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Mitsuru Miyagi gives a thorough explanation of the Honda RA273, the car that challenged the 3-liter F1 class and gave birth to Tamiya’s masterpiece model


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In 1966, during its first F1 campaign, Honda introduced the “RA273,” equipped with a 3L V12 engine compliant with the new engine regulations. In 1967, Tamiya released a 1/12 scale model of this car, which garnered a huge response worldwide due to its precise reproduction. In this video, Hikaru Miyagi, who also serves as a test driver for the Honda Collection Hall, explains the features of the actual car. We explore the appeal of this masterpiece that transcends time and conveys the history of motorsport and model making.

Featuring: Hikaru Miyagi (Motorcycle and Automotive Critic)

Honda RA273 Actual Vehicle Information (Honda Official Website)
https://global.honda/jp/F1/machine/1966_HondaRA273/

Tamiya 12032 1/12 Honda RA273 (with Etched Parts)
https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/12032/index.html

Cooperation: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Mobilityland Corporation Mobility Resort Motegi Filming: TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO (This video was filmed in February 2026. The vehicle is no longer on display.)
https://www.tamiya-plamodelfactory.co.jp/

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

New RC release at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026 – Tamiya 47351 Nissan R91CP Group-C


We are delighted to announce the re-issue of 1/10 R/C Nissan R91CP which was sold as Item 58109 in 1992 and Item 84264 in 2012. The Nissan R91CP featured a low-profile aerodynamic body and a 3,500cc V8 twin turbo engine. This car achieved the victory with three Japanese drivers (Kazuyoshi Hoshino, Toshio Suzuki and Masahiro Hasemi) at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the first time for a Japanese car.

Direct-Drive 2WD Chassis
Based around an ABS plastic bathtub, with space frames front and rear and FRP plates, the chassis is a composite design that offers a rigid base to back up the fluid suspension: the result is a crisp, responsive drive. At the front, it has an independent coil-sprung king pin suspension setup, while the rear rigid suspension is a 3-point design with a 1.5mm thickness FRP T-bar and CVA oil damper. Ground clearance is adjustable (front: 2 settings, rear: 3 settings) according to running surface.

About the Model
This is a 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 480mm, width: 204mm, height: 109mm. Wheelbase: 280mm
The distinctive low-profile aerodynamic body, wing and front light cases are separately moulded in polycarbonate (please note that LED lights cannot be attached)
Body and wing have pre-made holes
Black nylon plastic parts realistically recreate side mirror, wing stay, induction pod and wiper
Features a styrene plastic cockpit and figure
Gun metallic 5-spoke wheels are paired with high-grip sponge tyres
Comes with helmet markings of three Japanese drivers (Kazuyoshi Hoshino, Toshio Suzuki and Masahiro Hasemi)

List of New Tamiya Products to be shown at the 64th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026

RC Models
47524 1/10RC Porsche 934 (1976) 50th Anniversary
42391 1/10RC TRF421X Chassis Kit
58755 1/12RC Lunch Box EVO.
58759 1/10RC Ford F-150 Ranger XLT
58751 1/10RC BMW M4 GT3 EVO (TT-02 Chassis)
58760 1/10 RC BMW M3 SPORT EVO Jägermeister 1992 (TT-02 chassis)
47519 1/10RC Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO Orange (TT-02 Chassis)
47528 1/14 RC Volvo FH16 750 8×4 Wrecker Truck (Silver Edition)　
22096 OP.2096 GT Tune Motor II (25T)
22097 OP.2097 Light Tune Motor II (28T)
22098 OP.2098 Super Stock VZ Motor (23T)
22099 OP.2099 LT Torque Tune Motor (35T)

Scale Models
35391 1/35 US Light Tank M24 Chaffee (European Front)
35103 1/35 German Field Kitchen Set
61128 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 Late Production Model
24039 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.Ⅰ
24130 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper Racing
24235 1/24 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.Ⅰ
24377 1/24 Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5
14014 1/12 Honda RS1000 Endurance Racer

Mini 4WD
95190 Iron Beak Japan Cup 2026 (VZ Chassis)
95182 Hyper Dash 3 Motor J-CUP 2026
95183 Hyper Dash Motor PRO J-CUP 2026
95184 Torque Tune 2 Motor J-CUP 2026
95185 Torque Tune 2 Motor PRO J-CUP 2026
95186 HG Carbon Front Wide Stay (1.5mm) J-CUP 2026
95187 HG Carbon Multi Wide Rear Stay (1.5mm) J-CUP 2026
95703 1/32 Zemperer 3 Polycarbonate Body Special (VZ) 40th Anniversary
95188 Racer Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary Atomic Tune 2 Motor
95189 Racer Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary Atomic Tune 2 Motor PRO
18025 Dash 1 Emperor Type 3 Chassis Specification
95712 Dash 1 Emperor Silver Plated Body Set
95713 Red Spike Tires & Silver Plated Wheel Set

Tools and Makeup Materials
69949 Modeler’s Nipper α (Mint Green)
69950 Mirror Paint
69951 Mirror Paint Primer
87239 Modeling Brush Rest
87240 Tamiya Masking Tape 40mm Blue

Work
70264 Walking Tyrannosaurus Rex Craft Kit
70265 Walking Triceratops Craft Kit
70266 Walking Brachiosaurus Craft Kit
70268 Infrared Remote Control Unit
70269 Universal Gear Set

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

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.

Full item list of new Tamiya releases shown at Nuremberg Toy Fair Spielwarenmesse 2026


R/C Models
47524 1/10 R/C Porsche 934 (1976) 50th Anniversary
47519 1/10 R/C Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Orange Painted Body) TT-02)
47526 1/10 R/C 1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo (TT-02)
47528 1/14 R/C Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8×4 Tow Truck (Silver Edition)
42391 1/10 R/C TRF421X Chassis Kit
58751 1/10 R/C BMW M4 GT3 EVO (TT-02)
58755 1/12 R/C Lunch Box EVO.
58756 1/10 R/C Quirkhopper (GF-02)
58759 1/10 R/C Ford F-150 Ranger XLT
58760 1/10 R/C BMW M3 Sport EVO Jagermeister 1992 (TT-02)
22096 GT-Tuned Motor II (25T)
22097 Lightly-Tuned Motor II (28T)
22098 Super Stock Motor VZ (23T)
22099 LT Torque-Tuned Motor (35T)
47525 1/10 R/C Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EVO II 1991 (Black/Silver Painted Body) (TT-02)
58516 1/10 R/C BMW 318i STW (TT-01 Type-E)
58449 1/10 R/C BMW M3 GT2 2009 (TT-01 Type-E)
58483 1/10 R/C Mini Cooper Rally 1994 (M-05)

Static Models
14144 1/12 Honda CB1000F
61128 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 Late Production
35391 1/35 US Light Tank M24 Chaffee European Theater
14014 1/12 Honda RS1000 Endurance Racer
14037 1/12 Yamaha RZV500R
16002 1/6 Dax Honda Export 70
35103 1/35 German Field Kitchen
35140 1/35 US M60A3 105mm Gun Tank
35328 1/35 Israeli Tank Tiran 5
24039 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I
24130 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper Racing
24235 1/24 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I

Mini 4WD
95700 Trail Mini 4WD Easter Version (EZ)
95699 K4Tasche Vivid Special (Pink/Green) (FM-A)
95706 Geo Glider Asia Challenge 2026 Special (FM-A)

Tools & Finishing Materials
69949 Modeler’s Side Cutter α (Mint Green)
87239 Modeling Brush Rest
69950 Mirror Paint
69951 Primer for Mirror Paint

Educational Construction
70268 Infrared Remote Control Unit
70269 Universal Gear Set
70270 Walking & Swimming Duck
70271 Walking & Swimming Penguin