Monthly Archives: February 2026

Official product video of Tamiya 58759 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT



This R/C model assembly kit recreates the 7th generation model of the Ford F-150 which features linear design and a tough ladder frame, and retains popularity in the modern day as a classic truck.
Length: 430mm, width: 215mm, height: 185mm. Weight: 1,880g (approximate).
● The body is realistically depicted in ABS plastic. Side mirrors and wipers are separate parts. Front body hook mount eliminates exterior body mounts for a more realistic look.
● Separately sold LED lights can be attached in headlights.
● Stickers are included to recreate the original color scheme.
● The main frame is composed of 2mm thick FRP plate and duralumin reinforcing plate to ensure a balance of flex and rigidity for stable performance.
● 4-wheel independent suspension uses oil dampers and die-cast suspension arms in front double trailing arm and rear swing axle setups.
● The R/C equipment and battery pack are protected from dust and dirt picked up off-road by a transparent plastic box.
● 3-piece assembly wheels are paired with semi-pneumatic block pattern tires.

Real car talk through the model Tamiya 1/24 Honda Prelude



The Honda Prelude was released in September 2025 as a “next-generation electric (hybrid) specialty sports car.” Based on Tamiya’s 1/24 scale model, which was released almost simultaneously with the full-scale car, developers of both the full-scale car and the model will explain the Prelude’s appeal and features.
*This video captures the event held on January 17, 2026, at Tamiya’s information hub, TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO, in Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

Honda and TAMIYA World Exhibition Special Feature: “Honda Prelude: A Complete Talk”
Speaker: Tomoyuki Yamagami [Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Prelude Development Manager (LPL)]
Tsuyoshi Ishiguro [Tamiya Planning and Development Department]

Honda Prelude Actual Vehicle Information (Honda Official Website)
https://www.honda.co.jp/PRELUDE/
1/24 Honda Prelude Product Information
https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/24373/index.html

Cooperation: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
Venue: TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO
https://www.tamiya-plamodelfactory.co…

Related Event Information
RA273 60th Anniversary TAMIYA and Honda World Exhibition
Honda Collection Hall Held at
March 14 (Sat) – July 12 (Sun) 2026
https://www.mr-motegi.jp/collection-hall/event/exhibition.html#TAMIYA

Official product video of Tamiya 47524 Porsche 934 (1976) 50th Anniversary



This R/C model assembly kit recreates the Porsche 934 run by Kremer Racing, which flourished in the 1976 DRM (German Racing Championship) season. Length: 435mm, width: 202mm, height: 130mm.
● A reinforced plastic lower deck with integrated main and rear frames has the motor (sold separately) lengthwise at rear-center powering the rear wheels just like the actual car.
● The 4-wheel independent suspension uses front double wishbone and rear trailing arm setups with TRF dampers and stabilizers.
● Universal shafts ensure efficient drive.
● 2-piece mesh wheels with metal plated rims are paired with medium-narrow racing radial tires.
● Change rear sections for 230mm (Porsche 934) or 251mm wheelbase.
● Choose whether to mount the body using holes (driving model) or magnets and metal parts (display model).

Tamiya official release list March 2026

Scale Models
24334 1/24 Porsche 934 Turbo RSR Vaillant
35113 1/35 German Sd.kfz.250/3 Greif Radio Command Vehicle
35393 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166 (wide wheel version)

Mini 4WD
15550 HG carbon brake stay (1.5mm)

Tools & Paints
87238 Tamiya Cement Low Odor

Tamiya models receive awards from prestigious German magazines


Prestigious Awards for Tamiya
The results of the latest Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) awards were recently announced by German magazine ModellFan! Tamiya is delighted to report that our 1/35 scale French Light Tank H39 model was honored in the awards, which are chosen by the magazine’s staff and readership.

This news follows German scale and R/C auto model magazine Modellfahrzeug honoring our 1/10 R/C Audi 90 quattro Racing (TT-02) and 1/24 Audi quattro models with Modellfahrzeug des Jahres awards, and naming Tamiya a 2025 Premium Brand in the R/C model genre.