panel lin
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.VB Tropical

In 1940 the Navy instructed Kawanishi Aircraft, who had prior experience in the development of superb floatplanes, to produce an aircraft to be known as the 15-shi floatplane fighter, Kawanishi designed and produced a large, single-seat midwing, floatplane of all metal construction. It had a large centerline float, and a small strut mounted outrigger float near each wing tip. It was powered by an excellent Mitsubishi Kasei radial engine and first flew in December 1943. It was designated the N1K1 Type 11 "Kyofu" and code named "Rex" by the allied forces during the war. Features: * Mid-wing, single engine, single seat floatplane fighter . * Appx. 45 parts in light grey, black
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu

It entered service in 1941, flying alongside the Bf 109 and it soon took control of air superiority over the English Channel. Establishing itself as a mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe, it outperformed the contemporary Spitfire Mk. V's in almost every respect and maintained this advantage until the arrival of the Spitfire IX in July 1942. The FW 190 fighter underwent constant improvement throughout its life. The A-3 version used the improved BMW 801Dg engine that produced 1,700hp. Armament was increased from four to six guns, consisting of two rapid firing MG 151's in the wing roots; two MG FF's outboard of the landing gear and two fuselage mounted MG 17 machine guns. Features:...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Focke-Wulf FW190 A3

There were several major changes that set the "D" apart form earlier Mustangs. One was the change from four .50 caliber machine guns to six, three in each wing. Another was to mount the guns upright which helped to eliminate a jamming tendency that occurred in the four gun system. Ammunition was increased to 400 rounds per inboard gun, and 270 rounds for each of the other four. Underwing pylons were strengthened to carry the 110 or 165 gallon auxiliary drop tanks or 1,000 lb bomb. P-51D Mustangs went to fight in the later Korean conflict and it last flew combat in 1956 in the deserts to the Middle East, when Israel used Spitfires, Messerschimitts and Mustangs together in the Mid East conflic
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 North American P-51D Mustang

The Fw 190D-9 began production in June 1944, with early versions having the flat topped canopy, and from W. Nr. 210002 onwards having the Galland hood (blown canopy). It went into combat with the III/JG 54 "Grunherz" (Green Hearts) in September 1944, at Achmer, Germany, as top cover for the new Messerschmitt Me262 Jet fighters then entering service. Features: * Detailed cowl with annular radiator and optional position cowl flaps. * Multi-part canopy may be posed open or closed - includes two types. * Rotating propeller. * Highly detailed cockpit with accurate instrument panel, seat, control stick and rudder pedals, bulkheads, and sculpted pilot figure. * Detailed pictorial
...more about the Tamiya 1/48 Focke-Wulf FW190 D-9