Dave T Brown Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I hope this question hasn't been asked before but thinking about, it it probably has so I apologise in advance. Is anyone aware of how I can get hold of Tamiya replacement parts? I've managed to knock over a bottle of mekpac (liquid cement) and you've guessed it, it's destroyed the transparencies of the 1/32 Mosquito FB VI I was building. Beginners mistake made by a relatively experienced modeller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Whenever I need Tamiya spare parts, I have contacted Time Tunnel Models here in the UK. You will need the kit item number, the sprue item number and description. They will then email you back a price for the parts (only complete sprues - not separate parts). The numbers are on the back of the instruction sheet. You can pay by PayPal. You may want to check your junk mail folder as many of their email replies to me end up there - in spite of me ticking "not spam". They are usually quite quick in replying - within 24 hours normally. Uncarina, Dave T Brown and Stevepd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Dear Mr Tamiya, I would like 1 of each sprue from the F-16 Thunderbirds kit. 1 set of decals. 1 set of screws and bits. Oh, and 1 box to put it all in please. I don’t want to pay $500-600 for it however. Cheetah11 and Phartycr0c 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 27 minutes ago, Stokey Pete said: Dear Mr Tamiya, I would like 1 of each sprue from the F-16 Thunderbirds kit. 1 set of decals. 1 set of screws and bits. Oh, and 1 box to put it all in please. I don’t want to pay $500-600 for it however. I have one for $499. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Cheetah11 said: I have one for $499. So cheap, I’ll take it. Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Are folks suggesting here that acquiring spare parts directly from Tamiya is not the cheapest possible solution? Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edfifer Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 If you're in the USA, see here: https://www.tamiyausa.com/faq/store/ Dave T Brown and MikeMaben 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmbock Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Hi Dave! Here is something that might help you! https://www.modellbau-seidel.de/ This Shop selling nearly all what you need from Tamiya. They got a store ( frequently closed because of the lockdown here!) but they're Onlineshop still open. The sprue you need for the clear parts are in stock as far as I could see. Lutz Uncarina and Dave T Brown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 US folks can go to the link posted above. Amazing customer service. I’ve hit them up a couple of times for parts, they refused to take any of my money. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmbock Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Sturmbock said: Hi Dave! Here is something that might help you! https://www.modellbau-seidel.de/ This Shop selling nearly all what you need from Tamiya. They got a store ( frequently closed because of the lockdown here!) but they're Onlineshop still open. The sprue you need for the clear parts is in stock as far as I could see. Lutz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On the Tamiya website there is a list of each Tamiya dealer for that country, and the contact details. In Australia you can get a replacement sprue for about $20 aud. For me, that’s pretty good, if they have the parts in stock, I’ll have it in a week, if not it’s about 6 weeks. And I’ve already ask for the thunderbirds intake sprue, it’s not available! Also people sell sprues on e bay, it can be expensive but it’s cheaper than a new kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Sturmbock said: Hi Dave! Here is something that might help you! https://www.modellbau-seidel.de/ This Shop selling nearly all what you need from Tamiya. They got a store ( frequently closed because of the lockdown here!) but they're Onlineshop still open. The sprue you need for the clear parts are in stock as far as I could see. Lutz only shipping inside Germany (????) can someone there maybe order for me (small amount) and forward to me in Austria? this is like a shop in new york not shippping to new jersey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince14 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 For Tamiya spare parts in the UK, email enquiries@hobbyco.net You will need to tell them which sprues you need (i.e. the actual sprue item number listed in the instructions - they will only sell whole sprues, not individual items from a sprue) and they'll give you a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 If your having difficulties getting spares you can also find Tamiya sprues on Ebay. Several sellers are breaking kits down into sprues which is a great way to get extra bits and pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 My experience with Tamiya replacement parts has been great. Purchased new boxed early Zero from an Asian country, and found the cowling sprue missing. Contacted US distributor, and sprue was replaced at NO COST, although my contact did mention that he was NOT supposed to do that., and I should have tried to get replacement from overseas distributor. In my opinion they have been honest and always helpful. Night Hog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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