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The Japanese Navy's Last Heavy Cruiser The Chikuma was completed in May 1939 as the second ship of the Tone-class. She was the final heavy cruiser to be built by the Japanese Navy and featured a distinctive design which concentrated four twin 20.3cm main gun turrets forward of the bridge in order to allow unimpeded launching of her six floatplanes from the aft deck during battle. Chikuma often accompanied the Japanese Navy's aircraft carriers since her floatplanes provided considerable reconnaissance capabilities to the fleet, and she was present at such important engagements as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. She continued to serve valiantly until her demise at the hands of U.S. carrier aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. Features This is a 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma. Length: 576mm, Beam: 71mm. The sharp form of the ship has been accurately reproduced.  Model depicts the Chikuma in early-war form, prior to being refitted with additional equipment.  Differences from the Tone such as the signal lights and rangefinder antennas are faithfully depicted.  The ship's hull separates into port and starboard parts and one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow.  The turrets feature precision-molded panel lines and radiator slits.  Parts such as masts and antennas are made from strong ABS plastic parts.  Bridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with clear plastic parts.  Metal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts.  Nakajima E8N and Kawanishi E7K floatplanes can be set on the deck. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are included.  Full hull model display stand included.

A Legend with a Twist The Porsche 935: a true legend whose story goes back to its development for the Group 5 racing category that began in 1976. It quickly became champion that first year, and in 1977 too, it was the class of the field, with the works team joined by numerous privately-run 935s. One of those private teams was Kremer Racing, which made some of its own modifications to the body, and ran the 670hp 6-cylinder turbo engine car in a striking livery that borrowed its colors and the mascot from the title sponsor Vaillant. Results were impressive, as the Vaillant car held off the competition in the 6 Hours of Hockenheim that July for a hard-earned victory; it would also record four wins in the German domestic series the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft that year. Features This is a 1/20 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 235mm, width: 104mm, height: 65mm.  The tweaked Kremer Racing 935 Vaillant form is captured in style.  A removable engine hood allows appreciation of the detailed horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder engine after assembly. The cramped, roll cage-equipped interior is realistically depicted. Solid synthetic rubber slicks add to the finished article.  Cartograf decals are included to depict the livery. Choose between the number 4 and 51 cars.  Comes with a driver figure.

U.S. Light Tank M5A1 Stuart Specification Number:32606 Scale: 1:48 Type: Full kit

24369 1/24 Honda City Turbo (with Honda Motocompo) Specification Number: 24369 Scale: 1:24 Type: Full kit

Re-issue of Tamiya's kit of the super-seller Honda coupe from the 1980s. This version includes the "Mugen" ("unlimited") trim parts designed for the car by the company of the same name. Rubber tires, wheels turn and steer. Detailed undersurface and interior. No engine parts. Item Size/Weight: 29 x 19 x 5.2 cm / 230g

The TAMIYA 24027 Automotive Model 1/24 Renault 5 Turbo Rally is a highly detailed model kit that replicates the French rally car. This kit features intricate parts that accurately depict the car’s sleek design, including a fully detailed engine and a detailed interior with a removable steering wheel. The Renault livery is accurately reproduced with high-quality paint and decals. This model kit is perfect for automotive enthusiasts who appreciate the performance and design of classic French rally cars. Tamiya Automotive Model 1/24 Car Renault 5 Turbo Rally Scale Hobby 24027.  Features This is a 1/24 scale plastic assembly model kit. The Renault 5`s form has been faithfully reproduced. Cockpit area Features a realistic finish. Synthetic rubber slick tires provide the model with greater realism. Top quality decals included. Item Included: 1 x Tamiya Automotive Model 1/24 Car Renault 5 Turbo Rally Scale Hobby 24027

This model kit in 1/35 scale recreates the KS600 motorcycle & sidecar as used by German forces during World War II. During WWII, the German Army employed the powerful motorcycle for messenger and reconnaissance missions. The KS600 is one of the best- known in the 600cc class, as it featured lightweight, rigid pressed steel frames, plus a horizontally opposed 2-cylinder 597cc engine and 4-speed transmission. It was often used with a sidecar. Production started in 1938, and KS600 saw action from early until late WWII. 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 71mm, width: 47mm. Motorcycle The distinctive sections such as fork, frames, horizontally opposed engine and shaft drive are realistically rendered with the ergonomic parts breakdown. The engine features separate head components and has realistic renderings of air-cooling fins. Front and rear wheels are respectively split into right and left components, and spokes are recreated in detail. Just like the actual motorcycle, the front fork stem is connected by shaft, which enables steering motion even after assembly. Includes components to recreate front and rear saddles and side bags. Sidecar Ergonomic parts breakdown offers ease of assembly. Just like the actual sidecar, three connecting sections with motorcycle ensure secure, accurate assembly. The package side has road sign illustrations which are useful to make diorama. Simply cut them out. Decals are included to depict number plates of German Army and Air Force and instrument panel. Comes with three full figures to depict motorcycle driver, commander, and infantry.

This model kit is based on Item 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, with the “Full-View” treatment. The “Full-View” series features clear body parts which display the model’s interior and allow car fans to enjoy its beauty. The 300 SL was released in 1954, the production sports car version of a phenomenally successful racing prototype from 1952. It featured an elegant body with gull wing doors, plus a lightweight multi-tubular space frame. A 3-liter inline-6 engine pioneered direct fuel injection. Its combination of looks and pioneering power makes it a favorite even in modern times. Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 188mm, width: 75mm, height: 53mm. The elegant 300 SL silhouette is captured by clear body, engine hood and gull wing door parts that can be left unpainted to allow appreciation of the detail underneath. This model features a breathtaking recreation of the complex multi-tubular space frame. The 3-liter inline-6 engine is depicted at a 45-degree angle, just as it was to allow it to fit under the low- profile hood of the actual car. Movable gull wing doors can be secured in an open position, and the hood opens as well. Includes metal transfers. Specification Construction Type: Assembly Kit Required To Complete: Cement, Paint and Finishing Supplies Scale: 1/24

This model kit in 1/20 scale recreates the Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr. 5 (originally sold as Item 20009 in 1978; not motorized this time) with new Cartograf decals, new slick tires, and instruction manual. The Toyota Celica LB Turbo was a Group 5 car developed for the 1977 DRM (German Racing Championship). Based upon the road car Celica Liftback, the car featured aerodynamic components such as bulging over fenders and rear wing and employed numerous FRP body panels. An extensively modified body and 2,090cc, 560hp inline-4 DOHC turbo engine were utilized for its racing endeavors. This car made its debut in July 1977, and in October of the same year, it beat the Porsche 935 and achieved its maiden victory. Features 1/20 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 240mm, width: 105mm, height: 61mm. Features authentic renderings of engine and cockpit with roll cage. Removal of the front cowl showcase renderings of inline-4 engine. Includes high quality, new Cartograf decals. One full body driver figure is included. Features realistic solid synthetic rubber slick tires. Comes with two marking options to depict no.68 and 56 cars.  

In 1977, Lotus introduced a ground effect car, the Type 78 which had a slim monocoque chassis and wide side pontoons with undersurfaces like inverted aircraft wings. Round 6 Belgium GP in the 1978 season saw the introduction of the further evolved Type 79. The fuel tanks were placed behind the cockpit and the rear suspension featured effective inboard dampers. Mario Andretti was paired with Ronnie Peterson that year, and the former drove the car to an impressive pole-to-finish debut win. More success followed, with Andretti taking 5 wins to claim the drivers' championship and Peterson adding another win to help the team claim the constructors' title. The Type 79 greatly influenced later F1 machines and its overwhelming speed as well as graceful design and livery earned it the nickname “Black Beauty.”Features 1/20 scale plastic assembly kit model of the Lotus Type 79 1978. Length: 220mm, Width: 108mm. The sleek, low profile of the machine has been realistically reproduced. Front and rear cowlings are removable even after assembly to showcase cockpit, engine, and suspension. The distinctive undersurface shape of side pontoons are accurately rendered. Metal covers for air funnels enhance great scale realism. Rubber tires included. 2 kinds of decals to depict No.5 and No.6 cars are included. 2 types of roll bars as well as air outlets on side pontoons are included to allow the choice of assembly from the car driven by Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson from either the British GP or German GP.

This model kit recreates the Toyota Soarer 2000VR-Turbo with updated decals and instruction manual. The Toyota Soarer made its debut in Feb- ruary 1981 as Toyota’s first personal luxury car. This 2-door hardtop coupe featured a long nose with short deck and high-quality inline-6 engine, plus an array of the latest auto technology for the interior. Inheriting the same streamlined form, the Soarer VR-Turbo – a grade added in June 1981 – utilized the inline-6 turbo engine capable of 145hp. Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 192mm, width: 75mm, height: 56mm. The slide sunroof can be opened and closed. Choose from steel type or glass type. Features realistic renderings of interior and chassis underside. Realistic synthetic rubber tires. Decals authentically depict seat patterns and body stripes. One driver figure is included.

In a crouched action positions, these soldiers are very cautious of their surroundings while pushing forward following a tank. Such a tense frontline scene can now be displayed with this plastic assembly model set which includes five German soldier figures wearing winter uniforms, cotton-made smocks, and realistically reproduced winter overcoats seen during the middle stages of WWII. The noncommissioned officers are depicted carrying weapons such as an MP40 submachine gun and rifles and standing in lower poses than their field commander who has a Walther P38 and a grenade in each hand. Specification Scale: 1/35 Item Size/Weight: 15.7 x 26 x 3 cm / 120g

Tamiya 24363 1/24 Nissan Z (Fairlady Z) (RZ34) Nissan’s sports car, Fairlady Z (named “Nissan Z” in global market), whose North American specification was announced in August 2021 and Japanese specification in January 2022. The 7th generation features a design that pays homage to successive models with the main theme of “fusion of tradition and state-of-the-art technology”. Equipped with a 405-horsepower 3-liter V6 twin-turbo engine at the front, it combines a 6-speed MT or 9-speed AT transmission to drive the rear wheels. As a pure engine model, it attracted the attention of fans around the world. Features The sharp form of the 2-door fastback coupe has been faithfully reproduced. The outer panel of the body and roof is composed of separate parts. Separate parts such as the lower part of the transmission and front and rear suspension arms give the underside of the chassis a three-dimensional finish. The seat is divided into 4 sections for ease of painting. Comes with masking stickers for coloring transparent parts. You can choose to assemble either Japanese or North American specifications. Emblems and logos are recreated with inlet marks. Tires are made of solid rubber. Specification 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length 183mm, Width 84mm, Height 55mm.

Cruising to Victory While German forces had dangerous Tigers and Panthers prowling the battlefield, by the end of the conflict the British were fielding a capable answer: the Comet. With a hull based upon that of the Cromwell and a new, larger turret accomodating the Q.F. 77mm gun, it was a formidable proposition indeed. Comets took part in the March 1945 Allied crossing of the Rhine, providing vital infantry support fire; crews are said to have been happy with the balance of firepower, survivability and mobility it provided.   Features This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 219mm, width: 88mm. Extensive study of full-size Comets underpins this accurate rendering of the boxy hull with larger turret and 77mm gun. Cast metal armor surfaces on the hull and turret front are realistically depicted, as is the shape of the canvas gun shield cover. Assembly type tracks employ one piece straight sections. Choose between connected and separated "Normandy cowling" designs for the rear. A clear part is used to recreate searchlight lens. Comes with two crew torso figures in winter gear, with two vehicle marking options also included in the kit.

An Elite Team From the second half of 1944, the M1943 field jacket replaced the M1941, which had been used through most of the early U.S. involvement in WWII; simultaneously, double buckle boots were also introduced. A soldier would typically carry a canteen, ammunition pouch, scope, poncho and more, with the average infantry equipped with a firearm such as the M1 Garand, BAR M1918A2 or a M1A1 sub-machine gun. Officers wielded an M1 carbine. Scout teams would carry a handy talkie radio. This set recreats an infantry scout team of five, which will make a superb project by itself, and can of course be used in a diorama or vignette. Features This is a 1/35 scale figure assembly kit. Parts recreate soldiers from the second half of 1944, wearing the M1943 field jacket: a commanding officer with M1 carbine surveys the scene, two standing soldiers have an M1 Garand and BAR respectively, a further soldier kneels with the stock of his M1 on the ground, and one soldier is pictured with the handy talkie. Comes with a wide range of crisply molded small arms. Decals are included for recreation of various rank insignia. This set creates a late-WWII scout team in great detail. Two of the helmets are recreated with netting. A soldier is stopped, M1 Garand in hand. The poncho for his back is optional. Choose whether the BAR M1918A2 soldier also has a poncho. Depictions of folds and creases add extra life. Depictions of small arms have a crisp finish. Other accessories such as bayonet, grenades and binoculars are included. The included decals are a great way of recreating rank insignia on your figures.  

This model assembly kit recreates the 2021 Subaru BRZ as a 1/24 Sports Car Series product. The BRZ – Subaru’s first rear-wheel drive sports car, which debuted in 2012 - welcomed a second model in April, 2021. With the basic style carried over, the car features a low center of gravity with a 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder boxer engine capable of 235hp. This engine offers higher power and torque and the best balance of easy handling and superior performance. It also employs the modular unibody automobile platform Subaru Global Platform (SGP) to facilitate improved rigidity and collision safety, plus Subaru’s original driving support system EyeSight. Features The model recreates the front fenders’ air outlets, side sill spoilers, and the other aerodynamic parts. Suspension detail features front strut and rear double wishbone systems. Details such as a 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder DOHC engine are faithfully depicted and the hood can be held open by a stay. Differences from its sister car the Toyota GR 86 are accurately captured: front bumper and lights, rear stabilizer direction, and more. Wheels are paired with solid synthetic rubber tires. Features realistic renderings of the car undersurface details such as propeller shafts, suspension and mufflers. Shift knob, 3 pedals for manual transmission, seats and lever-type side brake details. Window frames are molded with window parts while right/left frames on the roof top are separate parts for hassle-free painting job. Metal-plated parts are included to recreate taillight/reverse light cases and muffler end. Comes with masking stickers for use when painting window and taillight cover areas, and metal transfers to add realism to side mirrors and rear-view mirror. Specifications 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit Length: 178mm, width: 74mm, height: 55mm  

A Modern Great GT racing has captured the imagination of race fans across the world, with cutting edge cars from famed marques such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and more. That illustrious list also includes Mercedes and the German auto giant's Mercedes-AMG GT3, developed in line with the FIA's GT3 class specs. The AMG GT production car is used as a base, and given an aluminum space frame, carbon fiber body components, a mammoth rear wing, rear diffuser, front spoiler and other racy upgrades. Power is provided by a monster 6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V8 mounted in the front. Delivery of the car began in 2016; in addition to gracing the Super GT series in Japan, the AMG GT3 has taken part in major races across the world. One of the highlights of its 2016 season was taking the Blancpain GT Series driver and team titles in HTP motorsport colors, a feat perhaps surpassed by an overwhelming display at that year's 24 Hours Nurburgring where Mercedes-AMG GT3 cars took the top four places. This scale model assembly kit recreates the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car. It is a GT3 class spec customer sports car that was converted from the AMG GT road car by the Mercedes-AMG high performance division. The full-size racer features a reliable and powerful 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine harnessing 558hp. Its carbon fiber body overhauls the road car version and has a prominent grille inspired by the classic 300 SL. The race car is also fitted with racing essentials such as a large rear wing, air intakes, splitter, canards and diffusers contributing to its aerodynamics. All of these details are expertly detailed in the model kit to give the modeler the most accurate parts to finish the model. Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 198mm, width: 87mm. Details include bonnet and fender air outlets. Mesh is included to depict grille sections. Realistic, multi-part depiction of interior (including seat, roll cage, door interior panels) and suspension. Metal-plated parts recreate front grille and integrated emblem. Decals are included to recreate dash display, and markings for the gun metal and yellow Mercedes-AMG livery used when the car was tested, and displayed at car shows. TS-100 Semi-Gloss Bright Gun Metal (Item 85100) is recommended to accurately finish the model.