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.

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.

The iconic Japanese hobby company Tamiya has been at the forefront of

the modeling industry and is synonymous with innovation, quality and

detail, since1948 when the company started with its first wooden model

kits. Tamiya’s range has grown to include plastic kits, radio control,

educational kits, modeling accessories, paints and tools all of which

are revered for their quality, level of detail and design by modeling

enthusiasts around the world.

The opening round of the 500cc class 1999 World Road Race Championships

was set ablaze in the heat of the Malaysian GP. Although it was Team

Honda that was said to have the advantage in the opening race of the

season, they would be denied victory by young rider, Kenny Roberts, Jr.

and the rest of the Suzuki team. New to the Suzuki team, Roberts, Jr.

secured a third place finish in the qualifying round before burning

rubber to a victory which surprised everyone, especially Team Honda.

Proving his triumph was no fluke, Roberts, Jr. went on to win the

second round too, this time on the rain soaked course of the Japan GP.

On his way to the checkered flag in Japan, Roberts, Jr. was also

successful in beating out five year champion Honda NSR rider, Michael

Doohan. The 1999 version of the RGV-Gamma is known as the XR89. Its

development centered on creating greater overall balance to unlock its

maneuverability and cornering speed. The V-type 4-cylinder engine of

XR89 model is cradled by a lightweight, aluminum twin-tube frame. The

potential of the RGV-Gamma was more than proved by Roberts, Jr., who

mounted the victory podium eight times in 1999, securing a very

respectable overall season ranking of second place.

Enamel paints are used for brush or spray painting, and can be applied to almost any surface of wood, metal or plastic.Each bottle contains 10ml of paint.

Enamel paints are used for brush or spray painting, and can be applied to almost any surface of wood, metal or plastic.Each bottle contains 10ml of paint.

Enamel paints are used for brush or spray painting, and can be applied to almost any surface of wood, metal or plastic.Each bottle contains 10ml of paint.

For the 2005 WRC Monte Carlo Rally, the Subaru team entered the upgraded Subaru Impreza as used in the latter half of the 2004 season. Despite suffering brake troubles, 2003 champion Petter Solberg was able to keep up with the leaders after the first 2 days. On the final day he recorded the fastest times in the first 2 stages to climb up to 3rd place, before being forced to retire after a heavy crash in the snow. Although unlucky in the first race of the season, Solberg and the Subaru team were able to quickly forget the disappointment of Monte Carlo, taking victory in round 2 in Sweden, proving Solberg and the Impreza have what it takes to win the WRC crown back.

About the model:

- 1/24 scale replica plastic model of the 2005 Monte Carlo Rally Subaru Impreza
- Overall length: 183mm, width: 75mm, height: 57mm
- Details unique to Monte Carlo vehicle all reproduced including lowered chassis for tarmac racing, straight lower arms, on-road Pirelli tires and wheels, and short antennas.
- Sectioned rear wing comes molded as one piece. 10-spoke wheels come pre-finished in gold.
- The essence of a rally car fully captured with detailed cockpit and interior roll cage.
- Includes markings for Solberg's No.5 and Sarrazin's No.6 vehicles.

In February of 1936, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche designed a civilian car for

use on the German Autobahn. Surprisingly, almost none of these cars

were made available to private citizens. The Wehrmacht began secretly

appropriating these vehicles for military use. In January 1938, the

Wehrmacht presented Dr. Porsche with the specifications for a military

version. That November, the prototype was completed and designated the

Pkw. K1 (VW-Kubelwagen). The Kubelwagen Type 82 was equipped with a

lightweight monocoque body on a torsion bar spring based four wheel

independent suspension. Its powerplant consisted of an air-cooled four

cylinder 985cc engine, which outputted 23.5hp. Its tremendous

performance led to its wide use as a communications vehicle by

Wehrmacht units. Because of its reliability and ease of repair, and

since its engine did not require a coolant, the Kubelwagen proved

particulary effective in North Africa. At the request of various

divisions in North Africa for a vehicle suitable for the desert, a

Continental balloon tire equipped version went into production from

1942. Two types of balloon tires, a grooved and an ungrooved version

were used. Because the tires were wider than normal tires, a spacer to

raise the height of a spare tire attachment was added to the hood of

the car. Some of the balloon tire equipped Type 82 were even used in

Italy after the fighting in North Africa stopped in May of 1943.

Including variations, about 51,000 Kubelwagen Type 82 were produced by

the end of the war.

Tamiya lapping film is a great resource for model builders of all types. It allows you to provide a smooth and even finish to your paint job. Each film piece is uniformly covered with fine abrasive particles and can be used to rub away rough surfaces or joints.

- #8000 Fine Lapping Film x3 (Pink)
- Extremely fine finish is great as a pre-treatment when using Tamiya Compound products (Items 87068, 87069 and 87070) for glossy surface finishes.
- Dimensions: 93mm x 228mm
- May be used for wet sanding.

The Chieftain Tank is one of the best known of the present generation of battlefield weapons, and is one of the most heavily armoured and armed fighting vehicles in service anywhere today. It has not been without its detractors or critics, however, and there has been a running debate by military commentators for several years past on the relative merits of the British Chieftain Tank compared with the main battle tanks of other great military powers- the United States, Soviet Russia, France and West Germany - whose present equivalent designs afford a fascinating contrast with Chieftain in many key aspects.

The Chieftain, however, was developed as a result of British tank experience in World War II and after, and reflects the priorities which British tank men felt to be the most important terms of firepower, protection and mobility. British tank development in World War II resulted in the famous Centurion, which first appeared in 1945 in the closing weeks of the war. The Centurion, together with the Soviet T-34/85, and German Panther, represented the culmination of thinking (arising from actual experience) which pointed the need for a "universal" tank had, meanwhile, been disturbed by the appearance of the Soviet Josef Stalin II tank in 1945, with a powerful 122mm gun.

In the Immediate post-war years it became clear that Soviet Russia and her East European allies (later the Warsaw Pact powers) posed the greatest threat to Western Europe in any future conflict, and this led, subsequently, to the setting up of NATO. If war broke out, much of the initial fighting at least would take place in Europe, notably in Northern Germany, and Britain's armoured divisions were either located in or earmarked for deployment to Germany. The backbone of the Soviet armoured divisions in the 1950's was the formidable JS-III and its T-1- derivative, both with the 122mm gun, which could out shoot the 20 pdr. (84 mm)gun of the early service versions of Centurion. To strengthen the firepower of the Centurion, therefore, the British developed an introduced a "heavy tank gun", the conqueror with a 120mm gun specifically to match the Stalin. The Centurion at this time was classed as a "medium gun tank". The Conqueror was unsatisfactory in many ways; it was very heavy, noisy, relatively slow, and made an extra logistic liability for relatively few vehicles. By 1066 the Conqueror was withdrawn from service and an up gunned Centurion with 105 mm gun was in service.

More significant still, however, was that the British by this time had a new tank in production, the Chieftain, which was to replace both the Centurion and Conqueror, with firepower superior to both. Initial studies for a new "medium tank gun" to replace these two tanks started in the early 1950's and by 1954 some definite proposals had been formulated by the British General Staff. It was planned that the new vehicle should not exceed 50 tons in weight, should have a gun of 120mm calibre, low sloped superstructure, particularly at the front, and a new, compact V-8 engine instead of the Meteor engine of the Centurion. It was originally thought that the maximum calibre of the gun would be no greater than 105mm, due to the weight and size of the 120mm round in a vehicle of relatively small size, buth this problem was overcome by developing a 120mm round with bagged, as opposed to cased charges, as used in large calibre naval guns. In the event, the 105mm gun was developed and fitted to later marks of the Centurion, and the 120mm gun became feasible for the new design. The new tank was originally designated "Medium Gun Tank No.2 FV 4201" and the contract for design work went to Leyland Motors, who had been main contractors for Centurion.

Some fairly radical design features were involved in FV 4201, quite apart from the proposed 120mm gun. To give a low sloped hull, it was decided to dispense with the conventional seated driving position and give the drive a semi reclining station, central in the hull front. A sloped, faceted glacis, quite similar to that of the Stalin tank, was featured in early design studies, though this evolved into a flatter sloped and cast nose in the final design. To give the best ballistic shape to the turret it was to have sloped, pointed front, eliminating the wide mantlet of earlier tanks. The well-tried Horstmann suspension, as used in the Centurion, was to be retained. In order to test the feasibility of the new requirements, Lelyland built a running prototype in 1956, largely based on Centurion components. Popularly known as the "40 ton Centurion", but designated FB4202 and intended only for test purposes, this vehicle featured both a semi-reclining driver position and a pointed cast turret front. There was still much development work to do, however, notably the need to develop a new engine capable of running on several different types of fuel in accordance with a new NATO policy decision introduced in 1957. Leyland came up with a new motor, the L60, which was a two stroke with vertically opposed pistons, developed from a German compression ignition design. This work caused the whole programme to be delayed and further complicated, for the entire rear end of the vehicle had to be re-designed to take the new engine, taking the weight above the originally scheduled 50 tons in the process. Ironically, also, troubles with this engine hampered the vehicle even after it reached production and service status.

A finalised specification for the FV4201 was drawn up in 1958, and a wood mock-up was ready by early 1959. By this time the design contract had been passed from Leyland to Vickers-Armstrong, the speed requirement had been increased to a maximum of 26 mph, with a range of 300 miles, and there was an increase in elevation and depression of the gun to improve the maximum and minimum ranges.

The first running prototype, without a turret, was ready in late 1959, and six prototypes with turrets were delivered for army trials in 1961-62. Various changes were introduced early on. The design originally had smaller road wheels than the Centurion, but this gave a ground clearance of only 17 inches, which proved too low. The problem was overcome by reverting to the same road wheels as the Centurion, and increasing ground clearance to 22 inches in the procerss. Rubber pads were added to the tracks to prevent damage to public roads, and the exhaust system was much modified following some technical changes to prevent the gearbox from overheating.

The characteristics of the FV4201, subsequently known as the Chieftain Main Battle Tank, have not changed greatly since its first appearance, though there have been several detail changes. The outstanding feature of the vehicle is, of course, its L11 120 mm gun. This can fire APDS (armour piercing discarding sabot), and HESH/HE (high explosive squash head/high explosive) ounds with all charges inbagged form. Fire-resistant stowage is provided for the bagged charges. A ranging machine gun is fitted integral with the main armament, and is linked to the sight with graticule marks scaled for the appropriate types of ammunition. Rapid sight correction is possible by direct observation of the raging machine gun strikes on the target. This basically simple optical ranging technique was first developed for later marks of Centurion, and its reputation as a "foolproof" and accurate system has been further enhanced in the Chieftain, and has given British tank gunners a "second to none" record, with a good chance of a direct hit with the first round away - important considerations when ammunition capacity in the tank is limited, and when the potential enemy may have superior numbers of tanks. For indirect fire the conventional type of ranging drum and elinometer are used. A contra rotating cupola with hand traverse enables the commander to select and indicate the targets rapidly, and a sight linked to the gunner's sight enables the commander to aim the gun from the cupola position. A GP machine gun is fitted to the cupola and can be aimed and fired remotely with the cupola closed down. The commander's main binocular sight is fitted in the rotating part of the cupola with the fixed part of the cupola containing nine periscopes to give an all-round view. The gun is stabilised in elevation and the turret is stabilised in azimuth, so that the gun can be fired with a high degree of accuracy even while the vehicle is moving. There is a light projector in a box on the left side of the turret, offering either white light or intra-red light for night fighting, the system being linked for elevation with the gunner's sight enables the commander to aim the gun from the cupola position. A GP machine gune is fitted to the cupola and can be aimed and fired remotely with the cupola closed down. The commander's main binocular sight is fitted in the rotating part of the cupola with the fixed part of the cupola containing nine periscopes to give an all-round view. The gun is stabilised in elevation and the turret is stabilised in azimuth, so that the gun can be fired with a high degree of accuracy even while the vehicle is moving. There is a light projector in a box on the left side of the turret, offering either white light or infra-red light for night fighting, the system being linked for elevation with the gunner's sight. The gunner and the commander have optical infra-red converters for their sights, and the commander's spotlight can be fitted with an infra-red filter. The driver's reclining position is flanked by battery and ammunition stowage, and he has a periscope behind his hatch. There are conventional steering levers with epicyclic gearbox and Merritt differential transmission. Transmission is automatic with foot pedal gearchange selector. The superstructure overhangs the tracks to give the necessary turret ring radius. Both the hull and turret fronts are complex castings, and the hull front is said to have given some problems in the casting when production first started.

Development of the Chieftain since it entered production is best seen by summarising the various models: Chiftain Mk. I: About 40 of these vehicles were built, largely for extended troop trials and training. After test service with 1st and 5th RTR, the type was cleared for service in 1963. A distinguishing feature was the split hatches to the cupola similar to those on later types of Centurion.

Chieftain MK. 2: This was the definitive production version which first went into service (with the 11th Hussars) in 1967. It had a one piece cupola hatch and special ventilation equipment on the turret rear to enable the vehicle to operate closed down in nuclear and biologival warfare conditions. The armour plating on the light projector was reduced, round stowage reduced, and snorkel wading equipment was supplied in place of a floatation kit originally envisaged. This type saw extensive service in the late 1960's and early 1970's, and indeed, the Chieftain rapidly replaced the Centurion as the British Army's main battle tank once production was under way. Special purpose models- a recovery vehicle, AURE, and bridgelayer have appeared.

Chieftain Mk 3: This version appeared in 1969 and had a better auxiliary generator and detail improvements to the engine. The L60 engine proved complex, and successive marks of the Chieftain have had the engine gradually uprated to give the full designed power output. An improved cupola, and modified internal stowage were other changes.

Chieftain Mk 3/3: This saw a big step forward, in that the fire control arrangements were modified so that an advanced laser sight for the gunner can be fitted.

Chieftain Mk 5: First announced in 1970, this was the main type in service in the mid 1970's. Further engine modifications bring the power output up to 750bph, with consequent improvement in overall performance, and revision of the ammunition stowage arrangements enabled 64 rounds to be stowed. Splash plates have been added on the glacis.

The Chieftain has been compared, inevitably, with the French AMX-30, the West German Leopard, and the US M60A1. All these tanks have speed and mobility superior to the Chieftain and are lighter in weight. They also have the 105 mm gun and are inferior to the Chieftain in firepower and armour. Whether mobility or firepower will be the most crucial to top quality in any European major war has yet to be put to the test, but the pace of the technology in armoured warfare is relentless. The Soviets have made big progress with fin-established ammunition (in their T-62 and new T-72 battle tanks) and the Israeli-Arab "Yom Kippur" war of October, 1973 showed for the first time that the main battle tank was very vulnerable to tactical anti-tank missiles skilfully employed. It may be, therefore, that the Chieftain could be the last of the traditional type of tank in the form in which it has been accepted for many years past. Whatever the future, however, Chieftain remains an exciting and powerful fighting vehicle. It has been ordered by the Iranian Army and has interested many others, though the great expense of one of these vehicles limits their availability.

Tamiya Colour bottled Lacquer Paints are highly versatile - whether using them to airbrush large areas, or pick out fine details with a brush, their stunning, consistent tones add superlative realism to your model. Their tough membrane suits them ideally to use as a basecoat, resistant to enamel paints, while swift drying times ensure an efficient painting process. A dedicated thinner is available.

- Colours may vary slightly from Tamiya Colour Acrylics and Sprays with the same name.
- Bottle contents: 10ml

High quality Cartograf decals for Capirossi's No.65 bike and Bayliss's

No.12 bike are included. Separate parts allow accurate depiction of

each rider's custom seat, further enhancing realism.

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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.

Tamiya Acrylic Model Paint paints are made from water-soluble Acrylic Model Paint resins and are excellent for either brush or spray painting. These paints can be used on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all the common model plastics. The paint covers well, flows smoothly with no blushing or fading, and can be blended easily. Each bottle contains 23ml.

The Leopard tank with a combat weight of 40 tons, main armament of a

105 mm gun and maximum road speed of 65km/h is rated as one of the

strongest tanks in the world with excellent fire power, protection and

mobility. As a main battle tank, it is being used in seven countires

including West Germany, Holland, Italy and Belgium.

The iconic Japanese hobby company Tamiya has been at the forefront of

the modeling industry and is synonymous with innovation, quality and

detail, since1948 when the company started with its first wooden model

kits. Tamiya’s range has grown to include plastic kits, radio control,

educational kits, modeling accessories, paints and tools all of which

are revered for their quality, level of detail and design by modeling

enthusiasts around the world.

Established in 1919, the German motorcycle manufacturer DKW earned international acclaim in the thirties as a producer of finely crafted two-stroke racing motorcycles. It was at this period that the reconnaissance division of the Wehrmacht, focused on mechanization, was accelerating the deployment of motorcycles. At first, the Wehrmacht did not express an interest in the two-stroke engine produced by DKW. In 1938, however, they decide to adopt the 11hp single cylinder two-stroke engine equipped DKW NZ 350 medium cycle. In 1940, production was started on the NZ 350/1 version, specially modified for the Wehrmacht. This new model featured a cast iron engine block, centrifugal air filter, and strengthening braces from the frame to an added luggage carrier. Although it proved unsuitable for heavy cross country use, its light weight and easy handling mad it ideal as a courier cycle in Europe, North Africa and Russia well into World War II.

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.

The iconic Japanese hobby company Tamiya has been at the forefront of

the modeling industry and is synonymous with innovation, quality and

detail, since1948 when the company started with its first wooden model

kits. Tamiya’s range has grown to include plastic kits, radio control,

educational kits, modeling accessories, paints and tools all of which

are revered for their quality, level of detail and design by modeling

enthusiasts around the world.

This is a high-precision model assembly kit of the Ford GT!

Specifically, this version represents the second-generation iteration

which was unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.

This is an all-new kit designed by Tamiya's top designers which

recreates the "Easy Eight" variant of the legendary Sherman medium

tank. The M4A3E8 was known fondly as the “Easy Eight” by its crews,

thanks to the relatively smooth drive afforded by its Horizontal Volute

Spring Suspension (HVSS). Another distinguishing feature was its 76mm

gun. Some of the 2,500 examples produced were in time to appear in the

Battle of the Bulge (Dec. 1944-Jan. 1945), and others even served in

the Korean War years after the Allied WWII triumph. Movie buffs will no

doubt also recall that the "Easy Eight" was the star of the 2014 hit

film "Fury."