Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

Rather than repeating the catalog description for Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054, this guide turns the aircraft model kits listing into a decision record. It explains how the Tamiya item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.

Exact identity and distinguishing details

• Exact product: Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054
• Brand or vendor: Tamiya
• Product type: Aircraft Model Kits
• SKU or catalog key: TAM61054
• Scale stated in the record: 1:48
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 2

The recorded price at verification was $46.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The scale marker 1:48 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The item number TAM61054 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.

Evidence taken from the live record

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Aichi M6A1 Seiran in 1/48 Scale Display the submarine-carried Seiran on its included handling dolly. Cockpit positions for both crew members, optional flap positions and the model bomb provide several focal points for painting. Features and Package Contents Raised or lowered wing-flap options Detailed pilot and navigator instrumentation Two seated crew figures Includes dolly, ladder and 800 kg bomb parts 631st Kaigun Kokutai markings for an I-400 aircraft Specifications Manufacturer: Tamiya Manufacturer part number: 61054 Scale: 1:48 Finished dimensions: Length 221 mm; wingspan 254 mm Supplied as: one unassembled model kit Assembly and Finishing Assembly and painting are required. Paint, adhesive and modeling tools are not included. Product photographs show assembled and painted examples; follow the supplied instructions for construction…” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.

Planning around the exact item

Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054 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 TAM61054 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

Use the product image to compare box art, label, part arrangement and any visible instruction callouts. When the item arrives, inventory it before separating pieces from runners or backing sheets. Once parts are cut or decals are soaked, missing-content questions become harder to resolve.

A short build log—date, materials, colors and fit notes—adds lasting value to the product record.

Why the exact photo set matters

Review all 2 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 TAM61054.

The short decision checklist

• Identity: title, vendor and item number TAM61054 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Plastic Model Kits · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:48 Scale Aircraft, Military Models & Plastic Model Kits · Model Kits

Cataloging and project notes

A useful record for Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054 includes the original URL, item number TAM61054, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.

Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.

Gift considerations

The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.

Final identity questions

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching TAM61054 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.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054 listing

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

Why the complete record should be retained

Tamiya Aichi M6A1 Seiran 1:48 Model Kit 61054 is filed as a Aircraft Model Kits from Tamiya. Its compact reference is TAM61054. Preserve the product URL, one clear image, the selected option and the receipt with those identifiers. A related item may look nearly identical while differing in quantity, scale, color, road number, hardware, package or compatibility.

The most reliable ownership note separates three stages: what the seller stated, what arrived, and what happened when the item was used or displayed. That structure supports later troubleshooting and replacement without adding unsupported claims to the original listing. It also makes the article auditable because every conclusion remains tied to the exact product instead of the surrounding category.