Fukuiraptor dinosaur model 1/35 Clic Loc - Tamiya 28501

The Tamiya 28501 Fukuiraptor is a 1/35 scale plastic dinosaur model kit from Tamiya's Clic Loc series. It reproduces Fukuiraptor kitadaniensis , a carnivorous theropod discovered in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. With an assembled length of 118 mm , this kit prioritizes easy assembly thanks to snap-fit parts that require no glue.

The model depicts the Fukuiraptor in an expressive pose, with its mouth open, a long tail, well-developed hind legs, and forelimbs armed with claws. The engraving highlights the teeth, claws, body contours, and skin texture to create a richly textured miniature, suitable for display as is or for painting.

The Fukuiraptor: an iconic dinosaur of Fukui

Fukuiraptor kitadaniensis lived during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 120 million years ago. Its fossils were unearthed in the Kitadani Formation, located in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture. Described in 2000, it represents a major discovery for Japanese paleontology. The known specimen is estimated to have been about 4.7 meters long.

This theropod is characterized by its sharp teeth, large claws on its forelimbs, and long hind legs. The Tamiya model kit is based on academic research, with the cooperation of specialists from the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and Fukui Prefectural University.

A Click Loc assembly without glue

The Clic Loc range is designed to offer models that are true to their subject while minimizing assembly complexity. The Fukuiraptor's components simply snap together: no glue is required. This design allows you to discover the art of plastic model building while achieving a detailed reproduction of a dinosaur.

The head is meticulously crafted, with an open mouth and well-defined teeth. The claws and body lines contribute to the figure's predatory nature. The paintwork then highlights the surface details, the recesses of the engraving, and the model's skin texture.

Presentation and staging

The kit includes a display stand for showcasing the assembled Fukuiraptor. Two-dimensional human silhouettes are also provided to visualize the scale of this dinosaur relative to a human. A full-color booklet about the Fukuiraptor and other dinosaurs discovered in Fukui completes the set.

This 1/35 scale dinosaur model is suitable for individual display on its base or for integration into a prehistoric setting. Its scale also allows it to be combined with other 1/35 scale figurines and scenery elements in a museum scene, educational diorama, or dinosaur collection.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Tamiya
• Reference: 28501
• Subject: Fukuiraptor kitadaniensis
• Type: Plastic dinosaur model kit
• Scale: 1/35
• Assembled length: 118 mm
• Assembly: Click Loc system by interlocking, without glue
• Details depicted: teeth, claws, skin texture, head and silhouette of the Fukuiraptor
• Included items: display stand, 2D human silhouettes, color booklet