During this year 2015, Tamiya is surprising us with a number of new releases of scale models, which showing once again their ability to do us enjoy with vehicles, tanks and motorized elements, stars of the battlefields of World War II World (Allied and Axis) between 1939-1945. Until September 2015 Tamiya has released the following scale models: 

1. German Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) Ausf.E/F (1/48 Military Miniature Series No.83 - Item No: 32583):

• About the Model

1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the German 38(t) Ausf.E/F. ★Length: 98mm, width: 45mm. ★The compact and balanced 38(t) form is accurately captured with an intuitive parts breakdown. ★Hull and turret rivets are expertly depicted. ★Weights in the hull give a realistically heavy feel. ★Utilizes assembly-type tracks with 1-piece straight sections. ★Includes commander torso figure and 2 Eastern Front marking options.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/32583/index.htm

2. British Churchill Crocodile (1/35 Military Miniature Series No.100 - Item No: 35100):

• About the Model

This 1/35 scale plastic model kit recreates the Churchill Crocodile. ★Length with trailer attached: 340mm. The powerful form of the vehicle is accurately depicted. ★Model can also be assembled as a Churchill Mk.VII infantry tank. ★Tank-trailer joint offers both vertical and horizontal movement. ★Choose whether to depict trailer maintenance hatch in open or closed position. Open position allows inspection of recreated canisters and valves. ★Includes 2 realistic figures.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/35100churchill/index.htm

3. French Medium Tank SOMUA S35 (1/35 Military Miniature Series No.344 - Item No: 35344):

• About the Model

This is a 1/35 scale plastic model kit of the SOMUA S35. Length:153mm, Width: 63mm. ★Extensive measurement of a real SOMUA S35 led to this highly accurate recreation of the rounded cast metal hull and turret. ★Features realistic depictions of cast metal surfaces. ★Intuitive parts layout efficiently captures the bogey suspension and side armor plates with aplomb. ★Link-type assembly tracks provide excellent realism. ★Comes with a commander figure to be positioned in the turret, plus 3 marking options and color camouflage pattern reference illustrations

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/35344/index.htm

4. German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H Late Production (1/48 Military Miniature Series No.84 - Item No: 32584):

• About the Model

This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Panzer IV Ausf.H Late Production variant. ★Length: 145mm, width: 70mm. ★The form of the tank is captured with precision, with accurate renderings of the hull-side/turret Schürzen plates and stays. ★Separate parts provide a realistic recreation of the auxiliary muffler, towing pintle and spare track links. ★Late production variant tracks, upper return rollers and idler wheels are all depicted. ★Includes a weight for installation inside the hull to give the model an authentic weighty feel. ★Assembly-type tracks with single-piece straight sections. ★Comes with commander torso figure and 2 marking options.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/32584/index.htm

5. German Heavy Armored Car Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma (1/35 Tamiya-Italeri Series No.18 - Item No: 37018):

• About the Model

This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma. ★Length: 205mm, width: 66mm. ★Tamiya is pleased to announce this version of the classic Italeri kit with new and updated parts. ★Refined jerry can and rack parts are paired with photo-etched parts to depict jerry can fastening belts. ★Brand new parts are included to depict muzzle brake, smoke discharger base, headlights, horn, lamps, command car antenna, jack and more! ★Turret-front firing port and turret-top ventilators are given new, sharper molding. ★Features updated mantlet shape, plus realistic depictions of cast metal surfaces. ★Guides have been added to aid with positioning and attachment of fenders, tool boxes etc. ★2 figures included to depict commander and crewman, while 2 marking options depict 1944 Western front unit vehicles. ★Vehicle parts are a product of Italeri.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/37018/index.htm

6. British Army Medium Tank M3 Grant MKI (1/35 Military Miniature Series No.41 - Item No: 35041):

• About the Model

★This is a 1/35 scale assembly kit of the M3 Grant, which authentically captures the unique form of the tank. ★Length: 170mm. ★Riveted surfaces are depicted with realism. ★75mm and 37mm guns are both movable. ★Modeler can choose whether to assemble the kit with open or closed hatches. ★Features realistic plastic tracks. ★Decals are included to recreate vehicles from the Battles of El Alamein and Gazala. ★Tankman figure adds an extra layer of realism to the model.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/35041m3grant/index.htm

7. U.S. Light Tank M3 Stuart (1/35 Limited Edition Scale Model - Item No：35042):

• About the Model

　★This is a 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit model of the U.S. army's main light tank the M3 Stuart, which was also used by Allied forces including the British and Russian armies during WWII. ★Compact style of the tank, including its riveted hull and turret, has been realistically reproduced. ★Tank crew figure as well as decals to depict the tank used by the U.S. (2) and British (1), and Canadian (1) armies included.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/35042stuart/index.htm

8. German Heavy Armored Car Sd.Kfz.234/1 (w/2cm Gun) (1/35 Tamiya-Italeri Series No.19 - Item No: 37019):

• About the Model

This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the Sd.Kfz.234/1 with 2cm gun. ★Length: 185mm, Width: 66mm. ★Tamiya is pleased to announce this version of the classic Italeri kit with new and updated parts. ★Photo-etched parts depict turret mesh cover, anti-aircraft ring sight, jerry can rack parts and more. ★A wealth of new parts recreate jerry cans and other accessories. ★Guides have been added to ensure more precise attachment of certain parts. ★Parts included to recreate motorcycle and rider plus two more realistic figures, and figure accessories. ★Comes with two marking options. *Vehicle parts are a product of Italeri.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/37019/index.htm

9. German 3ton 4x2 Cargo Truck (1/48 Military Miniature Series No.85 - Item No: 32585): 

• About the Model

★This is a 1/48 scale static model assembly kit. Length: 127mm, width: 48mm. ★The model accurately and concisely captures the functional form that made the German 3ton 4x2 cargo truck such a mainstay. ★Features realistic recreations of ladder frame chassis underside, cabin interior, cargo deck and more. ★Optional headlight cover parts included. ★Comes with driver figure & 2 marking options. ★Includes parts to depict fuel drums & jerry cans, adding further detail to the model.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/32585/index.htm

10. German Tank Panther Ausf.D (1/35 Military Miniature Series No.345 - Item No: 35345):

• About the Model

This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Panther Ausf.D. ★Length: 254mm, width: 101mm. ★The model captures the Ausf.D variant of the Panther with superb accuracy thanks to intensive examination of the final surviving original Ausf.D. ★Unrivalled precision thanks to depictions of surface texture such as cast metal mantlet and steel armor plating. Intuitive design offers uncomplicated assembly without sacrificing detail. ★Ausf.D-specific features such as turret-side smoke dischargers are faithfully captured. ★Features realistic belt-type tracks. ★Comes with 2 figures - 1 depicting a crewman behind the turret, and a torso figure of the commander inside the turret. ★The 3 marking options depict tanks from the Battle of Kursk.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/35345/index.htm

11. Japanese Medium Tank Type 97 (Late Version) (1/35 Military Miniature Series No.137 - Item No: 35137):

• About the Model

★This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 159mm, width: 67mm. ★The riveted body plates typical of Japanese AFVs of the time are accurately captured. ★Separate parts are used to capture the unique suspension setup with aplomb. ★Removable engine grille allows inspection of the air cooler and other parts depicted inside. ★The 47mm main gun offers vertical movement, while the Type 97 machine gun is fully movable. ★Choose between open or closed cupola hatch. ★No less than 6 marking options included!

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/35137japanese_type97/index.htm

12. German Heavy Tank Tiger I (Display Model) (1/25 Tank Series No.11 - Item No：30611 ※Limited Edition):　

• The Masterpiece

★1/25 scale Limited edition non-motorized re-released model of the Tiger I which was originally released in 1965. ★Length: 341mm. Turret interior such as shell loading area and baskets, as well as the cockpit and floor panel are realistically rendered. ★Moveable torsion bar suspension features same construction as seen on the actual tank. ★Each hatch can be open and closed. ★Realistic link-type assembly tracks. ★Includes commander, loader, and seated driver figures. ★Enjoy the superb quality of this Tiger I which every modeler at that time greatly enjoyed.

More information at: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/30611tiger1/index.htm