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New Tamiya Releases

2010-01-27T22:14:00.003+01:00

Finished models:
21068 1/12 Suzuki RGB500 1980 No.10 (Finished Model)

Static kits:
25104 1/25 Russian SU-100 Tank Destroyer
36313 1/16 WWII German Field Commander Set

RC:
40561 TamTech-Gear High Grade Aluminum Motor Mount
42163 TRF511 Box Type Battery Holder
42168 Touring Car Short Type Spring Set
51402 Honda S800 Racing Body Parts Set
51406 Sand Scorcher Body Parts Set
54212 M-Chassis 3x37mm Titanium Coated Suspension Shaft
54213 M-Chassis 3x48.5mm Titanium Coated Suspension Shaft
57800 XB BMW M3 E30 Sport Evo Drift-Spec (TT-01D Type-E)
58455 Nissan GT-R R35 Drift-Spec (TT-01D Type-E)
58456 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 (TA05 Ver.3)
84109 TB-03R Chassis Kit

Mini 4WD:
92218 Mini 4 Pro Avante Evangelion "Awake" Version

Finishing Materials:
87118 Tamiya Pre-Paint Cleaner for Polycarbonate

Vintage Tamiya Wild Willy Race Video

2010-01-25T11:06:00.000+01:00

Tamiya Philippines Factory

2010-01-18T10:30:00.002+01:00

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New Videos of Tamiya Educational Kits

2010-01-11T09:54:00.003+01:00

Guesses and Wishes for Tamiya 2010 Releases

2010-01-04T14:09:00.003+01:00

Like in the beginning of 2009 which products do you think Tamiya could release this year (static, RC, mini, anything) and which products would you personally like to be released (regardless of if their chances are realistic)?

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Tamiya Japan Best Models 2009 Voting Results with Voters Comments

2009-12-25T11:19:00.007+01:00

No. 1 most popular is "Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)" determined! 2009 Planning website] to determine the annual year-end ranking by a popular vote of the product everyone was released, he ranked overall this year is one of the RC model car "Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)"! Came back more than 30 popular models at least a year and has won the most votes over the world. The two are in lower positions, such as the Fairlady Z RC · Tyrell and ranked at the top of the old and new car models along the scale. The less popular models of warships and military TOP5 car models now dominate the results.

Overall ranking product name
1st Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)
2nd 1 / 20 Tyrell P34 1976 Japanese GP
3rd 1 / 24 NISSAN Fairlady Z (Z34)
4th 1/10RC F104 PRO (with Body)
5th 1/10RC M-05 PRO Chassis
6th 1 / 35 British Infantry Tank Matilda Mk.III / IV
7th 1 / 35 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Yakutotaiga Early Production
8th 1/10RC Ferrari F60
9th 1 / 350 JAL cruiser Mogami
10th 1 / 24 Calsonic IMPUL GT-R (R35)

Division TOP5 ~ ~ RC Model

Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)
● RC was released I was surprised to things of this age model reprinted model. I'm afraid that the money can not buy casual setting, that longing can get the model right now that I think is very valuable. We hope to develop new products.
● I first bought the Tamiya Rough Rider RC models. Details while wearing the old faithful reproduction of the improvements is a great product. RC Buggy is modern in the sense that the scale model of the vehicle was lost than just driving performance is much potential for great charm can not talk.
Retro
● Tamiya RC is why do we give such attractive. The home of RC electric buggy that reprinted the Tamiya Rough Rider Parts consisting of metal, XR311 and I wanted to reprint it 次Ida Konbattobagi events.
● Kadonika, and can not reproduce the Tamiya Rough Rider with a camel with Reshingubatteri to me? Tamiya Rough Rider, but I wanted to reprint a long time, mainly because most reprinted Reshingubatteri Temashita I give up now. The next year will also be reprinted Tamiya Sand Scorcher, I just want to reprint even if the Ford Ranger.
● Tamiya Rough Rider was the flower of the highest childhood! I bought resale and listen well. Attraction of high-performance ATVs are even many Yappari 勝Temasen Koitsu.
● reprint itself "miracle"! Aside blister and reproduce, in an earnest admiration for the twin star fans. Tamiya Sand Scorcher, including the planned 2010 launch of the year, 30 manufacturers that resell the product as close to perfect for more than a year ago, the only Tamiya in space! ?

F104 PRO (with Body)
● Dairekutodoraibutaipu finally again that the car was released to the RC. So nice in that they can reproduce and rear body work and refinement.
● I've been waiting! F1RC new products! First, you have to appreciate that the battery upright! Maybe buy Dattara Temasen landscape. The wheel also seen Def and ingenuity, and I use the F103 is also part of the high points! Body weight and F60 series come with the development kit also looking forward to the future! Year 2009 is the undisputed best model!
● 16 years remodeling of the new born again by the D · D chassis. F103 is running normally without any anywhere as Piki. Great body cool and contemporary style to it.
Hisashi Tamiya model
● Formula people! Buy a new car in 15 years, the assembly was completed smoothly, and I would not run again is easy.只今, 15 years ago and remember the "rehabilitation" is inside. F60 coolness so surprising, so I will buy, we can expect a lineup of future expansion.
● F1 I was thinking I want to start just with the launch of F104 and, partly because 踏Mi切Rimashita to buy good-looking braces. In his big hit with the show! The RC life even more fun now.

M-05 PRO Chassis
● Minishashi emerged as a new M-05, the finest cars of yesteryear still popular M-01 and M-03 worlds and a good model, let me ease up. For my Minishashifan, because it's long-awaited model.
● M03's previous work is sensing systems for a long time popular best-selling model, the next model of what we've wanted and I end up coming out of this. Just when it was announced again that M is a product suddenly want to become stuck to the chassis. 4WD also deliberately did not received a good impression.
● a long time since I was expecting M Temashita new chassis. Touring car category and can sense light in these categories because it's gotten tired I was delighted the other. I think a good rest, I'll expand the lineup of the body.
● finally tradition chassis M 05 now. "Change" in the choices that increase rather than 03 for one hope they continue going left. The development of the FF 05 as a model I am looking forward to the touring car. Including the M05 such a possibility in the future and hope has been selected.

Ferrari F60
● Latest F1 and they still embody the style, I think it's enough quality to run as well as display model.
● From the moment I saw the website, seems like a fairly high degree of completion of radio-controlled body than ever before. Between the shape of the wing from the side pontoons that way even though the motor was a very good impression of the timeless feel of it.
● real RC model? I think that surprised of the outcome. Tamiya done! Is superb and reminiscent. RC, in both scale model F1 model and I check out.
CUSCO DUNLOP SUBARU IMPREZA (TA05 ver.II chassis)
● I am a beginner in RC, assembled, Suge drove the first moment! I had a feeling What looks great on. The underbody and other materials, the standard material is flexible to withstand the crash me, once you've used the 416 I can upgrade with good things and could use a driver. Parts are expected to enhance future options. Tamiya best!
● TA05 liked the evolution of the race. We hope to evolve in the future.
● Absolute Beginners It's been a win, thanks to the chassis this year.
● 10 years of RC is chosen to restart the machine.

- Scale Model Division TOP5 ~

1 / 20 Tyrell P34 1976 Japanese GP
● 70's as I was born in Tamiya's = P34 is still a strong image. Japan GP launch of this specification, is delighted with Mr. Tamiya F1 to strongly appeal to us not forget things. Of course, the reason for this is that the products have not gotten that gem is based on the old kit. Latest F1 is nice, but the most popular vehicles in the future history (019 Tyrrell P34 Personally, my dream is to be released in the protocol of Tamiya brand!) And want to shed some light on the kit think. We hope.
● the Tamiya 1 / 20 of his P34 Dearutai liked that one, came back from Japan GP and further specifications.
● 1970's love. Better precision etched parts, brings out the model.
Only 1 / 20 is so small parts, the first I was a little far too difficult and so much fun.
● At the time, but was in elementary school I used to love, P34 Tyrell did. The series of children's magazine P34 RC Temashita they would like it to be found. Unique six-wheel Kakkoyokatta ~. I really wanted to see the race 出来Re.
● childhood, TV and sail fast was an unforgettable scene in the rain at Fuji Speedway live!
● If the fabrication is the main car models, racing cars have different specifications for each particular race, the fun extends to modifications. F1 particular model, the Japanese GP has been modified so that the specifications are hard to find parts and materials collected. Japanese GP this specification P34 comes with etching, which is set based on historical research new parts was very nice product. Next time come to thank you Furukauringubajon commercialization.

1 / 24 NISSAN Fairlady Z (Z34)
● 1 / 24 NISSAN Fairlady Z (Z34) was selected. Dare to continue to sell the sports car, sports car during the winter is NISSAN's also applauded after TAMIYA kit is quick to applaud Facebook. Joy can be placed in the hands of sports car is the same even at his age. Roadster Ver. It is also expected that the selection of the kit.
● Fairlady Z is the old model cars of the past have liked, and gave a new Z34 for the Tamiya kit is the first to be grateful. Preceded by moving the steering mechanism of the Z33 is omit, the Z34 I think this is good in closely reproduce. I appreciate the color white plastic body. 1 / 24 in the Z34's Version NISMO, the first Z 240ZG, ZL, Z432 is also hope that Tamiya released.
● I think Japan's world-class car. Parts configuration alone can make reasonably good weekend.
● Z continues to make only single-mindedly. The latest Z is almost like real, very happy with anything from making the room from the vehicle. You will feel a sense of ownership and that sort of look at the finished watching Keroro's coverage of catalogs and magazines. The future while dreaming Z continues to own the vehicle making. I thank you works Tamiya's future.
● It is a car that has been seen lately in the city have not bought yet. I wanted to make them so cool! Fairlady Z has been so for generations models, such continuity is welcome. Model Celica sports car is so drastically reduced the market recently is the one vehicle I had been no vote!

1 / 35 British Infantry Tank Matilda Mk.III / IV
● Mold delicate figure of atmosphere, etc., and Matilda is a cry from the previous work (which is of course because the course Speaking of technology in improving the passage of time). After enjoying home, and gradually make the time to use before bedtime.
● MM Series is a milestone of 300 works, than I am right now and compare it with the technological advances of the early work MM series was eager to remember the times series.
● African Campaign liked more time in elementary school, are attracted to Variants of the Afrika Korps. Also, like the British army stood before it as well, especially Matilda tank is a heavy favorite style. Produced some older movies, with the stock, also bought two new pieces. Following the grant or renewal, what Valentine's Day?
● 300 anniversary of his model! Easy to make split parts, great sense of unity when finished! Making time, feeling the thickness of the plate of a tank was bliss.

1 / 35 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Yakutotaiga Early Production
● I want to thank the new models have been released and I have never had to hand. Presence may increase the willingness of the cases making models are also a large painting.
● pearskin finish body surface, for the display tracks, such as subtle expression hatch, just 1 / 35 Yakutotaiga 新Rashii opened up the world's first. Also expected to increase only its second-generation, fully expecting to meet me to do so. (Which made the King Tiger, of course, left a strong impression that somehow Yakutotaiga.) Say anything if it is reproduced is not internal, it is expected in the future.
● been released, was produced immediately. Made to smooth the tracks split, is also easily assembled into an extraordinary upper body split. Minutes fast easy assembly and was painted over time. The tanker is, I use the decals for German soldiers were released around the same time. If you have not made yet, please make it come. Certainly satisfied.

1 / 350 JAL cruiser Mogami
● 1 / 350 when I went out with the best aviation cruiser was the hope of this project. Point that you have fulfilled the stunning, is inspiring. Thank goodness the double figure of the era of you to sell the best and cruisers. The price has been reduced, and a new hope to maintain this price.
● As a model ship enthusiasts, 1 / 350 that the rich are happy to come to obediently. Please make out the battleship USS competitive class. Something I have not yet put the other hand. Yamashiro battleship, aircraft carrier Hiryu, including but Shinano, is recommended at completion of battleship Yamashiro. This is the acme of principle 大艦 slugger. The modern battleship is not only Japan but not a classic appearance and is evaluated in the world, I think a good sales record.
● and Hobby Show, the attendant says, "If you come out the day If, WL boxes with pictures that are out of the guidebook" The request was then, and it became a reality, joyous think. I wanted to assemble carefully, and I want to see that is really driving the bottom part of watching a beautiful ship, with the motor ran 塗Razu underwater colors. Watching his flowing, carved out his enviable feeling of past days in the Imperial Japanese Navy.

- 4 wheel drive Mini division TOP5 ~

1st Special Makkusubureika CX09 Black
● Pre-Carbon Super X was released in that notice before the revival of the chassis. That's real nice matte texture and not satisfactory performance and good driving! No. I bought one kit this year.
● Tamiya truly work and wow, I really tasty.
● involuntarily, causing the order to recall the old Ita事 can play, and now the things we enjoyed was from the warehouse to dust off the JC. 『Now officially』 friends are excited to get away. That thing at the time Okozu Kai could, I could not afford parts, machine. Now as an adult, it is actually more fun than during the previous boom.
● TRF Makkusubureika reputable carbon was good was the X is equipped with a chassis and wheels. Gearbox was lame X 持Temashita shine off the good feeling and they fit perfectly into the chassis.
● Very easy to use, still has not broken easily, was exciting from the hand did not enter into the chassis of carbon.
● While the old chassis, new chassis, put up a win in combat. Best!

X1 · dash Hara Shi Huangdi (Ra Purotoen pages) (VS Chassis)
● The chassis has been commercialized with the legendary Mashinpurotoenpera is happy. It is this generation units is still 30.
● Shi Huangdi Hara (Ra Purotoen pages) is a child, 買Ezu only a limited event was one of those things even if you want kit. The other four wheel drive mini still regrets So it was that you should have now graduated.
● The Emperor and the original 20 children did not enter into the fullness of the heart to get things around the time almost a year after the kit.
You do not have a shop that sells Abantebokkusu anymore but that is shipped with body parts. VS wants to put the three types of images from the chassis of the chassis is the way it was perfect ....
● for the local residents were in elementary school, four wheel drive mini-tournament to be held in Shizuoka and the metropolitan area, could not get on sale for the event was sold exclusively in Japan, the Purotoenpera, 20 years time Thank goodness finally able to get Ete. Thank you to resell the Jioenpera remain.
● Machine absolutely could not get a kid (Hara Shi Huangdi) it is a mono Nante be moved over the years to get. I only can say with a special surprise.

Avante Mk.II V Special
● Avante tradition is often limited, this is like the best of it all. What is it Yappari box. Important kit you'll want to have a very upscale.
● cool to the box. Fearless. Full of used parts. Was a good deal.
● Mini-made four wheel drive and Dad have really enjoyed. Now I tell my brother play together. Now I want to go on a field trip to Tamiya.
● cool.

Avante Mk.III fourth Red Special
● I bought a four wheel drive when not stuck in a deep red color is a mini-novel. Supercar generation and so knowing the name of Avante machine, it will be drawn to the cool style rear wing and a lower ride height Yappari car. Teresa Heinz Hamatteimasu daughter.
● In those amuses Tamiya wide range of products, in the lineup, but worried the four wheel drive mini-scale model, who has fun this past year, It's been a vote from the four wheel drive mini - .
● red Avante is also quite nice to actually grasp it. It is Yappari Avante.
● made was good.

Dash 1 Emperor Ultra-fifth volume (super encoding error pages) (MS Chassis)
● DASH now been satisfactorily reproduce the part did finally able to reproduce the original illustrations in the volume remake. After the RC from the same material as paper stickers (the four wheel drive mini Iemasu in general, without even dress up like the old sticker, but difficult to use and durable no stickers at all when you want the original color), and If I was out of the wheel design also 伴E.
● This is a machine from the Zaurus Tokuda teacher appeared in comics. I also have a special kit Supaenpera Supaenpera and four wheel drive version of the mini racers.

Electronic translation from Tamiya, INC.

Video of Trip to Tamiya HQ in Shizuoka, Japan

2009-12-21T09:16:00.002+01:00

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Tamiyablog Sonic Hawk, a tribute to an ugly duckling

2009-12-13T16:13:00.010+01:00

Those of you who had the Sonic Fighter as your first RC-car, surely have fond memories of it, and probably also don't think it's ugly. When it was originally released, it was for most other enthusiasts among us just ugly and unrealistic, and combined with quite terrible handling and inadequate durability, It was at that time by many simply not being considered worthy of belonging to the Tamiya RC-car range. Anyway, I think there is no denial that it was a rather poor attempt at making a new model by using basically the same parts as the even uglier and worse performing predecessor, the Striker.

Although not much appreciated back then, it now belongs to the Tamiya classics, and though it's not among the favourite models of most enthusiasts, it doesn't look that bad at all anymore! Once an ugly duckling, Now, 22 years after its release, it still isn't a swan, but it’s attractive in its own unique way and triggers memories of the "good old days".

So, as a tribute to the "ugly duckling", I painted a Keen Hawk body in the Sonic Fighter's colour scheme and applied original Sonic Fighter stickers. The wing was cut and modified to resemble the wing of the Sonic Fighter. To give the model a proper "military look", although a hi-vis scheme, I covered the body and wing with Tamiya PS55 matt clearcoat after applying the stickers. The chassis has the same modifications as used for the DF-03 "Racing Master" presented here some time ago, except for the more appropriate black wheelnuts. I tried with white Keen Hawk wheels first to stay in line with the Sonic Fighter’s design, but opted for the dark yellow Avante Mk. II wheels in the end as they compliment the paint scheme better.

I think few enthusiasts would claim the Keen Hawk to be beautiful, and giving it a Sonic Fighter look certainly hasn't changed that, but as a tribute to the poor ugly duckling, it's maybe not that bad..... Maybe I should attempt a modern interpretation of the Striker too? ;-)

Video of Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IX & Interview with Kit Designer Katsumi Tokunaga at 2009 Tokyo Hobby Show

2009-12-07T12:17:00.004+01:00

2 years development time, a great reminder to RC fans that good static models can be more complex and elaborate to develop.

Source: HobbyLink Japan

Tamiya Drifter Japanese Style

2009-11-29T16:14:00.002+01:00

Since I am long fascinated by the fantastic creative Japanese drifter bodies and drifting style, I wanted also to make a drifter in that style, hope I succeeded at least a bit. Chassis is a Tamiya TA03F Pro which is great for drifting due to its front motor and weight balance, body is a Tamiya Nismo Silvia with custom decals and paint, tires are Tamiya Driftech on gold painted wheels.

Tamiya Sand Scorcher 2010 T-Shirt & SRB Ball Diff !!!

2009-11-23T10:43:00.002+01:00

Tamiya Fair 2009 Pictures: Sand Scorcher 2010 & new release surprises

2009-11-21T23:41:00.009+01:00

58459 Datsun 240Z East African Safari Rally (DF-03Ra Chassis)

84111 Tyrrell P34 Six-Wheeler '76 (w/lexan body, F103-based like 49154))

58452 Sand Scorcher (2010)

Due to requests received, we can confirm a few details not clearly visible in the pictures:
Taillights: Opaque like on the Monster Beetle/Blitzer Beetle
License plates: Stickers (not 3D like the original)
Mirrors: New design (weirdly enough less authentical!)
Door handles: integrated with the body like on the Monster Beetle/Blitzer Beetle

Tamiya 58452 Sand Scorcher 2010 Boxart

2009-11-21T15:02:00.007+01:00

As Tamiyablog is meanwhile known for being early with information and pictures of new items, you may have wondered why we haven't yet posted any of the available pictures. Well, as much as we would have liked to post pictures, we will follow our golden rule of not posting any information that hasn't yet been verified. As such, none of the pictures available at the time of writing this would qualify, as they are showing disturbing discrepancies from what we expect the actual Sand Scorcher 2010 to look like. We will post pictures as soon as verified and credible pictures get available.

EDIT: Please see "comments" for further details behind our restrictive use of available pictures (written before the first pictures of the actual Sand Scorcher 2010 were available).

Boxart source: Tamiya Inc.

Future release list for Tamiya Fair 2009 - Tamiya Sand Scorcher re-release !!!

2009-11-06T09:41:00.014+01:00

RC Items
49338 1/10 Alpine A110 Body Parts Set
57799 1/10 XB BMW M3 GT2 2009 (TT-01 Type-E Chassis)
58451 1/10 BMW M3 E30 Sport Evo Drift Spec (TT-01D Type-E Chassis)
58452 1/10 Off-Road Racer Sand Scorcher (2010)
58454 1/10 Honda S800 Racing (M05S Chassis)
42165 TRF Damper Pistons (Blank / 4 Pcs.)
42166 Aeration Damper Pistons (Blank / 4 Pcs.)
51395 1/10 Corolla Axio apr GT Body Parts Set
51396 1/10 BMW M3 GT2 2009 Body Parts Set
54202 F104 Aluminum Upper Suspension Mount
54203 F104 Aluminum Servo Mount (L/R)
55108 Tamiya 7.2V Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery AC Charger NIC-01

Scale Models
14116 1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 '05 No.46/No.5
21220 1/100 Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery Parts Panel
21221 1/100 Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis Parts Panel
21222 1/100 Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour Parts Panel
21084 1/12 Kawasaki ZX-14 Pearl Crystal White (Finished Model)
21085 1/12 Kawasaki ZX-14 Metallic Flat Spark Black (Finished Model)
21223 1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 '05 U.S. Inter-coloring edition No.46 Parts Panel
21224 1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 '05 Valencia Edition No.46 Parts Panel
26545 1/48 British Light Utility Car 10HP "Camouflage" (Finished Model)
32566 1/48 Mtl. SPW. Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D "Stuka Zu Fuss"
32567 1/48 U.S. Modern 4x4 Utility Vehicle w/Grenade Launcher
89791 1/35 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-100 w/Weathering Master Set
89792 1/35 Italian Heavy Tank P40
89796 1/35 Metal Gun Barrel for Italian Heavy Tank P40
89797 1/35 SU-85 Russian Tank Destroyer w/Weathering Master Set (Export Only)
89798 1/35 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122 w/Weathering Master Set (Export Only)
89799 1/48 F-16C Block 32/52 Thunderbirds 2009 Japan

Mini 4WD
15407 Stainless Steel Screw Set D (40mm)
15408 Long Low Friction Plastic Roller Set (13mm)
94715 Avante Mk.III White Special
94720 Spin-Viper Pearl Blue Special (VS Chassis)
94718 Colored Bearing Roller Bushing Set (8 Pcs.)
94721 Double Aluminum Rollers (9-8mm, Blue)
94726 HG Carbon Side Extension Roller Mount (Front)
94727 HG Carbon Side Extension Roller Mount (Rear)
94728 Savanna Leo Black Special Ver.II

Tools & Paints / Educational
70191 Clear Pla-Plate 0.3mm B4 Size (4pcs.)
72007 4-Speed High Power Gearbox H.E.
72008 4-Speed Worm Gearbox H.E.
74538 Spray-Work Painting Booth II (Single Fan)
87115 Diorama Texture Paint (Pavement Effect, Gray)
87116 Diorama Texture Paint (Pavement Effect, Light gray)
87117 Diorama Texture Paint (Grass Effect, Khaki)

Source: Tamiya, INC.

TAMIYA RC Russian Heavy Tank KV-2 Gigant & XB Super Levant Videos

2009-10-30T10:24:00.002+01:00

Source: Tamiya, INC.

Tamiya RC Line-up Winter 2009 Video

2009-10-23T10:52:00.004+02:00

Source: Tamiya, INC.

Tamiya 92213 1/12 Datsun 280ZX Sport Version M05S

2009-10-13T10:29:00.005+02:00

A limited edition release with an interesting combination of a vintage classic Tamiya body (from 58022 / RM Mk.II) with a modern well performing chassis (M05S), which is unfortunately front wheel drive, unlike the 1:1 Datsun 280ZX.

Photos of new Tamiya Releases from 49th All Japan Model Hobby Show

2009-10-09T15:13:00.002+02:00

Just a major choice of releases:

12042 1/12 Martini Brabham BT-44B 1975 (w/Photo-Etched Parts)

12631 1/12 Honda RC166 Wheel Set (for 14113)

14113 1/12 Honda RC166 250ccm Grand Prix Racer

42162 TRF 416X Chassis Kit

56029 Russian KV-2 Heavy Tank Gigant Full-Option Complete Kit

58442 Hatsune Miku Studie GLAD BMW Z4 (TT-01E)

58444 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse (M05M)

58446 Lancia Delta HF Integrale (DF-03RA)

58447 Ferrari F60 (F104)

58448 Corolla Axio apr GT (TA05 Ver.II)

58449 BMW M3 GT2 2009 (TT-01E)

58450 TT-01 Type-E R Chassis Kit

74092 Magnifiying Visor with 1.7x/2x/2.5 x Lenses

78023 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami

84106 F104Pro Chassis Kit (w/Lightweight Body)

87113 Tamiya Limonene Cement

87114 Paint Retarder (for Acrylic Paint)

94709 Manta Ray Mk.II White Special

94712 Mini 4WD Oval Home Circuit (Black & Orange)

Full list of releases

Source and more: Tamiya, INC.

Tamiya Buggy Champ 2009 Flower Power Style

2009-09-27T15:27:00.003+02:00

As I love the Tamiya re-releases to try paint schemes and modifications I wouldn't dare on an original, I chose this time for the fantastic Rough Rider / Buggy Champ a scheme which tries to capture a bit the innocence and colourfulness of its time. Hope I managed it at least a bit, anyway it will be just a fun runner and bodysets are now easy and cheap to get.

Vintage RC Car Talk Show at Tamiya Plamodel Factory

2009-09-25T10:57:00.002+02:00

Public talk with Tamiya developers about several vintage subjects like Porsche 934 development concept, the idea of sandwich tires, relation between wooden mold and design, the US debut of the Avante, the beginning of TRF, Frog chassis frame, suspension of the Hotshot and concept of the Rough Rider.

Source: Tamiya, INC.

New Items for the 2009 All-Japan Plamodel Hobby Show

2009-09-11T12:37:00.035+02:00

RC Kits:

56029 Russian KV-2 Heavy Tank Gigant Full-Option Complete Kit
56030 Russian KV-2 Heavy Tank Gigant Full-Option Kit

58442 Hatsune Miku Studie GLAD BMW Z4 (TT-01E)

58444 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse (M05M)

42162 TRF 416X Chassis Kit
56029 Russian KV-2 Heavy Tank Gigant Full-Option Complete Kit
56030 Russian KV-2 Heavy Tank Gigant Full-Option Kit
58442 Hatsune Miku Studie GLAD BMW Z4 (TT-01E)
58444 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse (M05M)
58445 Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (CC-01)
58446 Lancia Delta HF Integrale (DF-03RA)
58447 Ferrari F60 (F104)
58448 Corolla Axio apr GT (TA05 Ver.II)
58449 BMW M3 GT2 2009 (TT-01E)
58450 TT-01 Type-E R Chassis Kit
84105 TamTech-Gear Buggy Champ 2009 (Blue)
84106 F104Pro Chassis Kit (w/Lightweight Body)
92213 1/12 Datsun 280ZX Sports Version (M05S)

RC Expert Built:

57796 XB Super Levant

57795 XB Hatsune Miku Studie GLAD BMW Z4 (TT-01E)
57796 XB Super Levant
57797 XB Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart Racing Lancer (Dirt 4WD)
57798 XB Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corsa (M05M)

RC Hop-Up Parts:

54189 DF-03RA Carbon Front Damper Stay Set
54190 DF-03RA Carbon Rear Damper Stay Set
54191 M05 Aluminum Racing Steering
54192 M05 Aluminum Steering Link
54193 M05 Steering Post
54194 M05 Ball Differential
54195 M05 Aluminum Steering Rod
54196 TA05 Ver.II Carbon Reinforced K-Parts
54197 TA05 Ver.II Aluminum Motor Mount Set
54200 F104 Aluminum Body Mount
54201 F104 Chrome Plated Mesh Wheels for Rubber Tires

Static models:

12042 1/12 Martini Brabham BT-44B 1975 (w/Photo-Etched Parts)
12631 1/12 Honda RC166 Wheel Set (for 14113)
12632 1/12 Honda RC166 Front Fork & Clutch Set (for 14113)
12633 1/12 Honda RC166 Metal Chain Set (for 14113)
12634 1/12 Honda RC166 Rivet Set (for 14113)
14113 1/12 Honda RC166 250ccm Grand Prix Racer
14114 1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary U.S. Inter-Coloring Edition
14115 1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary Valencia Edition
20059 1/20 Ferrari F60 (w/Photo-Etched Parts)
35303 1/35 Russian Heavy Self-Propelled Gun JSU-152
35304 1/35 German Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 82 Ramcke Parachute Brigade
35305 1/35 German Steyr Type 1500A/01 and Africa Corps Infantry at Rest
35306 1/35 Russian Infantry Anti-Tank Team
60319 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX c
61107 1/48 US Navy Pilots w/"Moto-Tug"
78023 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami
89790 1/48 US Army Humvee
92211 1/24 Ferrari FXX w/Clear Engine Cover
92212 1/24 Nissan GT-R w/Clear Hood

Mini 4WD:

15403 Double Aluminum Rollers（9-8mm）
15405 Front Under Guard
19618 Max Breaker Black Special
19619 Rising Trigger White Special
92207 Avante Mk. III Evangelion Special
92210 Avante RS Purple Special
94704 Dash-1 Emperor Black Special
94705 HG Large Size Narrow Aluminum Wheel
94706 Super-X Nut Fastened Plated Wheels L & Blue Arched Tires (w/Low Friction Washers)
94707 Super-X Nut Fastened Plated Wheels L & Purple Arched Tires (w/Low Friction Washers)
94708 Dash-X1 Proto-Emperor (VS-Chassis)
94709 Manta Ray Mk.II White Special
94710 HG Aluminum Wheel for Low Height Tires (4 Pcs.)
94711 New Year's Limited Edition Mini 4WD "Year of the Tiger 2010"
94712 Mini 4WD Oval Home Circuit (Black & Orange)
94713 13mm Ball Bearing for Roller (6 Pcs.)
94714 Double Aluminum Roller Set (13-12mm, Black)
94716 Avante Mk. II V Special

Finished Static Models:

21082 1/12 Kawasaki ZZR1400 Pearl Meteor Gray (Finished version of 14111)
21083 1/12 Kawasaki ZZR1400 Candy Thunder Blue (Finished version of 14111)
26542 1/48 German 6x4 Truck Krupp Protze (Kfz.70) (Finished version of 32534)
26544 1/48 German Mt l.SPW. Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D (Finished version of 32564)

Educational:

70188 Mini Motor Gear Box (8-Speed)
70189 Mini Motor Low Speed Gear Box (4-Speed)
70190 Mini Motor Multi Ratio Gear Box (12-Speed)

Tools & Paints:

74092 Magnifiying Visor with 1.7x/2x/2.5 x Lenses
81781 XF81 Dark Green 2 (RAF)(for 60319)
81782 XF82 Ocean Gray 3 (RAF)(for 60319)
81783 XF83 Medium Sea Gray 2 (RAF)(for 60319)
85085 TS85 Mica Bright Red (for 20059)
86057 PS57 Pearl White
86058 PS58 Pearl Clear
86530 AS30 Dark Green 2 (RAF)(for 60319)
86531 AS31 Ocean Gray 3 (RAF)(for 60319)
86532 AS32 Medium Sea Gray 2 (RAF)(for 60319)
87113 Tamiya Limonene Cement
87114 Paint Retarder (for Acrylic Paint)
89381 Tamiya Paint Marker XF81 Dark Green 2 (RAF)(for 60319)
89382 Tamiya Paint Marker XF82 Ocean Gray 3 (RAF)(for 60319)
89383 Tamiya Paint Marker XF83 Medium Sea Gray 2 (RAF)(for 60319)
89920 PS Pastel Gray (Limited Edition) (for 58444)
89922 PS Mica Bright Red (Limited Edition) (for 58447)

Merchandise:

66912 Tamiya Buggy Champ T-Shirt (M)
66913 Tamiya Buggy Champ T-Shirt (L)
66925 Tamiya Strap (Tamiya logo)
66926 Tamiya Strap (Bison Magnum)
66927 Tamiya Strap (TS-8 Spray Can)

Tamiyablog's DF-03 Racing Master

2009-09-05T13:46:00.003+02:00

The inspiration for this week's Tamiyablog entry:

Yes, as the title implies, the model below is a joke! After getting the idea with the Neo Bigwig that I presented here on the blog a few weeks ago, I started thinking about other old Tamiya models that might have design similarities with the Keen Hawk, especially the swooping lines and the large and high air intake. This ended up with one more Keen Hawk body painted in the scheme of yet another vintage Tamiya buggy, a model that will be presented here on the blog soon.

However, in the process, it struck me that also the Can Am Lola and the Porsche 936 actually have design similarities with the Keen Hawk body, so I painted a Keen Hawk body to resemble the Can Am Lola, but followed the lines of the body rather than strictly doing the paintscheme of the Lola. It's just a bit of unserious fun though, as a "Racing Master Mk. I" based on a buggy is quite unthinkable, but I still like the idea to be honest.

The A-pillars/rollbar were painted black because of the black surrounding of the cockpit on the Tamiya Lola (clear windscreen on the fullsize Lola), but regret not painting them red instead, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with the result. And as it’s in no way meant to be a serious model, the stickers are a combination of repros and selfmade, as I think using an original sticker sheet would be a shame on anything but a Lola body.

Just like on the Neo Bigwig, I used white TNS-B dish wheels, but dyed them red with Dylon fabric colour. The colour used is the very light red "Scarlet" to avoid getting dark red wheels and I opted to dye them just for a short time to mimic the "semi-translucent" wheels of the Lola.

The chassis came from my Dark Impact, where all parts that were originally other colours than black were replaced with identical black parts where possible, except for the wheelnuts to stay in line with the Lola.

Videos of new Tamiya Mechanical Fish & Diorama Texture Paint

2009-08-24T10:20:00.004+02:00

Source: Tamiya, INC.

Baja Bronco in Tamiya 58027 Ford Ranger F-150 XLT SRB Style

2009-08-15T17:42:00.006+02:00

An idea I had since previous summer when the Tamiya CR-01 Ford Bronco was announced and I finally got its bodyset today. I used PS-30 brilliant blue, reproduction Ranger decals and PS-1 white covered from outside with PS-55 flat clear on my Land Cruiser chassis.

Tamiya Future RC Releases for September 2009

2009-08-07T10:29:00.003+02:00

58421 1/10 RC Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart Racing Lancer

58440 1/10 RC Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi X (DF-03Ra)

84100 1/10 RC DB01R Chassis Kit

57794 1/10 RC Cusco Dunlop Subaru Impreza XB (TT-01 TYPE-E)

Source: Tamiya, INC.