I absolutely LOVE how they keep the nostalgic feel of all their new art and boxes. It’s so refreshing not to have 100% digital art fronting your product.

This is just way too cool!!! It's a damn shame all the hobby stores in my area are now extinct!!

@richardm3023

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should have bought a few in those stores, instead of the internet?

@PanzerBuyer

2 жыл бұрын

Do you watch Andy's Hobby Headquarters?

Thank you for posting Dave. It brought back a lot of good memories from last year's trip.

Tamiya could teach Harley Davidson a thing about moving forward with new products and still keeping the nostalgia and passion. So many thanks to Tamiya ! A glorious collection!

Very, very happy to see in Tamiya HQ a entire section in honor to Shep Paine. Thanks for sharing Dave.

This is a holy shrine to Modelling and Miniatures Amazing 👽💚

@DavesModelWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

Mate, not a week goes by that I don't miss it and want to be back there again...

@stardude2006

5 жыл бұрын

Dave's Model Workshop 😊

Thanks mate! a trip back to when when I was a kid in the 70s. I'd forgotten just how many Tamiya Mum and Dad brought me, happy days. Rock on Tamiya.

Bloody hell mate just some awesome dioramas and I am blowen away by all the collection and just to see Shep Pain's stuff is truly an honour to modelling thank you so much for taking us all with you

I got my first TAMIYA figures in 1975 or was it 76?... of the 88mm gun crew ( without the gun :) but ever since l adored this company and spent a small fortune on their kits. I would give a kidney to be in that room,this is the single most entertaining video l have ever seen on KZread. Sir l thank you for making this epic journey so we can see this incredible archive of kits in their beautiful dioramic surroundings. STUNNING!

Went there in 2015 loved it. Went back 4 days in a row stayed all day . Great video.

Wow, wow, awesome to see. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for the visit. It’s amazing how well thought out and spotless that place is. I am American and I cannot imagine many American manufacturers having a place like that for fans to visit.Thanks!

@DavesModelWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

mrcarlo1966 oh me too! I can’t imagine anything like this here in Australia...

Am so jealous, nice video. Thanks for sharing this experience.

Absolutely amazing. "Seems we have a lot to look at." Understatement of the year

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

I could have spent days there... ;)

Thank you so much sir good product nice Tamiya models

It's the fabeled Temple of Tamiya 😍

At 5.04 , the Tiger 1 picture on the box as i remember in 1975 as a 14 yo ...this image hit my memory straight away ..thx Tamiya

@DavesModelWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

It is a great image. Tamiya box art always rocks.

8 year old 1980s me is very excited. i remember many of these kits being on store shelves

@DavesModelWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean! 8 year old me was excited to be there, I promise you!

@MonkeyspankO

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavesModelWorkshop what an experience it must have been to be there...thousands of completed kits. Thank you for posted it in detail!

4:43 That model kit right there is the reason why military vehicle models today are predominantly 1/35th scale (and not the more logical 1/32 scale).

@DavesModelWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

It's like a toy, isn't it? I believe the chosen scale was something to do with fitting two batteries for the motor, is that correct?

I do believe I heard angles sing when you crossed the moat and panned the camera up the stairs! Thanks for the nice archive tour, and to see Shep Pain tribute was inspiring. Nice job Dave. Have fun!!

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

Lance Caldwell it felt like that to me too!

As a kid, I could not fathom a year not being in the Tamiya Modeler's Club, and getting the annual catalog. But the kits are so expensive today.

I'd love to visit there one day, also visit one of Japan's model superstores.

Thank you fir sharing

thanks for sharing Dave's Model Workshop

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

yan k thanks for watching!

I think I would literally shit myself as I walked into that museum area.

@davidhourigan9769

Жыл бұрын

I won't lie, it was one of the highlights of the last 10 years for me.

Went there in July of 2012. Best day of my life!

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

Hi James, this is going to sound tragic, but yes, i have to agree with you - that visit was my highlight of my trip to Japan! Cultural stuff, temples, bars... meh, Tamiya HQ is what will really stick in my memory for years and years! :)

amazing i love tamiya!

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

It's so worth going there if you ever get the chance.

Wow! they have the 88mm gun dio from Shep. Classic stuff!!

I also went there a couple of weeks‘ ago. It was wonderful.

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty amazing place :)

Raaaaaaaaadd! This stuff is great.

OMG you made the great pilgrimaget to the great modeller shrine of Japan.

Cool! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

That’s nuts!

I always felt this company had the finest military models in their price range. They were always an excellent product I had many great hours of modeling fun as a teenager and young adult. Unfortunately I haven't built any for 30 years.

May check with your , need how to finish the tour on this lovely building .

What was that warning sign at the entrance of the building? ''You are now entering modeller's Heaven''.

Dave I just found you, love your work and I live in Japan so I’m going to Tamiya HQ - let us know if you come back!

@DavesModelWorkshop

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fiona, I'm so jealous you live in Japan! I've become such a Japanophile since visiting in 2013 and 2017. Every week I have a "Oh, I wish I was in Japan right now" moment. I'll definitely be back there some time. Enjoy Tamiya HQ, it was a real highlight for me. Dave

I think over the years l have spent easily €20,000 on Tamiya figures and Military vehicles. Money very well spent,my favourite all time model? For my 11th Birthday the 88mm and crew,my first Tamiya kit...1976 the 88mm crew! Such an Amazing Company bringing joy and education to millions for 50 years+.

Nice show......What camera did you use, as you need a polaizer filter, to cut out glare, and reflection from display.

Oh my !!! Oh my !! Oh ......... My !!!!!

Given the status of model building in the world I do hope that they have diversified their production.

Wish I could visit this place, I just finished my M-05 nsu tt jagermeister build, ordered the new comical grasshopper coming out November 2nd

@DavesModelWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

Stevo, I *love* the NSU!!!! It's stunning. I've been very tempted by it a number of times. How does it drive?

@STEVOD313

5 жыл бұрын

I just finished it this past week n will be running it for the first time on Tamiya Tuesday n making a video. I don’t know if u have ever seen my tamiya buildoffs? I’ve been putting on a buildoff for the last 4 months with other channels around the world n we all build the same kit, but our styles n final projects all come out different n I make a video called shows them off displaying all the builds, 1st build was the grasshopper n we had over 20 builders, 2nd was lunchbox n had like 15, 3rd was dancing rider we had like 10 n this last month it was a pick ur tamiya of ur choice n video will be coming soon

@DavesModelWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

I hadn't seen the before, but I'm subscribed now. Love the green NSU mate.

@STEVOD313

5 жыл бұрын

Dave's Model Workshop I appreciate it brotha

@STEVOD313

5 жыл бұрын

Dave's Model Workshop I thought I subbed to u yesterday but I just had to sub again, but we r good now got u back

9:20 The moment you watch a video from an australian dude visiting Tamiya in Japan, filming dioramas made by a guy from chicago and spot a little roadsign on that diorama that says Grafenwöhr 18 miles whats about the distance I life away from there.^^

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

I love it! That's cool Christian. The world is an amazing place :)

This would be my #1 stop if I ever went to Japan. If I had to limit myself to just one model brand for the rest of my life, it would be Tamiya. I also love Tamiya's earlier kits - sure, they were crude by comparison, but they still hold a place in modeling history.

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

I agree DanR67, if I had to limit myself to one manufacturer it would also be Tamiya.

yeah, I've built the 1/360 scale model of Yamato when I was a kid. it was motorized, and moved on water

@seant4369

3 жыл бұрын

Are you okay?

The huge Japanese ship model is the Mikasa. Flag ship of admiral Togo and his victory at Tsushima, again to the Russian 2nd Pacific squadron.

@DavesModelWorkshop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. Good to know.

The only place where I will be working till I die... Hahaha...

86 golden year of rc for tamiya got my first the mighty falcon....

the dioramas made by shepard payne are ahead of theyr time ! still wonderful to these days

@DavesModelWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He was a master.

I remember the 4 German officers/NCOs (6:01)from the 70s

What tank is that at 8:40 "Beirut on the green line"?

*Wow!* You've actually visited *Tamiya's Japanese Headquarters!* You sir, are a truly formidable personage! So tell me, do you have any plans, *to visit the other realms of "Scale Modeler Heaven"? You know, Hasegawa, Bandai, and Imai?*

@DavesModelWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

I would love to - definitely next time I visit Japan. And I most definitely want to get back there, it's an amazing country. Dave

@DavesModelWorkshop

4 жыл бұрын

John Possas you will love it, I guarantee it!

Thats where our babies are born. I wish I could go someday.

what is the sailing ship? I did not think Tamiya ever made one

Tamiya Mecca... I envy you. Thanks for sharing, it brought back so many memories from my youth.

IJN battleship Yamato 💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful machine.

Tamyia got the best boxart

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Wish i could hear you

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

Scale Modeling USA I know... :( I’ve bumped up my audio to 500%, but it’s still pretty iffy. Sorry guys.

@james.black981

6 жыл бұрын

Scale Modeling USA me too. Dave thanks for the video and the tour but I really struggled to hear much in this video. There is a solid droning noise like a motor

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate :(

@james.black981

6 жыл бұрын

Dave's Model Workshop All good. your on holiday. enjoy your time over there. we will still be here when you return. its only temporary....

@roahnosh

4 жыл бұрын

still enjoyed it tho. Very good video that shows the tamiya HQ

Hello .. Good night where can I buy this Scania R650 2019 mode

Dumb question but is this an open free admission office or there is a fee? Thanks!

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

Free admission. I think you have to book in advance, but totally free.

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Your panning is a bit too fast. Otherwise, cool video! Not a big believer in doing any editing huh? lol

How much is their Tamiya mini acrylic paint (for comparison than home)?

@DavesModelWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure, it was almost three years ago. Perhaps someone else who has been more recently can let us know?

Super clear video, poor sound and a bit shakey. Still very cool!

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward, and apologies for the poor audio... Dave

it says on their webpage you have to make a appointment to visit there , did you have to do that?

@DavesModelWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

HI Justin, yes, I did make an appointment beforehand. I guess you could walk in off the street, but this being Japan I think you have to play by the rules and do everything by the book!

I've been buying their products for fifty years.

@DavesModelWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

I've been a customer for forty years, they're just great. Even the Tamiya ancient kits are still a fun build.

did you go on a weekday morning?

Wow!!!! I´m sooo jealous man... see you in the web my friend

AWESOME!!!!!

Would be cool if the Koi were actually plastic modeled Koi!

@DavesModelWorkshop

6 жыл бұрын

That would be incredible! Plastic koi in a clear resin water ;)

I'm so jealous! Bet you had such a fantastic time, kid in a candy shop!

doit again but in 1080p!

Eai sou do Brasil

I have a king Blackfoot RC truck I cannot find parts anywhere around would you happen to have any chassis parts Fernand parts the hold the wheels on please comment back thank you very much you should bring this truck back you brought just a Blackfoot back you should bring the king Blackfoot back that was a good truck to thank you very

I have only picked up this video clip< A question "where you in a Shinto Shrine", the audio is appalling. Also your camera work is to fast from left to right shots, the only time it settled was when you focused on a specific item. I appreciate that you where in the "home" of Tamiya, excited to be there, but little planning might have made your presentation worthwhile.

You probably should have re-recorded your in-store audio commentary after the fact.

@DavesModelWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it would have been the smart thing to do. Dave

the pre dreadnought is Mikasa

@DavesModelWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you. I want to visit the real Mikasa on my next visit.

Dream´s....

Yes Dave, yes

Very neat! How lucky you are! That trip is on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing! 👍

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmumbles a word or so for how long? THE WHOLE VIDEO....ahhhhhhhhhhhh

The 1/50 scale Dreadnought looks like the Mikasa.

@Custerd1

5 жыл бұрын

Len Pytlewski Sure does. I got an up close look at Mikasa in Yokosuka a few years back. They have a museum attached. Lots of ship models there.

Do they offer foreign tax-free services?

I’d love to go to the hq

how much money to pay, i mean ticket/something

@DavesModelWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Entry was free. You do need to make a booking though.

You lucky dog. ;)

There's no one else there.. sad that not many people seem to be interested in these.

タミヤ

Mecca

Nice video, sound was terrible, really ruined an exiting moment mostg of us will never have the pleasure of enjoying.

Whisper much?

Jesus fucking christ!!! Maybe the very worst video of something the should have been interesting.... just sad how badly this was recorded...