Tamiya 28501 1/35 scale plastic model kit - Fukuiraptor  [28501]

Tamiya Fukuiraptor 1/35 Clic Loc snap-together model

This is a 1/35 scale snap-together plastic model kit in Tamiya's Clic Loc series representing the theropod Fukuiraptor, positioned as a research-informed display subject for builders and collectors.

The real Fukuiraptor was identified from Early Cretaceous deposits in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, first described from fossils recovered in the Kitadani Formation. The holotype specimen measured about 4.7 meters in length, and the animal is interpreted as a carnivorous theropod with pronounced forelimb claws and long hind limbs. Paleontologists infer its role as a predator of contemporary herbivorous dinosaurs based on dentition and limb morphology.

The kit reproduces the animal's overall proportions and skin surface based on consultation with researchers. The head is produced using slide-molding to capture fine dental detail, and the claws and limb contours show crisp molding. The kit presents a naturalistic pose and includes a display base plus human silhouettes to indicate scale. A multi-page color leaflet provides background on the specimen and related finds. Assembly requires no cement; parts are designed to fit securely in the Clic Loc snap-together format. The completed model measures 118 mm in length as shown in assembly references.

A research-referenced static subject in compact scale, this snap-together kit emphasizes sculpted surface detail and a coherent pose suitable for display-oriented builds and comparative study.