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SHIZUOKA (Kyodo) -- Shunsaku Tamiya, chairman of Japanese plastic model kit maker Tamiya Inc., known for its radio-controlled cars and Mini 4WD models, has died, the company said Tuesday. He was 90.

Chairman of the Japanese plastic model kit maker Tamiya Inc., Shunsaku Tamiya, known for its radio-controlled cars and Mini 4WD models, has died, the company has announced.

From static models to radio-controlled cars, Shunsaku Tamiya forever changed the world of scale modeling and inspired countless enthusiasts.