“First in Quality Around the World” – our well-known advertising slogan is more than just a catchy saying. It is a promise that focuses on the exceptionally high quality of Tamiya model kits and RC vehicles. The success story of the Tamiya model kits began in the 1960s with detailed plastic models that quickly helped the Japanese brand into the role of an innovative market leader. For more than 45 years now, state-of-the-art RC cars, trucks, and tank models have also been part of the versatile Tamiya range, which delights RC beginners and die-hard professionals alike.
From the RC TT-02 Chassis First Try On-Road to the heavy duty 1:14 RC SCANIA 770S 8x4/4 and our high-quality military model vehicles, our wide range of products offers everything the heart of every model builder desires.
To ensure the highest quality in all our products, we place great emphasis on highly qualified employees, strict quality controls and in-house production of all parts in our production facility. The result is RC vehicles and model kits that set new standards and express what we strive for: Quality out of passion.
TAMIYA model making – a hobby for young and old
Tamiya model making is a hobby with numerous advantages! Model builders often find working with a Tamiya model kit to be pure relaxation and use tinkering, collecting or driving as a wonderful balance to everyday stress. In addition, building and driving the vehicles is an excellent communal activity that promises hours of entertainment and fun with friends or family. In this way, RC model building brings generations together and creates strong bonds through common interests.
Furthermore, Tamiya model building promotes the ability to concentrate, technical understanding, solution-oriented thinking and fine motor skills. Certainly, after all, the handling of RC models requires the highest level of attention and plenty of tact. In addition, RC model building creates a basis on which you can deal with scientific topics such as technology, mechanics, architecture, and the physical functioning of vehicles in a practical way.
On a creative level, the fast vehicles stimulate the imagination and invite you to bring your stories to the road. This opens up countless scenarios that you can relive with RC models. In the process, you may feel a pleasant pang of nostalgia because many adult RC lovers feel transported back to their childhood when tinkering and driving.
RC vehicles and plastic model making – the TAMIYA range at a glance
The Tamiya model making range is a huge cosmos full of wonderful possibilities and exciting adventures that are just waiting to be experienced. We offer you a gigantic selection of model building sets for adults and young people from the age of 14. Among them, you will find the most diverse designs and variants – for every demand and every taste.
The RC model building category offers RC cars, RC buggies, RC trucks and RC tanks and thus covers all areas of RC model building. Among other things, you will find the RC Audi V8 and the RC Neo Fighter Buggy.
In the plastic model kits section, we present you with first-class models of cars, motorbikes, military, aircraft, and ships. Design the detailed F-35 according to your ideas, or add your personal touch to the faithful replica of the Ducati Superleggera V4.
The TAMIYA educational kits provide you with a fascinating learning experience that gives you profound insights into the technology behind complex models. You can look forward to concentrated work during assembly, lots of fun and an expansion of your technical understanding.
To ensure that there are no limits to the design of your RC models, we provide you with a wide range of colours for every need under colours/ paints / airbrush. In addition, high-quality accessories from the categories model making accessories and RC accessories enrich the tinkering and driving with your models and if you require spare parts, you are also in good hands with us.
To stay up to date, share your enthusiasm with others or increase your appetite for impressive model kits and vehicles, we recommend our catalogues and merchandise articles as well as the novelties section. Discover, share, dream – the TAMIYA world of model building awaits you!
TAMIYA – symbol for first-class quality and know-how in model making
As mentioned at the beginning, Tamiya today looks back on decades of company history. This results in a tremendous wealth of experience, which enables us to continuously improve our products and to completely satisfy our valued customers with models of unsurpassed quality. The satisfaction of our customers and the positive experiences they have with our top products are the best praise and the greatest incentive for us to constantly develop further.
TAMIYA online shop – experience the advantages of the market leader
At Tamiya, the model building experience begins with the purchase. We support you with a versatile range, detailed product information as well as extensive blog and guide texts in the selection of a Tamiya model kit that meets your expectations 100%. You can rely on the fact that every single product – whether RC vehicle or plastic model kit – is characterised by the usual excellent quality of Tamiya brand products. To make your shopping experience as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we focus on easy ordering and fast delivery, with several payment and delivery options available to you. The personal service, with which we can respond individually to each customer, ideally rounds off your experience in the Tamiya online shop – so you are in the best hands right from the start!
Modelling FAQs: Answers to frequently asked questions
What types of model making are there?
Model making is an extremely multifaceted affair whose spectrum ranges from vehicle, aircraft, military, and ship model making to architectural model making and RC model making. In addition, a distinction can be made according to the materials used: In addition to plastic model making, which is particularly common for vehicles and RC models, there is also wooden model making, for example.
What does RC stand for in model making?
The abbreviation "RC" stands for “radio-controlled” or “remote controlled” and thus indicates that a model can be controlled remotely.
What do you need to build an RC car?
To build your RC car, you first need a Tamiya model building product set that contains the necessary parts. You will also need the appropriate tools, such as screwdrivers (PH1+,PH2+), side cutters, cutting pads and knives, as well as any accessories for customising or tuning your RC vehicle. It is always best to read the product description carefully. This will tell you what is included in a set and which parts you may need to purchase separately.
