Monthly Archives: April 2017

Tamiya 18646 Mini 4WD DCR-01 (MA Chassis) Promotional Video


★ The new concept machine DCR-01 appears in Mini 4WD PRO.
★ The biggest feature is that the body is divided into three parts. You can enjoy the open and closed body shape and color combination can be easily done by combining optional body set.
★ The MA chassis is fitted with a new wheel for large-diameter low-height tires finished with extremely thin spokes.


This is the first Mini 4WD kit which features a new concept for the series ! The Cross System This is a 3-part body design that allows mixing and matching of different color components, letting you make your own unique combination of colors and styles.

Official English tentative list of Tamiya items scheduled for display at the 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2017


Products to be displayed at the 2017 Shizuoka Hobby Show!

【 Scale Models 】
◇ 1/6 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
◇ Assembly Chain Set for 1/6 Scale Motorcycle
◇ 1/700 Japanese Navy Destroyer Shimakaze
◇ 1/48 German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger
◇ Zimmerit Coating Sheet for 1/48 Scale Sturmtiger
◇ Cable (0.5mm Outer Diameter/Black) (0.65, 0.8mm & 1.0mm varieties also on display)
◇ 1/24 NSX (White) (Finished Model)
◇ 1/24 NSX (Red) (Finished Model)
◇ 1/24 NSX (Blue) (Finished Model)

【 R/C Models 】
◇ 1/10 R/C M-07 Concept Chassis Kit
◇ 1/18 R/C Konghead 6×6 (G6-01)
◇ 1/14 R/C Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3363 6×4 ClassicSpace Full Operation Kit
◇ 1/10 R/C F12tdf (TT-02)
◇ 1/10 XB F12tdf (TT-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) (TT-02D) Drift Spec
◇ 1/10 R/C Racing Fighter Chrome Metallic (DT-03)
◇ 1/10 R/C Dual Ridge Black Metallic (TT-02B)
◇ 1/10 R/C Top-Force (2017)
◇ 1/10 R/C The Grasshopper Candy Green Edition
◇ 1/10 R/C XV-01 Chassis Kit Long Damper Spec
◇ 1/10 R/C Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide
◇ [OP] 3x106mm Aluminum Turnbuckle Shaft
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Stabilizer Set (Front & Rear)
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Titanium Screw Set
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Aluminum Motor Heat Sink
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Carbon Damper Stay (Front)
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Carbon Damper Stay (Rear)
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Aluminum Steering Arm Set (L/R)
◇ [OP] M-07 Concept Aluminum Steering Bridge
◇ [OP] 33mm Double Cardan Joint Shaft (2pcs.)

【 Mini 4WD & For Kids 】
◇ DCR-01 (MA Chassis)
◇ DCR-01 Body Parts Set (Gun Metal)
◇ Tri Gale (MA Chassis) Japan Cup 2017
◇ Hyper-Dash 3 Motor J-Cup 2017
◇ Hyper-Dash Motor PRO J-Cup 2017
◇ HG Carbon Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2017
◇ HG Carbon Rear Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2017
◇ Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary Festa Jaune L Clear Body Set
◇ Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary Blue Tires & Gold Plated A-Spoke Wheels
◇ Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary White Tires & Blue Plated A-Spoke Wheels
◇ Spin Cobra Premium (Super-II Chassis)
◇ Spin-Viper Pearl Blue Special (VS Chassis)
◇ Proto-Emperor ZX Premium (Super-II Chassis)
◇ Large-Diameter Low-Profile Tires & 6-Spoke Wheels
◇ Low-Profile Tire & Wheel Set (5-Spoke)
◇ Lightweight 13mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless)
◇ 19mm Aluminum Rollers w/Plastic Rings (Red)
◇ Water Scooter
◇ Slim Tire Set (36mm, 55mm Dia./Clear Wheels)
◇ Sports Tire Set (56mm Dia./Clear Wheels)

【 Tools & Paints 】
◇ Craft Side Cutter (for Plastic/Soft Metal)
◇ Fine Pivot Drill Bit 0.8/0.9/1.0mm (Shank Dia. 1.5mm)
◇ Airbrush Filter
◇ Spray-Work Compact Air Compressor (White)
◇ Spray-Work Basic Airbrush (White)
◇ TS-98 Pure Orange

The list on this page is tentative and subject to change without notice.

Tamiya’s Guide for the 41st Japan Hobby Show Exhibition


Japan’s largest handmade hobby event that will celebrate the 41st year this year, the Japan Hobby Show will be held. The theme of the hobby show in 2017 is “fine quality.” Booths that can meet various suggestions, works and materials that increase the value of handmade stand side by side. At the Tokyo Big Sight at the venue, companies, creators, lecturers on handmade gather, exhibitions, sales, workshops etc. will be held from 4/27 (Thu) to 4/29 (Sat) over 3 days. At the Tamiya booth, we introduce craft tools that are easy to handle around “decoration series”. We also perform demonstration using products and experience of making sweet decoration (fee).

41st Japanese Hobby Show
http://www.hobby.or.jp/hobbyshow/

Date and time
April 27, Thursday, 28th and 29th Saturday, 2017
10: 00 ~ 18: 00 ※ The last day is until 17:00
※ Admission time varies depending on the type of admission ticket. Please see the official website for details.

Venue
Tokyo Big Sight East 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 Hall
3-10-1 Kanji Ward, Tokyo 135 – 0063
TEL 03-5530-1111 ( Fuji )
http://www.bigsight.jp/

Exhibition Zone / Exhibition Area
KIDS / Corporate Exhibition
Booth Number K – 02

Admission Fee
Admission fee is required.
1,200 yen (advance sales) 1,500 yen (that day)
※ 1 person can be entered any number of times at any time for 3 days at any time
* free of charge under high school students / free of charge / person with disabled persons and 1 care person each free
※ simultaneous Common admission ticket with the “10th Hobby Cooking Fair 2017” held “handmade market of minne (held only on 28th and 29th)”

■ Making with “Yamada Kei” “Fruit Deco Card Case” Production Experience
27 (Thu), 28 (Fri)
Experience Fee 2,000 yen (tax included, material cost included) / Production time Approximately 50 minutes / Tamiya booth

Sweets decoration writer “Mr. Keiichi Yamada” workshop. We teach directly to Mr. Kei Yamada who publishes many books. (Fruit parts other than blueberries will be finished in coloring on what was formable.)
⇒ Yamada Kei’s Official Website “Milky Ribbon”

Holding duration / distribution of tickets
Distribution of numbered tickets 10:00 ~ 10:10 1st to 3rd minute
1st time 10:15 ~ 11:05
2nd time 11:15 ~ 12:05
numbered ticket distribution 13:00 ~ 13:10 4th to 6th
3rd 13:15 ~ 14:05
4th 14:15 ~ 15:05
5th 15:15 ~ 16:05
6th 16:15 ~ 17:05

※ 3 participants each time
※ The day Reception (Tamiya booth)
※ We will distribute numbered tickets to those who wish to participate (twice a day). In addition, in the case of more than the capacity each time, we will draw a lottery ticket at the time of distribution.
* Children under elementary school age should accompany parents and attend.

■ Production experience “Kuma jelly parfait”
29th (Saturday)
Experience fee 1,800 yen (tax included, material cost included) / Production time Approximately 50 minutes / Tamiya booth It is　

A workshop to make using Tamiya decoration series. Below the parfa glass we make strawberry jelly with “transparent epoxy resin”, ice cream in the form of bear and fruit parts on it, and finish with a whip to serve. Let ‘s enjoy creating cute parfaits for your room interior! (Pafé glasses are filled with epoxy resin beforehand and used solidified.)

Holding time / distribution of numbered tickets
Number of tickets distributed 10:00 ~ 10:10 1st to 3rd
1st 10:15 ~ 11:05
2nd 11:15 ~ 12:05
3rd 12:15 ~ 13:05
Distribution of tickets 13:00 ~ 13:10 4th to 6th
4th 13:15 ~ 14:05
5th 14:15 ~ 15:05
6th 15:15 ~ 16:05

※ each time the number of participants 3 people
※ day receptionist (Tamiya booth)
※ to distribute the tickets to you wish to participate (twice a day). In addition, in the case of more than the capacity each time, we will draw a lottery ticket at the time of distribution.
* Children under elementary school age should accompany parents and attend.

History repeating – Building the Tamiya Bigwig 2017

It´s 1986, the worldwide RC-Car Boom is near on the top. To commemorate 10 years of Tamiya R/C Models, Tamiya releases a very special offroad buggy, the Bigwig. Not a normal car for it´s time. One the technical side, it wasn´t a very revolutionary buggy, like the later released Avante. The car was based on the common Hotshot, Boomerang like drivetrain, but was equipped with the legendary Tamiya Mabuchi RX-540VZ Technigold Motor, well known from the Tamiya Porsche 959 Paris Dakar, which was powered by a special 8,4V Gold Power Pack.

Anyway the Bigwig is a very special buggy in Tamiya´s R/C Car history. Because of it´s unique “one big wing” design by famed japanese designer Mr. Takuya Yura, president of the Mooncraft Company, well known for his racing car designs.

The very unique “Wing” look of the Bigwig is based on special high powered buggies which were custom made for the legendary “Pikes Peak” race in America.

After 30 years, the Bigwig is back again. What are the differences on the new Bigwig 2017 ? Not very much. The stickers were changed a little bit, as on most of the Tamiya classic re-release cars. Which can also be an advantage. The “Mooncraft” Logo on the rear wing of the Bigwig 2017 looks way better than the one on the original release in our opinion.The “new” model comes with full ball bearings, the original 80´s kit wasn´t completely ballraced. The RX-540VZ Technigold motor was changed for a special labeled Tamiya GT-Tuned Motor (like it was used for the Avante and Super Hotshot re-releases too). That´s it.

Let´s build the new Bigwig !

Car and body completed !

 

The result !

It was a pleasure working one the Bigwig 2017. It´s such a cool thing to build a classic Tamiya buggy. For most of the Tamiya re-releases we really like to do alternative paint-schemes on these cars. A real challenge in case of the Bigwig. Because most of the cars were built in boxart scheme. In the past and also today. The boxart scheme is great and really iconic. And it´s not really easy to find colours which suits the red, orange, yellow Bigwig stripes well. But we tried it. And we are very happy with the result. Enjoy !

 

The 16th Tamiya World Modelers Works, Competition Results and Ceremony

The Super Kids Land Headquarters Tamiya World Modelers’ Contest where fun works gather every year was held in Osaka. Entry works are much higher than the previous one, 130 points! It became an impressive contest where works are lined up narrowly, and the unique work group of more than usual annoyed a lot of judging staff. One of the reasons for the increase in the number of works this time, I think that there were many people who sent with friends acquaintance. Please enjoy the contest with your colleagues next time as well.

Sources (in Japanese language) and more: Tamiya, INC Homepage and Tamiya Plamodel Factoy Blog

Some more details about upcoming 58647 Tamiya M-07 Concept Chassis Kit

Tamiya 58647 M-07 Concept Chassis Kit – All-NEW M-Chassis coming June 2017!

Tamiya’s M-Chassis platform have been around since the early 1990’s. We proudly announce the ALL-NEW M-07 CONCEPT! This is a revolution in the world of the M-size chassis and not just an evolution. Designed by the same designer who brought the TA-07 Pro Touring Car Chassis to life, this chassis takes a number of design cues from Tamiya’s touring car models and features a largely changed design from its numeric predecessors. The goal set forth with this new platform; ease of maintenance and responsive drive characteristics, all of which were attained during its development. The all-new features incorporated into the M-07 CONCEPT make it a truly rewarding drive for those who would like to experience the excitement of R/C racing.

Specifications
• 1/10 scale R/C chassis assembly kit. Length: 332mm, width: 164mm.
• The core of the chassis is a 1-piece monocoque with integrated upper frame elements similar to the TA-07 Pro. It is designed to offer excellent rigidity with easy maintenance.
• Choose between 2 different wheelbases (M: 225mm, L: 239mm), simply by changing rear arm attachment direction.
• Newly designed front and rear suspension use long arms for ideal leverage ratio, in tandem with long steering linkage components. Rear toe can be adjusted simply using spacers.
• 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is fitted with CVA oil shocks.
• The TA06 oil-filled gear differential is used to drive the M-07. It is paired with universal drive shafts and full ball bearings.
• Compatible with standard IFMAR (Li-Po cell-type) regulation square-shaped battery packs.
• Compatible with Low-Profile servos.
• The chassis was designed with easy access to the stabilizers (sold separately) for quick, precise adjustments vital at the racetrack.
• Body mounts have a new reinforced design for more secure body attachment.
• The chassis gives its driver excellent “feedback,” allowing you to judge with clarity how your setup changes have impact.

Not only is the M-07 CONCEPT coming, but 13 Hop-Up Options will be available at launch of this new assembly kit!
54757 M-07 Concept Stabilizer Set (Front & Rear)
54758 M-07 Concept Titanium Screw Set
54759 M-07 Concept Aluminum Motor Heat Sink
54760 M-07 Concept Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount
54761 M-07 Concept Carbon Damper Stay (Front)
54762 M-07 Concept Carbon Damper Stay (Rear)
54763 M-07 Concept Aluminum Steering Arm Set (L/R)
54764 M-07 Concept Aluminum Steering Bridge
54768 06 Module Hard Coated Aluminum Pinion Gear (17T)
54769 06 Module Hard Coated Aluminum Pinion Gear (18T)
54770 06 Module Hard Coated Aluminum Pinion Gear (22T)
54771 06 Module Hard Coated Aluminum Pinion Gear (24T)

Official list of future Tamiya releases to be shown at the 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2017

It is a new product scheduled to be announced at the 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show Tamiya booth.

Scale model
◇ 1/6 Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin
◇ 1/6 Assembled chain set for motorcycles
◇ 1/700 Japanese navy destroyer island style
◇ 1/48 Germany 38cm assault charger storm tiger
◇ 1/48 Germany 38 cm assault charger storm tiger coating sheet set
◇ Piping cable outer diameter φ 0.5 mm / 0.65 mm / 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm (black)
◇ 1/24 NSX (White) / (Blue) / (Red) [Completed]

RC model
◇ 1/10 RC M-07 CONCEPT Chassis Kit
◇ 1/18 RC Kong Head 6×6 (G6-01 chassis)
◇ 1/14 RC Mercedes · Benz Arox 3363 6 × 4 Classic Space Full Operation Set
◇ 1/10 RC Ferrari F12tdf (TT-02 chassis)
◇ 1/10 RC XB Ferrari F12tdf (TT-02 chassis)
◇ 1/10 RC Mazda RX – 7 (FD 3 S) (TT – 02 D Chassis) Drift Spec
◇ 1/10 RC Racing Fighter Chrome Metallic (DT – 03 Chassis)
◇ 1/10 RC Dual Ridge Black Metallic (TT – 02B chassis)
◇ 1/10 RC Top Force (2017)
◇ 1/10 RC Grasshopper (2005) Candy Green Edition
◇ 1/10 RC XV-01 Chassis Kit Long Damper Specifications
◇ 1/10 RC Mitsubishi Pajero Metal Top Wide
◇ OP.1756 3 x 106 mm aluminum turn buckle shaft
◇ OP.1757 M-07 CONCEPT stabilizer set (F · R)
◇ OP.1758 M-07 CONCEPT Titanium Biset Set
◇ OP.1759 M-07 CONCEPT Aluminum motor heat sink
◇ OP.1760 M-07 CONCEPT Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount
◇ OP.1761 M-07 CONCEPT Carbon damper stay (front)
◇ OP.1762 M-07 CONCEPT Carbon damper stay (rear)
◇ OP.1763 M-07 CONCEPT Aluminum Steering Arm Set (L · R)
◇ OP.1764 M-07 CONCEPT Aluminum Steering Bridge
◇ Double Cardan Drive Shaft Set (33 sizes, 2 pcs)

Four wheel drive mini
◇ DCR-01 (DECLOS-01) (MA chassis)
◇ DCR-01 (De-Cross-01) Body Parts Set (Gunmetal)
◇ Trigeille Japan Cup 2017 (MA chassis)
◇ Hyper Dash 3 Motor J-CUP 2017
◇ Hyper Dash Motor PRO J-CUP 2017
◇ HG Carbon Multi Wide Stay (1.5 mm) J-CUP 2017
◇ HG Carbon Multi-Wide Rear Stay (1.5 mm) J-CUP 2017
◇ Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary Festa Joona L Clear Body Set
◇ Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary Blue Tire & Gold Plating A Spoke Wheel
◇ Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary White Tire & Blue Plating A Spoke Wheel
◇ Spin Cobra Premium (Super II Chassis)
◇ Spin Viper Pearl Blue Special Premium (VS Chassis)
◇ Proto Emperor ZX Premium (Super II Chassis)
◇ GP.511 large diameter low height tire & 6 spoke wheel
◇ GP.513 Low Height Tire & Wheel Set (5 Spokes)
◇ Lightweight 13 mm All Aluminum Bearing Roller
◇ Aluminum bearing roller with 19 mm plating (red)

Crafts
◇ Water Motorcycle Working Set
◇ Slim tire set (36 · 55 mm diameter clear wheel specification)
◇ Sports tire set (56 mm diameter clear wheel specification)

Tools and paints
◇ Craft nipper (for plastic / soft metal)
◇ Precision Drill Blade 0.8 mm / 0.9 mm / 1.0 mm (Shaft Diameter 1.5 mm)
◇ Filter for air brush
◇ Spray Work Compact Compressor (White)
◇ Spray Work Basic Air Brush (White)
◇ TS-98 Pure Orange

Some more upcoming future Tamiya releases to be shown at the 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2017

R/C
56351 1/14 RC Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3363 6×4 Classic Space Full Operation Set
57902 1/10 RC XB Ferrari F12tdf (TT-02 Chassis)

58647 M-07 Concept Chassis Kit
– full model change !! new chassis [M-07 CONCEPT] appeared!
– to pursue a nimble driving performance of the front-wheel drive unique, high-performance electric RC car chassis assembly kit of which stuck to maintenance.
– mainframe a monocoque type of vertical split, better maintainability while ensuring the rigidity.
– in particular, the exchange of differential gear is reduced as much as possible the degradation point of the suspension, accessible from the bottom.
– suspension is double wishbone 4-wheel independent of CVA oil damper maintenance.
– arm and ringeji in the long of the specially designed products, setting wider to also feature.
– the drive system is configured without a loss, such as using a full ball bearings, oil-filled gear diff or universal shaft.
– monocoque type chassis with excellent maintainability by the vertical division.
– adoption of a broad long suspension arms of the setting width.
– full ball bearings, oil-filled type gear diff, universal shaft, standard equipment, such as high torque servo saver.
– M = 225mm, L = 239mm, 2 kinds of wheelbase can be selected.
– full length: approx 332mm.
– full width: approx 164mm.

42312 TRF Double Cardan Drive Shaft (33-Size 2 Pieces)
54757 M-07 CONCEPT Stabilizer Set (F, R)
54758 M-07 Concept Titanium Bis Set
54759 M-07 Concept Aluminum Motor Heat Sink
54760 M-07 Concept Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount

Static
12672 Coating Sheet Set for German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger
12675 Piping Cable Outside Diameter: 0.5mm (Black)
12676 Piping Cable Outside Diameter: 0.65mm (Black)
12677 Piping Cable Outside Diameter: 0.8mm (Black)
12678 Piping Cable Outside Diameter: 1.0mm (Black)
21157 NSX (Red) (Master Work Collection Diecast Car)
21159 NSX (Red) (Master Work Collection Diecast Car)
32591 German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger

Mini 4WD & Educational
15511 Large-diameter Low Profile Tires & 6 Spark Wheel
15513 Low Profile Tires & Wheel Set (5 Spark)
95096 Hyper Dash 3 Motor J-Cup 2017
95097 Hyper Dash Motor Pro J-Cup 2017
95098 Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary Blue Tire & Gold Plating A spoke Wheel
95099 Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary White Tire & Blue Plating A spoke Wheel
95100 Trigale Japan Cap 2017 (MA Chassis)
95101 Mini 4WD 35th Anniversary Festa Jaunes L Clear Body Set
95104 HG Carbon Multi Width Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2017
95105 HG Carbon Multi Width Rear Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2017
95326 19mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers with/Puraringu (Red)
95329 Spin Viper Pearl Blue Special (VS Chassis)
95335 Proto-Emperor ZX Premium (Super II Chassis)
69915 Slim Tyre Set (36/55mm Diameter Clear Wheel)
69916 Slim Tyre Set (56mm Diameter Clear Wheel)

Tools & Paints
69913 Spray Work Compact Compressor (White) (Compressor)
69914 Spray Work Basic Air Brush (White) (Air Brush)
74132 Precision Drill Bit 0.8mm (Shaft diameter 1.5mm)
74133 Precision Drill Bit 0.9mm (Shaft diameter 1.5mm)
74134 Precision Drill Bit 1.0mm (Shaft diameter 1.5mm)