Posted on January 31st, 2012 at 10:01 AM by admin

Tamiya really did it, it will come on the original chassis with some great improvements, tomorrow we will report from Nuremberg Fair with live photos.

 

58519 1/10 R/C Toyota 4×4 Pick Up Bruiser (RN36)

Tamiya’s R/C Toyota Bruiser was originally released in 1985 and Tamiya has answered fans’ calls to give this popular pick-up truck model the special re-release treatment. The original layout of the chassis has been kept while modern improvements have been discretely incorporated.

About the Model

*This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

*Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (Cleaning Brush x1) which are for EXPORT ONLY and are subject to the FIRST PRODUCTION.

* Bonus cleaning brush features 2 types of bristles and an ergonomic handle. (Brush will not be available for purchase as a separate item). The form of the Bruiser, including the sleeper cab, has been reproduced with a durable injection-molded body.

* Metal ladder frame chassis keeps the original layout and features a black-finished surface.

* Newly-designed die-cast transmission is equipped with planetary gears for optimized gear ratio.

* Refined clutch mechanisms offer smooth gear changes and superb durability. 3 gears are possible (1st gear=4WD, 2nd & 3rd gears=Rear Wheel Drive).

* Newly-designed front/rear axle housings are equipped with differential, which may be locked for even greater off-road performance.

* Separately available LEDs can be installed in the light cases to depict realistic head and tail lights.

* Type 540 motor included.

Posted on January 25th, 2012 at 4:30 PM by admin

RC

58511 1/10 NISSAN TITAN RACING

58515 1/10 CELICA GT-FOUR 1990 (TT-01E)

58519 1/10 TOYOTA BRUISER

58520 1/10 MINI JCW COUPE (M-05)

58521 1/12 NEW MAN PORSCHE 956 (RM-01)

58523 1/10 BUSH DEVIL II

46617 1/10 XBS CELICA GT4 1990

57829 1/10 XB MINI JCW COUPE (M-05)

57830 1/10 XB NISSAN TITAN RACING

 

Static

10009 1/18 SUBARU R-2SS

12046 LIMITED TEAM LOTUS TYPE 72D 1972

12047 LIMITED ENZO FERRARI

24322 BMW 635CSI JAGERMEISTER

32571 1/48 RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK JS-2 MODEL

 

Will be updated permanently, Tamiyablog will be also reporting live from the Nuremberg fair at its start, 01.02.2012

Posted on January 13th, 2012 at 3:42 PM by admin
Posted on December 27th, 2011 at 8:51 AM by admin

Looking back to the Tamiya RC 35th anniversary and introducing new items and promotions.
Unfortunately only in Japanese.

Posted on November 21st, 2011 at 12:18 PM by admin

Tamiya 58507 1/10 R/C DB02 Leonis

Tamiya is proud to release the 1/10 R/C off-road buggy Leonis on the newly-designed DB02 chassis.

The wellbalanced machine was developed based on input from the TRF team and has an orthodox layout featuring a durable wide bathtub chassis, shaft-driven 4WD setup, and 4-wheel double wishbone suspension. The Leonis features a distinctive body shell which was designed by famous Toyota racing team and tuner, TOM’S.

 

About the Model

- This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

- Polycarbonate body is designed by TOM’S designers.

- Polycarbonate rear wing is also included.

- Shaft-driven 4WD setup with the motor positioned horizontally at the center of the chassis to provide optimum power transmission as well as stability and balance.

- Durable batutub chassis is combined with front & rear upper braces to provide superb chassis rigidity.

- Front & rear compact gearboxes are equipped with ball differentials.

- Proven 4-wheel double wishbone suspension from the DB01 is equipped with CVA shock units.

- Front & rear Dual Block Tires and dish wheels included.

- Compatible with straight-type battery packs such as Item 55111 Tamiya LF3700-6.6V Racing Pack.

- Motor is positioned horizontally at the center of the chassis. Center spur gear is connected with propeller shafts to enable optimized power transmission.

- Polycarbonate body is designed by TOM’S designers.

- 3-piece steering linkage provides precise, sharp steering response. Upper brace provides stiffening against chassis pitch.

- The suspension arms and axles are the same as those used on the DB01. Front and rear gearboxes are equipped with ball differentials.

- Battery pack is positioned at the rear. Combined with center motor position, this layout offers excellent stability during jumps.

58512 1/12 R/C Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Wheelie

This R/C assembly kit depicts a 1st-generation (T1) variant of the Volkswagen Type 2 van, which was also known as the Volkswagen Bus to many of its legions of fans. Tamiya has reproduced this machine with a comical appearance to result in this fun-filled model. The new WR-02 chassis is equipped with a wheelie bar to enable exciting, wheels in the air driving action.

About the Model

- This is a 1/12 scale R/C assembly kit.

- The distinctive body is reproduced with durable polycarbonate. Injection-molded driver figure is also included.

- WR-02 chassis features heavy-duty monocoque chassis frame equipped with 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, a fully-enclosed gearbox with differential, and a rear-wheel drive.

- Tires/wheels and the gearbox/motor come pre-assembled to enable ease of assembly.

- First batch includes free bonus parts (1150 Ball Bearing x 8pcs.)

 

58517 1/10 R/C Super Hotshot (2012) (Tentative)

After the re-release of the Hotshot (2007), we have received huge demand for re-release of the Super Shot, which was originally released in 1986. Tamiya has answered these calls and is announcing the comeback of this famous machine, which has been renamed as the Super Hotshot.

About the Model

- This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

- The chassis features the same basic layout as the original including the shaft-driven 4WD setup.

- 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is equipped with 4 oil dampers.

- Chassis underguard offers superb chassis protection.

- Spiked tires are mounted on gold-plated wheels.

- Polycarbonate body and rear wing.

- Full ball bearing specification.

- Comes with GT-Tuned Motor (25T).

- Kit will feature newly designed packaging.

- First batch includes free bonus parts (Lightweight White Wheels: Front & Rear x 2pcs. each)! *Hex wheels hubs such as Item 53569 Clamp Type Aluminum Wheel Hub (6mm Thick) are required to attach these wheels (standard resin hubs can also be used).

Posted on November 8th, 2011 at 2:49 PM by admin

*** updated 12.11.2011 ***

Will be continuously updated 

RC-Kits:

56033 German Tiger I Heavy Tank Full Operation Set (w/4ch Radio)

58004 FMC XR311 Combat Support Vehicle (re-release)

58507 Middle Class Shaft-Drive Buggy (TOM’S)
58510 Ferrari 599XX (TT-01E)
58512 1/12 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Wheelie
58513 Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 (TT-01E)
58516 BMW 318i STW (TT-01E)
58517 Super Shot
58522 Sand Rover Street  (DT02/380)
84262 F104WGP (w/Body)
84263 Tyrrell P34 1977 Monaco Grand Prix
84264 Nissan R91CP (1992 Daytona Winner)

84265 Hotshot (2007) Metallic Special

84266 Toyota GT-One TS020 (F103RS w/Sponge Tyres)

84270 Avante (2011) Black Special

 

Expert Built RC:

57822 XB Volkswagen Scirocco GT24-CNG (TT-01E)
57823 XB Ferrari 599XX (TT-01E)
57826 XB 1/12 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Wheelie
57828 XB Fast Attack Vehicle

 

RC Parts /Hop-ups:

42214 TRF High Seal X-Ring For Damper (Hardness 50/8 Pcs.)

42215 TRF High Seal X-Ring For Damper (Hardness 70/8 Pcs.)

51479 RM-01 Chassis C-Parts (Gear Case)

51480 RM-01 Chassis L-Parts (link)

51481 RM-01 Chassis N-Parts (Front Suspension)

51482 RM-01 Wheel Set

51483 RM-01 Sponge Tyre (Front)

51484 RM-01 Sponge Tyre (Rear)

51485 RM-01 Fluorine-coated Pivot Ball (5 Pcs.)

51487 380S Motor

51488 TA05 M-Four Chassis B-Parts (Bumper)

54334 RM-01 Butyl Sponge Tyre (Front)

54335 RM-01 Butyl Sponge Tyre (Rear)

54336 DB02 Slipper Clutch set
54337 RM-01Damper V-Parts
54338 2WD Off-Road Front Dish Wheel (Black, 60/19)
54339 2WD Off-Road Rear Dish Wheel (Black, 60/29)
54340 18-Spoke Wheel (Black, 26mm Offset +2)
54341 RM-01 Aluminum Pitch Damper Set

54342 RM-01 Aluminum Roll Damper Set

84259 DB02 Titanium Screw Set

84271 5-Spoke Wheel (Black, 26mm 0 Offset, 2 Pcs.)
84272 Rally Dish Wheel (Black, 26mm/+2 Offset, 4 Pcs.)

84274 TA05 M-Four Titanium Screw Set

 

Static Kits and Finished Models:

21113 1/20 Ferrari F-1 2000 French Grand Prix No. 4 (Barichello) (Finished Model)

25145 1/35 Soviet T-55A (w/Photo-Etched Parts and Metal Gun Barrel)

25146 1/35 Soviet JS-2 1944 ChKZ (w/Photo-Etched Parts and Metal Gun Barrel)

25147 1/48 North American P-51D Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen”

25148 1/72 North American P-51D Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen”

30101 1/48 U.S. M60 Super Patton Tank (Motorized)

30102 1/48 U.S. M60A1E1 Tank (Motorized)

30103 1/48 Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces Type 74 Tank (Motorized)

30104 1/48 Kanone German Jagdpanzer (Motorized)

37011 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (w/ 3 Figures)

61110 1/48 Mitsubishi G4M1 Type1 Attacker (Betty) Isoroku Yamamoto

Embarkation Machine (w/17 Pcs. Figures)

 

Mini 4WD:

15444 Super X-XX Large-Diameter Oneway Wheel (w/Offset Tread Tires)

18067 Super Dragon Premium (VS Chassis)

94855 MS Reinforced Chassis Set (White)

94856 2mm Aluminum Locknut (Red/5 Pcs.)

94857 2mm Aluminum Locknut (Purple/5 Pcs.)

94858 2mm Aluminum Locknut (Gold/5 Pcs.)

 

Tools, Merchandise & Supplies:

73019 1/350 Display Case (w/Base)

74541 Spray-Work Compressor Revo w/Double Action Airbrush

87135 Tamiya Mark Fit (Strong Type)

89957 A4-Sized Multipurpose Bag (W/3 Storage Boxes) (Pink)

89958 A4-Sized Multipurpose Bag (W/3 Storage Boxes) (Green)

89959 Weathering Master Set (for IJN Vessels)

 

Posted on October 13th, 2011 at 10:26 PM by admin

tamiyablog competition – win an RC Tamiya Sand Rover 2011

Posted on October 3rd, 2011 at 8:21 AM by admin

tamiyablog competition – win an RC Tamiya Sand Rover 2011

 

The popular Mud Blaster is making a return as Mud Blaster II. Its 2WD monster truck chassis offers exciting

off-road action to appeal to new and old fans alike.

About the Model

• This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

• Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (1150 Ball Bearing x 8pcs.) which are for EXPORT ONLY and are

subject to the FIRST PRODUCTION.

• The monocoque main frame is made from durable polycarbonate-reinforced material.

• Pre-assembled gearbox can be detached for maintenance without disassembling the chassis.

• The four-wheel double wishbone suspension is equipped with front & rear friction dampers.

• Comes with 130mm diameter tires with lug-pattern tread to ensure superb off-road performance.

• The dynamic form of the truck has been reproduced with a durable polycarbonate body.

• Type 540 motor included.

• Driver figure, front guard, and roll bar not included.