Suzuki GSX1100S Katana — Tamiya 1:12 Model Kit: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

Suzuki GSX1100S Katana — Tamiya 1:12 Model Kit deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The scale model kits record from Tamiya is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.

How this release is identified

• Exact product: Suzuki GSX1100S Katana — Tamiya 1:12 Model Kit
• Brand or vendor: Tamiya
• Product type: Scale Model Kits
• SKU or catalog key: F977-TAM-14010
• Scale stated in the record: 1:12
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $37.11 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and F977-TAM-14010. The scale marker 1:12 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Evidence taken from the live record

The source description says: “Build Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Motorcycle with this Tamiya 1:12 scale model kit, item TAM-14010. This is an assembly project, not a ready-built collectible. Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Tamiya Scale: 1:12 Item number: TAM-14010 Build details and included features Steerable front forks. Colorful decal artwork. Realistic rubber like tires. Licensing: officially licensed. Chrome plated small parts. Highly detailed DOHC 4 Cylinder engine. Packaging: sealed manufacturer packaging. Molded parts color: Light Gray, except where indicated otherwise. Ignition cords, brake pipes, and instrument cables included. Assembly and supplies Supply separately: paint and model cement. Browse related collections Tamiya Model Kits & Accessories · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Car, Truck & Aircraft Kits Images may show an…” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.

The category-specific decision

Suzuki GSX1100S Katana — Tamiya 1:12 Model Kit should be planned as a sequence rather than a single purchase. Inventory the parts or sheets, review the instructions, identify surfaces that require cleanup, and decide when paint, decals or clear finish belong in the build. Item number F977-TAM-14010 keeps this plan tied to the exact product instead of a neighboring release.

Do not infer included paint, cement, batteries or tools unless the listing or package states that they are supplied. A complete shopping plan distinguishes kit contents from builder-supplied materials.

A closer project or collection check

Before paint, wash or prepare parts only as recommended for the material, remove seams carefully, and test the chosen primer on a hidden area or spare piece. Decal work benefits from a smooth surface, measured placement and adequate drying time before clear coating.

Keep small parts organized by assembly stage. A labeled tray or compartment prevents a product with many similar pieces from becoming a search problem halfway through the build.

Using the gallery as evidence

Review all 3 available images in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and item number F977-TAM-14010.

Before committing the item to a project

1. Save the listing URL under F977-TAM-14010.
2. Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
3. Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
4. Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
5. Record any unanswered question before checkout.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Tamiya Model Kits & Paints · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · CED F977 - reviewed kit candidates - staging only

Preserving the identity trail

Catalog the item under the complete title and F977-TAM-14010, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the item number F977-TAM-14010 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.

Final identity questions

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-TAM-14010 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Bottom line: Suzuki GSX1100S Katana — Tamiya 1:12 Model Kit is a specific scale model kits, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-TAM-14010, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.

Review the live Suzuki GSX1100S Katana — Tamiya 1:12 Model Kit listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Completing the evidence trail

To close the record for Suzuki GSX1100S Katana — Tamiya 1:12 Model Kit, pair item number F977-TAM-14010 with the live image and the stated vendor, Tamiya. The listing classifies it as Scale Model Kits. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.

Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.