Tamiya News. . . 5 . . . 2. Photo Credits Bundes Archiv Koblenz

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Book desription: Japan: Tamiya Plastic Model Co.. Fine. Softcover. 37 pages, well illustrated, pictorial wrappers, 10 by 10 inches, fine. Text in Japanese and English, (mostly Japanese). From the Wikipedia website: "Tamiya Incorporated is a Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, radio controlled cars, battery- and solar-powered educational models, sailboat models, acrylic and enamel model paints, and various modeling tools and supplies. The company was founded by Yoshio Tamiya in Shizuoka, Japan in 1946. The metal models were produced from plans which had the concept of being, "Easy to understand and build, even for beginners. " Even the box art was consistent with this throughout the company. It had the best developing power in Japan. In the same vein as everybody being able to build the models, they made the parts accurate and with a high degree of detail. The company has gained a reputation among hobbyists of producing models of outstanding quality and accurate scale detail, a philosophy reflected directly on the company’s logo “First in Quality Around the World” as well as winning on a regular basis each year, the prestigious Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) award, hosted by the German magazine Model Fan. ~ Tamiya News is published by Tamiya Model and is an informational, monthly publication about the company's own models. In 1967, when it was started, it was published bimonthly with an occasional special supplement. For a long time it cost 50 yen, but was later raised to 100 yen. The unique, thin publications were placed in envelopes and sent out via standard mail. Introductory articles on new products, model shops, model clubs, and conversions were included as were articles on famous and obscure modelers. A sister publication with articles focused on miniature vehicles and bullet racers and such. " EDV_137 .

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