Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called "First in Quality Around the World." Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies.
- This is a 1/35 scale assembly model of the L.R.D.G. Car & Breda 20mm AA Gun. This model depicts an L.R.D.G. truck towing a captured Italian Breda 20mm cannon. History and background: The Long Range Desert Group was a British unit which continually harassed German forces behind enemy lines throughout North Africa during WWII. These men would travel vast distances in the harsh African desert and they would often press captured equipment into service.
- This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.
- Historia Emporium - The History Store is a full service and authorized model kit retailer. All scale models are new, in mint condition, and in their original factory packaging.