Shunsaku Tamiya: A Legacy in Miniature
2025-07-30
Shunsaku Tamiya, former president and chairman of Tamiya, Inc., passed away at age 90. He transformed Tamiya from a lumber supplier into a globally recognized maker of precision plastic model kits, RC vehicles, and Mini 4WD cars. His dedication to detail was legendary; to accurately recreate a Porsche 934, he famously disassembled a Porsche 911. Tamiya's legacy of quality and unique branding will endure for generations.