Tamiya Plastic Models

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
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Flying for the first time on 30 November 1942, the XP-51B was soon modified with a larger coolant radiator scoop, which actually increased its top speed by 50mph and gave it a higher ceiling by 10,000 ft. The addition of an 85 gallon fuel tank behind the seat increased the P-51B's already excellent range, and it could now escort the bombers all the way to the target and back. P-51B Mustangs began arriving in England in September 1943 with the first Mustangs going to the 3354th fighter group at Boxted, England, and ended the war with the most air to air victories. A total of 3788 P-51B's were produced. Features: * Approximately 60 parts in medium grey and clear with fine re
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Sketched out in a New York city hotel room in April 1940, the North American Aviation Corporation NA73X went on to become one of the best fighters to come out of World War 2. The U.S. Army Air Corps gave it the title of P (for Pursuit) 51, and it was named Mustang by the British. Of the several variations of the Mustang, the P51-D is considered the definitive version and was the first to have the bubble canopy. More "D" models were built than any other variant, with a total of 9,603 being produced. Features: * Approximately 60 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Highly detailed cockpit with accurate instrument panel, bulkheads, and sculpted pilo
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First flown in May 1940, this gull winged wonder was deemed a winner from the outset. The Navy was so confident in the Corsair that rival companies Brewster and Goodyear were made alternate contractors for the initial order of 584 aircraft. With a top speed of 415mph and a rate of climb of 3,120 feet per minute, the Corsair was the fastest plane in the world at the time. Unacceptable aircraft carrier landing performance however, caused the F4U-1 to become a land-based fighter with the U.S. Marine Corps at the beginning of its career. . Features: * Approximately 100 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Optional wing radome parts for radar equipped
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Flying on 30 November 1942, the XP-51B was soon modified with a larger coolant radiator, which increased top speed by 50mph and a higher ceiling by 10,000ft. The 85 gallon fuel cell installed behind the seat allowed it to escort the bombers the target and back. If there was on single fault in the P-51B/C design, it was the canopy. British fighter specifications differed from the U.S. so they requested that a sliding canopy was used on the early Spitfire Mk's for greater headroom and vision. . Features: * Highly detailed 1/48th scale plastic kit for static display. * Approximately 60 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Accurately captures featur
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Bombers with an extremely long range were in dire need for such missions, and this could be achieved by designing the entire wing as integral fuel tanks ad keeping the structure as light as possible, without and armor or self-sealing protection. Defensive weapons and armor protection for the crew were also kept to a minimum. To reduce the drag, bombs or torpedo were stored within a thick, cigar-like fuselage. The thin, wide wing contributed to obtain an excellent stability and maneuverability during flight. Using two 1530hp Mitsubishi "Kasei" type-11 radial engines, the G4M achieved a maximum speed of more than 420Km/h and an outstanding 4,200km or range. However, the 5,000 liters of fuel in
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Without a doubt, the Messerschmitt Bf109 can be claimed as the most famous and successful German aircraft from the WW2. It was the world's most advanced fighter at the time of its debut in 1936, and remained as the standard fighter for the Luftwaffe throughout the conflict. Features: * Approximately 65 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Dummy engine eliminates "see through cowl" effect. * Highly detailed cockpit with accurate instrument panel, seat, control stick and rudder pedals, bulkheads, and sculpted pilot figure.
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A 1/48 Plastic WWII German Fi103 V-1 Flying "Buzz Bomb" by Tamiya. Features: * 18 parts in light grey with raised details and recessed panel lines. * Detailed pulse jet intake. * Includes dolly for transporting missile. * First "cruise missile", powered by single pulse jet engine which ran until a timer shut off fuel flow causing the V-1 to crash.
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Bristrol's "Beaufighter" was one of the most successful and widely used twin engines fighter types during WW2. The first series production Beaufighter MK.1 entered service in September 1940. With its four nose-mounted 20mm cannons and six 7.7mm machine guns in the wings, this stub-nosed fighter became the most heavily armed aircraft in service with the RAF during the war. Features: * Markings included for 3 different aircraft. * Interior detail includes cockpit, observer/gunners seat and instruments, fuselage rib and stringer detail. * Cockpit detail includes instrument panel with decal for instrument faces, seat with seatbelt decal, control stick and side consoles. * Detai
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This is a Plastic 1/48 WWII Aichi M6A1 Seiran Airplane from Tamiya. Features: * Highly detailed 1/48th scale plastic kit for static display. * Approximately 75 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Beaching dolly is included for displaying the aircraft. * Canopy is one piece with separate windshield - not designed to be displayed open. * Highly detailed, multi-part cockpit with accurate consoles, instrument panel, seats, rear machine gun and mount. * Separate exhaust stubs and optional spinners. * Nose weight included and required so kit sits correctly on its dolly.
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The Mitsubishi Hyakushiki Shiteir is supposed to be one of the best Japanese aircraft. Developed as a high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft, it proved very successful and was used throughout the pacific war by the Japanese Army. Shortly before China-based B-29s initiated high-altitude daylight raids over Japan, it became ovcious to the Japanese Army leaders that an urgent development of an interceptor fighter with good performances at high altitude was necessary. In June 1943, the Army Aeronautical Research Institute studied the possibility of adapting the Hyakushiki Shiteir, which was one of the few operational aircraft in the Japanese Army to have the required altitude performa
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Potentially one of the most effective night-fighters for the Luftwaffe, the Heinkel He219 "Uhu' (eagle owl) was doomed by political misjudgments and maltreatment. Started as a private venture study of the firm, the He219 incorporated a number of advanced features such as pressurized crew compartment, cockpit positioned at the extreme nose for excellent visibility, land gear of tricycle configuration, etc. The He219 was also the world's first operational aircraft to be equipped with ejector seats. Features: * WWII Luftwaffe radar equipped twin engine nightfighter. * Detailed engine nacelles with exhaust flame dampers and landing gear wells. * Cockpit detail: control stick, i
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The development was started in early July 1944, and all night efforts of engineers made the first prototype's first flight possible already on March 18, 1945. Despite the short period of the development, flight trials proved the airframe's flight characteristics satisfactory and the aircraft was rated very highly. In May 1945 a letter of intent for 598 production was signed. The name "Skyraider" was officially approved for the aircraft in February of the following year, and the distribution to units was started at the end of the same year. The Skyraider was powered by Wright R3350 radial engine yielding 2,800 horse power and equipped with three large dive brakes on the fuselage. .
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The first operation to use the F-117A was the Persian Gulf conflict. A number of F-117A flew in secret and accomplished a surprise attack on the communication institution and Air Force headquarters without loss of one F-117A even though it had the stiff defense. Furthermore the F-117A showed off to the public its attacking capability done by precision laser guided missile "GBU-27" through the media all over the world. The F-117A successfully proved the effectiveness of the stealth technology. Features: * 126 parts in black, white and smoke-tinted clear simulating gold plated glass. * Detailed bomb bay w/2 GBU-27A Paveway bombs. * Interior detail: Single piece cockpit tub,
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Therefore in 1944, the F4U-1D was formally deployed as the first carrier based aircraft of Corsair series. Beginning by placing the F4U-1D as Marine squadrons VMF-124 and VMF-213 aboard the ESSEX on the way to the Philippines, the F4U-1D was used for attacking Japan as the first operation from U.S. Navy in 1945. About 3,700 amounts of F4U-1D were produced, then it held an established position from U.S. Navy because of its ability and reliance. Features: * Highly detailed exterior. * Extra fuel tank included. * Attaching canopy, wings, landing gear, and flaps. * Pilot standing on wing included.
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The de Havilland "Mosquito" made of wood was designed based on "high-speed bomber shaking off fighter". The design of the Mosquito was gotten into shape in 1939. Two of Rolls Merlin engines were selected as the source of power and the wood was used as the material of this fuselage. The parts with the metal were only the parts of the periphery of the engine and the landing gear. At the first time, the Air Ministry was passive adopting the Mosquito because of wooden and no machine guns. Features: * 128 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Optional parts for radar equipped NF.II night fighter and FB.VI Fighter-Bomber. * Choice of paddle-blade or poin
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During the first half of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf109 E was the main fighter of the German Air force. The E-4 housed a 1,100 hp Daimler Benz DB 601Aa engine and was armed with two 7.9mm machine guns on the nose, as well as 20mm cannon on each wing. For some aircraft, bulletproof glass was used to reinforce the front of the canopy. In addition, a 20mm cannon, which ran through a tube in the propeller was supposed to be installed but was unsuccessful. Displaying superb acceleration and diving ability, the E-type planes overpowered RAFs Hawk Hurricane and equaled the Spitfire fighters in the Battle of Britain. However, with a flight range of only 560km, the E-4 planes were lim
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In November 1940, the Mosquito reached speeds of 630km/h during test flights, demonstrating its potential and quickly promoting additional orders of 150 planes. The Mosquito PR Mk.I reconnaissance plane was first deployed in July 1941; the B Mk.IV bomber started deployment in the Spring of 1942. On May 31, 1942, the Mosquitoes led a daylight raid on Caim. In September 1942, the Gestapo headquarters in Oslo was bombed. German officials delivering a daytime speech in Berlin were attacked on January 30, 1943. . Features: * Modelers choose from one of three assembly types before starting. * Includes both pilot and navigator figures. * Detailed cockpit with transmitter, receive
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This is a 1/48 Plastic Series #67 Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk.X Kit from Tamiya. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Features: * Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey. * Ready to assemble precision model kit. * Includes two highly-detailed figures to man the plane. * Two types of markings and three types of weapons are included for dressing up plane. * Weapons loadout includes 3-inch rockets, 500 pound bombs, and a torpedo. * Top of plane fuselage includes an accurately detailed gunner's bubble. * Extremely detailed instructions included in box.
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This is a 1/48 Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set for the Fairey Swordfish from Tamiya. For expert modelers over age 10 only. Features: * Thin metallic sheet with 21 seperate additions for the Fairey Swordfish (TAMS6108). * Bracing wire set adds realism and accuracy to any finely crafted Fairey Swordfish model. * Wires are designed to run between the bi-plane structure and the tail of the craft.
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In June 1942, the F4U-1 production models made their maiden flight. However, due to their restricted forward field of view, and because of a propeller wash effect caused them to stall left wing first during low speed landings, they first were used as land based fighters. Succeeding the F4U-1 in the summer of 1943 was the F4U-1A, which was equipped with an extended rear wheel landing gear shaft, a slightly modified glazed canopy, and a small triangular strip of metal bolted to the right leading edge of the wing to equalize the stall and avoid the roll to the left at touch-down. . Features: * Two figures (seated and standing) included. * Equipped with an extended rear wheel
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In 1965, when U.S. air operations in Vietnam became more aggressive, literally hundreds of Skyraiders, including the A-1J, were deployed to the 14th and 56th Special Operations Wings (SOW). Armed with Mk.82 and Mk.117 bombs, 20mm wing-mounted cannons, and rocket launchers, the Skyraiders were used in a wide variety of combat missions. Features: * Fuselage and wing drop tanks. * Detailed engine with 4-blade propeller. * Detailed landing gear, landing gear doors, and tail wheel. * Heavily armed with: Mk.82 LDGP bombs, M117 bombs, LAU-3 rockets pods, LAU-68 rocket pods, SUU-11 7.62mm gun pods, SUU-14 rocket tubes.
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The Me262 A-2a was the fighter/bomber version of the Me262. When Allied bombing raids on the German homeland were rapidly intensifying, the Luftwaffe proposed the hastened deployment of the revolutionary Me262 A-1a jet fighter/interceptor. However, Hitler issued strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of the A-2a fighter/bomber version of the Me262. In June 1944, deployment of the A-2a fighter/bomber began. The A-2a was equipped with only two 30mm MK108 guns (compared to the A-1a's four guns) but had an extra fuel tank in the rear part of its fuselage and could carry up to a 1-ton payload of bombs. The Me262 A-2a would see active service up till the end of World War II. F
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Assemble a Gloster Meteor F.3 with this 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya. Suitable for ages 10 and older. Features: * Ready to assemble precision model kit with realistically engraved panel lines. * Detailed cockpit interior with clear canopy. * Seated pilot figure. * Detailed landing gear and bays. * Detailed engines and exhaust. * Authentic waterslide decals. * A steel ballast is provided. * Summarized history. * Illustrated assembly instructions.
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The story of the Gekko's development began when the Japanese Navy requested developent of a long-range fighter fast and maneuverable enough to oppose single-engine fighters. Nakajima proposed the Type 13-Shi Twin-Engine Land-Based Fighter (J1N1), which employed two 1000hp "Sakae" engines (same as Zero-Fighter engine) on its sturdy wings. Production was approved after the prototype was completed in March 1941, but in July 1942 its designation changed to Type 2 Land-Based Reconnaissance Aircraft. In May 1943, when the base of Rabaul in the Solomons came under the assault of noturnal raids from American B-17 bombers, a prototype equipped with two guns inclined to the front at a 30deg. angle was
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The speedy Corsair debuted as the 1st US fighter plane to overcome the 400mph (644km/h) barrier. However the initial production version of this aircraft, the F4U-1 Birdcage, was not without its problems. The port wing stall often gave the Corsair unstable landing, and the long nose and framed canopy hindered visibility. These weak points necessitated the development of improved versions such as the latter developed F4U-1A with 18cm raised cockpit and raised rear landing gear. The F4U-1D featured clear vision canopy (two side frames removed) and had two pylons under the center wing section that could carry up to a 1,000lb bomb payload. In 1944 the F4U-1D Corsair was formally deployed as a c
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In 1943, the 8th Air Force was launching raids on Germany with its B17 and B24 from England. The aim was to destroy German main production factories. Unfortunately, losses during theses missions were very heavy and it became urgent to develop a fighter able to escort the bombers over enemy soil. The limited ranges of the Spitfire and P-38 Lightning did not make these fighters able to go further than Paris, leaving the bombers alone to fend for themselves for the rest of the flight. With the development of the P-47, this problem was overcome. The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as the bombers. This high-
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The revolutionary Messerschmitt Me262 was the first jet powered plane to see service. The construction of pre-production aircraft designated Me262 A-0 started in April 1944 but the fighter production version that should have been the first version to be mass-produced was delayed because of Hitler's strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of fighter/bomber A-2a version. Then, in November 1944, the Me262 A-1a fighter version was finally put into production. It was equipped with four 30mm cannons in the nose to counter Allied bombers and escorting fighters. Late production planes were equipped with hooks under the nose to mount rocket launchers and with 24 R4M air-to-air rocket under
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In May 1941, as the war raged in Europe, a single-engine fighter of more than 4t made its first flight. This fighter was the XP-47B, prototype of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of which a total of 15683 units will be built. Thanks to war experience, this aircraft was equipped with a 2000hp radial R-2800 engine, a supercharger and eight 12,7mm machine-guns. The XP-47B was to reach 633km/h and in January 1942, just after the USA went to war, the production of P-47B began. It was followed by the P-47C that incorporated various improvements and, from April 1943, by the P-47D, the most built version. The P-47D was equipped with an R-2800-59 engine, which can develop up to 2300hp with combat emerge
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This is a 1/48 Scale Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a Clear Edition Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya. Features: * Medium grey and clear plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. * Single seat cockpit. * Recessed panel lines give authentic look. * The unique form of the Me262 with its engine nacelles under each wing has been accurately replicated. * Engine nacelles and fuselage have been molded of transparent plastic. * Four 30mm cannons in nose. * Includes two Jumo004B engines which can be displayed on the included maintenance cart or mounted in the clear plastic engine nacelles. * Canopy and gun bay access panels can be assembled in open or closed position. * Includes pilot figure for th
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