General
Q Do I need to register?
A Yes, in order to purchase items from us, you will need to register. This is a quick and simple process as it only requires minimal details.
Q Why should I register?
A The main benefit of registering is to allow us to keep you up-to-date with the order process & also new developments and special offers.
Q How do I contact you?
A Our contact details can be found via the 'Contact Us' link. Our aim is to respond to your query within 24 hours. However, this may be extended during busy periods.
Q Are the items you sell Brand-New?
A Yes all our items are Brand-New ~ NIP or NIB unless stated otherwise.
Q Are all your products 100% Original Tamiya?
A Yes all our items are 100% Original Tamiya unless stated otherwise.
Q Can I copy images off your website?
A No, all photos on this website are property of Model Build and are NOT to be duplicated in anyway unless agreed by us first.
Q Do you charge VAT on your goods?
A No we are not VAT registered so no VAT is charged on any of the goods we sell.
Q Why can't I download manuals anymore?
A We decided that our customers would be better of downloading manuals from either TamiyaBase or TamiyaClub as these sites have more manuals and the quality is better.
Q Are my details safe?
A Yes completely safe, we will never share any of your details with any companies or third parties. All other information like your card details are handled by PayPal or Google Checkout.
Q Do you have a shop?
A No we only sell through this website and eBay however you are always welcome to collect your order, please e-mail us first to arrange a time.
 
Orders
Q How long before you dispatch my order?
A Usually all orders paid for (cleared funds) by 3.00pm (UK Time) will be posted the same day.
Q How long will my order take to arrive?
A Please refer to our Postal Timescales section by clicking here.
Q Why haven't i received my order yet?
A

Please refer to our Postal Timescales section by clicking here.

Please Note: If your order was too large to fit through your letterbox then it will be waiting for you at your local Mail Sorting Office. Usually the postman would leave a card through your door telling you this although sometimes they don't. Please visit your local Mail Sorting Office to see if your parcel is there.

Please Note: Also sometimes other members of the household may have picked up your mail and not informed you, remember to check this. This usually happens with smaller orders.

 
Postage
Q How much is shipping?
A Your postage cost will be applied depending on your location and shipping method chosen at checkout.
Q Can I take out insurance?
A Yes we have various insurance options available at checkout for all countries.
 
Payment
Q What payment methods do you accept?
A We currently accept PayPal & Google Checkout through our secure online checkout system however, we also except other payments like Bank Transfers, Money/Postal Orders, Cheques, Bankers Drafts or Cash on Pickup but please e-mail us first to arrange this.
 
Returns, Exchange or Refunds
Q Can I return, exchange or have a refund on my order?
A You can return your purchase to us within 30 days of the date you received the item, proving the item is still in its original condition & packaging. Please see our Refund Policy by clicking here.
 

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