Takom Military Model Kits
Takom is a progressive manufacturer of injection molded polystyrene miniature model kits located in Dong Guan, China.
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The primary focus of our products has been historical military vehicles in 1/72, 1/35, and 1/16 scales. We work with a global network of research consultants, who provide us with photos & measurements taken in the field, as well as rare documentation which allows us to ensure the most accurate representations of our subjects. Our products are manufactured to exacting standards using the latest technologies available in the industry, and each item is carefully tested to ensure our customers the highest quality.
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Takom kits are aimed at scale modellers who enjoy armour and military subjects, particularly those building in 1/35 and the large 1/16 scales. Skill level ranges from confident intermediates up to experienced modellers — parts counts, photo-etch inclusions and weathering opportunities make them satisfying projects rather than quick weekend builds. Australian armour modellers often reach for Takom when they want a subject that sits outside the mainstream Tamiya or Dragon catalogue, and the instructions are generally clear enough for a patient builder's first serious armour project.
Takom has built a reputation for unusual subject choices and crisp engineering — they'll release a tank or self-propelled gun that nobody else has tackled, often with commendable surface detail and workable tracks. Many kits include photo-etch and clear parts out of the box, and their 1/16 range is particularly respected for interior detail. For Australian modellers who've built the common Tamiya Shermans and Panzers already, Takom is where you go for the less-travelled subjects without dropping to short-run resin kit complexity.
Yes — we have 2 Takom kits currently in stock in our Australian warehouse, with more subjects available to order. Takom spare sprues and replacement parts are harder to come by as the manufacturer doesn't operate a retail spares programme the way Tamiya does, so we generally recommend ordering a second kit if a critical part is damaged. For current stock and to reserve one of the kits on the shelf, check the product listings or get in touch for a quick availability check.
1/35 is the most popular Takom scale for Australian modellers because it matches the rest of most armour collections, and it's where Takom releases the widest variety of AFV subjects. The 1/16 range is a smaller but passionate niche — the large scale allows for serious interior and engine detailing, and builders often pair it with aftermarket figures and ground work. With 2 kits currently on the shelf, stock rotates regularly, so worth checking our Takom listings for what's landed this month.