Plastic Model Guides
Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide
Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The plastic model kit record from Tamiya is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.
Exact identity and distinguishing details
- Exact product: Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212
- Brand or vendor: Tamiya
- Product type: Plastic Model Kit
- SKU or catalog key: TAM25212
- Scale stated in the record: 1/48
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $70.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The scale marker 1/48 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The working catalog key is TAM25212. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another plastic model kit listing.
Reading the source record carefully
The product page identifies the item this way: “Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212 is a 1:48 scale plastic model kit from Tamiya. Product details Manufacturer: Tamiya SKU: TAM25212 Category: Plastic Model Kit Review the product images and package details to confirm included parts, decals, assembly requirements, and project supplies before ordering.” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
The category-specific decision
A build guide for Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212 starts with evidence, not assumptions. Match the exact release through TAM25212, then inspect runners, parts, decals, instructions, accessory count and surface condition. Only after that inspection should the project be divided into cleanup, test fit, subassembly, paint, graphics and final finish.
Where the record omits a technical specification, consult the package instructions or manufacturer reference rather than borrowing a value from another scale or edition.
Using the item with confidence
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
1 product image were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this plastic model kit. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.
The short decision checklist
- Save the listing URL under TAM25212.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Tamiya Model Kits & Paints · Model Kits
The collection record worth keeping
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and TAM25212 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
As a gift, Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
A focused question-and-answer review
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, TAM25212, vendor Tamiya, product type Plastic Model Kit and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.
What is still unconfirmed?
Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.
Where should the purchase decision be finalized?
Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.
Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.
Review the live Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Product-specific verification note
The evidence trail for Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212 should remain attached to item number TAM25212. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.
Completing the evidence trail
To close the record for Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Model Kit – 25212, pair item number TAM25212 with the live image and the stated vendor, Tamiya. The listing classifies it as Plastic Model Kit. 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.
