This high quality brush with easy to use performance is made of fine horse hair from Chinese and American horses. Off-white coloured bristles with natural wood coloured handle and burgundy imprint. This brush would better be used for painting larger areas.

These cans of spray paint are extremely useful for painting large surfaces. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is enough to fully cover 2 or 3, 1/24 scale sized car bodies.

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

Sandpaper that can be used when modifying and finishing Tamiya products. For use on metal, plastic or wood. Can be used wet or dry and is clog-resistant.

These scribing saws are ideal for remaking details that are lost when cleaning up seam lines or deepening existing panel lines. Compared with Item 74094, the teeth of these saws are smaller and have a finer pitch. Both straight and rounded saw blades are included. The grips can be folded over for the saws to be used as they are, and they may also be attached to a Modeller’s Knife (Item 74040). Made from 0.1mm thick stainless steel.

At about the middle of the 1930's, the German Army organized offensive infantry corps which had machine guns and machine pistols as the nucleus of their small arms. The infantry division contained three regiments as its main body. Each regiment consisted of three battalions, which had four infantry companies each. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd companies each had twelve light machine guns, sixteen machine pistols, three light mortars and two antitank guns. The 4th company, which was called machine-gun company, was equipped with twelve (later sixteen) heavy machine guns and six medium mortars.

The machine guns that gave birth to and constituted the background of such organization were the well-known model 34 (MG-34) and model 42 (MG-42).

In 1934, Mauser completed a new machine gun of 7.92 mm calibre based on the Swiss Solothurn 30 machine gun then used by the Austrian Army. The new machine gun employed the Solothurn mechanism such as the air-cooled recoil operation system and the selective fire lever between continuous fire and single fire. It was linear and slender in appearance. Muzzle brake was fixed to avoid vibration and recoil caused by high cyclic rate of fire (up to 900 rounds per minute) that was one of the advantages of the mechanism. The gun was of the belt-fed type. Belts containing 50 rounds each were carried in a gun belt box with a capacity of 300 rounds.

Immediately after completion, the new machine gun was adopted by the German Army. Officially designated model 34 machine gun (MG-34), the weapon was mounted on a great number of combat vehicles and military planes as well as used by infantry corps. The MG-34 later showed activity in all theatres of war.

In 1942, the Model 42 machine gun (MG-42) first appeared in the battlefield. The MG-42 was a remodelled version of the MG-34 and better suited for mass production. Since pressing process was largely used to facilitat manufacture, it is said that even a small factory was able to produce it. The MG-42 had considerable improvements in performance over the MG-34. The rate of fire was much higher and reached 1,500 rounds per minute. In addition, the MG-42 was durable enough to withstand changes in temperature and rough handling in the battlefield. It showed its excellent performance that was never affected by such conditions. The Germans used the same machine gun as a heavy machine gun or a light machine gun according to its tactical use. The former was so called when used on a tripod for support fire and the latter was so called when used on a hipod as an offensive weapon for infantry.

Accessories for the weapon used as a light machine gun consisted of 300 round gun belt boxes, 50 round saddle drum magazines, spare barrels, tool kit and machine oil. When used as a heavy machine gun, the weapons had additional accessories as follows: telescopic sight, tripod, tripod container, single AA mount, anti-aircraft ring sight, etc. (A sunshade was also added to the accessories when the gun was used in the tropics.)

Machine guns possessed by the Germans totalled 126,800 in number at the outbreak of World War II but they increased to 231,000 in January 1945 near the end of the war. This shows what great importance the German Army attached to its machine guns.

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These spray paints are especially developed for finishing aircraft models to provide the authentic tones. Each can contains 100ml of paint. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

These spray paints are especially developed for finishing aircraft models to provide the authentic tones. Each can contains 100ml of paint. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

Customize your 1/14 scale Tractor Truck with these Aluminum Oil Dampers. These dampers effectively absorb shocks from the road surface and allow you to enjoy smooth driving. The black-colored aluminum damper cylinders have plastic bottom end caps to offer easy damper maintenance such as replacing o-rings.

Specifications and Features:

- Aluminum Damper Cylinder (Black) x 2pcs.
- Piston Rod x 2pcs.
- Cylinder End Cap (Black) x 2pcs.
- Aluminum Cylinder Spacer x 2pcs.
- Damper Oil (9cc) x 1pc.
- Pistons and attachment adjusters also included.
- Compatible with 1/14 scale R/C Tractor Trucks.

These spray paints are especially developed for finishing aircraft models to provide the authentic tones. Each can contains 100ml of paint. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

Powerplants are crucial components for any motorized vehicle and combat

vehicles are no exception. Along with fire power and crew protection,

maneuverability directly effects survivability. During WWII, Germany's

Tiger I heavy tank initially used a Maybach V-12 cylinder, 21,400cc

HL210 P45 gasoline engine. It had a maximum output of 650 horsepower

and plenty of low RPM torque; however, propelling a 65 ton chassis

through rough terrain was not easy, even for this well engineered unit.

On the Russian front during summer months, the engine would overheat

and sometimes caught fire, due to the heavy loads and work far

exceeding its limits. In order to check the engine oil level and

radiator coolant, the Tiger I had to stop every 45 minutes of running

time during the summer. Maintenance of the engine was usually the

driver's responsibility, but once trouble occurred, the whole crew was

compelled to fixing it. These problems and breakdowns were other

"battles" for the crew. At a later date, the improved Maybach HL230 P30

engine, with 700 horsepower was used in late production versions of the

Tiger I, the Panther, and the King Tiger. Daily maintenance and repair

work were still indispensable, and to make maintenance more efficient,

an engineer was dispatched from Maybach to the maintenance company of

each Tiger heavy tank battalion, to assist in servicing the engines.

These spray paints are especially developed for finishing aircraft models to provide the authentic tones. Each can contains 100ml of paint. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

Unveiled to the public in 1996, Honda's CBR 1100XX "Super Blackbird" has brought the leading edge of motorcycle technology to a new height. Even though it provides and awesome 165 horsepower output and a top speed exceeding 300km/h, this super sport bike is not just about muscle. Its sleek, bullet-nosed wedge shape styling was the result of the extensive wind tunnel testing. This distinctive "piggy-back" combination headlights allow the Super Blackbird to have an extremely narrow frontal aspect. The cowling, with purposefully sculptured air intakes and outlets, contribute to achieve better aerodynamics, whilst providing comfort and wind protection for the rider. At the heart of the Super Blackbird lies the 1,137cc, liquid cooled inline four cylinder engine which is compact and light in weight. By incorporating a dual-shaft balancer system, this powerful unit revs up very smoothly, and annoying secondary vibration is virtually eliminated. Thanks to the low vibration, the engine is directly bolted to the dual-spar, triple box section aluminum frame without using rubber mounts, obtaining even further overall rigidity. The entire lightness, and excellent suspension system enable it to have outstanding agility and maneuverability. Positive stopping power is obtained through Honda's Dual-Combined Brake System, which actuates the front and rear brakes by either pulling the hand lever or pressing the foot pedal. The CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird has undoubtedly set new standards in every aspect of large displacement sports motorcycles.

About the Fairchild Republic A-10A "Thunderbolt II"

The need for close air support, on small pin point targets, was recognized early during the Vietnam conflict. Following an experimental development program begun in the early 1970's, the Fairchild Republic Industries A-10 Thunderbolt II was selected for production. The performance characteristics demanded were for operation on unimproved short fields, both high and low airspeed maneuverability, easy maintenance, long loiter times and range, excellent pilot protection, and a capacity for large mixed weapons loads.

The appearance of the A-10 is remarkable while its performance is amazing. Known affectionately as the "Wart Hog" by its pilots, it's a large single seat aircraft, identified by a pair of TF-34-100A high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear of the twin tailed fuselage. A few of the specifications are: Length 53' 4"; height 14'8", span 57'6"; maximum gross weight 47,400lbs, including 16,000lbs of external stores. Internal armament is the GAU-8/A 30mm Gatling cannon capable of 2100 or 4200 rounds per minute. It carries 1350 rounds of ammunition, a fire control head-up display, CRT TV monitor, laser spot seeker plus a diversified armament panel that can facilitate any operational need. The A-10 has been around since 1972, and has again proven its worth during the recent Gulf war.

Suggested Paint Colors

X-1 - Black
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-12 - Gold Leaf
X-14 - Sky Blue
X-2 - White
X-23 - Clear Blue
X-27 - Clear Red
X-7 - Red
X-8 - Lemon Yellow
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum
XF-19 - Sky Grey
XF-26 - Deep Green
XF-4 - Yellow Green
XF-49 - Khaki
XF-51 - Khaki Drab
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-58 - Olive Green
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-62 - Olive Drab

Tamiya acrylic paints are made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush painting or air-brushing. These paints can be used on styrene resins, Styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. The paint covers well, flows smoothly, and can be blended easily. Prior to curing, paint can be washed away with plain water.

When airbrushing make sure to use any of the following Tamiya thinners: 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520, 87077.

X designated colours have a glossy finish while XF designated colours are flat finish.
The paint can be thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya X-20A Acrylic thinner.
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 (87114) for a smoother brushstroke free finish.

These cans of spray paint are extremely useful for painting large surfaces. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is enough to fully cover 2 or 3, 1/24 scale sized car bodies.

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

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 modeller the most accurate parts to finish the model.

Tamiya's engraving blades are a fine addition to any modeler's tool kit, allowing scribing of fine, precision lines. Now, you can use them to scribe curves and circles with ease thanks to this set of photo-etched stainless-steel template sheets!

• Photo-Etched Template Fret x1
• The fret includes 3 sheets of circular templates ranging from 1mm to 12.5mm diameters, in 0.25mm intervals.
• Templates are manufactured in 0.1mm thickness stainless steel, allowing you to bend it against convex surfaces such as aircraft fuselage pieces (minimum target component radius is 30mm)

Warning - Never use these paints on plastic models.

These spray paints were developed especially for decorating transparent polycarbonate bodies used in R/C car modeling. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is the appropriate amount for finishing the model.

Paint the body from the inside, keeping the can about 30cm from the surface. After curing apply another coat. Small details should be brush painted beforehand, using Tamiya bottle paints for polycarbonate.

These paints are impervious to oil and fuels, so they can be safely used on gas –powered R/C bodies

These cans of spray paint are extremely useful for painting large surfaces. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is enough to fully cover 2 or 3, 1/24 scale sized car bodies.

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

These spray paints are especially developed for finishing aircraft models to provide the authentic tones. Each can contains 100ml of paint. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

Warning - Never use these paints on plastic models.

These spray paints were developed especially for decorating transparent polycarbonate bodies used in R/C car modeling. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is the appropriate amount for finishing the model.

Paint the body from the inside, keeping the can about 30cm from the surface. After curing apply another coat. Small details should be brush painted beforehand, using Tamiya bottle paints for polycarbonate.

These paints are impervious to oil and fuels, so they can be safely used on gas –powered R/C bodies