TAMIYA

BT-7 Soviet Light Tank Tamiya 1/35

It is Tamiya's BT-7. I tried to express the peeling and rust of the paint by the hair spray technique. It might be too dirty for a single display. This tank is in Leningrad in 1943. This kit also comes with a decal of figures, so it's great.

2016.12.26

AFV RUSSIA

Seiran Aichi M6A1 Imperial Japanese Navy Attack Aircraft Tamiya 1/48

I made a Tamiya Seiran. It's my first seaplane. The parts fit well and the volume makes this kit very satisfying when completed. Seiran is a special attack aircraft that can be stored in a submarine and can carry an 800 kg bomb. By the end of the war, 28 planes were produced.

2016.12.26

AIRCRAFT JAPAN

German Infantry Camouflage Uniform Tamiya 1/16

I thought about making a big figure of 1/16 scale. This is my first time, so I chose the Tamiya German infantry camouflage field uniform. I basically like the German army. I did my best on the whole, but in the end, if I don't improve around the eyes, its appearance won't improve.

2016.12.25

FIGURE GERMANY

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop. Royal Air Force Fighter Tamiya 1/48

This is a tropical version of Tamiya Spitfire. This marking is the 244th Wing Commander Ian R Gleed,1943 Tunisia North Africa. Tamiya's decal was too old to use so I tried to use the Hasegawa decal just I have. It's a very troubled work. Anyway, I completed it.

2016.12.23

AIRCRAFT UK

French Renault Armored Carrier UE Tamiya 1/35

Tamiya's Renault UE tractor is a small military tractor. It comes with 4 figures of French soldiers. I put Miniart milk cans, barrels, and other loads on it, and made my own fruits and vegetables with epoxy putty. It became a colorful and interesting vehicle.

2016.12.22

AFV FRANCE

Light Cruiser Abukuma 1941 Imperial Japanese Navy Tamiya 1/700

It is Tamiya's light cruiser Abukuma. This kit has a favorable review that it is easy to assemble even for beginners. I used a handrail with etched parts sold separately. I tried to set up an antenna, but it is quite difficult to work.

2016.12.21

BATTLESHIP JAPAN

M8 U.S. Howitzer Motor Carriage Tamiya 1/35

It's Tamiya's M8 self-propelled howitzer. It is a fairly old Tamiya kit. The kit itself was assembled normally, but I made a tank payload with Sculpey clay. It is rather troublesome and time-consuming work. It's faster to buy it.

2016.12.21

AFV USA

M51 Super Sherman Israeli Main Battle Tank Tamiya 1/35

It is Tamiya's Super Sherman M51. By converting US Sherman tanks in their own country and replacing them with 105mm tank guns, they were able to compete with the T-54/55 and JS3 of the Arab countries. The marking is the time of the Yom Kippur War.

2016.12.19

AFV ISRAEL

Matilda Mk. III/IV British Infantry Tank Tamiya 1/35

It is a Matilda British infantry tank. The Tamiya kit is easy to make, so it can be assembled pretty quickly. This marking is the 32nd Army Tank Brigade, Libya, 1941. The camouflage pattern is beautiful when light blue is mixed.

2016.12.17

AFV UK

Carro Armato M13/40 Italian Medium Tank Tamiya 1/35

Tamiya's Carlo Almart was also released at the same time as Semovente with some parts changed into new molds. The partially connected track is very good. Marking is the 132nd Ariete Armored Division on North African Front.

2016.12.16

AFV ITALIA

Semovente M40 Italian Self-Propelled Assault Gun Tamiya 1/35

This is the Semovente that Tamiya released with parts renewal. The footwear has a sharp mold and the best one is a partially connected track. I think it has been greatly improved since the old model was a belt type. The figures and accessories are also good.

2016.12.16

AFV ITALIA

Hetzer Jagdpanther 38(t) German Tank Destroyer Tamiya 1/35

This is Tamiya's Hetzer. I tried the camouflage painting method, but I ended up painting with a brush. The painting example was Strumgeschutz-Abteilung 1708, 708. Volks-Grenadier-Division. With a small number of parts, the assembly can be completed relatively easily.

2016.12.15

AFV GERMANY

JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ Soviet Heavy Tank Tamiya 1/35

Tamiya's JS-2 heavy tank. This kit can easily express the slackness of the large and heavy track with the partial connection type. The overall fit of the parts is also good. Marking of this vehicle is 7th Independent Guards Heavy Tank Brigade in April 1945, Berlin.

2016.12.15

AFV RUSSIA

Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf C German Light Tank Tamiya 1/35

This is Tamiya's Panzerkampfwagen II. This is a kit that I was surprised and happy to see that Tamiya finally uses partially connected tracks instead of using a belt. The marking is the 36th regiment 4th armored division tank in the French campaign. Tank soldiers aren't berets, but they're nice.

2016.12.15

AFV GERMANY

Steyr Type 1500A/01 German Military Vehicle Tamiya 1/35

Tamiya's Steyr German military vehicle was made. At that time, I wanted to scratch-build a military figure with epoxy putty and wire, so I tried various things. It was rough work, but I enjoyed the process.

2016.12.13

AFV GERMANY