Tamiya Kit Part Verification

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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It has come to my attention that Tamiya is now substituting parts from some other manufacturers, such as Italieri.

Is there a way to tell from any code on the parts themselves that they indeed genuine Tamiya?

I understand that the P-51D is indeed a fine kit if it contains the Tamiya kit.

Thanks in advance.[8]

Canada7

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the “warbird collection series” with picutres of the completed model on the front and side with vertical stripes are reboxed italeris. “real” tamiyas are the ones with box art as opposed to pictures of the completed models

btw, tamiya has been doing this reboxing this for ages. infact, all manufacturers have been doing it for ages.

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Hint: Look for “PLASTIC PARTS AND DECALS MADE IN ITALY” on the Tamiya box, usually in the upper right corner. That’s a sure way to tell that it’s an Italeri kit!

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Thanks a lot!!