Tamiya Publications

Tamiya not only releases models but, also produces various publications. Some are periodical such as Tamiya News and Tamiya Model Magazine International and allow modelers to stay informed about Tamiya's new releases and to learn tips and tricks to make their models even more realistic.

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Periodical Publications

Tamiya News This monthly publication allows every Tamiya fan to be informed on Tamiya's latest releases. This publication also features articles about museums around the world, events, clubs, and masterpiece models. *Only available in Japanese.

Tamiya Model Magazine International This magazine is published monthly in England by ADH Publishing. Starting with Tamiya Models, this all color publication introduces the world's models with rich descriptions. You will be impressed by the quality of the models and you will learn many tricks on how to push the bounds of realism. *Click here for more information.

Catalogs

2005 Tamiya Catalog (ITEM 64326) Tamiya R/C and scale model catalog includes all the information you need about Tamiya's products. Features 107 pages of beautiful shots of our latest and most popular products. Available in English, Spanish, French, German and Japanese.

Sample pages from 2005 Catalog (Japanese)

2005 Tamiya R/C Guide Book (ITEM 64323) Tamiya R/C Guide Book is a must have for any R/C Fan. You will find valuable information about Tamiya's R/C cars, spare parts and optional parts, as well as explanations on how to improve your driving skills and make your own settings. Available in English and Japanese.

*Only available in Japanese.

Tamiya Educational Construction Catalog (ITEM 64278) The Educational Construction Series was designed to introduce the use of craft tools to those new to hobbying. This catalog presents the various sets and materials that will be helpful for you to make your own creations. The only limit is your imagination.

Guide Books & Photo Albums

*Only available in Japanese. Photo Album "Pachi" (ITEM 64318) The Pachi Contest is a photograph contest for Military Modelers all over the world. The winning photos are published in full color in the Photo Album "Pachi", letting the whole world appreciate them as they truly appear.	*Only available in Japanese. Album of Remodeled Figures (ITEM 64319) Every year, Tamiya publishes this book to record the best works submitted to the Figure Remodeling Contest. "Figure Remodeling Masterpiece" collection will help you to find ideas and tips for your next creation.
*Only available in Japanese. Water Line Guide Book (ITEM 64165) This guide book dedicated to the Water Line Series will help you to learn how to turn your 1/700 scale ship models into real master pieces.	*Only available in Japanese. Random Japanese Warship Detail (Vol 1 & 2) (ITEM 64121) & (64150) Divided into two volumes, this publication features numerous illustrations and drawings of warships used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII.
*Only available in Japanese. Photo Album of T72 Russian Tank (ITEM 64181) Want to detail up Tamiya’s T-72 replica? This book is made for you. You will find many pictures of all the details of the actual T-72. Now you can turn your model into a impressively realistic replica.	*Only available in Japanese. Photo Album of JGSDF Type90 Tank (ITEM 64231) This book is devoted to the Japanese Type 90 tank, the main battle tank used by the JGSDF. This book features many pictures of the actual tank and will be very helpful to detail up Tamiya’s replica.

Company President Shunsaku Tamiya's Novel

Master Modeler, Creating The Tamiya Style Published by Kodansha International Ltd., 242 pages Company President Shunsaku Tamiya's novel, traces Tamiya's development from its humble origins as a small wooden-model maker to its expansion into the production of plastic models, R/C models, and Mini-4WD models. The book also features some beautiful color photographs of classic products from the Tamiya archives. *Click Here for more information. *For prices and availability, contact one of our local agent.