List of Tamiya product lines


Over the years, the Tamiya Corporation has created a huge number of notable product lines. This article attempts to list them.

Scale models

Tamiya began creating wooden kits for educational purpose already in 1948. In 1960, Tamiya released its first plastic kit, which was the famous IJN Yamato battleship in 1/800 scale. Tamiya has since then become known for precise craft sets with impressive quality and attention to detail. Tamiya held an arguable lead in the static plastic model market for many years and competed with other classic brands like Revell and Airfix, but recently Chinese makers such as Dragon, Meng and Trumpeter are offering fierce competition.
Over time kit numbers have been changed and updated but are now organized in the following system:12001-12057: 1/12 Big scale racing car series14001-14142: 1/12 Motorcycles16001-16042: 1/6 Big scale motorcycles series20001-20071: 1/20 Grand Prix collection24001-24364: 1/24 Sport cars series25201-25217: Limited special editions31001-31911: 1/700 Waterline 32501-32605: 1/48 Military miniatures series35001-35392: 1/35 Military miniatures series36201-36213: 1/16 Big tank series36301-36316: 1/16 World figure series60301-60328: 1/32 Aircraft60101-60204: 1/35 Dinosaur models60401-60402: 1/100 Space Shuttle orbiter series60701-60793: 1/72 Warbird collection61001-61126: 1/48 Aircraft61601-61610: 1/100 Combat plane series77501-77525: 1/700 Waterline 78001-78032: 1/350 Ships

Military models

1/35 military miniatures series

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 for use in dioramas.
In the 1990s Dragon 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 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.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
35001German Army Tank Crew 1968YesNew tool
35002German Army Infantry 1970YesNew tool
35003German Schwimmwagen 1970YesNew tool
35004U.S. Tank Crew 1970YesNew tool
35005British Army 6pounder Anti-Tank Gun 1970YesNew tool
35006German Kübelwagen Pkw. K1 1970YesNew tool
35007British Army Infantry 1970YesNew tool
35008German Africa Korps Infantry 1971YesNew tool
35009German Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. F/G 1971YesContains 35008
35010German Army Officer 1971YesNew tool
35011German Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. M/N 1971YesContains 35010
35012German Parachuter 1971YesNew tool
35013U.S. Army Infantry 1972YesNew tool
35014German Sturmgeschuetz III Ausf.G 1972YesContains 35012
35015U.S.Jeep 1/4 ton 4x4 truck Willys MB 1972YesNew tool
35016German Motorcycle BMW R75 with Side Car 1972YesNew tool
35017German 88mm Gun Flak 36/37 1972YesNew tool
35018British Scout Car Daimler Mk.II 1972YesNew tool
35019German Army Tank Crew 1972YesRebox from 35001 + 1 figure
35020German Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1 1973YesNew tool
35021Russian Field Car GAZ67B 1973YesNew tool
35022Russian Infantry 1973YesNew tool
35023German Motorcycle Zündapp KS750 & BMW R75 1973YesNew tool
35024British Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda 1973YesNew tool
35025Sand Bags Set1973YesNew tool
35026Jerry Cans Set1973YesNew tool
35027Barricade Set1973YesNew tool
35028Brick Wall Set1973YesNew tool
35029German Sd.Kfz2 Kleines Kettenkraftrad 1973NoNew tool
35030German Assault Troops 1974YesNew tool
35031German Artillery Troops 1973-Rebox of figures from 35017
35032British Eight Army Infantry Desert Rats 1972-New tool
35033British Special Air Service Jeep 1974-New tool
35034Italian Carro Armato M13/40 1974-New tool
35035German PAK 35/36 3.7cm Anti-Tank Gun 1973-New tool
35036German Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 232 1974-New tool
35037D.A.K German Africa Corps 1974-New tool
35038German Machine Gun Troops Infantry 1974YesNew tool
35039U.S. Medium Tank M3 Lee Mk I 1974-New tool
35040M113 U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier 1974-New tool
35041British Army Medium Tank M3 Grant Mk I 1974-New tool
35042U.S. Light Tank M3 Stuart 1974-New tool
35043Ford G.P.A. Jeep U.S. Amphibian ¼ ton 4x4 Truck 1974-New tool
35044British 25Pdr. Field Gun & Quad Gun Tractor Canadian Ford 1974-Contains 35045, and 35046 without the figures
35045British Quad Gun Tractor Canadian Ford F.G.T. 1974-New tool
35046British 25Pdr. Field Gun 1974-New tool
35047German 7.5cm Anti-Tank Gun 1975-New tool
35048U.S. Infantry 1974-New tool
35049Russian Tank T-34/76 1942 Production Model 1975-New tool
35050German 8 ton Semi Track 20mm Flakvierling Sd.kfz 7/1 1975YesRebox with new parts
35051German Sd.kfz 222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 4/4 1975YesNew tool
35052German S.GL. Einheits PKW Horch 4X4 Type 1a 1975-New tool
35053German Wehrmacht Mounted Infantry Set 1975-New tool
35054German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H 1975-New tool
35055U.S. Tank M41 Walker Bulldog 1975-Rebox from 1969
35056German Tiger I Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E 1975-New tool
35057German King Tiger Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger II "Konigs Tiger" 1975-New tool
35058German Hunting Tiger Jagd Panzer PzJg VI Jagt Tiger 1975-New tool
35059Russian Tank T34/76 1943 Production Model 1975-New tool
35060German Tank Destroyer Marder II 1971YesReboxed in 2001, 2013, 2023 with same number
35061German Panzer Grenadiers Set 1975-New tool
35062German Sd.Kfz.223 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 1975-New tool
35063Russian Heavy Tank KV-II GIGANT 1975-New tool
35064West German Army Medium Tank Kampfpanzer Leopard 1975-New tool
35065German Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.A 1968YesReboxed later in 1969, 1988 and 1990
35066Russian Heavy Tank KV-I Type C 1975-New tool
35067Road Sign Set1975-New tool
35068British Army Chieftain Mk.5 1975-New tool
35069German Jagdpanzer V Jagdpanther 1975-New tool
35070U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier M3A2 Half Track 1975-New tool
35071U.S. Armoured Command Post Car M577 1974-New tool
35072Russian Tank Destroyer SU-85 1975-New tool
35073German Observation Group 1975-New tool
35074German Tent Set 1975-New tool
35075Japanese Medium Tank Type 97 Chi-Ha 1975-New tool
35076British S.A.S. Land Rover Pink Panther 1976-New tool
35077German Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär 1976-New tool
35078Italian Semovente M40-75/18 1975-New tool
35079U.S. Command Figure Set 1976-New tool
35080U.S. Combat Group Set 1976-Rebox of figures from 35070
35081U.S. Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M16 1976-Rebox with new parts
35082British Ambulance Rover 7 1976-Rebox from kit 35076 with new parts
35083U.S. Half Track 81mm Mortar Carrier M21 1976-Rebox from kit 35070 with new parts
35084U.S. Military Police Set 1976-New tool
35085German Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind 1976-New tool
35086U.S. Gun & Mortar Team Set 1976-New tool
35087German Sturmgeschütz IV 1976-New tool
35088German Jagdpanzer IV/L 70 Lang 1976-New tool
35089British Universal Carrier Mk.II 1976-New tool
35090Japanese Army Infantry 1976-New tool
35091German 20mm Flakvierling 38 mit Sd.Ah. 521977-New tool
35092British L.R.D.G. Command Car 30cwt Truck 1976-New tool
35093Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122 1976-New tool
35094German Flak Crew 1977-Rebox of figures from 35050
35095Japan Type1 75mm Self Propelled Gun 1977-New tool
35096German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D 1977-New tool
35097U.S. Light Tank M5A1 1977-New tool
35098West German I.C.V. Schützenpanzer Marder 1977-New tool
35099West German Anti Aircraft Tank Flakpanzer Gepard 1977-New tool
35100British Churchill Crocodile 1977-New tool
35101German Flakpanzer IV Möbelwagen 1977Yes
35102German 20mm FlaK38 mit Sd.Ah.511978-New tool
35103German Field Kitchen Gulaschkanone 1978-New tool
35104German 6X4 Truck Krupp Protze 1978-New tool
35105German Horch 1a with 2cm Flak 38 1976-Contains 35052 + 35102 + 35109
35106British Stretcher Party 1978-Rebox of figures from 35082
35107M113A1 - Fire Support Vehicle1979-New tool
35108Russian T-62A Tank1979-New tool
35109German Soldiers Seated1978-Rebox of figures from 35105
35110M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage1979-New tool
35111German Infantry Weapons Set1979-New tool
35112West German Tank Leopard A41979-New tool
35113German Greif Ausf. A 1979-New tool
35114J.G.S.D.F. Type 74 Japanese Tank1979-New tool
35115German Sd.Kfz. 250/9 Ausf. A 2cm Reconnaissance1979-Rebox from kit 350xx with new parts
35116U.S. Armoured SP Mortar M106A11980-New tool
35117U.S.Armoured Troops1980-New tool
35118Famous Generals1975-New tool
35119U.S. 107mm Mortar & Crew1980-New tool
35120M48A3 Patton1981-New tool
35121U.S. Infantry Weapons Set1981-New tool
35122U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 Sherman 75mm gun - late model1981-New tool
35123U.S. M151A2 Ford Mutt1982-New tool
35124U.S. M-1 Abrams Main Battle Tank1982-New tool
35125U.S. M151A2 w/ TOW Missile Launcher 1983-Rebox from kit 350xx with new parts
35126U.S. Air Defense Gun System M247 Sgt York1983-New tool
35127Israeli Main Battle Tank Merkava1983-New tool
35128Livestock Set1984-New tool
35129German Soldiers At Rest 1984-New tool
35130U.S. M151A2 Ford MUTT with M416 Cargo Trailer1984-
35131U.S. M3 Bradley1985-New tool
35132U.S. M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1985-Rebox from kit 35131 with new parts
35133U.S. Modern Army Infantry Set 1985-New tool
35134British Main Battle Tank Challenger1986-New tool
35135U.S. M113 ACAV1987-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35136U.S. Marine LVTP7A11987-New tool
35137Japanese Type 97 Shinhoto Chi-Ha Late Version 1987-Rebox
35138Russian Medium Tank T-34/851987-Rebox
35139U.S. M4A3E2 "Jumbo" Assault tank1987-Rebox
35140U.S. M60A3 105mm Gun Tank1988-
35141U.S. Modern Accessory Set1988-New tool
35142Russian Tank KV-1B 1988-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35143Hummer with M242 Bushmaster1989-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35144German 8ton Semi Track 3.7 cm Flak 37 Armored cab type Armored Cab Type1988-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35145German 3.7cm Flak 37 Anti-Aircraft Gun mit Sd.Ah.521989-New tool
35146Tiger I Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Late Version1989-New tool
35147KANONENWAGEN Mtl.SPW. Ausf.D 1989-New tool
35148German 8 ton Semi Track 1990-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35149Russian T34/76 "ChTZ" version, 1943 Production1990-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35150U.S. Navy PBR 31 Mk.II Patrol Boat River "Pibber"1991-New tool
35151Stuka Zu Fuss mit Schwerer Wurfrahmen 40 Ausf.D1991-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35152U.S. M2A2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle1991-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35153U.S. Modern Military Figures "Desert Scheme" 1991-New tool
35154British main battle tank Challenger 1 1992-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35155German Heavy Rocket Launcher Type 41 Schweres Wurfgerät 41 "Heulende Kuh"1992-New tool
35156U.S. M1A1 Abrams 120mm Gun Main Battle Tank1992-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35157U.S. Marine M60A1 w/ Reactive Armor1992-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35158U.S. M1A1 Abrams with Mine Plow1992-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35159U.S Marine AAVP7A1 w/UGWS1992-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35160Russian Army Tank T-72M11992-New tool
35161U.S. Self-propelled A.A. Gun M42 Duster w/3 Figures1992-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35162Bundeswehr SPz Marder 1A2 mit Panzerabwehrsystem Milan1993-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35163J.G.S.D.F. Type 61 Tank1993-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35164German King Tiger Production Turret Panzer Kampfwagen VI Tiger II Königstiger Sd.Kfz. 182 Serien Turm1993-New tool
35165German King Tiger Separate Track Links1993-New tool
35166King Tiger Brass 88mm Projectiles1993-New tool
35167King Tiger photo-etched grille set1993-New tool
35168J.G.S.D.F. Type 74 Tank Winter Version1993-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35169German King Tiger Porsche Turret1993-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35170German Panther Type G Early Version1993YesNew tool
35171Panther Type G Separate Track links1994-New tool
35172Panther Type G Photo-Etched Grille Set1994-New tool
35173Panther Brass 75mm Projectiles1994-New tool
35174German Panther Type G Steel Wheel Version1994-Rebox from kit 35170 with new parts
35175British Universal Carrier Mk.II European Campaign1994-Rebox from kit 351xx with new parts
35176German Panther Type G Late Version Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf G Späte Version1994-Rebox from kit 35170 with new parts
35177German Sturmtiger 38cm Assault Mortar1989-New tool
35178Sturmtiger Aluminum 38cm Projectiles1995-New tool
35179Tiger I Photo-Etched Grille Set1994-New tool
35180German Tank Engine Maintenance Crew Set1994YesNew tool
35181Early Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J / Sd.Kfz. 161/21994-New tool
35182Pz.Kpfw. IV Brass 75mm Projectiles 1993-New tool
35183Pz.Kpfw. IV Photo-Etched Parts Set1994-New tool
35184German Machine Gun Crew On Maneuver 1994-New tool
35185PanzerKampfwagen IV On-Vehicle Equipment Set1995-New tool
35186German Fuel Drum Set1995-New tool
35187Zimmerit Coating Applicator For 1:35 Scale Projects.1995-New tool
35188German Tank Ammo-Loading Crew1995-New tool
35189Tiger I Brass 88mm Projectiles for KwK36/L56 - FlaK 36/371995-New tool
35190U.S. Medium Tank M4 Sherman Early Production1995-Rebox with new parts
35191M4 Sherman Brass 75mm Projectiles1993-New tool
35200German Self-Propelled Howitzer le FH18/2 auf GWII Wespe1996Yes
35201German Tank Crew at Rest1996Yes
35202Tiger I Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E Mittlere Produktion - Kommandant Otto Carius1996-Rebox with new parts
35203Jagdpanther G2 MIAG Production 12/44-01/45 1996YesNew tool
35204German Infantry Weapons Set A 1996Yes
35205German Infantry Weapons Set B 1996Yes
35206U.S. Infantry Equipment Set1996Yes
35207Russian Army Assault Infantry 1996YesNew tool
35208J.G.S.D.F. Type 90 Tank1996YesNew tool
35209Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H Early Version1996YesRebox with new parts
35210British Infantry Tank Mk.IV Churchill Mk.VII1996YesRebox with new parts
35211Russian Heavy Tank JS3 Stalin1996YesNew tool
35212German Soldiers at Field Briefing1996YesNew tool
35213German Kübelwagen Type 821997YesNew tool
35214Russian Army Tank Crew at Rest1997YesNew tool
35215Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L 1997YesNew tool
35216Tiger I Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I Ausführung E Frühe Produktion1997YesRebox with new parts
35217Tiger I Early Production Photo Etched Grille1997YesNew tool
35218U.S. 2½-Ton 6×6 Cargo Truck1997YesNew tool
35219Jeep Willys MB 1/4ton 4X4 Truck1997YesNew tool
35220German Kübelwagen Engine Maintenance Set1997YesNew tool
35221British Cruiser Tank Mk.VIII, Cromwell Mk.IV, A27M1997YesNew tool
35222Cromwell Photo-etched Grill Set1997YesNew tool
35223British Infantry On Patrol1998YesNew tool
35224Schwimmwagen Type 1661998YesNew tool
35225German Steyr Type 1500A/01 s.gl.Pkw Steyr Typ 1500A/011998YesNew tool
35226Steyr Type 1500A Photo-etched Grille Set1998YesNew tool
35227Tiger I Initial Production Ausführung Afrika1998YesRebox with new parts
35228U.S. M8 Light Armored Car Greyhound1998YesNew tool
35229Allied Vehicles Accessory Set1998YesNew tool
35230Dragon Wagon U.S. 40 Ton Tank Transporter1998YesNew tool
35231U.S. 2 1/2ton 6x6 Cargo Truck Accessory Parts Set1998YesNew tool
35232British Cruiser Tank Mk.VIII A27L Centaur C.S. Mk.IV1999YesRebox with new parts
35233Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind1994YesRebox with new parts
35234U.S.M20 Armored Utility Car1999YesRebox with new parts
35235German Steyr Type 1500A Kommandeurwagen sgl. Pkw Steyr Typ 1500A1999YesRebox with new partsarts
35236J.G.S.D.F. Type 90 Tank w/Mine Roller1999YesRebox with new parts
35237German Self Propelled AA Gun Möbelwagen Möbelwagen 3,7cm Flak auf Fgst Pz.Kpfw.IV 1999YesRebox with new parts
35238Kübelwagen Type 82 Africa Corps1999YesRebox with new parts
35239Schwerer Zugkraftwagen 18t Famo1999YesNew tool
35240German Soldiers with Bicycles1991YesNew tool
35241German Motorcycle Orderly Set 1999YesNew tool
35242Leopard 2 A5 MAIN BATTLE TANK2000YesNew tool
35243Tank Recovery Accessory Set 2000YesNew tool
35244M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle2000YesRebox with new parts
35245J.G.S.D.F. Motorcycle Reconnaissance Set2000YesNew tool
35246FAMO & Sd.Ah.116 Schwerer Zugkraftwagen 18t "FAMO" und Tiefladeanhänger für Pz.Kpfw. Sd.Ah.1162000YesRebox with new parts
35247German Field Kitchen Scenery Feldküche2001YesRebox with new parts
35248German Tank Destroyer Marder III 7.62cm Pak36 auf Gw.382001YesNew tool
35249British Universal Carrier Mk.II Forced Reconnaissance2001YesRebox with new parts
35250U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 Sherman 75mm Gun2002YesRebox with new parts
35251U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Assault Support2002YesRebox with new parts
35252German King Tiger Ardennes Front Königstiger "Einsatz-Kommando Ardennes"2002YesRebox with new parts
35253German Panzer Division 'Frontline Reconnaissance Team'2002YesNew tool
35254U.S. Medium Tank M26 Pershing 2002YesNew tool
35255German Tank Destroyer Marder III M Marder III Ausf.M 7.5cm Pak 40/3 auf Gw.38 Sd.Kfz.1382002YesNew tool
35256German Assault Infantry w/Winter Gear2002YesNew tool
35257Russian Medium Tank T-55A2002YesNew tool
35258German Marder III M Brass 7.5cm Projectiles for PaK 40 & Marder III M2002YesNew tool
35259Krupp Protze 1 ton Kfz.69 Towing Truck with 3.7cm Pak2002YesRebox with new parts
35260J.G.S.D.F. Type 90 Tank w/Ammo-Loading Crew Set2000YesRebox with new parts
35261German Panther Type G Early Version w/Eduard photo etched parts for Zimmerit coating2003YesRebox with new parts
35262Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J w/PE Zimmerit2004YesRebox with new parts
35263M1025 HUMVEE Armament Carrier2003YesNew tool
35264M2A2 ODS / Infantry Fighting Vehicle 2003YesRebox with new parts
35265U.S. M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier Desert Version2003YesRebox with new parts
35266Modern U.S. Military Equipment Set2003YesNew tool
35267M1046 HUMVEE TOW Missile Carrier2003YesRebox with new parts
35268Leichter Panzerspähwagen 2003YesRebox with new parts
35269M1A2 Abrams Operation Iraqi Freedom2003YesRebox with new parts
35270Leichter Panzerspähwagen includes PE parts & aluminium gun barrel2003YesRebox with new parts
35271Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tank2003YesRebox with new parts
35272Leopard 2 A5/6 Photo-Etched Parts2004YesNew tool
35273US M1A1/A2 Abrams Photo-Etched Parts Set2004YesNew tool
35274British Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 2004YesRebox with new parts
35275J.G.S.D.F. Light Armored Vehicle Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Unit2004YesRebox with new parts
35276J.G.S.D.F. Iraq humanitarian assistance team2000YesNew tool
35277Challenger 2 Photo-Etched Parts Set2004YesNew tools
35278J.G.S.D.F. Type 90 Tank Photo-Etched Parts2004YesRebox with new parts
35279French Main Battle Tank Leclerc Series 22005YesNew tool
35280Modern French LeClerc 2 PhotoEtched Parts2005YesNew tool
35281Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. B 2005YesRebox with new parts
35282French Battle Tank B1 bis2006YesNew tool
35283German 88mm Gun Flak 36 "North African Campaign"2006YesRebox with new parts
35284French Armored Carrier UE 2 with Renault UK trailer2007YesNew tool
35285Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Mittlere Produktion2007YesNew tool
35286Leichter Panzerspähwagen 4x4 Afrika-Korps 2007YesRebox with new parts
35287B1 bis German Army Panzerkampfwagen B-2 7402007YesRebox with new parts
35288French Infantry Set2007YesNew tool
35289Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKz2007YesRebox with new parts
35290Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. N 2008YesRebox with new parts
35291German 3ton 4x2 Cargo Truck2008YesNew tool
35292German Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. A/B/C 2008YesNew tool
35293German Infantry Set 2008YesNew tool
35294Italian Self-Propelled Gun Semovente M40 da 75/18 Semovente M41 da 75/182008YesRebox with new parts
35295Panzerjäger "Jagdtiger" Frühe Produktion2008YesNew tool
35296Carro Armato M13/402008YesRebox with new parts
35297Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 8-Rad "Afrika-Korps" 2009YesRebox with new parts
35298German Field Commander Set 2009YesNew tool
35299Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. C "Polish Campaign"2009YesRebox with new parts
35300British Infantry Tank Mk.IIA* Matilda Mk.III/IV2009Yes
35301Citroën Traction 11CV Staff Car2009Yes
35302German 3.7cm Flak 37 Anti-Aircraft Gun w/Crew2009YesRebox with new parts
35303Russian Heavy Self-Propelled Gun JSU-1522009YesNew tool
35304German Kübelwagen Type 82 Ramcke Parachute Brigade2009YesRebox with new parts
35305German Steyr Type 1500A/01 & Africa Coprs Infantry at rest2009YesRebox with new parts
35306Russian Infantry Anti-Tank Team2009YesNew tool
35307Jagdtiger Mid Production Commander Otto Carius2010YesRebox with new parts
35308British Light Utility Car 10HP2010YesNew tool
35309BT-7 Russian Light Tank / Model 19352010YesNew tool
35310Finnish Army Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G2010YesRebox with new parts
35311Russian Assault Infantry 1941-19422010YesNew tool
35312U.S. Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 "Awaiting Orders" Set 2010YesRebox with new parts
35313U.S. Light Tank M5A1 Pursuit Operation Set w/US Mortar Team2010YesRebox with new parts
35314WWII German Africa Korps Infantry Set2011YesNew tool
35315German Jerry Can Set 2011YesRebox
35316British BSA M20 Motorcycle w/Military Police2011YesNew tool
353176X4 Truck Krupp Protze Personnel Carrier2011YesRebox with new parts
35318Finnish Army Assault Gun BT-422011YesRebox with new parts
35319U.S. Tank T26E4 Super Pershing2011YesRebox with new parts
35320WWII German Field Military Police Set 2011Yes-
35321Simca 5 Staff Car 2012Yes-
35322Israeli Tank M1 Super Sherman201§YesRebox from X with new parts
35323Israeli Tank M512012Yes-
35324Iraqi Tank T-55 "Enigma"2012YesRebox from X with new parts
35325German Schwerer Jagdpanzer "Elefant" 2012Yes-
35326U.S. MAIN BATTLE TANK M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK II2012YesRebox from X with new parts
35327Russian Tank BT-7 Model 19372013YesRebox from X with new parts
35328Israeli Tank Tiran 52013YesRebox from X with new parts
35329J.G.S.D.F. Type 10 Tank2013Yes-
35330U.S. 6X6 CARGO TRUCK M561 GAMA GOAT2013Yes-
35331Japan Type 1 self-propelled gun 2013YesRebox from X with new parts
35332U.S. UTILITY TRUCK M151A2 "Grenada 1983"2013YesRebox from X with new parts
35333British Paratroopers & Bicycle set2013Yes-
35334U.S. Utility Truck M151A1 "Vietnam War"2013YesRebox from X with new parts
35335German Nashorn 8.8 cm Pak43/1 auf Geschützwagen III/IV 2014Yes-
35336Ford GPA Amphibian ¼ ton 4x4 Truck2014YesRebox from X with new parts
35337British Paratroopers with small motorcycle2014Yes-
35338Toyota MODEL AB PHAETON2014Yes-
35339WW I British Infantry Set2014Yes-
35340German Jagdpanzer IV/70 lang 2014Yes-
35341Japanese Army Officer Set2014Yes-
35342U.S. 6X6 Ambulance Truck M792 Gama Goat2014YesRebox from X with new parts
35343German Africa Corps Luftwaffe Artillery Crew Set2015Yes-
35344Somua S352015YesNew tool
35345German tank Panther Ausf.D Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. D 2015Yes-
35346U.S. Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" European Theater2015Yes-
35347U.S. Tank Crew set 2015YesNew tool
35348Russian Self-Propelled Gun SU-76M2016Yes-
35349French Light Tank AMX-132016Yes-
35350U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 Mid Production2016Yes-
35351U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M402016Yes-
35352British Infantry Tank Valentine Mk.II/IV2017Yes-
35353German Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär Späte Produktion 2017Yes-
35354Wehrmacht Tank Crew Set2017YesNew tool
35355British Matilda Mk.III/IV "Red Army"2017YesRebox from X with new parts
35356British Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun Archer2017Yes-
35357German Assault Pioneer Team & Goliath Set2018YesNew tool
35358German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe 2018YesRebox from X with new parts
35359U.S. Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight"2018YesRebox from 35346 with new parts
35360U.S. Light Tank M3 Stuart Late Production2018Yes-
35361J.G.S.D.F. Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle2018Yes-
35362French Main Battle Tank Leclerc Series 22018Yes-
35363U.S. Scout Car M3A12018Yes-
35364German Tank Destroyer Marder III M "Normandy Front"2019Yes-
35365U.S. Tank M551 Sheridan Vietnam War2019Yes-
35366British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC ACHILLES2019Yes-
35367German Panzerhaubitze Hummel Late Production 2019Yes-
35368J.G.S.D.F. Light Armored Vehicle Japanese Archipelago Spec Vehicle2019Yes-
35369German Tank Panzerkampfwagen 38 Ausf. E/F2019YesNew tool
35370German Jagdpanzer Marder I 2020Yes-
35371German Infantry Set 2020YesNew tool
35372Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 Model 1941, Early Production2020Yes-
35373French Light Tank R352020Yes-
35374German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F 2020YesRebox from 35181 with new parts
35375Russian Heavy Tank KV-22021Yes-
35376U.S. Tank Destroyer M18 Hellcat2021YesNew tool
35377German Kettenkraftrad 2021YesNew tool
35378German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.G 2022YesRebox from 35181 with new parts
35379U.S. Infantry Scout Set2023YesNew tool
35380British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet2023YesNew tool
35381German Panzer IV/702023YesRebox from 35340 with new parts
35382German Infantry Set Late WWII2023YesNew tool
35383Type 16 MCV C5 w/winch2023YesRebox from 35361 with new parts
35384German KS600 Motorcycle & Sidecar2024YesNew tool
35385Livestock Set II2024YesNew tool
35386German Machine Gun Team 2024YesNew tool
35387German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V2024YesNew tool
35388German Tank Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.B2024YesNew tool
35389French Light Tank H39 Pz.Kpfw.38H 7352025YesNew tool
35390M36 U.S. Tank Destroyer2025YesNew tool
35391U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee 2026YesNew tool
35392German 5 cm Anti-Tank Gun 2025YesNew tool
35393German Schwimmwagen Type 166 2026YesRebox of 35224 with new parts

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

1/48 military miniatures series

Tamiya has found a niche market of 1/48 scale military miniatures, designed as a smaller alternative to the larger 1/35 kits. As the average Japanese house is smaller than those amongst other nations, smaller kits that can be neatly put into smaller kit boxes after assembly and stored away are proven to be more popular by necessity. Utilizing the specifications of their 1/35 kits, many parts in 1/48 scale kits are simply scaled-down versions of their 1/35 counterpart, with a notable exception of tracks being molded in plastic in 1/48, instead of somewhat less detailed vinyl tracks often seen in 1/35 kits. Starting in 2004, early kits from this series featured metallic chassis, which served to add weight to the models of this smaller scale. Tamiya has put out an average of 1 new kit a month since the launch of the series as a way of blocking entry into the 1/48 scale market for Chinese makers. As of 2015, over 80 models are available from Tamiya in 1/48 scale, representing mainly the popular World War II tanks and vehicles. HobbyBoss, another Chinese maker, offers 1/48 tanks with full interior details for about the same price.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
32501German Kübelwagen Type 822003YesNew tool
32502German Kettenkraftrad w/Infantry Cart & Goliath Demolition Vehicle2004YesNew tool
32503German Kübelwagen Type 82 Afrika-Korps2004NoRebox from 32501 with new parts
32504German Tiger I Early Production Tank2004NoNew tool
32505U.S. M4 Sherman Early Production2004YesNew tool-
32506German Schwimmwagen Type 166 Pkw K2s2005Yes-
32507German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. B 2004NoNew tool
32508WWII Diorama-Set Brick Wall&Sandbag2005YesNew tool
32509Road sign set2005NoNew tool
32510Jerry Can Set2005YesNew tool
32511German Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Mittlere Produktion2005NoNew tool
32512WW II German Infantry Set2005YesNew tool
32513WWII U.S. Army Infantry GI Set2005YesNew tool
32514German Panzer Grenadier Set Late WWII2005NoNew tool
32515Russian Tank T34/76 Model 1941 2005YesNew tool
32516British Universal Carrier Mk.II2005NoNew tool
32517Citroën Traction 11CV staff car2005NoNew tool
32518German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.J 2006YesNew tool
32519U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 Mid Production2005YesNew tool
32520German Panther Type G Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.G 2005Yes-
32521Russian Infantry & Tank Crew2005YesNew tool
32522German Tank Destroyer Jagdpanther Late Version2005Yes-
32523U.S. Medium Tank M4A1 Sherman2006YesRebox from 32505 with new parts
32524German Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L 2006YesNew tool
32525German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G 2006NoRebox from 32507 with new parts
32526WWII British Infantry Set European Campaign2006YesNew tool
32527Russian Tank Destroyer SU-1222006No-
32528British Cruiser Tank Mk.VIII, A27M Cromwell Mk.IV2006Yes-
32529German Tiger I Initial Production Tiger I 2006NoRebox from 32504 with new parts
32530WWII German Infantry On Maneuvers2006YesNew tool
32531Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car2006No-
32532British Sherman IC Firefly2006YesRebox from X with new parts
32533German German Aircraft Power Supply Unit & Kettenkraftrad2006NoRebox from X with new parts
32534German 6x4 Truck Krupp Protze L2H1432007No-
32535Russian Heavy Tank KV-12006No-
32536German King Tiger Production Turret2006Yes-
32537U.S. Medium Tank M26 Pershing2005No-
32538Russian Heavy Tank KV-2 Gigant2006NoRebox from 32535 with new turret
32539German King Tiger Porsche Turret2006NoRebox from 32536 with new parts
32540German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G Frühe Version2006NoRebox from 32525 with new parts
32541British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI Crusader Mk.I/II2007No-
32542Russian Field Car GAZ-67B2007No-
32543German Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. N 2007NoRebox from X with new parts
32544German Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind2007NoRebox from X with new parts
32545Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 2007No-
32546British Crusader Mk.III Anti-Aircraft Tank Mk.III2007YesRebox from X with new parts
32547Field Maintenance Set WWII German Tank Crew2007YesNew tool
32548U.S. 2.5 Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck2007Yes-
32549German Steyr Type 1500A/012007Yes-
32550German Greif 2007No-
32551U.S. M8 Light Armored Car Greyhound2007No-
32552WWII U.S. Army Infantry At Rest with Jeep2007YesNew tool
32553German Steyr 1500 Kommandeurwagen2007YesRebox from 32549 with new parts
32554German 20mm Flakvierling 38 w/4 figures2008Yes-
32555British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI Crusader Mk.III2008NoRebox from X with new parts
32556U.S. M20 Armored Utility Car2008NoRebox from 32551 with new parts
32557WWII Famous General Set2008YesNew tool
32558Japanese 4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95 Kurogane2008Yes-
32559U.S. Army Staff Car Model 19422008No-
32560German Tank Destroyer Marder III2008No-
32561WWII German Africa Corps Infantry Set2008No-
32562British Light Utility Car 10HP2008Yes-
32563US Modern 4x4 Humvee Cargo Vehicle2009No-
32564German Mtl.SPW. Ausf.D 2009Yes-
32565Japanese Navy Komatsu G40 Bulldozer2010Yes-
32566German Mtl.SPW. Ausf.D "Stuka zu Fuss"2010No-
32567U.S. Modern 4x4 Utility Vehicle w/Grenade Launcher2010NoRebox from X with new parts
32568German Tank Destroyer Marder III M2010NoRebox from X with new parts
32569German Heavy Tank Destroyer Jagdtiger Early Production2010Yes-
32570German Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. A/B/C 2011Yes-
32571Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ2012Yes-
32572British Infantry Tank Mk.IIA* Matilda Mk.III/IV2012Yes-
32573German Flakpanzer IV Möbelwagen 2012NoRebox from X with new parts
32574German 8-Wheeled Heavy Armored Car 2013Yes-
32575German Tiger I Late Production2013YesRebox from 32504 with new parts
32576Russian Armored Car BA-64B2013No-
32577Russian 1.5 ton Cargo Truck Model 19412014No-
32578German Motorcycle & Sidecar2014Yes-
32579U.S. 2 1/2TON 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck2014YesRebox from X with new parts
32580German 6x4 Towing Truck Kfz.69 with 3.7 cm Pak2014NoRebox from X with new parts
32581British Armored Scout Car "Dingo" Mk.II2014Yes-
32582British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles2014Yes-
32583German Panzerkampfwagen 38 Ausf.E/F2015Yes-
32584German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H Late Production2015YesRebox from X with new parts
32585German 3ton 4x2 Cargo Truck2015Yes-
32586German Transport Vehicle Horch Type 1a2015Yes-
32587British 7ton Armored Car Mk.IV2016Yes-
32588Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 10 Tank2016Yes-
32589German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elefant2016Yes-
32590Japan Ground Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle2016Yes-
32591German 38 cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger2017Yes-
32592U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams2017Yes-
32593German Heavy Tractor SS-1002017No-
32594British Tank Churchill Mk. VII Crocodile2018Yes-
32595U.S. Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight"2018Yes-
32596Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle2019Yes-
32597German Tank Panther Ausf.D2019YesREBOX
32598Russian Medium Tank T-552020Yes-
32599Russian Medium Tank T-34-852021Yes-
32600German Self-Propelled Heavy Anti-Tank Gun Nashorn2021Yes-
32601British Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 2022Yes-
32602WWII Wehrmacht Infantry Set2023Yes-
32603German Heavy Tank Tiger I Early Production 2023YesUses plastic instead of metal hull but otherwise identical to 32504
32604U.S. Howitzer Motor Carriage M82023Yes-
32605British 2-ton 4x2 Ambulance 2023YesNew tool
32606U.S. Light Tank M5A1 Stuart2024YesNew tool
32607German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V2025YesNew tool
32608-2025YesNew tool

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

1/16 big tank series

Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
36201King Tiger Porsche Turret1981No-
36202German Kübelwagen Type 82 Africa Corps w/ Feldmarschall ROMMEL2000No-
36203German Tiger Early Production2000No-
36204German King Tiger Production Turret2002No-
36205German Kübelwagen Type 82 European Campaign2002No-
36206Leopard 2 A6 Main Battle Tank 2005No-
36207Leopard A4 Main Battle Tank 2010No-
36208Flakpanzer Gepard 2011No-
36209Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 10 Tank2014No-
36210German Tank Destroyer Sd.Kfz. 173 Panzerjäger "Jagdpanther" Late Version2017No-
36211Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J Sd.Kfz. 161/22017No-
36212U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams 2017No-
36213U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan 2019Yes-

1/16 world figure series

Figures in 1/16 scale.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
36301Wehrmacht Tank Crewman1998Yes-
36302German Luftwaffe Ace Pilot1999Yes-
36303WWII German Elite Infantryman1999Yes-
36304WWII German Infantryman 1999Yes-
36305Feldmarschall Rommel 1999Yes-
36306WWII German Machine Gunner 2000Yes-
36307WWII Wehrmacht Infantryman 2004No-
36308Modern U.S. Army Infantryman 2004Yes-
36309Bundeswehr Tank Crewman2004Yes-
36310WWII Wehrmacht Tank Crewman Africa Corps2005No-
36311WWII German Machine Gun Ammo-Belt Loader 2006No-
36312Japanese Fighter Pilot - WWII Imperial Navy2006Yes-
36313WWII German Field Commander2010Yes-
36314WWII Russian Field Commander2010Yes-
36315WWII Wehrmacht Officer2012No-
36316Japan Ground Self Defense Force Tank Crew Set2015Yes-

Aircraft models

Tamiya produces aircraft scale models in mainly 1/48, but also in 1/72 and 1/32 scale. Tamiya made aircraft in the 1/100 scale in the '60s and early '70s but this was abandoned later on.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.

1/48 aircraft

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.
Tamiya has designed various kits and versions of the following airplanes in 1/48:
  • Japanese WWII: Aichi M6A1 Seiran, Ki-61-Id Hien, A6M3 Zero Fighter, N1K1-Ja Shiden
  • German WWII: Messerschmitt Bf109, Focke-Wulf Fw190,
  • British WWII: De Havilland Mosquito, Supermarine Spitfire
  • Russian WWII: Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik
  • American WWII: P-47D Thunderbolt, P-51D Mustang, F4U-1D Corsair, F6F-3 Hellcat
  • American modern jets: F4D-1 Skyray, F-14 Tomcat, F-16 Falcon, F-35 Lightning II
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
MA-001Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 1963NoThis kit came in 1/50 scale before 1/48 was established
MA-002Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai 'George'-No1/50 scale
MA-003Japanese Navy Interceptor Fighter Raiden J2M31963No1/50 scale
MA-004A6M7 Zero Fighter Bomber Type 63-No1/50 scale
MA-005Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki Type-2 Fighter1964No1/50 scale
MA-006Japanese Fighter Ki61 Hien 1964No1/50 scale
MA-007Nakajima Ki-43 I Hayabusa Type-1 Fighter1964No1/50 scale
MA-008Kawasaki Type-5 Fighter 1970No1/50 scale
MA-009Nakajima Saiun C6N1 Carrier Bone Reconnaissance1965No1/50 scale
MA-010Type 99 Japanese Navy Carrier Dive-bomber1966No1/50 scale
MA-011Mitsubishi F1M2 Type 0 Observation Seaplane 1970No1/50 scale
MA-112Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.Mk.11971No-
61013Nakajima Ki-84-IA Hayate 1972No-
61014Kawasaki Hughes H-5001974No-
61015Hughes OH-6 Cayuse1972No-
61016Mitsubishi A6M2 zero fighter Type 211973No-
61017Nakajima A6M2-N Type 2 Floatplane Fighter 1973No-
61018Mitsubishi J2M3 Interceptor Raiden Jack1973No-
61019Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo1974No-
61020Avro Lancaster BI/BIII1975Yes-
61021Dambuster Grand Slam Bomber Lancaster BI Special 22000IB Bomb1975YesRebox from X with new parts
61022U.S. Air Force General Dynamics F-16 Fighter1976No-
61023USAF Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II1977No-
61024McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle1978No-
61025Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter 1982YesRebox from X with new parts
61026Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.11982NoRebox from X with new parts
61027Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Fighter 1983NoRebox from X with new parts
61028U.S.A.F. Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II1991YesRebox from X with new decals
61029McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle1991YesRebox from 61024 with new parts
61030Japanese Air Self Defense Forces F-15J Eagle1992YesRebox from 61024 with new parts
61031U.S.Navy Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo1993YesRebox from X with new decals
61032Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I1993Yes-
61033Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb1994YesRebox from X with new parts
61034Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat1994Yes-
61035Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop.1994YesRebox from X with new parts
61036Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu Type 111994Yes-
61037Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-31994Yes-
61038Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden Type 111994Yes-
61039Focke-Wulf Fw190 F-81995YesRebox from X with new parts
61040North American P-51D Mustang1995YesAlso has an 8th AF P-51D/F-6D Armée de l'Airn version
61041Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-91995Yes-
61042North American P-51B Mustang1995YesRebox from X with new parts
61043Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 bis1996Yes-
61044North American F-51D Mustang Korean War1996YesRebox from X with new parts
61045Mitsubishi Ki-46 Shitei III Dinah Recon Plane1996Yes-
61046Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Bird Cage Corsair1996Yes-
61047North American RAF Mustang III1996YesRebox from X with new parts
61048Dewoitine D.5201996Yes-
61049Mitsubishi Isshikirikko Type 11 G4M11996Yes-
61050Messerschmitt Bf 109E31996Yes-
61051Gloster Meteor F.11997Yes-
61052V-1 1997Yes-
61053Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI1997Yes-
61054Aichi M6A1 Seiran1997Yes-
61055Douglas F4D-1 Skyray1998Yes-
61056Hyakushiki Shitei III Kai Air Defense Fighter1997YesRebox from X with new parts
61057Heinkel He 219 A-7 Uhu1997Yes-
61058Douglas A-1H Skyraider U.S. Navy1998Yes-
61059Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk1998Yes-
61060Republic F-84G Thunderjet1998YesAlso has an Italian version
61061Vought F4U-1D Corsair1998YesRebox from X with new parts
61062De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II1998Yes-
61063Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop1998YesRebox from X with new parts
61064Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI Night Fighter1999Yes-
61065Gloster Meteor F.1 - V-1 1998YesRebox from 61051 with new parts
61066De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV1999YesRebox from 61062 with new parts
61067Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk.X1999YesRebox from 61064 with new parts
61068Fairey Swordfish Mk.I1999Yes-
61069Fairey Swordfish Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set 1999Yes-
61070Vought F4U-1A Corsair1999YesRebox from X with new parts
61071Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Floatplane2000YesRebox from X with new parts
61072Fairey Swordfish Floatplane Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set2000Yes-
61073Douglas A-1J Skyraider U.S. Air Force2000YesRebox from X with new parts
61074Dornier Do 335A Pfeil2000Yes-
61075de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk.XIII/Mk.XVII2000YesRebox from X with new parts
61076Dornier Do335A-12 Trainer Anteater2001YesRebox from X with new parts
61077Republic F-84G 'Thunderbirds'1998YesRebox from X with new parts
61078Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Late production 2001Yes-
61079Fairey Swordfish Mk I "CLEAR EDITION"2001YesRebox from X with new parts
61080MiG 15 bis Clear Edition2005YesRebox from X
61081Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9 JV442002YesRebox from X with new decals
61082Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a w/Kettenkraftrad2002Yes-
61083Gloster Meteor F.32002YesRebox from X with new parts
61084Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Early production 2002YesRebox from X with new parts
61085Vought F4U-1D Corsair w/"Moto-Tug"2002YesVought F4U-1D Corsair w/"Moto-Tug"
61086Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback"2002YesNew tool
61087Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a2002YesRebox from X with new parts
61088Dornier Do335B-2 Pfeil Heavily Armed Version2004YesRebox from X with new parts
61089North American P-51D Mustang 8th A.F. Aces2003YesRebox from X with new decals
61090Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop"2003YesRebox from X with new parts
61091Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Clear Edition2003YesRebox from X with new parts
61092Mitsubishi Ki-46 III Type 100 Command Recon Plane 1998Yes-
61093Nakajima J1N1-Sa Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Kou 2008YesRebox from X with new parts
61094Brewster B-339 Buffalo "Pacific Theater2004YesRebox from X with new parts
61095Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-8/A-8 R22005YesRebox from X with new parts
61096Republic P-47M Thunderbolt2005YesRebox from X with new parts
61097Heinkel He 162 A-2 "Salamander"2006Yes-
61098Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon2008YesNew tool
61099Fairey Swordfish Mk.II2007YesRebox from X with new parts
61101Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon ANG2008YesRebox from 61098 with new parts
61102General Dynamics F-16 C "Thunderbirds"2008YesRebox from 61098 with new decals
61103Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero Fighter 2008YesNew tool
61104Focke-Wulf Fw190 F-8/9 w/Bomb Loading Set2008YesRebox from X with new parts
61105Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III2009YesRebox from X with new parts
61106F-16C/N "Aggressor/Adversary"2009YesRebox from 61098 with new parts
61107WWII U.S. Navy Pilots w/Moto-Tug2009Yes-
61108Mitsubishi A6M3/3a Zero Fighter 2010YesRebox from 61103 with new parts
61109Dewoitine D.520 "French Aces" w/Staff Car2011New tool-
61110Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 Admiral Yamamoto Transport 2011YesRebox from X with new parts
61111Dambuster/Grand Slam Bomber Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Special "DAMBUSTER"2012YesRebox from X with new parts
61112Avro Lancaster BI/BIII2012YesRebox from X with new part
61113Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik2012YesNew tool
61114Grumman F-14A Tomcat2016YesNew tool
61115Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien 2016YesNew tool
61116Hayate & Kurogane Scenery set2016YesRebox from X with new parts
61117Messerschmitt Bf 109G-62017YesNew tool
61118Grumman F-14D Tomcat2018YesRebox from 61114 with new parts
61119Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I2018YesNew tool
61120Lockheed P-38 F/G Lightning2019YesNew tool
61121McDonnell Douglas™ F-4B Phantom II™2022YesNew tool
61122Grumman® F-14A Tomcat™ Carrier Launch Set2023YesRebox from 61114 with new parts
61123Lockheed® P-38®J Lightning®2023YesRebox from 61120 with new parts
61124Lockheed Martin® F-35®A Lightning II®2023YesNew tool
61125Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning II®2023YesRebox from 61124 with new parts
61126Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V2023YesRebox from XX with new parts
61127Lockheed Martin® F-35®C Lightning II®2025YesRebox from 61124 with new parts

1/72 warbird collection

Tamiya entered the 1/72 market rather late by releasing its first kit in 1993. However, this was a reboxed version of Italeri's F-16 and it would take until 2014 to design their own version of this jet. Tamiya quickly got a large product line in this scale by reboxing more than 30 Italeri kits.
In 1997, they finally released a "non-Italeri" kit: the Japanese WWII floating plane Aichi M6A1 Seiran which is also available in 1/48 scale.
Tamiya has designed various kits and versions of the following airplanes in 1/72:
  • Japanese WWII: Aichi M6A1 Seiran, Ki-61-Id Hien, A6M3 Zero Fighter, N1K1-Ja Shiden
  • German WWII: Messerschmitt Bf109, Focke-Wulf Fw190,
  • British WWII: De Havilland Mosquito, Supermarine Spitfire
  • Russian WWII: Ilyushin IL-2 Sturmovik
  • American WWII: P-47D Thunderbolt, P-51D Mustang, F4U-1D Corsair, F6F-3 Hellcat
  • American modern jets: F4D-1 Skyray, F-14 Tomcat, F-16CJ Falcon, F-35 Lightning II
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
60701General Dynamics/Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon1993NoRebox from Italeri
60702McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet1993NoRebox from Italeri
60703Lockheed F-117A Stealth1993NoRebox from Italeri
60704Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum1993NoRebox from Italeri
60705Mil Mi-24 Hind1993NoRebox from Italeri
60706Sikorsky SH-60 Sea Hawk1993NoRebox from Italeri
60707Hughes AH-64 Apache1993NoRebox from Italeri
60708Bell AH-1W Super Cobra1993NoRebox from Italeri
60709Hughes AH-6 Night Fox1993NoRebox from Italeri
60710Eurocopter Tigre H.A.P.1993NoRebox from Italeri
60711Soviet Attack Helicopter Mil1993NoRebox from Italeri
60712Bell OH-58 Kiowa1993NoRebox from Italeri
60713McDonnell F-4G Phantom II1994NoRebox from Italeri
60714Lockheed/Boeing/General Dynamics YF-22A Lightning II1994NoRebox from Italeri
60715Northrop/MDD YF-231994NoRebox from Italeri
60716Dassault Mirage 2000C1994NoRebox from Italeri
60717Dassault Rafale C1994NoRebox from Italeri
60718Kamov Ka-50 Hokum1994NoRebox from Italeri
60719Messerschmitt Bf110E1994NoRebox from Italeri
60720Tornado F31994NoRebox from Italeri
60721McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II1994NoRebox from Italeri
60722Bell UH-1B Huey1994NoRebox from Italeri
60723BAe Hawk1994NoRebox from Italeri
60724Hughes OH-6A Cayuse1995NoRebox from Italeri
60725Chance Vought F4U-4B Corsair2000NoRebox from Italeri
60726Focke-Wulf Fw190D-91995NoRebox from Italeri
60727IAI Kfir C71995NoRebox from Italeri
60728Focke-Wulf Fw190A-81995NoRebox from Italeri
60729Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk1995NoRebox from Italeri
60730Henschel Hs129 B-21996NoRebox from Italeri
60731EF-2000 Eurofighter1996NoRebox from Italeri
60732Northrop F-5E Tiger II1996NoRebox from Italeri
60733McDonnell Douglas F-4S Navy Phantom1996NoRebox from Italeri
60734Jaguar GR-11997NoRebox from Italeri
60735JU-87 G-2 Stuka1997NoRebox from Italeri
60736J.M.S.D.F. HSS-11997NoRebox from Italeri
60737Aichi M6A1 Seiran1997YesFirst 1/72 kit that Tamiya designed themselves
60738Aichi M6A1-K Nanzan 1997YesRebox from 60737 with new parts
60739RAH-66 Comanche1998NoRebox from Italeri
60740USAF Bell X-1 Mach Buster1998NoRebox from Hobby spot u
60741Douglas F4D-1 Skyray1998Yes-
60742U.S. Navy/U.S. Marines A-6E Intruder1999NoRebox from Italeri
60743Sukhoi Su-34 Strike Flanker1999NoRebox from Italeri
60744A-10A Thunderbolt II1999NoRebox from Italeri
60745Republic F-84G Thunderjet1999Yes-
60746F/A-18E Super Hornet1999NoRebox from Italeri
60747De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II1999Yes-
60748Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I2000Yes-
60749North American P-51D Mustang2000Yes-
60750Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-32000Yes-
60751Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-92000Yes-
60752Vought F4U-1D Corsair2000Yes-
60753De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV2000YesRebox from 60747 with new parts
60754North American F-51D Mustang Korean War2000YesRebox from 60749 with new parts
60755Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop2000YesRebox from 60750 with new parts
60756Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/Mk.Vb Trop.2000YesRebox from 60748 with new parts
60757SU-27 B2 Sea-Flanker2001NoRebox from Italeri
60758A-129 Mangusta2001NoRebox from Italeri
60759JAS-39A Gripen2001NoRebox from Italeri
60760F-100D Super Sabre2001NoRebox from Italeri
60761KA-52 Alligator Russian Attack Helicopter2001NoRebox from Italeri
60762Republic F-84G "Thunderbirds" War Bird Collection 2001YesRebox from 60745 with new decals
60763Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor2001NoRebox from Italeri
60764Boeing X-32 JSF2001NoRebox from Italeri
60765de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk.XIII/XVII2001YesRebox from 60747 with new parts
60766Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-32001YesNew tool
60767Lockheed X-35 JSF2001NoRebox from Italeri
60768Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden Type 112001YesNew tool
60769Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback"2004YesNew tool
60770Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop"2004YesRebox from 60769 with new parts
60771Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat2005YesNew tool
60772Macchi MC202 Folgore2005YesRebox from X with new decals
60773North American P-51D Mustang 8th A.F. Aces2005YesRebox from 60749 with new decals
60774Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair2006YesRebox from 60752 with new parts
60775Vought F4U-1A Corsair2006YesRebox from 60752 with new parts
60776Junkers Ju87 B-2/R-2 Stuka2007YesRebox from Italeri
60777Junkers Ju88 C-6 Heavy Fighter2007YesRebox from X
60778Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9 JV442007YesRebox from 60766 with new decals
60779Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter 2012YesNew tool
60780Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter2012YesRebox from 60779 with new parts
60781Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik2013YesNew tool
60782F-14A Tomcat2012YesRebox from Italeri
60783F-15E Strike Eagle2012YesRebox from Italeri
60784Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter Model 32 2013YesRebox from 60779 with new parts
60785Mitsubishi A6M3/3a Zero Fighter Model 22 2013YesRebox from 60779 with new parts
60786Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon2014YesNew tool
60787Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II2014YesRebox from Italeri
60788Lockheed Martin® F-16®CJ Fighting Falcon®2015YesRebox from 60786 with new parts
60789Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien 2018YesNew tool
60790Messerschmitt Bf109 G-62019YesNew tool, comes also in a Swiss Edition
60791Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning II®2022YesRebox from Italeri
60792Lockheed Martin® F-35®A Lightning II®2023YesNew tool
60793Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning II®2024YesRebox from 60792 with new parts
60794Lockheed Martin® F-35®C Lightning II®2025YesRebox from 60792 with new parts
60795Grumman F-14D Tomcat2025YesNew tool
60796-202-Yes-

1/32 aircraft

Tamiya has so far produced nine types of aircraft in the 1/32 scale, including
  • Japanese WWII: A6M Zero Fighter
  • British WWII: De Havilland Mosquito, Supermarine Spitfire
  • American WWII: P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair
  • American modern jets: F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon
In 2009, Tamiya introduced its 1:32 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc, and North American Aviation P-51D Mustang model kits.
These were soon accompanied by the Spitfire Mk. VIII and XVI variants, and a further P-51K variant in the same scale.
Tamiya designed the models with great attention to detail, and went so far as to include a complete scale models of the fighter's Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine. Innovative features of the models include the need to build and mount the scale Merlin to allow the fitment of magnet-held detachable engine cover panels; The option post-construction of displaying the model with retracted or extended undercarriage; and the inclusion of an incredibly fine and very well detailed cockpit.
Reviews of the Spitfire and Mustang found little to fault with the kits. Model building reviewers have praised the kit of the Spitfires in particular for their fidelity of form, and near-completeness of execution. The model's complexity and detail even gave rise to publications devoted explicitly to their construction and finishing.
In 2014, Tamiya followed the single engined fighters with the 1:32 scale DeHavilland Mosquito FB.IV. This also makes of the Merlin Engine model included in the earlier single engined fighters, as well as an equally detailed interior. It met with similar critical acclaim to that of the Spitfire and P-51D models, and also gave rise to book publication specific to its completion by modellers.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
60301Grumman F-14A Tomcat1980No-
60302McDonnell-Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle1993Yes-
60303Grumman F-14A Tomcat™ Version 19941994YesRebox with new parts
60304McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle1994YesRebox with new parts
60305McDonnell F-4C/D Phantom II1995Yes-
60306McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II1997YesRebox with new parts
60307McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle JASDF1999YesRebox with new parts
60308McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II2000YesRebox with new parts
60309Zero Fighter Zeke Mitsubishi A6M52000Yes-
60310McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Early Production2002YesRebox with new parts
60311Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Zeke Real Sound Action Set2001YesRebox with new parts
60312McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle w/Bunker Buster2003YesRebox with new parts
60313Grumman F-14A Tomcat Black Knights2003YesRebox with new parts
60314McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom II JASDF2004YesRebox with new parts
60315F-16CJ Fighting Falcon2004Yes-
60316F-16C Thunderbirds2005YesRebox with new parts
60317Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Model 21 2006YesRebox with new parts
60318Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Model 52 2007YesRebox with new parts
60319Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc2009Yes-
60320Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII2010YesRebox with new parts
60321Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe2011YesRebox with new parts
60322North American P-51D Mustang™2011Yes-
60323North American P-51D/K Mustang™ 2012YesRebox with new parts
60324Vought F4U-1 Corsair® "Birdcage"2013Yes-
60325Vought F4U-1A Corsair®2014YesRebox with new parts
60326De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI2015Yes-
60327Vought F4U-1D Corsair®2017YesRebox with new parts
60328North American F-51D Mustang Korean War2020YesRebox with new parts

1/100 combat plane series

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.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
61601Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle1970No-
61602MiG-21 Fishbed1969No-
61603Dassault Mirage III C1968No-
61604Messerschmitt Me262A & Me163B1972No-
61605McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom II1969No-
61606Grumman A-6A Intruder1969Yes-
61607L.T.V A-7A Corsair II1968No-
61608B.A.C. Lightning F Mk.61968No-
61609MiG-19 Farmer-E1968No-
61610Fiat G.91/R1/R41968No-
PA-1010Bell UH-1B Iroquois1969No-
60008Lockheed F-104J/G1969No-

1/100 Space Shuttle orbiter series

Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
60401Space Shuttle Orbiter1979No-
60402Space Shuttle Atlantis1979Yes-

Car models

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 has over the years produced a huge number of cars in the 1/24 scale.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
24001"Martini" Porsche 935 Turbo 19761977Yes-Reboxed in 2023
24002BMW 320i Racing Daytona 24hrs 19771977No-
24003Lancia Stratos Turbo motorized1977No-
24004"Martini" Porsche 936 Turbo 19771978No-
24005Lamborghini Countach LP400 lamborghini LINEA BERTONE1978No-
24006Lamborghini Countach LP500S1978NoRebox from 24005 with new parts
24007Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 19771978No-
24008VW Golf Racing Group 2 Nürburgring 1000 km - 19771978No-
24009Mazda Savanna RX-7 19781978No-
24010Martini Porsche 935-78 Turbo1978NoRebox from X with new decals
24011Alpine Renault A442B Turbo 19781979No-
24012"Martini" Porsche 936-78 Turbo 19781978NoRebox from X with new parts
24013Datsun 280-ZX 19781979No-
24014Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo1978No-
24015Nissan Fairlady 280Z with T-Bar Roof1979YesReboxed several times
24016Mazda Savanna RX 71978Nonew parts in 1981
24017Bleubird turbo sss-s1979Nonew parts in 1979
24018Nissan Leopard 280X.SF-L1981Nonew tool in 1981
24019Toyota Soarer turbo 2000 VR1981Nonew tool 1981
24020Nissan Leopard TR X Turbo1981No
24021Toyota Celica XX 2800 GT1981No
24022Nissan Skyline Turbo GT-E.S1981No
24023Nissan Skyline 2000 RS1982NoRebox w/ new parts
24024Renault 5 Turbo1982No
24025Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 Turbo GT-ES1982No
24026Honda City R with Motocompo1987No
24027Renault 5 Turbo Rally1982No
24028Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 RS1982NoRebox w/ new parts
24029Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC1982No
24030Honda City Turbo1982No
24031Audi Quattro1983No
24032Honda Prelude XX1983No
24033Toyota Caelica Supra Marshall Car1983YesRebox w/ new parts
24034Campus Friends Set1983No
24035Nissan Fairlady 280ZT Pace Car1983No
24036Audi Quattro Rally1983NoRebox w/ new parts
24037Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Lorinser1983No
24038Toyota Soarer 2800GT1983NoRebox w/ new parts
24039Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.11983No
24040Honda Ballade Sports CR-X 1.5i1983No
24041Toyota Hi-Ace Quick Delivery1983No
24042Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX Two -Seater1984No
24043Nissan Leopard 280X-SF-L1984NoRebox w/ new parts
24044Honda City Turbo II Bulldog1984No
24045Honda Ballade Sports Mugen CR-X Pro1982No
24046Lotus Seuper 7 Series II1984No
24047Porsche 956 '83 Le Mans 24 Hour Race Winner1984No
24048Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Rally1984NoRebox w/ new parts
24049Newman Porsche 9561985NoRebox w/ new decals
24050Honda City Cabriolet1984No
24051Honda Civic1984No
24052Ford Sierra XR-4i1985No
24053Toyota Tom's 84C Fuji 1000KM 19841985No
24054Peugot 205 Turbo 161985No
24055Subaru 4WD Turbo XT Coupe Alcyone1985No
24056Toyota Celica 2000GT-R1985No
24057Honda Today1986No
24058BMW M635 CSi1986No
24059Ferrari Testarossa1986No
24060Mazda RX-7 Savanna Limited1986No
24061BMW 635 CSi Gr. A Racing1986NoRebox w/ new parts
24062Toyota Supra 3.0 GT1986No
24063Honda Civic Si Gr. A Racing1986NoRebox w/ new parts
24064Toyota Soarer 3.0 GT Limited1986No
24065Porsche 9591987Yes
24066Mazda RX-7 Savanna Limited1987NoRebox w/ new parts
24067Subaru Alcyone 4WD VR Turbo1987NoRebox w/ new parts
24068Toyota Carina ED Autopista1987No
24069Honda City CG1987NoRebox w/ new parts
24070Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe Flatnose1987No
24071Porsche 9611987No
24072Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Z1988No
24073Toyota Celica FX-GT1988No
24074Mazda RX-7 Cabriolet1988NoRebox w/ new parts
24075Porsche 911 Speedster1989No
24076Toyota Supra Turbo Gr. A Racing 1987 JTCC1988NoRebox w/ new parts
24077Ferrari F401988No
24078Nissan Silvia K's1989Yes
24079Minolta Toyota 88-CV1989No
24080Eggenberger Ford Sierra RS500 Gr. A1989No
24081Piumini Trampio Ford Sierra RS500 Gr. A1989NoRebox w/ new decals
24082Mazda MX-5 Miata1989No
24083Taka-Q Toyota 88-CV1989No
24084Jaguar XJR-9 LM1989No
24085Eunos Roadster Mazda MX-51989No
24086Toyota Celica GT-R1989No
24087Nissan Fairlady 300ZX Turbo1989Yes
24088Nissan 180SX1989No
24089Porsche 962C From A1989No
24090Nissan Skyline GT-R1989No
24091Sauber Mercedes C91990No
24092Peugot 405 T16GR '89 Paris-Dakar Rally Winner1990No
24093Nissan R89C1990No
24094Peugot 405 T16GR 1990 Paris-Dakar Rally Winner1990NoRebox w/ new decals
24095Mercedes-Benz AMG 500SL1990No
24096Toyota Celsior1990No
24097Joest Porsche 962C1990No
24098Cabin R90V Nissan1990No
24099Mercedes-Benz 500SL1990No
24100Honda NSX1990Yes
24101Acura NSX1990No
24102Calsonic Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. A1990No
24103BMW 850i1990No
24104Ferrari Mythos1991No
24105Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. N 1990 24 Hrs of Spa1991NoRebox w/ new decals
24106BMW 325i1991No
24107Toyota Land Cruiser 80 VX Limited1991No
24108Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo1991Yes
24109Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. A JTCC 19921991NoRebox w/ new decals
24110Efini RX-71992Yes
24111Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. N 1992 JTCC1992NoRebox w/ new decals
24112Mazda 787B1992No
24113Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. A 1990 Macao GP1992NoRebox w/ new decals
24114Lexus LS4001992Yes
24115Mitsubishi Pajero Super Exceeed1992No
24116Mazda RX-7 R11992NoRebox w/ new parts
24117Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. N 1991 Fuji 6 Hrs1992NoRebox w/ new decals
24118Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL1992No
24119Toyota Celica GT-Four 1192 Safari Rally Kenya1993No
24120Nissan 300ZX Convertible1993No
24121Mitsubishi Pajero '92 Paris Le Cap Winner1993No
24122Topyota Land Cruiser 80 with Sport Options1993NoRebox w/ new parts
24123Toyota Supra1993Yes
24124Mitsubishi Pajero owith Sport Options1993NoRebox w/ new parts
24125Castrol Celica Toyota Celica GT-Four '93 Monte Carlo Rally Winner1993NoRebox w/ new decals
24126Honda NSX Type R1993NoRebox w/ new parts
24127Jeep Grand Cherokee1993No
24128AMG-Mercedes 600 SEL1993NoRebox w/ new parts
24129Jaguar XJ2201993No
24130Morris Mini cooper Racing1993NoRebox w/ new decals
24131Toyota Celica SS-II1993No
24132Nissan Skyline 2 Door Coupe GTS 25t1993NoRebox w/ new parts
24133Toyota Celica GT-Four1994NoRebox w/ new parts
24134Mercedes-Benz S600 Coupe1994No
24135Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. A 1993 JGTC1994NoRebox w/ new decals
24136Volkswagen 1300 Beetle1994Yes
24137Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Dekra1994No
24138Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 19661994No
24139AMG-Mercedes S600 Coupe1994NoRebox w/ new parts
24140AMG Mercedes C-Class DTM ProMarkt-Zakspeed1994No
24141Ford Mustang GT Convertible1994No
24142Nissan Primera JTCC 19941994No
24143Tabac-Original Sonax AMG Mercedes C-Class DTM1995NoRebox w/ new decals
24144Ford Escort RS Cosworth1994No
24145Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec1995Yes
24146AMG Mercedes C-Class DTM D21995NoRebox w/ new decals
24147Nissan Primera JTCC 19951995NoRebox w/ new decals
24148Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Jagermeister1995NoRebox w/ new decals
24149Opel Calibra V6 DTM1995No
24150Jeep Wrangler Hardtop1995No
24151Jaguar MK II Saloon1995No
24152Volvo 850 Turbo Estate1995No
24153Michelin Pilot Ford Escort RS Cosworth1995NoRebox w/ new decals
24154Jeep Wrangler Open Top1995NoRebox w/ new parts
24155Toyota Tom's EXIV JTCC 1995 JTCC1995No
24156Ford Mustang Cobra R1995NoRebox w/ new parts
24157Ope Calibra "Cliff"1995NoRebox w/ new decals
24158Toyota Cerumo EXIV JTCC 1995 JTCC1995NoRebox w/ new decals
24159Jaguar Mk II Racing1995NoRebox w/ new parts
24160Ferrari F501995No
24161Nismo Clarion GT-R LM1995NoRebox w/ new decals
24162Volvo Estate 850 BTCC1995No
24163Toyota Tom's Supra GT1993Yes
24164Citroen 2CV1995No
24165Unisia Jecs Skyline Nismo GT-R1996NoRebox w/ new decals
24166BMW Z31996No
24167Toyota Sard Supra GT1996No
24168Volvo 850 Saloon BTCC 19951996No
24169Fiat 500F1996Yes
24170Morgan 4/41996No
24171Ford Escort RS Cosworth Swedish Rally 19961996NoRebox w/ new decals
24172Alfa Romeo GTV1996No
24173Fiat Abarth 695SS1996No
24174Honda Accord VTEC JTCC1996No
24175Taisan Starcard Porsche 911 GT21996No
24176Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Dekra1996NoRebox w/ new decals
24177Honda S800 Racing 19651997No
24178Kure Nismo GT-rJGTC 19961996NoRebox w/ new decals
24179Honda S-MX Lowdown1997No
24180JACCS Accord1997NoRebox w/ new decals
24181Sogo Keibi Porsche 911 GT21997NoRebox w/ new decals
24182Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Dekra1997NoRebox w/ new decals
24183Castrol Mugen Honda Accord JTCC1997NoRebox w/ new decals
24184Calsonic Skyline GT-R JGTC 19961997NoRebox w/ new decals
24185Alpine Renault A110 1600SC1997No
24186Porsche 911 GT11997Yes
24187Porsche Boxster1997No
24188Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA1997No
24189Mercedes-Benz SLK1997No
24190Honda S800 Convertible1997NoRebox w/ new parts
24191Isuzu VehiCross1997No
24192Nissan R390 GT11997Yes
24193Avex Dome Mugen NSX JGTC 19971997No
24194Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R Hard Top1997Yes
24195Mercedes CLK-GTR1998No
24196Porsche 911 Carrera1998No
24197Volkswagern Golf V51998No
24198Mobil 1 NSX JGTC 19981998NoRebox w/ new decals
24199Subaru Impreza WRC '98 Monte Carlo1998No
24200Volkswagen New Beetle1998No
24201Mercedes CLK-GTR Team CLK Sportswear1998NoRebox w/ new decals
24202Castrol Mugen NSX1998NoRebox w/ new decals
24203Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V WRC 1998 Rallye Catalunya1998No
24204Raybrig NSX1998NoRebox w/ new decals
24205Subaru Impreza WRC '98 Safari1998NoRebox w/ new decals
24206Mercedes CLK-GTR Full View1998No
24207Ferrari F50 Yellow Version1998No
24208Porsche 911 GT1 Full View1999NoRebox w/ new parts
24209Toyota Corolla WRC1999No
24210Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec 1999No
24211Honda S20001999No
24212Lotus Europa Special1999No
24213Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI1999No
24214Mercedes CLK-GTR Original-Teile1999NoRebox w/ new decals
24215Toyota Celica1999No
24216Pennzoil Nismo GT-R 1999No
24217Ford Focus WRC1999No
24218Subaru Impreza WRC '991999NoRebox w/ new decals
24219Calsonic Skyline GT-R Racer2002Yes
24220Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI WRC 1999 Rally New Zealand1999No
24221Peugot 206 WRC2000No
24222Toyota GT-One TS0202000Yes
24223Ferrari F50 Full View2000No
24225Loctite R34 Skyline GT-R '002000No
24226Peugot 206 WRC 2000 Season2000NoRebox w/ new decals
24227Subaru Impreza WRC 2000 Arai Toshihiro2000NoRebox w/ new decals
24228Ferrari 360 Modena2000No
24229Porsche 911 GT32001Yes
24230Toyota GT-One TS020 Le Mans 1999 Full View Version2001NoRebox w/ new parts
24231Subaru Impreza WRX STI2001Yes
24232Porsche 956 Canon #14 Le Mans 19852001NoRebox w/ new decals
24233Porsche 962C #17 Shell/Dunlop 19882001NoRebox w/ new decals
24234Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 20002001No
24235Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk. I2001NoRebox w/ new parts
24236Peugot 206 WRC 20012001NoRebox w/ new decals
24237Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 Team Original Teile2001NoRebox w/ new decals
24238Ferrari 360 Spider2001No
24239Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 Team Warstiner2001NoRebox w/ new decals
24240Subaru Impreza WRC 20012001No
24241Ford Focus WRC 01 Rally Monte Carlo 20012001NoRebox w/ new decals
24242Ferrari 360 Modena Yellow Version2001No
24243Opel Astra V8 Coupe Team Phoenix2001No
24244Toyota Bb Dragon2001No
24245Honda S2000 2001YesRebox w/ new parts
24246Nissan 350Z Fairlady2001No
24247Porsche 911 GT@ Road Version Club Sport2002Yes
24248Opel Astra V8 Coupe Team Holzer2002NoRebox w/ new decals
24249Porsche Boxster Special Edition2002NoRebox w/ new parts
24250Subaru Impreza WRC 2001 Rally Great Britain2002NoRebox w/ new decals
24251Honda Fit2002No
24252Volkswagen New Beetle2002NoRebox
24253Honda Fit 2002NoRebox w/ new parts
24254Nissan 350Z Track2002NoRebox w/ new parts
24255Peugot 206 WRC 2002 Tour De Corse2002NoRebox w/ new decals
24257Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII WRC2002No
24258Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II 2002NoRebox w/ new parts
24259Subaru Impreza WRC 20022002NoRebox w/ new parts
24260Enzo Ferrari2002No
24261Ford Focus WRC 02 Rally France/Deutschland 20022002NoRebox w/ new decals
24262Peugot 206 WRC 2002 Winner Version2003NoRebox w/ new decals
24263Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM Finished Body2003NoRebox w/ new parts
24264Porsche 911 GT1 Finished Body2003NoRebox w/ new parts
24265Opel Astra V8 Coupe Team Phoenix Finished Body2004NoRebox w/ new parts
24267Peugot 206 WRC Version 20032003NoRebox w/ new decals
24268Xanavi Nismo GT-R 2003NoRebox w/ new parts
24269BMW 320I Gr.5 Jagermeister2003NoRebox w/ new decals
24270Enzo Ferrari Yellow Version2003No
24271Xanavi Nismo GT-R Special Edition2004NoRebox w/ new decals
24272Calsonic Skyline GT-R 20032004NoRebox w/ new decals
24273Enzo Ferrari Full View2004No
24274Ford Zakspeed Capri Gr. 52004NoRebox w/ new decals
24275Porsche Carrera GT2004Yes
24276Subaru Impreza WRC Rally Japan 20042004NoRebox w/ new decals
24277Zanavi Nismo Z2004No
24278Alpine Renault A110 Monte Carlo '712005NoRebox w/ new parts
24279Porsche 911 Turbo '882005No
24280Calsonic Impul Z2005NoRebox w/ new decals
24281Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo '052005NoRebox w/ new decals
24282Nismo R34 GT-R Z Tune2005YesRebox w/ new parts
24283Bozian Racing Peugot 206 WRC - Monte Carlo '052005NoRebox w/ new decals
24284Ferrari F40 Competizione MonteShell2005NoRebox w/ new parts
24285Peugot 307 WRC 20052005No
24286Raybrig NSX 20052006NoRebox w/ new decals
24287Espon NSX 20052006NoRebox w/ new decals
24288Arta NSX 20052006NoRebox w/ new decals
24289Toyota Tom's 84C2006NoRebox
24290Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren2006Yes
24291Takata Dome NSX 20052006NoRebox w/ new decals
24292Ferrari FXX2006No
24293Open Interface Tom's SC430 20062007No
24294Mobil 1 SC 20062007NoRebox w/ new decals
24295Ferrari F402007NoRebox
24296Ferrari F502007No
24297Ferrari F50 Yellow Version2007No
24298Ferrari 360 Modena2006NoRebox
24299Ferrari 360 Modena Yellow Version2006YesRebox
24300Nissan GT-R2008Yes-
24301Ferrari "Enzo Ferrari" 2007NoRebox from X
24302Ferrari "Enzo Ferrari" 2007NoRebox from X
24303Zent Cerumo SC 20062007YesRebox from X with new decals
24304Fairlady Z Version Nismo2007YesRebox from X with new parts
24305Lamborghini Countach LP4002007YesRebox from X with new parts
24306Lamborghini countach LP500S2008YesRebox from X with new parts
24307Ferrari 360 Spider2008NosRebox from X with new parts
24308Xanavi Nismo GT-R 2008Yes-
24309Canon Porsche 9562008NoRebox from X with new parts
24310Sauber-Mercedes C9 19882008NoRebox from X with new parts
24311Porsche 935 "Martini"2010NoRebox from X with new parts
24312Calsonic Impul GT-R 2008NoRebox from X with new parts
24313Porsche 962C Le Mans 24 Hours 1990 Repsol Brun Motorsport Team2009NoRebox from X with new decals
24314Porsche 956 "Kenwood" 1984 LeMans 24 Hours2009NoRebox from X with new parts
24315Nissan 370Z Fairlady Z2009Yes-
24316Aston Martin DBS2010Yes-
24317Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren "722 Edition"2010YesRebox from X with new parts
24318Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick "Martini"2010NoRebox from X with new parts
24319Lexus LFA2011Yes-
24320Porsche 961 Le Mans 24 Hours 19862011NoRebox from X with new parts
24321Honda NSX Type R2011NoRebox
24322BMW 635 CSi Jagermeister2012NoRebox w/ new decals
24323Toyota 862012No
24324Subaru BRZ2014No
24325Lexus LFA Full View2012No
24326Mazda 787B #18 Le Mans 24 Hours 19912012NoRebox w/ new decals
24327Enzo Ferrari2013NoRebox
24328Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Jagermeister2013No
24329Ford Zakspeed Turbo Capri Gr.5 Wurth2013NoRebox w/ new decals
24330Porsche Carrera GT Full View2013NoRebox w/ new parts
24331Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Full View2013NoRebox w/ new parts
24332Toyota Hi-Ace Quick Delivery2013NoRebox w/ new decals
24333Ferrari LaFerrari2013No
24334Porsche 934 Turbo RSR Vaillant2014No
24335Nissan skyline 2000 GT-R Street Custom2014No
24336Subaru BRZ Street-Custom2012No
24337Gazoo Racing TRD 86 2014No
24338Mercedes-Benz 300SL2015No
24339Toyoda Model AA2015No
24340Honda S6002015Yes
24341Nissan Skyline GT-R NiSMO Custom2015YesRebox with new parts
24342MAZDA ROADSTER MAZDA MX-52015Yes
24343Ferrari FXX K Ferrari Finali Mondiali2016No
24344NSX2016Yes
24345Mercedes-Benz AMG GT32017Yes
24346Ford GT2019Yes
24347LaFerrari - Yellow2018YesRebox
24348370Z, Heritage Edition Fairlady Z2018Yes
24349Toyota GAZOO Racing TS050 Hybrid2019Yes
24350Mercedes Benz LEON CVSTOS AMG GT3 Super GT - GT 300 Champion2019YesRebox from X with new parts
24351Toyota GR Supra2019Yes
24352Mazda 787B2019NoRebox from X with new decals
24353Mazda Roadster RF2020YesRebox from X with new parts
24354Ford Mustang GT42020Yes
24355McLaren Senna2021Yes
24356Campus Friends Set II2020Yes
24357Lotus Super 7 Series II2020YesRebox from X with new parts
24358Lotus Europa Special2020YesRebox from X with new parts
243591989 Sauber-Mercedes C92021YesRebox from X with new decals
24360Nissan Fairlady 240ZG2021Yes
24361Toyota GR 862021Yes-
24362Subaru BRZ 2021YesRebox from X with new parts
24363Nissan Z2022Yes-
24364GMA T.502023YesNew tool
24365Toyota Soarer 2000VR-Turbo2024YesRebox from x with new decals
24366"Full view" Mercedes2024YesRebox
24367Nissan Fairlady 240Z Street-Custom2024YesRebox from 24360 with new parts
24368Renault 5 Turbo2024YesRebox from 24024 with new decals
24369Honda City Turbo with Honda Motocompo2025YesRebox from SS2426 with new parts
24370Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2025YesNew tool
24371Toyota GR Supra Custom2025YesRebox from 24341 with new parts
24372Porsche 962C Jägermeister2025YesRebox from 24089 with new decals
24373Honda Prelude 2025YesNew tool
24374Nissan Skyline 2000 Turbo GT-E.S2025YesRebox from XXX with new decals
24375Mazda Savanna RX-72025YesRebox from XXX with new decals
24376-2025Yes-

''*This list is updated from info on www.scalemates.com''

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

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.
Tamiya has designed various kits and versions of the following motorcycles:
  • Ducati: 900SS, 916, Desmosedici, Superleggera V4,
  • Honda: RC166, CB750F, CB900F2, CB1100R, CX500, VT250F, VF750F, CR450R, CR450R, NSR250, NSR500, CBR400F, VFR750R, CBR 1100XX, RC211V, RC213V
  • Suzuki: RGB500, GSX750S
  • Yamaha: RZ250, RZ350, Beluga 500, XV1000, XV1600, YZF-R1, FZ250, SRX-6, FZR750R, YZR500,
  • Kawasaki: KR1000F, KR500, GPZ400R
  • KTM: xxx
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
14001Yamaha YZR500 Grand Prix Racer1981NoReboxed in 2017
14002Yamaha RZ250-No-
14003Suzuki RGB500 Grand Prix Racer-No-
14004Yamaha RZ350-No-
14005Yamaha Scooter Beluga 500-Yes-
14006Honda CB750F-Yes-
14007Honda CB900F2 Bol d'Or-No-
14008Honda CB1100R-No-
14009Suzuki RGB500 Team Gallina-No-
14010Suzuki GSX1100S Katana1983Yes-
14011Honda CR250R Motocrosser-No-
14012Kawasaki KR1000F Endurance Racer-No-
14013Suzuki RM250 Motocrosser-No-
14014Honda RS1000 Endurance Racer-No-
14015Suzuki GSX750S-No-
14016Honda CX500 Turbo-No-
14017Honda VT250F-No-
14018Honda CR450R Motocrosser-No-
14019Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica-No-
14020Suzuki GSX750 Police Bike1984No-
14021Honda VF750F-No-
14022Ducati 900 NCR Racer-No-
14023Honda MVX250F-No-
14024Suzuki RG250 Gamma1984No-
14025Ducati 900SS-No-
14026Kenny Roberts & the Yamaha YZR500-No-
14027Jumping Driver-No-
14028Kawasaki KR500 Grand Prix Racer-No-
14029Suzuki RG250 Gamma Full Option-No-
14030Honda VT250F Integra1984No--
14031Honda VF750F Fully Cowl-No-
14032Honda NS500 Grand Prix Racer-No-
14033Racing Rider-No-
14034Suzuki GSX750S New Katana1985Yes-
14035Honda CBR400F-Yes-
14036BMW K100-No-
14037Yamaha RZV500R-Yes-
14038Yamaha YZR500 ---
14039Honda CBR400F Endurance---
14040Straight Run Rider1986--
14041Starting Rider---
14042Honda NS500 With Starting Rider---
14043Yamaha YZR500 & Straight Run Rider---
14044Yamaha XV1000 Virago---
14045Kawasaki GPZ400R---
14046KTM250 Motocrosser---
14047Yamaha FZ250 Phazer---
14048Yamaha SRX-6---
14049BMW R80 G/S '85 Paris Dakar Rally Winner---
14050Honda NS500 With Racing Figure1987--
14051KTM250MX With Motocross Rider---
14052Yamaha XV1000 Virago With Touring Rider---
14053Suzuki RG250 Gamma Walter Wolf Version---
14054Honda NXR750 86 Paris Dakar Rally Winner---
14055Honda NSR500 Grand Prix Racer---
14056BMW R80 G/S With Paris Dakar Rider---
14057Honda VFR750R1989--
14058Yamaha FZR750R ---
14059Honda NSR250 Repsol-No-
14060Honda NR1993No-
14061Cup Noodle Honda NSR250-No-
14062Bimota Tesi 1D 906SR-No-
14063Ducati 888 Superbike Racer1994--
14064Yamaha TZ250M ---
14065Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Custom Tuned---
14066Honda CB750F Custom Tuned---
14067'94 Yamaha TZ250M---
14068Ducati 916---
14069Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro---
14070Honda CDR1100XX Super Blackbird1998Yes-
14071Repsol Honda NSR500 '98-No-
14072Moviestar Honda Pons NSR500 '98-No-
14073Yamaha YZF-R11999Yes-
14074Yamaha YZF-R1 Taira Racing-Yes-
14075Yamaha YZR500 Taira Version-No-
14076Red Bull Yamaha WCM YZR500 '99-No-
14077Repsol Honda '99-No-
14078Antena 3 Yamaha D'Antin YZR500-No-
14079Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird "With Me"-No-
14080Yamaha XV1600 Road Star2000--
14081Suzuki RGv Gamma ---
14082Nastro Azzurzo Honda NSR500-No-
14083Telefónica Movistar Suzuki RGV '00-No-
14084Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R2002Yes-
14085"Full View" Yamaha YZF-R1 Taira Racing---
14086Tech 3 Yamaha YZR500 '01-No-
14087Honda Pons NSR500 '01-No-
14088Factory Yamaha YZR500 '01-No-
14089Telefónica Movistar Suzuki RGv Gamma '01-No-
14090Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 2002Yes-
14091Antena 3 Yamaha D'Antin YZR500 '02-No-
14092Repsol Honda RC211V-No-
14093Yoshimura Hayabusa X-1---
14094Telefónica Movistar Honda RC211V '03-No-
14095Team Honda Pons RC211V '03-No-
14096Repsol Honda RC211V '032003NoRebox
14097Repsol Honda RC211V '03 Valencia-No-
14098Yamaha YZR-M1 '04 -No-
14099Repsol Honda RC211V '03-No-
14100Yamaha YZR-M1 No.7/332005YesFork update
14101Ducati Desmosedici-Yes-
14102Akai Yamaha YZR 500-No-
14103Dantin Pramac Ducati GP4-No-
14104Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary U.S. Intercoloring Edition-No-
14105Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary Valencia Edition-No-
14106Repsol Honda RC211V 062006No-
14107Konica Minolta Honda RC211V-No-
14108LCR Honda RC211 V´06-No-
14109Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR-Yes-
14110Ajinomoto Honda NSR 2502009--
14111Kawasaki ZZR 1400-Yes-
14112Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Special Color Edition-No-
14113Honda RC166 GP Racer---
14114Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary U.S. Intercoloring Edition No.46-No-
14115Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary Valencia Edition No.46-NoRebox
14116Yamaha YZR-M1 ´05 No.46/No.5-No-
14117Yamaha YZR-m1 ´09 Fiat Yamaha Team2011No-
14118Valentino Rossi Figure-No-
14119Yamaha YZR-M1 ´09 Monster Yamaha Tech 3-NoRebox
14120Yamaha YZR-M1 ´09 Fiat Yamaha Team 2012NoRebox
14121Honda NSR500 ´84---
14122Racing Rider---
14123Straight Run Rider---
14124Starting Rider---
14125Honda 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 Team2013NoRebox from X with new parts
14129Ducati 1199 Panigale S2014YesFork update
14130Repsol Honda RC213V ´142016YesFork update
14131Kawasaki Ninja H2R2016Yes-
14132Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore2017YesRebox from 14129 with new decals
14133Yamaha YZF-R1M2018YesFork update
14134Honda Monkey 1252019--
14135Yamaha XV1600 Road Star Custom2019YesRebox from 14080 with new parts
14136Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon2020YesRebox from 14131 with new parts
14137Street Rider - 141372019Yes-
14138CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP2020YesFork upgrade
14139Team Suzuki ECSTAR GSX-RR '202021YesFork upgrade
14140Ducati Superleggera V42022Yes-
14141Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP 30th Anniversary2023YesRebox from 14138 with new decals
14142Honda Dax 125 Tamiya Limited Edition2024Yes-
14143Ducati Superleggera V4 with Racing Kit2025YesRebox from 14140 with new parts
14144-2025Yes-

Ship models

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.

1/350 ships

The list of 1/350 ships include the Yamato, Musashi, Bismarck, Tirpitz, USS New Jersey, USS Enterprise, HMS Prince of Wales, and more recent additions mainly on WW2 Japanese warships such as the Tone, Mogami, Mikuma, Yukikaze, and I-400 submarine.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
78001German Battleship Bismarck1978No-
78002Japanese Battleship Yamato1979No-
78003German Battleship Tirpitz1980NoRebox from 78001 with new parts
78004Japanese Battleship Musashi1981NoRebox from 78002 with new parts
78005US Battleship USS New Jersey BB-621984No-
78006U.S. Aircraft Set1985Yes-
78007U.S. Aircraft Carrier CVN-65 Enterprise1984Yes-
78008U.S. Battleship BB-63 USS Missouri1984No-
78009U.S. Aircraft Set No.21985Yes-
78010British Battleship King George V1985No-
78011British Battleship Prince of Wales1986NoRebox from 78010 with new parts
78012US Navy Destroyer USS Fletcher DD-4451996No-
78013German Battleship Bismarck2005NoRebox from 78001
78014Japanese Battleship Yamato 大和2005NoRebox from 78002
78015German Battleship Tirpitz2005NoRebox from 78003
78016IJN Battleship Musashi2005NoRebox from 78004
78017USS New Jersey US Battleship BB-622005NoRebox from 78005
78018U.S. Battleship BB-63 Missouri2005YesRebox from 78008
78019Japanese Navy Submarine I-4002007YesWooden deck upgrade
78020Japanese Navy Destroyer IJN Yukikaze2008YesPE upgrade
78021Japanese Aircraft Carrying Cruiser IJN Mogami2009Yes-
78022Japanese Light Cruiser 三隈 Mikuma2009YesRebox from 78021 with new parts
78023Japanese Heavy Cruiser 最上 Mogami2010YesRebox from 78021 with new parts
78024Japanese Heavy Cruiser 利根 Tone2011Yes-
78025Japanese Battleship Yamato Premium Ed. inc. PE Parts2011YesWooden deck upgrade
78026WWII Japanese Navy Utility Boat Set2011Yes-
78027Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma2012YesRebox from 78024 with new parts
78028US Battleship USS New Jersey BB-622012YesRebox from 78005 with new parts
78029USS BB-63 Missouri 19912012YesRebox from 78008 with new parts
78030Japanese Battleship Yamato2013YesRebox from 78002 with new parts
78031Japanese Battleship Musashi 武蔵2013YesRebox from 78004 with new parts
78032Japanese Navy Destroyer Kagero2015YesRebox from 78020 with new parts

1/700 waterline

The majority of the kits in the 1/700 waterline series are WWII Imperial Japanese Navy ships but there are also kits of WWII ships from other countries such as Germany, Britain, and the United States.
The 1/700 waterline series battleship U.S.S. Missouri is 386.5 mm long with 1/350 battleships twice as long.
In addition the series has a few modern vessels such as the vehicle transport ship Shimokita with a transparent deck to allow viewing of the loaded hovercraft, tanks and trucks inside.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
31003JMSDF Defense Ship LST-4001 Ohsumi1999Yes-
31006JMSDF Defense Ship LST-4002 Shimokita2001YesRebox with new parts
31113Japanese Battleship Yamato1998No-
31114Battleship Musashi 武蔵1998NoRebox from 31113 with new parts
31210Japanese Aircraft Carrier Shinano1992YesRebox with new parts
31211Japanese Aircraft Carrier Taiho 大鳳1992YesRebox with new parts
31212Japanese Aircraft Carrier Junyo1992YesRebox with new parts
31213Japanese Aircraft Carrier Shokaku 翔鶴1993Yes-
31214Japanese Aircraft Carrier Zuikaku 瑞鶴1993YesRebox with new parts
31215Japanese Aircraft Carrier Shinano1999Yes-
31314Japanese Light Cruiser Agano1992YesRebox with new parts
31315Japanese Light Cruiser Yahagi-Yes-
31316Japanese Light Cruiser Kuma-Yes-
31317Japanese Light Cruiser Tama-Yes-
31318Japanese Light Cruiser Kiso-Yes-
31319Japanese Light Cruiser Yubari-Yes-
31320Japanese Light Cruiser Natori-Yes-
31321Japanese Light Cruiser Kinu-Yes-
31322Japanese Light Cruiser Nagara-Yes-
31323Japanese Light Cruiser Isuzu-Yes-
31341Japanese Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Mogami2002Yes-
31342Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mikuma-Yes-
31343Japanese Heavy Cruiser Suzuya-Yes-
31344Japanese Light Cruiser Kumano-Yes-
31349Japanese Light Cruiser Abukuma-Yes-
31359Japanese Light Cruiser Mogami-Yes-
31401Japanese Destroyer Fubuki-Yes-
31402Japanese Destroyer Shiratsuyu-Yes-
31403Japanese Destroyer Harusame-Yes-
31404Japanese Destroyer Hatsuyuki-Yes-
31405Japanese Destroyer Ayanami-Yes-
31406Japanese Destroyer Akatsuki-Yes-
31407Japanese Destroyer Hibiki-Yes-
31408Japanese Navy Destroyer Shikinami-Yes-
31409Japanese Navy Destroyer Shimakaze-Yes-
31428Japanese Destroyer Matsu-Yes-
31429Japanese Destroyer Sakura-Yes-
31435Japanese Submarine I-58 Late Version-Yes-
31453Japanese Navy Submarine I-16 & I-58-Yes-
31460Japanese Navy Destroyer Shimakaze-Yes-
31544Battleship Yamato 大和2011YesRebox from 31113
31613U.S. Battleship BB-63 Missouri2003Yes-
31614U.S. Battleship New Jersey-Yes-
31615British Battleship Prince of Wales: Battle of Malaya-Yes-
31616U.S. Battleship Iowa-Yes-
31617British Battlecruiser Repulse-Yes-
31711U.S. Escort Carrier CVE-9 Bogue-Yes-
31713U.S. Aircraft Carrier CV-3 Saratoga-Yes-
31804U.S. Heavy Cruiser Indianapolis-Yes-
31805German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen-Yes-
31806British Battlecruiser Hood & E Class Destroyer - Battle of Denmark Strait-Yes-
31902U.S. Destroyer DD-445 Fletcher1996Yes-
31903U.S. Submarine Gato Class & Japanese Submarine Chaser No.13-Yes-
31904British Destroyer O Classa-Yes-
31906Russian SSGN Kursk -Yes-
31907U.S. Fletcher-Class Destroyer DD-797 Cushing-Yes-
31908German Destroyer Z Class "Project Barbara"-Yes-
31909British Destroyer E Class-Yes-
31910Royal Australian Navy Destroyer Vampire-Yes-
31911U.S. Destroyer DD412 Hammann-Yes-
77502British Battleship Rodney1974Yes-
77504British Battleship Nelson-Yes-
77510U.S. Aircraft Carrier Hornet-Yes-
77514U.S. Aircraft Carrier Enterprise-Yes-
77518German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst-Yes-
77520German Battlecruiser Gneisenau-Yes-
77525British Battleship King George V-Yes-

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

Dinosaur models

In 2023, Tamiya reissued their old dinosaur kits from the 1980s and 90s.
Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
60101Chasmosaurus Diorama Set 1993No-
60102Tyrannosaurus Diorama Set 1993No-
60103Parasaurolophus Diorama Set 1993No-
60104Triceratops Diorama Set 1994No-
60105Velociraptors Pack of Six 1994No-
60106Brachiosaurus Diorama Set 1994No-
60107Mesozoic Creatures Diorama Set 1994No-
60201Triceratops Eurycephalus 1981Yes-
60202Stegosaurus Stenops 1981Yes-
60203Tyrannosaurus Rex 1981Yes-
60204Pteranodon 1981Yes-

Limited special editions

Kit numberModelRelease yearIn productionComment
25100-201No-
25189-201No-
25190Japanese Navy Destroyer Yukikaze Detail Up set2019No-
25191German Heavy Self-Propelled Howitzer Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel "White Box Pre-Production"2019No-
25192Lamborghini Countach LP500S Red Body w/Clear Coat2019NoRebox
25193-201No-
25194Japan Ground Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle "White Box Pre-Production"2019No-
25195U.S. Army Self-Propelled AA Gun M42 Duster "White Box Pre-Production"2019No-
25196U.S. M8 Light Armored Car "Greyhound"2020NoRebox
25197German Armored Railway Vehicle P204 Limited edition white box201NoRebox
25198German Panzerkampfwagen 38 Ausf. E/F "White Box Pre-Production"2019NoRebox
25199Lockheed P-38H Lightning2020NoRebox
25200Swiss Messerschmitt Bf109 E-32020NoRebox with new decals
25201Mitsubishi Ki-46 III Type 100 Command Recon Plane w/Background Pamphlet2020NoRebox
25202Lockheed P-38J Lightning Metallic Edition Shizuoka Hobby Show Limited2022NoRebox
25203Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien & 4x4 Light Vehicle Kurogane Set2023YesRebox
25204Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 & Kubelwagen Type 82 Set2023YesRebox
25205North American P-51D Mustang & 1/4 ton 4x4 Light Vehicle Set2023YesRebox
25206Dornier Do335A Pfeil & Kubelwagen Type 82 Set2023YesRebox
25207Leopard 2A6 Tank "Ukraine"2023YesRebox with new decals
25208Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf F. & Motorcycle North Africa2023YesRebox with new parts
25209Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf G. Early Production & Motorcycle Eastern Front2023YesRebox with new parts
25210Lancia Stratos Turbo2023YesRebox with new parts
25211Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I & Light Utility Car 10HP Set2023YesRebox
25212Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik & GAZ-67B Set2023YesRebox
25213Focke-Wulf Fw190 D-9 JV44 & Citroen Traction 11CV Staff Car Set2023YesRebox
25214P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop" & 1/4-ton 4x4 Light Vehicle Set2023YesRebox
25215Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a w/Kettenkraftrad2023YesRebox-
25216M1A1 Abrams Tank "Ukraine"2023YesRebox with new decals
25217Mitsubishi Ki-46 III Type 100 & 4X4 Light Vehicle Kurogane Set2024YesRebox
25218Japanese Navy Destroyer Yukikaze "Yukikaze Movie Version"2025YesRebox
25219-2025YesRebox

=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.
=R/C models=

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, the eighth car to be released by Tamiya. Although released previously this model is the first to use the Competition Special tag, meaning that it is a hopped-up 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.
  • 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 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, over-engineered sophisticated step-less MSC with microswitch and braking, to use the BEC radio gear and to come fully ball raced. 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. The body shape would become common with RC cars throughout the decade. Tamiya's further evolution with the RM5/6 would be another all-new design featuring a stiffening top plate and a floating rear pod with a single spring.
  • 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, although not the first F1 car to be released, as well as being the second to use the CS 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. 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.
  • 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. 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. The Frog's lower price and weight, 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo was a TA-01 chassis kit 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, nor was the TA-01 the first chassis to be designed to be fitted with a touring car body. Due to its popularity, this Skyline GT-R kit was credited for creating the touring car craze during the early 1990s as well as the chassis introducing the one-make low-cost racing known as the Tamiya Racing Championship.
  • 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 and weighing one pound 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Nitro Blaster is an identical buggy with different exterior.
  • 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 body was released in Dec 200, with a scale surf board as an accessory.
  • 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 along with the limited-edition TA05MS, and the hopped-up TA05R in spring 2007. The IFS features an inboard front suspension with pushrod-activated laydown shocks, 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, the GT500 Lexus SC430, 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.

RC gliders

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

Quick drive

The QD 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:
The truck range also includes some 2 axle trailers "North American style":
  • Flatbed trailer
  • Box trailer
  • Tank trailer
  • Pole trailer
Tamiya also offers 3 axle "Euro type" semi-trailers in their regular line-up.
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.
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 have full sound function, fire simulation, the latest Full Option Tank 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: . 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
=Track racing cars=
  • The Mini 4WD and Dangun-Racer series are small single-motor free-operating electric models designed to operate using two AA-sized batteries and run on a special deeply channeled track.
=Tamiya Racing Factory=
Tamiya and their racing team, Tamiya Racing Factory, have evolved into one of the most successful racing teams on the electric scene of worldwide R/C racing over the last few years. They are most famous for their work in the field of 1/10 scale electric touring car racing.
In 1999, at the request of many Tamiya enthusiasts, Tamiya started work on a car made purely for racing to replace their aging, gear-driven TA03R-TRF and TA03F David Jun Edition cars. The car that resulted was the TRF414X, which evolved into the TRF414M, and then to the more popular TRF414M2, all employing the then-novel twin-belt drivetrain layout, with the center layshaft mounted above the motor. The TRF team's reputation shot up after the 3rd IFMAR ISTC world championships in Mogale City, South Africa, in 2002. The Thai driver Surikarn Chaidajsuriya shocked the world by winning the world championships driving a modified Tamiya TRF414M. The car he used was eventually released to the public as the TRF414M-World Championship Replica, of which only 1500 were built making it one of the more desirable Tamiya kits from the last 5 years.
Since 2002 the TRF division has continuously been growing with an expanded team in Japan and worldwide. In late 2002 Tamiya released their third shaft driven car called TB Evolution III which won the YamaYama Cup in Japan two months later, with Satoshi Maezumi at the wheel. On the European scene the Dane Steen Graversen, along with Surikarn Chaidajsuriya and team manager Kiyokazu Suzuki, managed to join the A-main of the big LRP Masters race in Germany during April 2003. Surikarn then won both the 23T stock and the Modified classes in the Thailand International Touring Car championships using an updated TB Evo3. Surikarn's Evo3 was eventually released to the public as the limited-edition TB Evo3 Surikarn Edition to commemorate the victory. It features red anodized aluminum components, new upper arm mounts, titanium turnbuckles and screws, delrin differential halves, a thicker 3 mm carbon chassis, and a new one-way carbon gear brace. The TB Evo3 SE was eventually replaced with the TB Evo4 in the first half of 2004. The Evo4 addressed the Evo3 owner's complaints about their car's bevel gear durability by incorporating a three-piece center shaft design, doing away with the Evo3's single-piece center shaft. The Evo4 was also equipped with Tamiya's lightweight reversible suspension set, incorporating smaller wheel bearings, stiffer material and reversible longer suspension arms which allows more cornering speed and more precise adjustment of the car's suspension characteristics.
The same year Tamiya discovered a new young star, a boy named Marc Rheinard from Germany. Rheinard debuted at the indoor race DHI Cup of 2004 with Tamiya's new belt driven car the TRF415. He and Steen Graversen finished 2nd and 3rd, proving the capability of this newly designed chassis. Two months later Rheinard won the LRP Masters world's best drivers. Things looked good for the upcoming 4th World Championships in Florida, USA. Few believed that Rheinard would actually win the world championships at the age of 17, but he did. Tamiya took their new and improved version of TRF415, the TRF415MS which stands for Maezumi Satoshi, one of the car's designers and a Tamiya factory driver. The new car had improved handling characteristics on asphalt through the adoption of a thinner chassis and the Evo4's lightweight reversible suspension. Rheinard took pole position and won two of the three A-mains. The other Tamiya driver in the top ten was former world champion Surikarn, driving the TB Evo4, who finished 9th.
After the 2004 World Championship Tamiya released the upgrade kit for the 415 containing the direct center pulley and narrowed suspension mounts, further improving the 415 handling and acceleration. In early 2005 Tamiya released an updated version of the TB Evo4, called the TB Evo4MS. The Evo4MS was equipped with one-piece aluminium bulkheads, aluminium center brace and one-piece center shaft input cups.
In July 2005 Tamiya further updated the TRF415MS by releasing the TRF415MSX. They released both as a conversion kit and as a complete kit. The design featured a three-piece bulkhead for easy maintenance, a lowered and shortened upper deck that runs under the belt, and the removal of the middle decks — all of which contributed to a lower center of gravity and an increased "tweak" resistance. Marc won the World's Warm-Up in April 2006 with a revised version of the MSX sporting a new set of lowered rear bulkheads, shock towers, and steering mechanism. Unfortunately he only placed 4th overall in the 5th IFMAR ISTC World Championships held in August 2006 in Collegno, Italy, but his car was eventually released to the public as the limited-edition, asphalt-racing TRF415MSX Marc Rheinard Edition in August 2006. It incorporated new alternated pulleys, a new lightweight delrin solid front axle, new internal drive ratios, and the new steering mechanism. In July 2006 Tamiya released the TB Evolution 5, their next-generation gear-driven touring car, replacing the Evo4 MS. The Evo5 did away with the Evo4's front main shaft input cup, using a CV joint instead, and also incorporates the new short arms for the lightweight suspension, which further increased the cornering speed and helped sharpen the car's turn-in. It was also equipped with a new, more precise steering mechanism, and a lowered top deck. In November 2006 Tamiya ceased the production of the MRE and released the updated TRF415MSXX. This car returned to the standard front one-way differential and came with new thinner upper and lower decks, and a new aluminum air scoop to help cool the motor.
=Supplies and Tools=
Tamiya manufactures acrylic and enamel-based modelling paints, sprays and painting pens. Tamiya manufactures supplies such as putty, solvent, and modelling tools. They also provide upkeep equipment for their RC models, such as grease for the working gear boxes, work tables, airbrush stands and turn tables.
Tamiya's paints, like all their products, are recognised as superior quality. Tamiya released a line of "weathering" kits which allow the user to easily and quickly give their models the impression they have been damaged, have rusted or have been through a long service life.
=General-purpose simple-model construction sets=
Tamiya also offers an extensive line of "sturdy plastic" basic construction sets for building very simple battery-powered "working" models, such as a mobile claw-lifter, bulldozer, fork lift, crawler-type vehicles with multiple tank-treads, and toy "robots"—all usually operated by an equally simple wired remote-control. While some of these model "kits" can be used alone or in combination to create other things as desired, the product line also features many small general-purpose sets of parts like various plates and beams, wheels and axles, pulleys, chain drives, various remote-controls, and link-style tank treads with sprockets, as well as several types of motors and gearboxes In addition, some models also feature special parts like cams and flywheels.
Though the appearance of most of the parts themselves is somewhat similar to Lego Technic, the build process and result is much more like Erector Set since parts are actually fastened together with bolts through an array of available mounting holes rather than merely snap-fit; and finished models remain very skeletal, having no outer shell or hull. Although kit-instructions even show steps at the level of gearbox and controller assembly, on at least some models some structural and/or non-structural parts are actually made of pre-drilled wood, and may need to be glued together; for example the wooden main base-plate of the #70108 Tracked Vehicle Chassis Kit
The wired remote-control is generally at most 2+1 "channels" and controls 2 independent motors for driving plus 1 motor for operating a feature such as the claw-arm of the mobile claw-lifter
Overall, Tamiya models should be somewhat sturdier than equivalent Erector Set models due to their thicker parts, and both should be sturdier than Lego Technic due to their physical fastenings rather than simple snap-fit, but both Erector Set and Lego Technic are much more flexible thanks to their complete lack of single-purpose part-joining points, self-tapping screws, and the need to glue parts.
=Other=
In the 1980s Tamiya introduced a Programmable logic controller for their moving models. It used the TMS1100 4-bit Microcontroller. developed by TI.
= References =
=Notes=
  • 田宮俊作著『田宮模型をつくった人々』文藝春秋刊 2004年9月発行