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Tamiya Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III 1:48 Model Kit 61112: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide
This page is devoted to Tamiya Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III 1:48 Model Kit 61112, the exact aircraft model kits sold under the Tamiya record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.
Exact identity and distinguishing details
- Exact product: Tamiya Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III 1:48 Model Kit 61112
- Brand or vendor: Tamiya
- Product type: Aircraft Model Kits
- SKU or catalog key: TAM61112
- Scale stated in the record: 1:48
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $177.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker 1:48 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. For this record, TAM61112 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.
Evidence taken from the live record
The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III in 1/48 Scale Build an early or late Lancaster Mk.I or Mk.III with a detailed interior and removable engine cowlings. The large wingspan and optional open bomb bay make this a substantial display project. Features and Package Contents Two Merlin engine assemblies and removable cowlings Movable nose, dorsal and tail turrets Open or closed bomb-bay doors with ordnance parts Pre-painted and unpainted canopy parts, with some exceptions Five crew and ground-crew figures; four marking options Specifications Manufacturer: Tamiya Manufacturer part number: 61112 Scale: 1:48 Finished dimensions: Length 443 mm; wingspan 648 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…” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.
What matters for this kind of product
For a model-building product such as Tamiya Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III 1:48 Model Kit 61112, begin with scale, subject, material and included components. The title and item number TAM61112 identify the exact release, but they do not automatically confirm paint colors, cement type, skill level or every tool required. Check the instructions and package contents before committing a finishing plan.
Dry fitting is the safest first operation when assembly is involved. It reveals alignment, mating surfaces and clearance without locking the project into an adhesive or paint sequence. Accessories and decals should be tested against the intended surface and scale before permanent application.
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.
Image-by-image verification
The gallery contains 3 indexed product images. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.
A disciplined final review
- Match the full title and TAM61112.
- Confirm the selected variant and displayed quantity.
- Review the exact image set for the distinguishing details named above.
- Resolve every missing fit, scale, material or compatibility point from current instructions.
- Check live price and availability immediately before ordering.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
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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 TAM61112 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
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
Why does Tamiya Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III 1:48 Model Kit 61112 have its own guide?
Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.
Is a contextual image a contents list?
No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.
How can a later owner verify the item?
They can compare the title, item number TAM61112, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number TAM61112, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Review the live Tamiya Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III 1:48 Model Kit 61112 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Verification worksheet for this listing
Use TAM61112 as the checkpoint for Tamiya Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III 1:48 Model Kit 61112. Confirm the vendor name Tamiya, the product type Aircraft Model Kits, the selected variant and the photographed item before checkout. If a required size, scale, material, interface or included component is absent from the live record, write it down as unresolved and obtain the answer from the current instructions or manufacturer source.
After delivery, add a dated photograph and a brief result note. A builder can record fit, materials and finishing choices; a collector can record package and item condition; a user can record compatibility and care. Those details make the record genuinely product-specific while preventing a later observation from being confused with a factory specification.
