Thanks Phillip! Tamiya makes the most precise models out there now. The newer kits in the past few years would blow your mind. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@thediddymen1408 and it's getting damned expensive , as a pensioner , I try to keep below £20 but with paint at £2:50 a tin it soon mounts up...........
I remember when every kid in my neighborhood wanted an RC car and Tamiya models were regarded as the greatest and most desirable. Every kid I knew wanted models like the hornet and the ninja...forever in my memory.
Hi Nord, thanks for watching and supporting this channel. I never had any RC cars growing up except the cheap ones that broke the day you got it. I feel like I missed out!
Tamiya has been with me since my young age, the first time you walk in a hobby shop and you get face to face with a Tamiya 1/6 motorcycle kit, you are hooked for life...
@@ScaleModelExperiment I'm currently working on the 1995 Cobra R, the kit had been in my "one day" pile for ever....not an easy task to make this kit body more accurate, cut this cut that, add an engine, etc but is a ton of fun to built this unique subject that not even the US kit companies have ever make a kit off
It was nice seeing a couple kits I built back in the late 70's on display, Tamiya models were the best i could find, and in the early 80's I built and raced the sand scorcher, which is now worth quite a lot. I wish I still had it and all the stuff that went along.
Thanks Carl, yes Japan has the best hobby shops and the best supplies. That’s why I stocked up when I was there. I appreciate you checking out the video. 👍
Awesome Gaston! Hopefully the new Z car will be on the shelf by then. Make sure to hit Yodobashi Camera stores for low priced models too. Thanks for watching and commenting👍
It really is a cool place to visit. Check out the other video I posted of the hobby shop I visited. Lots of variety of kits there from different manufacturers.
Hi SoDak, yes I love the displays of perfectly built box stock models at the Tamiya store. That really influences me to build them just like that. Thanks for watching bud!
James, Would you mind to do a short video on resin kits ? The questions I have are 1. What exactly is a resin kit 2. What’s the chief material 3. What are the advantages over styrene kits 4. Why are they a little to a lot more expensive than styrene kits 5. What are the key steps in prep, gluing, painting, etc to ensure a good result. I appreciate you and your channel
@@ScaleModelExperiment Yeaaaahh sure, that would have been amazing owing one of the first releases of the new Z! Too bad it wasn't there, looks like we're going to wait a little bit more for it to be globally available.
I would love to visit that store! I am just getting back into the hobby and recently bought some of their Honda 1/6 mini motorcyle, and 1/12 MotoGP bike kits, along with many Tamiya branded tools and paints. As a child I would build their car, military vechicles and helcopters. And I also had 2 of thier classic R/C kits the Grasshopper II and the Stadium Blitzer Never see any of the clothing for sale here in Canada, Id love a Tshirt or something
Thanks for watching Johnny! Tamiya does make the best kits. Never a disappointment 👍. I think that you can order t shirts and things from the Tamiya USA store, not positive though. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel.
I snagged a Subaru Brat when they first re-released many years back. Still has the mechanical switch speed controller,,with big bar resistor. Built and painted both bodies that it came with. It takes a spin out on the patio on occasion with a 11.1 volt. Original one I had won me a bunch of races. Had the Thorp/Dirt Burners adjustable Ball differential, as this re-release has. My first race winner was a Tamyia Frog(Subaru Brat chassis, smaller spikey tires, Chenoweth Baja desert racer body). It was DONE when I got it. A worn out heap,,lol. Still won races.
@@ScaleModelExperiment Thanks for the reply. Another Tamiya sidenote is that their slide calipers are just as accurate as some spendy older digital and non digital Starrett slide calipers that I have. Tamiya part number 74030. A black soft snap case is included. Worth every penny. Have owned a set for years. I'm on my second set because someone had sticky fingers.
It was great to see inside the Tamiya shop. I was surprised to see they only have limited amounts of stock available to buy. I guess ordering in more stock is not such a big deal considering the Tamiya Factory is in Japan itself. My local hobby shop has walls full of Tamiya models. I was thinking the Tamiya shop in Japan would be much the same. I have heard about this shop from a friend who travels to Japan occasionally. I'm curious, is this Tamiya Shop the main factory outlet, or is it just one of many ?
Hi Weld Machine, I think that they had more stock in the back room or something therefore only a couple of each model on the shelf. I’m not sure if there are more stores around Japan. I’ve only been to this store and the one in the Tamiya hhq in Shizuoka.
Thank you for this video James! This is exclusive because not everybody has a chance to visit Tamiya in Japan! I see cars I like to have and those Tamiya T shirts I was bugging you for years I don't think they have my size (2X) cuz im big lol! Those Masterworks are built models in a box with a window are only $50 US dollars ???? That's a very good deal!!
Hi Ray, yes I do consider myself fortunate to be here in Japan. Yes the masterwork models are really nicely built kits. I have 2 in my collection. I’ll do a video showing the quality soon. I was tempted to buy the Raybrig NSX because you can’t even buy an unassembled kit for that. The newer ones were closer to $150 like the Senna and the Ford GT. thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks for the tour! Lots of kits I haven't seen before. I really like those 3 Porsche race cars sandwiched between the Lancia and the Carrera GT at 4:19 ! Apart from the models I like those t-shirts too!
I had the Porsche 935 radio controlled version. It is a nice kit, and the decals fit quite well, which was a challenge with those stripes wrapping all over the place. The scale full interior version of the Jagermeister 934 had nice detail, and I loved the engine in it.
I have been building Tamiya models since 1986!! I am planning on going to Japan in a few years and I want to visit their headquarters. Right now, I am building three Tamiya kits, the 1/35 scale Sherman EZ8 WWII tank, 1/35 scale German Leopard 2a5 MBT, and the 1/48 scale U.S. NAVY F-4B Phantom II. When I am finished building my projects, I will take some HD pictures of my work. These are some of the best model kits Tamiya ever made!! I will take my HD pictures of my completed kits with me to Japan and show the company employees my own works of art!!
That’s awesome Ian! I’m sure they would appreciate your hard work on the kits they see being sold. Good luck with your trip, I had a blast there. Thanks for watching👍
Hi Mike, shame on it… I already have everything I want from Tamiya in my stash at home. I was really hoping that the new Z car was for sale but not yet… thanks for watching and supporting the channel 👍
@@marksample6230 you aren’t the first person that said they had problems with the decals on that kit. I may have to try mine just to see why. What exactly was the problem?
@@ScaleModelExperiment I think they were just old or hadn't been stored properly. They cracked even before applying. The rest of the kit turned out great. I had the same problem withe the carbon fiber snorkels on the Honda NR750. Kit still came out nice.
@@ScaleModelExperiment now that I think about it my KR Jr. Suzuki had the same issues. I could be handling them wrong but I've had great success with other kits.
I just found out this shop is 15 minutes walk from my office. I also just found out Tamiya made the Honda Fit GD model, but I doubt they will have it in store :(
Hi Peter. Neither😀. I asked on purpose. Tah-mee-yuh it’s funny, i mispronounced it for years and Andy from HHQ called the Tamiya hotline and put it on speakerphone. The video of that event was on the Luka Cee channel.
Hi Artic, no I think that since it was the Tamiya store they must be Tamiya models in the display case. It certainly was like being a kid in a candy store! Thanks for watching!
@@ScaleModelExperiment I couldn't find them in the Tamiya On-Line catalogue and would love to get my hands on one of them. I have the Gunze models in my stash though. I visited the factory showroom in Shizuoka 10 years ago.. I thought I was in heaven.. Thanks for posting your awesome videos!
Hi Esah, the brochures were free at the store so don’t be jealous of them! Haha. Seriously I feel blessed to have the opportunity to visit Japan and spend time doing stuff I am passionate about there. Take care and thanks for watching.
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It's a rare opportunity to see models built by the Master model builder's at Tamiya.
You’re so right robo! The models on display influence me to build the best box stock models I can. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.👍
Imagine how happy their designers are working for Tamiya.
I was at a local hobby shop and the owner was showing some built models that Mr Shunsaku Tamiya personally gifted him.
Curbside or re-purposed slot cars? Nah.
@@animalyze7120 better than reboxed promos from forty year old molds.
Tamiya always had the best kits when I was young 👍
Thanks Phillip! Tamiya makes the most precise models out there now. The newer kits in the past few years would blow your mind. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Oh man, I would seriously go broke if I went to that store....lol!! 👍
I know exactly what you mean Racine! So much good stuff there! Thanks for watching 👍
how wonderful , to go into a PROPER MODEL SHOP ! haven't been in one for 12 years in UK.
Thanks for watching Fred, I agree! There are no hobby shops quite like the Tamiya store!
All the ones near me are closed now...... it's all online !
@@thediddymen1408 and it's getting damned expensive , as a pensioner , I try to keep below £20 but with paint at £2:50 a tin it soon mounts up...........
oh the 80’s flashbacks! ✌🏻😎 i still have some rare RC cars
That’s very cool that you still have them. Keep them because you won’t be able to replace them. Thanks for watching!
The Tamiya kits have always been top quality and a joy to build. Hasegawa would be next with Trumpeter a tie.
Thanks for watching John, I have yet to build a trumpeter kit. I do like Hasegawa as well and new Aoshima ones.
Rye Field Model and Great Wall Hobby are superior to Trumpeter. Tamiya are definitely the best, though.
@@Simonize41 I have not built either one.
Kid in a candy store comes to mind.
Thanks bud, it was a rush for sure! Thanks for watching 👍
I was thinking the same exact thing!!✌🏻
I remember when every kid in my neighborhood wanted an RC car and Tamiya models were regarded as the greatest and most desirable. Every kid I knew wanted models like the hornet and the ninja...forever in my memory.
Hi Nord, thanks for watching and supporting this channel. I never had any RC cars growing up except the cheap ones that broke the day you got it. I feel like I missed out!
Always enjoyed the fit, finish and engineering of Tamiya model kits and RC vehicles.
Thanks for watching Random Rebuilds👍 Tamiya is my favorite model kit producer!
Tamiya has been with me since my young age, the first time you walk in a hobby shop and you get face to face with a Tamiya 1/6 motorcycle kit, you are hooked for life...
Hi Syd, thanks for watching! My first Tamiya kit was the 350z. I’ve been hooked ever since.
@@ScaleModelExperiment I'm currently working on the 1995 Cobra R, the kit had been in my "one day" pile for ever....not an easy task to make this kit body more accurate, cut this cut that, add an engine, etc but is a ton of fun to built this unique subject that not even the US kit companies have ever make a kit off
@@sydrider6023 I thought one of those kits had an engine in it. Maybe it’s the regular mustang one?
Nice tour! How cool to take a stroll through the Tamiya store in Tokyo, amazing opportunity... Thanks for sharing👍
Hey Kreg, thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate the support. I consider myself blessed to have had the opportunity to go to Japan.
Great to see this, I've been here myself some 3 years ago 👍
Thanks for watching Hobby Robby! You know I’m a huge fan of your channel.
I great to see the love of of my hobby.
That’s for sure Jon, thanks for watching 👍
Awesome! Tamiya kits are the best.
Thanks Mark, I’m fond of them myself. I appreciate your support 👍
Incredible build standards there😎👍🏻
What a wonderful looking shop too.
I would walk out of there significantly poorer and struggling to carry my bags.
I agree Sand, the finished models in the cabinets were amazing and push me to up my game. I appreciate you watching, thanks!
Welcome to Japan! Have a good time.
Thank you HPP. I ❤️ Japan.
I wouldn't have know what to do with myself. I Love anything and Everything Tamiya!!!!! Thanks for sharing James!!!!!!!!
I’m a Tamiya whore myself…. Lol
Wow is awesome many model kit Tamiya 😍😍
Thanks for watching Roel👍
It was nice seeing a couple kits I built back in the late 70's on display, Tamiya models were the best i could find, and in the early 80's I built and raced the sand scorcher, which is now worth quite a lot. I wish I still had it and all the stuff that went along.
Thanks for watching OldBMW 👍 I agree, Tamiya is the 👑.
Thanks for the video! You’re hitting all the places I’d go if I ever went to Japan
Hi David, there are so many places to go and things to see here for us modelers. Only so much time and money. Thanks for watching bud.
I'd be in heaven...wish we had stores like that here in UK....beatties was the last and there long gone.
Thanks Carl, yes Japan has the best hobby shops and the best supplies. That’s why I stocked up when I was there. I appreciate you checking out the video. 👍
Awesome video. Nice look at a Japanese model shop. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Michael, I’m glad you enjoyed it👍
That was awesome thank you 👍👍
Thanks so much for watching Osbaldo, I appreciate the support👍
That was freakin AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing, what a fantastic experience!!!
Thanks Colonel, I really appreciate your support 👍
I love that store. I always visit when I go to Tokyo
In a month again
Awesome Gaston! Hopefully the new Z car will be on the shelf by then. Make sure to hit Yodobashi Camera stores for low priced models too. Thanks for watching and commenting👍
Wow very Nice ! It’s a dream!
Thanks so much for watching Mundo, I really appreciate your support👍
Wow, cool, thanks a lot bro!
I could drop some coin in that store. Thanks James.
Thanks for watching Matt👍 it was hard to restrain myself from buying a lot!
Id love to go here and have a look around,looks like the mecca of tamiya products!
It really is a cool place to visit. Check out the other video I posted of the hobby shop I visited. Lots of variety of kits there from different manufacturers.
Tamiya is the only toy I love in my childhood.
Thanks for watching Looyakz👍. I still love them as a grown up!
thanks for taking the time to make the video … I enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks Sean for watching and supporting the channel. I really appreciate it 👍
You got to like a Tamiya store I mean come on , nice look around James
Thanks Deen, I am fortunate for sure! Thanks for watching bud.
Congrats, nice video !!!
Thanks so much for watching Carlos!
Thanks for showing off what the store looks like over there! Very interesting displays.
Hi SoDak, yes I love the displays of perfectly built box stock models at the Tamiya store. That really influences me to build them just like that. Thanks for watching bud!
Tamiya needs to make the current Subaru WRX STI as a model kit, thanks sharing .
Thanks for watching RR, that would be a cool kit to have! I wish I had some say at Tamiya👍
James,
Would you mind to do a short video on resin kits ? The questions I have are
1. What exactly is a resin kit
2. What’s the chief material
3. What are the advantages over styrene kits
4. Why are they a little to a lot more expensive than styrene kits
5. What are the key steps in prep, gluing, painting, etc to ensure
a good result.
I appreciate you and your channel
Hi Thomas, this is an excellent video idea. Give me some time to put it together. 👍
What a great store. Thank you for posting.
Thanks David for watching, I appreciate your support 👍
Outstanding video and presentation.
Thank you so much AP! I appreciate your support of the channel👍
Thanks for sharing James. Some really cool stuff and builds.
Thanks for watching Terry, I really appreciate it 👍
i love those tamiya shirts
Thanks for watching 👍 I have one but I think I shrank it in the dryer… or I got fat?
That is so rad. I would go so broke in that spot.
Hey Mike, if we had a store in Ohio I’d be Broke for sure. Luggage space is at a premium so I had to restrain myself.
Masterwork after discount very nice
Exactly Buaya! You can’t even buy some of those kits unbuilt for those prices. If I only had more luggage room…
Oh my goodness I would go absolutely crazy in this store
Thanks for watching Warren! If I hadn’t bought so much in the other hobby shop I would have spent a fortune there😁
Awesome video, thanks for the share James. There are some amazing content to see and buy over there. Wish to visit someday! Thanks again.
Thanks Again Karl for watching. I was really wishing that the new Z car was available for sale but it’s not yet. Take care my friend.
@@ScaleModelExperiment Yeaaaahh sure, that would have been amazing owing one of the first releases of the new Z! Too bad it wasn't there, looks like we're going to wait a little bit more for it to be globally available.
Spent a couple months workingin Tokyo before the pandemic. This place was on my places to check out but couldn't make it! Thanks for the tour!
Sorry to hear that Raimy. Did you get to any of the stores that carry models? Thanks for watching👍
Thumbed Up before you got to the door!
Thanks so much Panzer, I really appreciate your support!
I would love to visit that store! I am just getting back into the hobby and recently bought some of their Honda 1/6 mini motorcyle, and 1/12 MotoGP bike kits, along with many Tamiya branded tools and paints.
As a child I would build their car, military vechicles and helcopters. And I also had 2 of thier classic R/C kits the Grasshopper II and the Stadium Blitzer
Never see any of the clothing for sale here in Canada, Id love a Tshirt or something
Thanks for watching Johnny! Tamiya does make the best kits. Never a disappointment 👍. I think that you can order t shirts and things from the Tamiya USA store, not positive though. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel.
oh jealous James id love to go to tamiya or any other cool jdm or other modelling place
Thanks for watching Keith. Make sure to check out the other shop I visited they had a huge selection of Japanese kits. I appreciate your support 👍
@@ScaleModelExperiment course james I'll do so👍
Wow. Almost heaven.😊
Almost! Thanks for watching Bob!
Thanks so much for sharing this! - Jeff
You’re so welcome Jeff, I’m glad to have had the opportunity to go and thought everyone should see it too. Thanks for watching!
Cool, thanks for sharing. 🤟🤠👍
Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support👍
I’m sooooo going down there when I get a weekend or two free!
Thanks for watching Motion Boy, hopefully the new Z car will be available by then. 👍
Looks like quite a cool store!!
It was an amazing store ! Thanks for watching Tom👍
What a store James. Thanks for the tour. Ron
Thanks Ron for watching. I appreciate it.
Nice! Spent most of my time on B1 for the r/c Tamiyas!
Very cool Nino. Was that in Japan? Thanks for watching👍
@@ScaleModelExperiment Yes on the shimbashi shop, the floor below the plastic models (Basement 1) are where the remote control Tamiyas are sold!
So cool Nino! I’ve never done RC’s just model cars.
Awesome footage, would love to visit their headquarters as well.
Thanks David! I visited the Tamiya Headquarters in 2017. It’s amazing for us Model nerds. Thanks for watching 👍
right on ! bunch of casting there that are just plane sweet thanks for sharing im a new sub
Welcome to the channel RWR. I appreciate your support.
Is it heaven? :D Porsche shelf is my favourite :D
If it were heaven they would all be free😎. Close enough though. Thanks for watching!
Love the videos!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed them👍
Awesome great tour James!
Thanks Shawn, glad you liked it bud. Thanks for watching.
All I can say is...WOW!
I know, right! Thanks for watching Swamp Fox👍
Шикарный магазин!
Technically a perfect Heaven for plastic modeling nerds
That’s for sure Nisanta! I had a great time in Japan👍 thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
Would love to go to that store wish there was one in the USA
Tell me about it DMB, I wish there was. Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support👍
I miss making models
Thanks for watching Tom, it’s never too late to start back building. I’m 53 and I love it.
What a great store. Japan is high on my list for making videos for my TH-cam channel
Thanks for watching DD, I appreciate your support👍
I snagged a Subaru Brat when they first re-released many years back. Still has the mechanical switch speed controller,,with big bar resistor. Built and painted both bodies that it came with. It takes a spin out on the patio on occasion with a 11.1 volt. Original one I had won me a bunch of races. Had the Thorp/Dirt Burners adjustable Ball differential, as this re-release has. My first race winner was a Tamyia Frog(Subaru Brat chassis, smaller spikey tires, Chenoweth Baja desert racer body). It was DONE when I got it. A worn out heap,,lol. Still won races.
Thanks for watching KH👍 that’s a cool story about racing a used car and winning!
@@ScaleModelExperiment Thanks for the reply. Another Tamiya sidenote is that their slide calipers are just as accurate as some spendy older digital and non digital Starrett slide calipers that I have. Tamiya part number 74030. A black soft snap case is included. Worth every penny. Have owned a set for years. I'm on my second set because someone had sticky fingers.
Good tip KH! Thanks 👍
It was great to see inside the Tamiya shop.
I was surprised to see they only have limited amounts of stock available to buy.
I guess ordering in more stock is not such a big deal considering the Tamiya Factory is in Japan itself.
My local hobby shop has walls full of Tamiya models.
I was thinking the Tamiya shop in Japan would be much the same.
I have heard about this shop from a friend who travels to Japan occasionally.
I'm curious, is this Tamiya Shop the main factory outlet, or is it just one of many ?
Hi Weld Machine, I think that they had more stock in the back room or something therefore only a couple of each model on the shelf. I’m not sure if there are more stores around Japan. I’ve only been to this store and the one in the Tamiya hhq in Shizuoka.
new sub way cool man love it shared liked loved
I will take one of each for my stash
Hi Randy, thanks for watching👍 sadly I have most of those kits in my collection already. I really wanted that new Z kit but it isn’t for sale yet.
Thank you for this video James! This is exclusive because not everybody has a chance to visit Tamiya in Japan! I see cars I like to have and those Tamiya T shirts I was bugging you for years I don't think they have my size (2X) cuz im big lol! Those Masterworks are built models in a box with a window are only $50 US dollars ???? That's a very good deal!!
Hi Ray, yes I do consider myself fortunate to be here in Japan. Yes the masterwork models are really nicely built kits. I have 2 in my collection. I’ll do a video showing the quality soon. I was tempted to buy the Raybrig NSX because you can’t even buy an unassembled kit for that. The newer ones were closer to $150 like the Senna and the Ford GT. thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks for the tour! Lots of kits I haven't seen before. I really like those 3 Porsche race cars sandwiched between the Lancia and the Carrera GT at 4:19 ! Apart from the models I like those t-shirts too!
Thanks for watching Keith! All of the kits on the shelf are available everywhere except those masterwork race cars which were exclusive to the store.
I had the Porsche 935 radio controlled version. It is a nice kit, and the decals fit quite well, which was a challenge with those stripes wrapping all over the place.
The scale full interior version of the Jagermeister 934 had nice detail, and I loved the engine in it.
@@greyone40 thanks for watching GreyOne! I built the 1/12 Porsche 910 years ago but never bought the 1/12 carerra race kits. I should!
very cool...
Thanks for watching Steve👍
Cool video
Thanks Travis!
🤩❤ magnifico !
Thanks for watching Hal! I appreciate it👍
@@ScaleModelExperiment thank you for your video!
I have been building Tamiya models since 1986!!
I am planning on going to Japan in a few years and I want to visit their headquarters. Right now, I am building three Tamiya kits, the 1/35 scale Sherman EZ8 WWII tank, 1/35 scale German Leopard 2a5 MBT, and the 1/48 scale U.S. NAVY F-4B Phantom II.
When I am finished building my projects, I will take some HD pictures of my work. These are some of the best model kits Tamiya ever made!!
I will take my HD pictures of my completed kits with me to Japan and show the company employees my own works of art!!
That’s awesome Ian! I’m sure they would appreciate your hard work on the kits they see being sold. Good luck with your trip, I had a blast there. Thanks for watching👍
You didn't buy anything? 😱😂 Still, it had to be fun to go through the store. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Mike, shame on it… I already have everything I want from Tamiya in my stash at home. I was really hoping that the new Z car was for sale but not yet… thanks for watching and supporting the channel 👍
cool to see the Castrol Supra on the shelf
Thanks for watching Bella, yep I have that one too in my collection.
I built that kit but my decals didn't work out so it's just white.
@@marksample6230 you aren’t the first person that said they had problems with the decals on that kit. I may have to try mine just to see why. What exactly was the problem?
@@ScaleModelExperiment I think they were just old or hadn't been stored properly.
They cracked even before applying. The rest of the kit turned out great. I had the same problem withe the carbon fiber snorkels on the Honda NR750. Kit still came out nice.
@@ScaleModelExperiment now that I think about it my KR Jr. Suzuki had the same issues. I could be handling them wrong but I've had great success with other kits.
Sir, good start, but for all of us that enjoy airplanes, IJN ships etc, we were left behind, don't you think?
You are right Mauro, next time I’ll include the whole store. Thanks for watching👍
This makes me what to go to Toyko.
Hi Rob, I had a blast and you probably would too! Thanks for watching 👍
@@ScaleModelExperiment I found a Fujimi Ford GT40 MkII at a goodwill today for .99c fully intact. I audibly gasped when I saw it.
@@rob7439 score! I would too!
That's my dream 🎉🎉👍👍😘😘
Thanks for watching Patrick👍
Was that location exclusively for cars/motorcycles or did they have military kits as well?
Hi Clutch, they had armor planes and rc as well. Next time I’ll film the whole store. Thanks for watching👍
First model in the video, Tyrell P34. I built one years ago and it was loads of fun.
Very cool Keith! Do you have any pictures of it online? Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support 👍
I just found out this shop is 15 minutes walk from my office. I also just found out Tamiya made the Honda Fit GD model, but I doubt they will have it in store :(
I think the fit is coming out in a few months. The Tamiya store is a cool spot.
@@ScaleModelExperiment oh, in that case, I will keep an eye out. I own a Fit Gen 2 so would love to have that model
great eye candy James. any chance you maybe making ACME next year with matt and bryan ?
Hi Munchkin, I’ll try to make it next year. I moved to Ohio so I don’t know about Bryan and Matt going. I hope so, I miss them both.
They said in their last video they were , but yes we'll see.
A model builders Mecca, very cool.
Thanks so much for watching Chris. I appreciate the support.
I want to go to Japan now😂
Thanks for watching EA👍 it was a really good time!
Lamborghini Countach 🔥 motorcycle 😍
Thanks for watching, I did another video in 2023 showing more of the store if you have the time.
I wonder if they still have some leftover of TRF417X chassis
Hi Kaki, yes I’m sure they do 👍 thanks for watching.
Cool!
Thanks Happy Hands for watching and leaving me a comment. I appreciate it👍
That would be so cool to go there!
Thanks for watching Joe! It truly was a good time in Japan and I can’t wait to go back. I appreciate the support 👍
Too cool! Love that store. Hey James, is it pronounced tam-e-a or tan-I-a? Thanks for sharing buddy. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Hi Peter. Neither😀. I asked on purpose. Tah-mee-yuh it’s funny, i mispronounced it for years and Andy from HHQ called the Tamiya hotline and put it on speakerphone. The video of that event was on the Luka Cee channel.
4:27, are these Gunze Sangyo models (Honda CB92 and CR110)? Like being in a candystore!
Hi Artic, no I think that since it was the Tamiya store they must be Tamiya models in the display case. It certainly was like being a kid in a candy store! Thanks for watching!
@@ScaleModelExperiment I couldn't find them in the Tamiya On-Line catalogue and would love to get my hands on one of them. I have the Gunze models in my stash though. I visited the factory showroom in Shizuoka 10 years ago.. I thought I was in heaven.. Thanks for posting your awesome videos!
@@ArcticHellfire check eBay for the bikes, maybe they sold out? Thanks for your support of the channel.
Would of been nice for you to show us the other kits besides only the cars.
Thanks for watching Michael, next time I’m there I’ll do a full store tour.
Oh man, the money I’d spend there
Right! Thanks for watching scaleG👍
Why no RC cars in the shop? Is MRC Tamiya different?
Hi Tazante, I didn’t film the whole store. They had planes, armor and RC stuff there too. Maybe next time I go I’ll film more of the store.
How much were the Tyrrell dualy fronts F1 cars?
I zoomed in on the video and saw it was 3927 zen. Not sure what country you are from but that is about $26 USD.
There is a tamiya track in Las Vegas. On jones boulevard. Talk to jasper.
Thanks for watching Friendly Fire. I appreciate the support 👍
Where is it sir? Next year I’m going to japan
Thanks for watching Rachman, the store is in Shimbashi Tokyo area. It’s a 15 min walk from the train station. I used google maps to find it. 👍
@@ScaleModelExperiment tq 🙏
im almost 50 in south africa the closest i myself have ever been to a tamiya store was a brochure. seen rich people have them though
Hi Esah, the brochures were free at the store so don’t be jealous of them! Haha. Seriously I feel blessed to have the opportunity to visit Japan and spend time doing stuff I am passionate about there. Take care and thanks for watching.
I thought it was just a factory based company 😳✌️👋😍
Hi James, thanks for watching 👍. I thought so too but then a couple people pointed out an Italeri kit in the store! Strange!
@@ScaleModelExperiment I was in aww 😍 over the video of the tour. Hope you found some awesome kits 👍
@@jamesbrown4651 I’m so happy that you enjoyed it. I appreciate your support of the channel.