A TRF style body scheme for Tamiya 58738 XM-01 Pro Chassis Rally

Dream Tamiya Japan Holiday video

A fantastic video about Tamiya including a visit to the headquarters.
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Fulfilling my dream and sharing the experience of visiting Tamiya HQ in Shizuoka, Japan; explaining Tamiya’s history and documenting the great static & R/C models on display and so much more. Fortunate to bump into Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya, the great man himself. Hopefully this video not only serves as a resource & record of Tamiya in 2024 but also introduces the hobby to new scale modellers & R/C enthusiast.

Video Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
03:49 – The Lobby
05:19 – The Archive Room
05:40 – Tamiya’s History
09:19 – Tamiya Branding
10:52 – Educational Models
11:12 – Military Models
14:52 – Aircraft Models
16:04 – Ship Models
19:17 – Car Models
21:56 – Motorcycle Models
23:24 – Mini 4wd
24:44 – Other Static Models
25:21 – R/C Models
44:05 – Meeting Mr. Tamiya
47:54 – Vehicle Display Area
49:15 – The Showroom
01:01:05 – Tamiya Shop
01:02:33 – Tamiya Headquarters
01:03:20 – Fulfilling My Dream

Source: T-StudioWorks

Tamiya’s new flagship “Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo” will have a grand opening in the Shinbashi/Toranomon area on Friday, May 24, 2024

Tamiya’s flagship antenna shop “Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Shimbashi Store” will be relocated to the Shintora Yasuda Building (location: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which has been completed in front of the current store, and will be renovated from Friday, May 24, 2024. will be newly reopened as “TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO”.

“TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO” is based on the concept of “Tamiya’s current state is here.” We collect products such as the latest plastic models, mini 4WD, RC cars, craft series, etc., and provide a spiritual enrichment that can be obtained through “manufacturing”. It is a flagship base for disseminating unique experiences and “model culture” to the world. We aim to create a space full of fun and new discoveries, whether you are a model fan of all kinds, or just starting out, visiting alone or with your family or friends.

■ A large sales floor surrounded by new and nostalgic models
An overwhelming selection of approximately 6,000 Tamiya products. The large shelves, which are approximately 4 meters high and approximately 100 meters long, zigzag around the store, arousing the curiosity of visitors as if they were in a hobby room surrounded by many models, and it also has the atmosphere of a nostalgic “town model shop”. We will create an exciting sales floor that makes you feel the same.

■ 1/1 scale “Mini 4WD Aero Avante” on permanent display.
The actual Mini 4WD, which has an overwhelming presence with a total length of 4.65m and a total width of 2.80m, will welcome you in the cafe space.

■ Various hands-on events will be held at the event space “MODELERS SQUARE”
In addition to exhibitions of model works, competitions and trial sessions for moving models such as mini 4WD and RC cars, as well as craft classes, workshops, seminars, and talk shows. Such. We will hold various events.

■ We also have a cafe space where you can casually enjoy specialty coffee We sell specialty coffee and soft drinks such as juices from
the popular coffee shop ONIBUS COFFEE . There is also a space perfect for taking a short break or meeting up.

■ Opening event “TAMIYA HISTORY EXHIBITION (tentative name)” and new product exhibition “TAMIYA SHOWCASE” The
“TAMIYA HISTORY EXHIBITION (tentative name)” will be held at the wall exhibition space “Gallery Wall” in the sales floor.
In addition, “TAMIYA SHOWCASE” will be held at the store at the same time, allowing you to be the first to see the new products announced at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in May.

■ Store Overview
Store Name: TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO
(pronunciation: Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Tokyo)
Address: 1F Shinbiyasuda Building, 4-3-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00 ~20:00/Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-19:00
Opening day (grand opening): Friday, May 24, 2024
Floor area: Approximately 483㎡

■ Official information
Official X (old Twitter): @T_Shimbashi
official Instagram: @TAMIYA_TOKYO
official website: https://www.tamiya-plamodelfactory.co.jp/

▼ TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO is recruiting new staff. For more information, please visit the official website.
▼ The old store, Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Shinbashi store, will close on May 6, 2024.

Tamiya 22046 XV-02/TT-02 Ball Differential Set (39T) product video

★Used in place of the kit standard gear differential, this product is particularly useful on the rear, giving stable grip.
★Holes for the 3mm balls are designed to help keep them well greased.
★Contains 39T ring gear, bevel pinion gears, diff joints, balls, plus 850 and 1280 size ball bearings.

Chevrolet Silverado Tamiya x Kaido House Clod Buster

– Introducing a new 1/64 scale product from the popular series “KAIDOHOUSE x MINI GT” produced by Japanese American custom car designer JUN IMAI!
– The second edition, KAIDO HOUSE x Tamiya, is now available.
– This design is based on the Clod Buster, which is a 1/10 scale radio-controlled reproduction of the Monster Truck that was popular in America at the time.
– Clod Buster is a long-selling product that has been manufactured and sold for a long time after minor changes.
Source: Hobby Search

Modified Tamiya TT-02 chassis and Willy’s Wheeler Honda City Turbo body use to make shortest RC drift car

Source: Kazumon Channel

Photos of the new Tamiya (re-)releases that will be shown the 62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024

Static Models
35387 1/35 German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V
12694 1/35 Scale German Leopard 2 A7V Metal Gun Barrel
35384 1/35 German KS600 Motorcycle & Sidecar
35386 1/35 German Machine Gun Team (Mid-WWII)
25217 1/48 Mitsubishi Ki-46 III Type 100 & 4×4 Light Vehicle Kurogane Set
60204 1/35 Pteranodon
60793 1/72 Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning II®
24367 1/24 Nissan Fairlady 240Z Street-Custom/a>
24173 1/24 Fiat Abarth 695 SS
24188 1/24 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
24366 1/24 “Full-View” Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
24365 1/24 Toyota Soarer 2000VR-Turbo
14142 1/12 Honda Dax125 Tamiya Limited Edition

R/C Models
58738 1/10 R/C XM-01 PRO Chassis Kit
42384 1/10 R/C TRF421 Chassis Kit
58734 1/10 R/C Citroën DS (MB-01)
58739 1/10 R/C 1998 Honda NSX Racing (TT-02)
58736 1/10 R/C Ford Baja Bronco (CC-02)
56375 1/14 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XL 750 4×2 Tractor
58489 1/10 R/C Avante (2011)
58496 1/10 R/C Fast Attack Vehicle (2011)

42385 45mm Swing Shafts (Hard) 2pcs.
42386 TRF421 Wheel Axles (2pcs.)
42387 45mm Drive Shafts for Low Friction Double Cardan Joint Shafts (2pcs.)
42388 Axle Shafts for TRF421 Double Cardan Joint Shafts (2pcs.)

Mini 4WD
95168 Ignicion (MA) Japan Cup 2024
95166 HG Carbon Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2024
95167 HG Carbon Rear Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2024
95169 Hyper-Dash 3 Motor J-Cup 2024
95170 Hyper-Dash Motor PRO J-Cup 2024
95171 Torque-Tuned 2 Motor J-Cup 2024
95172 Torque-Tuned 2 PRO J-Cup 2024
18103 Cross Spear 01 (VZ Chassis)
95660 HG Heavy Aluminum Wheels for Low-Profile Tires II (Reversible, 2pcs.)
95651 HG Lightweight 19mm Tapered Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless)
95603 Hurricane Sonic Polycarbonate Body Special (AR) Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary
95665 Fully Cowled 30th Anniv. Red Slick Tires & Gold Color Plated Wheels
95669 Fully Cowled 30th Anniv. Mini 4WD Car Catcher (Black)
95667 Fully Cowled 30th Anniv. Multipurpose Tape 15mm Width/Black & Pink)

Educational Construction, Tools & Finishing Materials
70259 Walking & Swimming Penguin
69946 Walking & Swimming Duck (Yellow)

87226 Ultra Thin Aluminum Stickers (2pcs.)
82184 LP-84 Camouflage Gray
82185 LP-85 Medium Air Gray
86533 AS-33 Camouflage Gray

Full official photos and details of Tamiya 42384 TRF421 Chassis Kit

This R/C model assembly kit creates the 2 belt-driven 4WD TRF421, the latest model in the line of TRF chassis; its newly designed carbon fiber upper and lower decks move the motor 22.7mm further forward than on the TRF420X, while the center shaft is in the chassis center and drive belts are of equal size; pulleys are also a new design. The upshot of this is greater pitching stability on the throttle. Bulkheads have a new design for a lower center of gravity, and new USBB (ultra-short big bore) dampers are mounted via aluminum stays: they can be fine-tuned with spacers. The suspension uses upper and lower A-arms for superior rigidity, with identical lower arms front and rear that have a longer span for more linear roll that translates into more control.

: The center shaft is moved into the middle of the chassis, and belts are of equal size, while pulleys are new: the result is less pitching on the throttle, and greater stability.

: Front and rear bulkheads contribute to a lower center of gravity. Ultra-short big bore dampers are mounted via aluminum stays.

: Front and rear bulkheads contribute to a lower center of gravity. Ultra-short big bore dampers are mounted via aluminum stays.

: With the motor 22.7mm further forward than on the TRF420X, the center shaft is now in the chassis middle. The spur gear is affixed using a single nut for easier pit-work.

: Stabilizers have had an overhaul, and now feature a common design front and rear, and are positioned lower than the drive shafts. The kit includes one each of 1.0mm and 1.2mm rods, and two 1.1mm parts.

: The revamped suspension employs A-arms; lower arms are ball-attached. The lower pivot is positioned on the inside of the bulkhead to keep chassis width the same while allowing the long span lower arms. Lower arms have neutral toe on the inside, and toe angle is applied on the upright side.

: 1-piece and 2-piece upper decks are included; use them to adjust flex. Using more or less screws to affix it to the motor mount lets you further fine-tune your setup.

Items which be on display in the Tamiya Booth at the 62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024