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Tamiya Acrylic Paints are made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush or spray painting. These paints can be used on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. The paint covers well, flows smoothly with no blushing or fading, and can be blended easily. The paint covers well, flows smoothly, and can be blended easily. Prior to curing, paint can be washed away with plain water. Bottle contents: 10ml Tamiya bottle paint label meanings and quick tips X appointed colors have a glossy finish while XF designated colors are flat finish. The paint can be thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya X-20A Acrylic thinner. Items 81521 and 81021 (Tamiya X-21 Flat Base) can be used as a flattening agent on Tamiya Gloss bottle paints. Simply add any X-gloss color then add flat base. Mixing ratio: 1:1 The paint can be also thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. Using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner will yield faster drying results and a harder finish. For better paint brushing results use Tamiya Paint Retarder (item 87114) for a smoother brushstroke free finish.

The British Archer was a self propelled anti-tank gun used during World War 2 based on the Valentine infantry tank chassis. It was fitted with an Ordnance QF 17 pounder gun facing to the rear. There were 655 were produced between 1943 to 1945. It was used in North-West Europe and Italy during the war and post-war the Archer served with the Egyptian Army. The vehicle was unique for its gun being mounted facing the rear of the chassis instead of the front. The kit features a detailed open fighting compartment, with gun breech and shell racks. It comes also with three figures for the Commander, Loader and Gunner.

Kicking Up a Sturm This rather rare WWII German AFV featured a fearsome 38cm rocket launcher mounted upon the proven Tiger I chassis, and was developed for use against heavily fortified enemy positions, against which it would fire 1.5m long, 350kg rocket-powered projectiles. In terms of survivability, too, the Sturmtiger's fighting compartment was well-equipped, with 15cm of frontal armor and 8cm on the sides. All told, a mere 18 examples were produced, between August and December 1944; they were deployed in occupied Poland, and even on German home soil as the conflict ground to its conclusion. Features This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the Sturmtiger. Length: 133mm, width: 78mm. The powerful form of the vehicle is accurately captured using an intuitive parts breakdown. Rifling detail has been molded into the barrel of the stubby main gun. Fighting compartment armor plate parts breakdown was based upon the weld lines of the actual vehicle. Main gun offers traverse, elevation and depression. Assembly-type tracks feature 1-piece straight sections. Comes with a full body figure depicting a soldier standing outside the vehicle. Weights are included for installation in the hull, giving a realistically heavy feel. Make this kit into a mini-diorama using the included figure depicting a soldier on his feet. Realistic assembly type depictions of the wide tracks utilize one-piece straight sections. Also going on sale separately is Item 12672, recreating Zimmerit anti magnetic mine surfaces. Also depicted is the fighting compartment-mounted crane for loading the massive 38cm projectiles. The 38cm mortar features internal rifling details, and has optional separate parts depicting counterweight. The menacing form with chunky fighting compartment and stubby 38cm mortar is artfully captured.

The British Battleship Prince of Wales was the second ship of the King George V class. Soon after her completion in March 1941, she was involved in the historic hunt for the German battleship Bismarck. In October she was deployed to South-East Asia to fortify the important British post of Singapore. However, her short career of a mere 9 months came to a dramatic end when intercepted by Japanese bombers in what was to be known as the Battle of Malaya. Tamiya is proud to add the Prince of Wales as she stood during this historic naval battle to our high quality Water Line Series. Kit also features Japanese planes Type 96 "Nell" and Type 1 "Betty" attack bombers for a complete set to accurately recreate battle scene. On December 8, following the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Prince of Wales left Singapore after receiving intelligence that Japanese troops had begun to land in Malaya. The British Eastern Fleet under Admiral Philips, including the Prince of Wales, intended to meet the enemy at the Kuantan and attack a Japanese convoy. However, the intelligence was wrong and Kuantan was "as quiet as a rainy Sunday afternoon". On her way back to Singapore in the morning of December 10, the Prince of Wales was spotted by a Japanese scout plane. She was soon after attacked and badly damaged by Japanese Type 96 "Nell" and Type 1 "Betty" attack bombers. With her speed reduced, she came under waves of aircraft attacks, until she exploded and sunk stern first. Features Highly detailed 1/700 scale model of the Prince of Wales. Overall length: 322mm Fine detailed weapons, including 35.6cm L45 quadruple guns, dual-purpose 13.3cm twin guns and 40mm Pom-Pom guns. Kit includes 1/700 scale Type 96 "Nell" (3 units) and Type 1 "Betty" (4 units) Japanese bombers. Stand and base is included to depict Japanese fighter bombers in flight.

A Special Version of a Special Bike Introduced to the world at the Milan Motor Show in 2011, the Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore was instantly the talk of the motorcycle world. It is a limited edition version of the bike, commemorating 150 years since Italian unification, with its elegant cowls adorned in a stunning livery inspired by the Italian tricolore flag, and fitted with the full range of high performance option parts. It makes liberal use of famed Italian manufacturer Ducati's race experience and gets 195hp out of a 1,198cc liquid-cooled L-Twin engine. A wealth of electronic components helps to control engine output, suspension characteristics and more, and racers have the DDA+ data analyzer at their disposal to record lap times and a whole host of other data from their ride. Features This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 173mm, width: 67mm, height: 93mm. The model authentically captures the inventive design with L-twin engine integrated into the monocoque frame and directly connected to the swing arm, damper unit and so on. Distinctive cowling shapes are accurately reproduced. Features metal damper coil spring. Tires have realistic tread patterns. High-quality Cartograf decals recreate red and green details, Ducati logos and more. Masking stickers are included for use in the painting process. Metal transfers recreate mirror surfaces. Features moving kickstand. Model recreates Italian spec bike.

Carrying on the Fight With its combination of high speed and heavy armament, the Corsair was a formidable aircraft active in the latter half of WWII. As a versatile bird it had a number of variants, among them the F4U-1D, which was the first Corsair to be officially deployed on U.S. aircraft carriers. Features unique to the F4U-1D included a frame-less semi-bubble canopy, thicker propeller blade roots, a raised pilot's seat and more. Armament took the form of six 12.7mm machine guns mounted in the gull wing, with a pylon under each side of the root allowing it to carry two 1,000lb bombs or drop tanks. The outer wing could be fitted with 4 rockets on each side. The F4U-1D was an important presence on its carriers, joining attacks on the Japanese archipelago in February 1945 as U.S. forces advanced. This is the D variant of the popular Corsair World War II fighter plane. It uses new parts to recreate features specific to the F4U-1D, which was the first Corsair to be cleared for use on aircraft carriers. This fighter-bomber could carry drop tanks on new hard points under the wing root, and up to 8 rockets under the outer wing. It provided invaluable close support for ground troops during landings in places such as the Philippines and Okinawa, and continued to serve after WWII, in Korea. F4U-1D Specific Detail differences from previous variants The semi-bubble canopy was altered during production to remove upper side frames and improve visibility. Propeller blades were thicker from the root. Hardpoints under the wing root allowed carrying of bombs and drop tanks. The tail wheel cover had a new fairing to improve aerodynamics. Outer wing sections had extended metal areas with mounts for eight rockets total. Cockpit floor window was scrapped. Features 1/32 scale plastic model assembly kit. New parts recreating 1D-specific features. Gull wings can be assembled extended or folded. The model can be assembled as parked or airborne, with relevant landing gear, tail wheel and strut parts for both included, as well as a stand. Comes with both seated and standing pilot figures. Photo-etched parts included for added realism. Marking options (2 total) for VF-84 (Navy) and VMF-351 (US Marine Corps) aircraft included. Includes the 12-page B5 full color booklet from previous 1/32 Corsair models.

A Real Show-Stopper From a show-stopping debut at the INTERMOT show in Cologne in 2014 to later reports of a top speed over 400km/h, the Ninja H2R closed course motorcycle has never been far from the headlines. Its Japanese maker Kawasaki aimed to provide hitherto unexperienced acceleration in its development, going about it by teaming up a 300hp-plus liquid-cooled 998cc inline-4 engine with a centrifugal supercharger, and mounting them in a tubing trellis frame. Four carbon fiber wings on the sleek, angular cowls provide not only an aesthetic treat but also stability at the Ninja H2R's extreme speeds, while the bike boasts cutting edge tech such as traction control, engine brake control, a quick shifter and more. Don't miss your chance to build this expertly molded model of a mold-breaking bike! Features This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 172mm, width: 70mm, height: 97mm. Liquid-cooled inline-4 engine and supercharger are depicted in fine detail. Accurate recreations of the elegant trellis frame and aggressive cowls capture the essence of the bike in breathtaking accuracy. Engine, swing arm, cowls and more are screw-attached to the trellis frame. Solid synthetic rubber slicks add an extra layer of authenticity. Metal-plated parts recreate exhaust, silencer, tail light case and more. Name logo and front cowl Kawasaki river mark emblem are depicted using metal transfers. Comes with racing stand parts.

These photo-etched parts set includes photo-etched parts such as brake discs, radiator, front/rear wing panels, body catches as well as metal seatbelt buckles and seatbelt materials to further enhance the realism of the Lotus Type 79 1979.

NEW 2017 TOOL The Infantry Tank Mk III, Valentine, was the most numerous British-built tank of the Second World War, with over 8,000 built between 1940 and 1944. It was a rare example of a private venture tank design that was accepted for mass production. Although it was produced in large numbers, the Valentine was too lightly armoured to act as a true infantry tank. Most Valentines had a two-man turret, which reduced its efficiency in combat and was slower than most cruiser tanks. The Valentine tank was reliable and popular, and for a period in the middle of the Second World War was the main British tank. The Valentine entered service in the UK after the fall of France. It entered service with the Army Tank Brigades, where it was used as an infantry tank. During 1941 the number of new armoured divisions was outstripping the availability of cruiser tanks. To fill the gap the Valentine was issued to several divisions, and by October 1941 the 6th, 8th and 11th Armoured Divisions were equipped with the type, with 900 on strength. The 11th Armoured Division was reequipped with cruiser tanks before going into combat, but the 6th and 8th used their Valentines in combat.

2015 was an auspicious year for NSX aficionados, as the legendary car's 25th anniversary was marked with the announcement of the new second generation production NSX at the Detroit Auto Show. It went on sale to great acclaim in August of this year (2016). An exceptionally lightweight body utilizes aluminum, high strength steel and carbon fiber components, while power is provided by a midship 3.5-liter V6 twin turbo engine in harmony with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission. The ground-breaking hybrid system orchestrates three electric motors for maximum control of all four wheels and outstanding cornering. With this much-anticipated super sports car starting to hit the streets This plastic assembly kit model recreates the NEXT GENERATION NSX supercar. The full-size car is a highly technical and utterly thrilling supercar. With weight-saving construction, a hybrid powertrain that has three electric motors and a mid-mounted twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 making a combined output of 573 HP, the NSX offers pulse-pounding performance paired with everyday usability. The power plant is mated to a nine-speed dual-clutch automatic, which moves an all-wheel drive train.