Monthly Archives: July 2018

Tamiya Modelers Gallery 2018 – where a new past and a nostalgic future intersect

July 26 th (Thursday) 2018 to July 31 (Tue)

Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro store 8F Fount hall (1 to 2) 10 am – 8 pm on the last day 5 p.m. Closing entrance free on the last day

A model that has motifs of every era from long ago to the present age. It is fascinating that you can see the past and present model on the desk at the same time and can create the future you can draw stereoscopically. Tamiya Modeler’s Gallery will be held this year with an exhibition full of such models’ charm. This time attention is the exhibition including the model of the cartoon “aircraft carrier IBUKI” realized with collaboration with Shogakkan “Big comic”. Besides this, scaling model, mini 4WD and RC model are plentiful. In addition, there are plenty of events such as mini 4WD construction classroom, sweets decoration production experience, handling experience of topic three wheel RC car “Dancing Rider”. I can spend a full day of fun.

Tamiya Modelers Gallery Event Details

“Tobu Tamiya Modelers Contest” exhibition

Models fan The Tobu Tamiya modeler’s contest which is a remarkable feature. Entry works including scene works, single works, sweets decoration etc. will be on display. Pleasantly devised, please look carefully at the painting and remodeling techniques carefully finished up to the detail. Also, on Saturday, July 28, we will also present awards ceremony for contest winners inside the hall. 
■ Tobu Tamiya Modelers Contest Awards Ceremony: Saturday, July 28 (Sat) from 1 pm

⇒ Tobu Tamiya Modelers Contest work application method (Deadline July 16 (Monday, Holiday)) 
⇒ Tobu Tamiya Modelers Contest Last year’s winning works

Exhibition of new and old Yamaha YZF-R1

Yamaha YZF – R1 which transforms the concept of large displacement super sports bike and gathers envy of fans all over the world. I will exhibit the actual cars of the latest 2018 YZF-R1M and the first YZF-R1 that appeared in 1998. In addition to seeing the evolution of technology, it is a great opportunity to observe the real cars carefully in order to compare old and new buildings in future models.

Koji Ishizaka and his colleagues mini gallery

We will exhibit the work of everyone of the model club “Rokugan” that the actor Koji Ishizaka serves as the chairman. As the name of the party is taken from “presbyopia” as you know, everyone is a senior modeler. However, it is only a masterpiece that casually shows how the model is being produced while enjoying it.

Mini 4WD challenge in TOBU held! July 28 (Saturday) 4 pm – 29 th (sun)

We will perform an official competition at the official 5 lane course in the hall. On July 29 (Sunday) in the morning only junior class players for elementary school fourth graders to junior high school graders only, two part system (capacity 200 people) and 100 people each for 100 people from 4 pm on Saturday, Saturday 28th From the afternoon of the day (Sunday), we will race only with open class players targeting more than high school students for the three-part system (100 people each). The open class will be accepted in advance, and the junior class will be accepted at the venue on the day of the event.

⇒ I will show you the details at a later date.

It is held every day! Mini 4WD competition

We hold a popular Mini 4WD competition everyday at the special circuit in the venue. (Except Saturdays and Sundays) In 
addition to the competition that everyone can participate in three times a day, we will also race limited to “Emperor”. In addition to selling kit and parts, we also prepared a pit space convenient for assembly and setting. 

■ Mini 4WD competition 
held 4 times a day (excluding July 28th, 29th and 31st) 
Race start time 
● 11 am – 1 pm 30 pm – ● Emperor limited race 4 p.m. – afternoon 6:30 – 
※ First come first served 90 people (No entry fee) 
※ The reception will start 30 minutes before each race starts. 
* Emperor limited race can participate only in vehicles equipped with emperor ‘s name such as emperor. 
※ July 28 (Saturday) is not for modeler’s contest award ceremony · Mini 4WD challenge in TOBU. 
※ July 29th (Sun) is not for the mini 4WD challenge in TOBU. 
※ There is no time at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm for closing at 5 pm on July 31 (Tue) on the last day.

Mini 4WD work classroom

Mini 4WD workshop (fee) will be held everyday. Staff will carefully advise such things as you do not know about assembly.

■ Every day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (production required time: 60 minutes) 
* The final day is July 31 (Tue) from 10 am to 3 pm. 
※ There are times when you wait when you are full. 
[Participation fee] 972 yen (with tax / running for batteries) 
[use kit] 18,639 Abirisuta (MA chassis) , 18642 spark Rouge (MA chassis) , 18648 Mad Razor (MA chassis) one selected from among.

Sweets decoration production experience July 28 (Saturday) and 29 (Sun)

Miniature sweets “Sweet Decoration” made of clay gaining popularity mainly by women. We will hold a production experience (charged) on Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, 29th. Please challenge us to make accessories for cute candy. (Works can not be eaten)

“Seashell Macaroon Plate” 
lecturer: Makigo Sekiguchi (presided by pastel sweets) 
● 10:30 am ● 11:15 pm ● 1 pm ● 1:45 p.m. ● 2:30 p.m. ● 3:15 pm 
(Production required time: about 30 minutes) 
Arrangement ticket distributed from 10 am each time 
【participation fee】 800 yen (tax included / material cost included) 
Plate: Size about 10 cm × 10 cm 

“Panda Magnet” 
Instructor: Tamiya staff 
● 4:30 p.m. 5:10 ● 5:50 ● 6:30 ● 7:10 
(Production required time: about 30 minutes) 
Distribution of numbered tickets from 4 pm each time 
Participation fee 500 yen (tax included / material cost Included) 
Dishes: Size 7 cm

Beginner’s big welcome! RC car experience corner

At the RC experience corner, we hold a hands-on event that enables us to experience the pleasure of maneuvering, including a demonstration of a powerful RC trailer and RC tank every day. Of course it is a beginner’s big welcome. Please also join us for the first time for children and women at RC. 
This time, you can enjoy the handling experience of a new sense of bike type RC ” Dancing rider “.

Exhibition corner

We will show you the splendor of the model from this summer’s new product to topical models such as a beautifully finished scale model, a mechanical attractive full-filled RC model. In addition, you can see masterpieces whose model fans nationwide skillfully showed, such as exhibits of contests selected for dolls remodeling.

⇒ New product list of Tamiya (latest posting)

Exhibit of the 46th Doll Modification Contest Winning Work

The doll remodeling contest is a model contest using a “1/35 Military Miniature Series” 5 cm tall soldier doll. From a simple remodeling just changing a pose or a small item to a completely different person or character, a technical person who transforms it into a character or a character, an idea of ​​a game with a fun thought, a soldier doll is the source anyway Even a bad work OK! If you devise not only the doll but also the backdrop on the table, you can emphasize the movement of the doll or let the story feel. 
Exhibited works that were made over time with news of the year and person who became a topic carefully. Please take a look at the achievements of winning works.

⇒ Doll rebuilding contest 46th prize-winning work

Exhibition of works published in RC · Model Special Magazine

Each RC machine magazine “RC Model Magazine” introduced RC machines and model magazines “Model Art” “Hobby Japan” and “Armor Modeling” at each publisher booth. Of course we prepared a related book sales section.

Sales corner · event sale item

After seeing and having fun, of course, shopping. Plastic models and RC models, original goods, as well as publications such as Tamiya news and catalogs are abundant. Event sale items and so on.

Please wait for further information for details!

■ The pattern of the event is taken with still images, movies, etc., and it may be published on each media related to Tamiya, such as printed matter and homepage. Please acknowledge your participation. ■ The organizer will pay attention to accident prevention, but we can not assume the responsibility in case of accident, theft, injury or other damage. ■ Please refrain from drinking in the hall. Moreover, those who did the trouble acts of other customers and those who do not follow instructions of the staff may be sent out. Please note.

Tamiya New Item Release list for August 2018

R/C Models
 58659  1/10 R/C TOYOTA Gazoo Racing WRT/Yaris WRC (TT-02)
 48214  1/35 R/C WWI British Tank Mk.IV Male (w/Control Unit)
 54806  TB-05 Front One-Way Set (40T) (for Front Motor Layout)
 54814  TT-02 Carbon Bumper Support
 42319  Lightweight Cross Joints for Double Cardan Joint Shafts (4pcs.)
 42320  Lightweight Joint Casings for Double Cardan Joint Shafts (2pcs.)
 42321  Lightweight Cross Joints for Assembly Universal Shafts (2pcs.)
 42322  44mm Swing Shafts (Hard) 2pcs.
 42323  Short Ball Connector Nuts for TRF Dampers (8pcs.)
 51605  1/10 Scale R/C Citroën 2CV Charleston Body Parts Set

Scale Models
 32412  1/48 German Luftwaffe Crew (Winter) w/Kettenkraftrad

Kids
 95409  Variatron
 95414  Mini 4WD Hawk Racer GT
 69573  Japan Cup Junior Circuit Curve Section Set (Blue/Red, 2pcs. each)
 69574  Japan Cup Junior Circuit Straight Section Set (White, 4pcs.)
 69575  Japan Cup Junior Circuit Wave Section Set (White, 4pcs.)
 95391  Low Friction Roller Set (Blue & Light Green)
 95401  Large Dia. Stabilizer Head Set (11mm, 15mm) (Red)
 95402  Large Dia. Stabilizer Head Set (17mm) (Red)
 95404  HG Lightweight 19mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless/Red)
 95405  Thunder Dragon Clear Body Set (Polycarbonate)
 95412  Hard Low-Profile Tire (Silver) & Carbon Wheel Set (Y Spoke)
 95423  Lightweight Double Aluminum Rollers (13-12mm/Red)

Tools & Paints
 74559  Spray-Work Air Compressor Advance
 87195  18 Well Palette for Brush Painting (5pcs.)

A note on Tamiya spray can storage

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Tamiya products than usual.

By the way, during the day when the temperature rises in the summer, we are pleased to announce the request for storage after purchase when handling our can spray again.
Our can spray is a flammable product using high pressure gas, so it should not be placed in direct sunlight, near a fire such as a stove, a fan heater, a stove or a range, or a place where it can be hot in the car or 40 degrees or more Because there is a possibility that malfunction may result due to storage in storage, please keep in cool dark place.

Regarding can-spray storage, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Target Products
Tamiya Spray (TS)
Polycarbonate Spray (PS)
Air Model Spray (AS)
Mini Four Spray (MS)
Scene Spray (3D)
Surfacer
Oil Spray
Tamiya Metal Primer Primer for
Nylon / PP
RC Cleaner Spray

CoroCoro Aniki summer issue with limited edition Tamiya Cyclone Magnum Blue Metallic Version

In the summer issue of Korokoro Aniki appeared in limited edition that “Cyclone Magnum Blue Metallic Ver.” Can only be purchased with Aniki at all applicants’ service. In addition, “Bakuso brothers Let’s & Go” popular 6 character large aggregate Clear bookmark, if you take it to the Japan Cup venue, you will also get a voucher to receive Tamiya special limited stickers!

Source: CoroCoro Aniki

Tamiya original goods July 2018 new product – NEW design joins the necktie and shoulder bags!

Tamiya Necktie King Tiger 4 colors – Release on Friday, July 6, 2018

German army heavy tank King tiger who appeared in 1944 in the latter half of World War II and was heavily armored by the Allied Army with heavy armor and a powerful 88 mm cannon. It is a necktie with a one-point embroidery of a 505 heavy tank battalion unit “Knight on a horse to attack” on the chest, woven into its fabric as data. Material is 100% silk. Using high-quality silk thread, it was consistently fabricated at the factory in Tokamachi City, Niigata prefecture from fabric weaving to sewing under severe quality control. Four colors of light blue, navy blue, gray and green are prepared for the color of the fabric. Model fans, military fans, as well as a business tie is a perfect tie for casually insisting on the fighting hidden in the chest.

Material: Silk 100% Width: 85 mm

⇒ Click here for a list of neckties

* The images on the images may differ slightly from the actual ones.

Tamiya box shoulder 4 types – Release around Saturday, July 7, 2018

It is a compact size shoulder bag ideal for small items such as wallets and cell phones. It is a big success both in town and outdoor. Since the slider has two sliders, it is easy to open and close the zipper, and easy to put in and out of the baggage. There is also an inner pocket that can store thin things. Using fabric nylon, finished calm. It is also the point that the inside baggage does not get wet. Body is blue, one point of fastener line black. The Tamiya logo was printed in gray and gathered up in a chic atmosphere. In addition, Tamiya pit-in shoulder pad which is sold separately can be attached to the belt.

★ Size: width 25 × length 18 × thickness 10 cm fabric: nylon

Tamiya pit-in shoulder pad 2 – Release on Saturday, July 7, 2018

Chic design that can be used conveniently
It is a shoulder pad made of 1 mm thick hard resin plate and 10 mm soft sponge as a core material By attaching to a belt such as a box shoulder, it reduces biting into the shoulder and reduces weight In addition, since the hook and loop fastener is attached inside, when using two hand belt such as tote bag, when fixing one side belt with hook and loop fastener, opening and closing Sometimes pads can be prevented from falling off, using fabric nylon, durability is enough. It is a chic design that gray Tamiya logo shines in black.

★ Size: 22 width × 6 length × thickness 1 cm fabric: nylon