Is this kit good for a beginner?

It is rated intermediate. You need cement, paint and finishing supplies, so a snap-together kit is an easier start.

Plastic parts for one 1/24 scale 1966 VW 1300 Beetle and a water-slide decal sheet. Paint, cement and tools are not included.

How big is the finished model?

About 171 mm long and 70 mm wide, roughly 2.75 inches tall.

Does it have opening parts?

Yes. The front hood and rear engine lid open, though interior detail behind them is limited.

It is the best new price among 7 stores as of November 5, 2026 and sits at the low end of its recent range.

What paint do I need?

You will need model paints for the body and details plus cement and finishing supplies; none are included.

Where is the Tamiya Basic Model Kit cheapest?

At TamiyaUSA, for $33.00, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Tamiya Basic Model Kit?

7 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, TamiyaUSA, Target, Best Buy, Walmart.

Tamiya Basic Model Kit

Best price now

$33.00at TamiyaUSAObserved at 5:14 PM

25% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 7 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the Tamiya Basic Model Kit

This is Tamiya's 1/24 scale plastic kit of the 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, a curbside-style model with an openable front hood and rear engine lid. It is an intermediate kit: you need cement, paint and finishing supplies, and the water-slide decals are included. At $33 at TamiyaUSA as of November 5, 2026, it sits at the low end of its recent range across the 7 stores that list it new.