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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
Customised Tamiya DT-04 Beetle running video

Well made DT-04 Chassis & Volkswagen Off-Roader Body Driving Video
Source: 陽RC2
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 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.
- Tamiya was honored again this year with the Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) award bestowed by German magazine Modell Fan.
- The winner of the award from Modell Fan magazine was our 1/35 scale model of the French Light Tank H39.
- Our 1/24 scale Audi quattro model was selected for a Modellfahrzeug des Jahres award by the magazine Modellfahrzeug.
- The next Tamiya model to be named Modellfahrzeug des Jahres was our 1/10 scale R/C Audi quattro 90 Racing (TT-02).
- A hat-trick of prizes! German magazine Modellfahrzeug also honored Tamiya with a Premium Brand 2025 award.
The 54th Tamiya Figure Remodeling Contest 2025
2026 Tamiya first cargo of the year ceremony
New Tamiya Sand Scorcher beach run video

We can never get enough of classic Tamiya cars running off road!
Source: Katu Rou
Honda RA272 Engine Sound Experience & After-Talk Show with Mr Miyagi Hikaru at the Tamiya Fair 2025

■ On Sunday, 16th November 2025, an engine start demonstration of the legendary machine, the Honda RA272, was held at the Tamiya Fair 2025 venue. The powerful ‘Honda Music’ produced by the 1.5-litre V12 engine drew enthusiastic applause from attendees.
■ Following the demonstration, a talk show was held featuring Mr Hikaru Miyagi, a former Honda works rider who now serves as a test rider and driver at the Honda Collection Hall. He shared insights and anecdotes based on his experience actually driving the RA272. Please see the footage above.
■ Cooperation
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
https://www.honda.co.jp/
Honda Mobility Land Co., Ltd. Mobility Resort Motegi
https://www.mr-motegi.jp/
■ Related Information
Hikaru Miyagi Official Website
http://www.hikarun.net/
Honda Collection Hall
https://www.mr-motegi.jp/collection-hall/
Tamiya 1/20 Honda RA272 – 1965 Mexican Grand Prix Winner
https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/20043/index.html
Tamiya 1/12 Honda RA273 (with Etching Parts)
https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/12032/index.html
Tamiya Fair 2025
https://tamiyablog.com/2025/11/tamiya-fair-2025-photo-video-report/
Tamiya 64462 Catalog 2026 (Scale Model Edition)

This 2026 catalog features a wide range of products, including scale models, finished models, crafts, Mini 4WDs, and makeup materials, all accompanied by a wealth of photographs. Large-format photos of popular items, including the 1/24 Honda Prelude (BF1) , released simultaneously with the full-size model, and January’s new product, the 1/72 Grumman F-14D Tomcat, are featured. The book is also packed with useful information, including a Tamiya color compatibility chart at the end. This is a book that will have you looking forward to choosing your next project. The cover measures 260 x 255 mm, and there are a total of 93 pages.








