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First Look: Tamiya’s New Tool 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 Model

Tamiya has provided the first look at their upcoming new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly benefit from “new information to make this new release many times more historically accurate.” It will also include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1 while providing open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

The newly released images, which can be seen below, show a full build along with cockpit details and sprues. Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced.

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Tamiya Announces Development of New Tool Spitfire Mk. 1 Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the development of a new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1, open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out a recently released rendering.

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Tamiya Releases New 1/48 F-14D Tomcat Model Kit

Tamiya has released their new F-14D Tomcat model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (61118) appears to be based off the company’s new tool F-14A kit (61114) which was released in 2016. It is said to be a faithful reproduction of the machine and reportedly includes movable wings and a number of weapon/reconnaissance options, including laser and GPS-guided bombs and late stage air-to-air missiles, as well as lantern, jamming and reconnaissance camera pods. Three marking options are also said to be included, representing machines from VF-213 “Black Lions,” VF-101 “Grim Reapers” and VF-2 “Bounty Hunters.”

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Tamiya to Release New 1/48 F-14D Tomcat Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the upcoming release of a new F-14D Tomcat model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61118) appears to be based off the company’s new tool F-14A kit (61114) which was released in 2016. It is said to be a faithful reproduction of the machine and reportedly includes movable wings and a number of weapon/reconnaissance options, including laser and GPS-guided bombs and late stage air-to-air missiles, as well as lantern, jamming and reconnaissance camera pods. Three marking options will also be included representing machines from VF-213 “Black Lions,” VF-101 “Grim Reapers” and VF-2 “Bounty Hunters.”

The kit is currently slated for release on August 4. Click below to check out additional images.

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Tamiya Releases New Tool Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Model Kit

Tamiya has released their new tool Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the G-6 (kit 61117) joins the E-3 and E-4/7 Trop stablemates in Tamiya’s 1/48 Aircraft Series and reportedly includes a complete engine, a cowling designed for open or closed display and marking options for for 9./JG54, 7./JG27 and 9./JG52 machines.

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