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TAMIYA UK
@TamiyaUK
News on the latest UK Tamiya releases, plus interesting views on the world's favourite plastic and RC model company
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tamiya Chairman, Shunsaku Tamiya, age 90 His unfaltering vision and passion has truly shaped not only the Hobby industry, but many outside it too. Tamiya President, Mr N Tamiya will continue to drive and shape Tamiya's future.
- Wishing Adrian Newey all the best in his new role at @AstonMartinF1 @F1 Goes to show, you never know where your childhood hobby will take you! #tamiya #f1 #newey #AstonMartin #AstonMartinF1 #designer #genuis
- Remembering Ayton Senna who left us thirty years ago today. Huge thanks to Colin Spinner for this precious photo of the F1 legend paying us one of his visits to test the latest RC. #senna #tamiya #legend #greatness
- US @F1 Grand Prix this weekend In 2017 when asked to sign the Lotus 79 with a silver pen, @MarioAndretti declined stating it needed to be gold! He walked off.. only to return with his tool roll of pens and selected a tone accurate gold one and duly signed it!... legend!
- If you haven’t already, make sure you watch @chrisharrisoncars latest vid ..it is brilliant! Oh.. and there’s a @scuderiaferrari F80 in it too!
- From our good friends at @ItaleriModelKit the stunning Lancia Stratos Montecarlo 1977. In large 1/12 scale is boasts a lists of features including: photo-etched parts, opening doors and working suspension. Build one of the icons and world rally! Arriving next month.
- Careful kids…. Building Tamiya RC cars at Christmas can lead to automotive addition and possible long term career effects. Just ask @Carpervert circa 1990 @LateBrakeShow
