RIP Tamiya founder, who dismantled Porsche 911 to create perfect plastic model kit

A man once bought and completely dismantled a Porsche 911 just to ensure his plastic model kit captured every detail perfectly. This dedication to accuracy exemplified Shunsaku Tamiya's approach to model-making, which transformed a niche hobby into a global phenomenon.

As reported in Japanese Nostalgic Car, Tamiya, who died on July 18 at age 90, turned h…