Monthly Archives: December 2018

Close to the secret of Tamiya RC and mini 4WD body design! Takayaki Takayuki “Hyper talk show” video




On October 18, 2018, held at the Twin Messe Shizuoka · Tamiya Fair 2018 venue. It is a video of a talk show by pdc_designworks representative, Mr. Takayuki Takayuki who has been deeply involved in the body design of Tamiya’s RC and Mini 4WD. In this movie, Tamiya’s RC ( from about 0:01: 20 ), mini 4WD body design ( from around 0:17:15 ), and even the impression of the review of the mini 4WD design contest ( around 0:26:44 More) and others were extracted and made public.
PDC_designworks
RC Dyna Head 6×6 (G6-01 TR chassis)
DCR-02
Mini 4WD contest result announcement

Tamiya Mini 4WD body making with 3D printers

On 19th and 20th March 2016, a work experience class for parents and children using 3D printers was held at Tamiya’s official shop, Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Shimbashi. What you make is a mini 4WD body. Create 3D data using modeling tool and output with 3D printer. In the end it is to install the completed body on the chassis (chassis) and run the circuit. Organizer sponsored by 3D data · 3D-GAN. It is a so-called industry organization that tackles the spread and promotion of industries using 3D data. I asked Mr. Tatsuya Soma to representative of the purpose of the event.

“3D printers are now very popular machines in Japan’s manufacturing, but generally speaking about manufacturing, the image of” craftsmanship “by hand is strong and this is not surprisingly known Of course the craftsmen’s work is wonderful, but in a way it is a rare case so that it can be respected.We feel the experience of so-called ordinary manufacturing, that is, the design and production of mass-produced goods to all participants I want to do it.”

Everyone can easily create 3D objects using 3D data and 3D printers. By widely noticing it, Mr. Soma continues to expand the base of manufacturing regardless of professional or amateur.

“For example, everyone knows” print “on paper, and it is widely used for creative activities of amateurs.Comike (Comic Market) is the best thing. Similarly if you create even three dimensional objects , Even if you do not have a 3D printer, vendors such as “DMM.make” and “Tokyo Risumatic” will act on behalf of the producer.The creation of three-dimensional objects which had been high in hurd is now very easy I hope that more people can use it and create unexpected and interesting things.”

If 3D printers become popular, it seems to be a threat to plastic model makers, but Tamiya is cooperative with this event rather than providing machines and places.

“Because designing the mini 4WD body by yourself is a dream of old fans. Also, as the current mini 4WD popularity centered on thirties and forty generations, as a theme for parent-child learning manufacturing I think that it is very suitable.I would like to learn advanced technology called 3D data & 3D printer through Tamiya’s Mini 4WD and experience the pleasure of making more people even more. “(Mr. Tamiya Sales Department Public Relations Miwa Mr. Iseko)

Unfortunately at this stage it is not allowed to participate in the official race with the original body. However, it seems interesting to create a class that uses the original body by providing regulation (such as having to attach specific body parts) to the body shape.

The 3D printer used this day is a small personal type called “AFINIA H480”. The price is about 200,000 yen cheaper than I thought, the software to create 3D data is not so expensive as about 15,000 yen. Also, if the PC also has Windows 7 or later OS installed, it can program without problem.

Participants first create 3D data of the mini 4WD body. Because elementary school student is a target course, we will not make data from our place. It is the flow of combining pre-modeled template body with preference detail and parts and outputting it with 3-dimensional printer.

Many children touched Mini 4WD for the first time, some of them also made creative bodies that stacked three rear wings.

When finished data is transferred to the printer, it finally starts printing. We will shape the mini 4WD body by laminating slender ABS resin while melting with a heater. Even if it is set to a relatively rough lamination pitch, it will take about an hour and a half to complete . Children are preparing mini 4WD chassis during this time to test with large circuit, but when releasing the machine to the course, most children were absorbed in running the body and forgetting about the body.

Along with the possibilities of 3D printers, it has been reaffirmed about the universal appeal of mini 4WDs that exceed generations.


Source in Japanese language: Nikkei Trendy

Tamiya 63693 60 Years of Japanese Plastic Models Book


Since the birth of a plastic model in Japan, it has reached 60 years in 2018. The plastic model will have reached the 60th calendar. So, it means that most Japanese boys in Showa, Heisei grew up under the influence of a plastic model.
In the 60s and over, people would have been absorbed in the zero game, Battleship Yamato, Panther Tank, and the slot car, and some people said that they made it from the “Water Line” series from the end, if they were over 50s, only to the waterline Let’s see. If it is a little lower generation, I think that there are many people who have been addicted to Gundam (Gundam’s plastic model) and mini 4WD.
This brief description of this wonderful plastic model has been carefully described in terms of industrial history and cultural history from the birth to the present.
Pictures are posted on many of the plastic models that appear. The voice saying “Oh! I made this!” Appears to be heard from here.
A special long interview of Tamiya’s Tamiya Shunsaku chairman called Plastic Model world legend is also posted. It is full of what triggered Tamiya to become a global manufacturer, and struggle for that.
We put a detailed chronology at the end of the book. Please enjoy a packed toy box full of plastic models.

Author biography
Noboru Kobayashi (born Kobayashi) born in 1965. He is a publisher involved in editing plastic-related books. The main edited book. “The work of Tamiya model (Bunko version)”, “Japan plastic model excitement history” (written by Hiroshi Ida), “Japanese plastic model 50 years history”, “Shizuoka model whole history” “20th century airplane plastic model great” Currently, freelance writer.

Publisher: Bungeiharu autumn
Book papers page 204
List price (main price 880 yen + tax)
Release December 20, 2018

Lay out the package of the popular kit of the former years on the back cover

Tamiya DynaHead 6X6 Off-Road G6-01TR video review by RC Driver



The Tamiya G6-01 platform is a 6×6 RC vehicle that certainly delivers some unique driving experiences. We’ve reviewed the Tamiya KongHead and King Yellow and they’ve recently added another truck to the G6-01 line-up, but this time with a twist. The new rig carries the G6-01TR tag and the name of the rig is the Dynahead. The Tamiya DynaHead 6X6 is modeled after the vehicles you see in European Truck Trials. If you never seen truck Trials, look it up here on Youtube, you’ll be glad you did. This RC version from Tamiya is a full kit build-up and out on the trails give you an exciting excursion through any off-road elements. Tired of the same old trail trucks? Break-away and see what the G6-01TR has to offer.
Source: RC Driver

Video of the world’s largest RC competition Tamiya Challenge Cup Final Race 2018



Tamiya Finals, the annual event at the end of the year held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Saturday, December 1, 2018, held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit, the world’s largest all-weather RC circuit it was done. A total of 343 players who won the representation right at the TRF project shops throughout the country also gathered in Kakegawa this time. Not to mention the RC race, the team members gathered together for 2 days to enjoy it.
0:00:08 Opening ceremony
0:00:26 GT Finals 3 (D / C / B / A Main) 0:
19:00 GT Finals 50 (E / D / C / B / A Main) 0:
43:09 GT Finals 2 (G / F / E / D / C / B / A Main)
1:15:59 GT Finals Girls (C / B / A Main)
1:31:04 GT Finals 1 (F / E / D / C / B / A Main)
1:59:20 GT Finals A (C / B / A Main)
2:15:32 Victory Ceremony


Tamiya Challenge Cup Final Race 2018 Semi-endurance race against shop
0:00:05 First race (20 minutes)
0:22:11 Second race (20 minutes)
0:44:50 3rd race (20 minutes)
1:06:06 Award ceremony
Tamiya Challenge Cup Final race “Tamichare Climax 2018 “. “Tami Cha Climax” which can be said as the total race of the “Tamiya Challenge Cup” that was held over 580 tournaments throughout the country was held. With the “Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit”, the world’s largest all-weather RC circuit fit for the big race, we will aim for the project shop in Japan. We used the topic “Comical Grass Hopper” at the semi-endurance race against the popular shop every time.

Photos of Tamiya at Honda Racing Thanks Day 2018

Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Vol.3 plastic model course special edition – Tatsuya Kaneko’s scene view modelling technique


September 24, 2018 (congratulation) Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Published at Shimbashi Store
00:02:00 Let’s think about the image of the scene!
00:04:30 Easy to use with a good size “Display base”
00:06:55 Let’s draw sketches!
00:10:30 Prabang determine the height of the terrain at
00:16:20 think about the “way of showing the ground”
00:20:50 tips of frame-making by Prabang
00:30:50 styrene board in making the basis of the ground
00:40:40 Leave the texture of the soil to “scene texture paint”!
00:50:40 vehicle and fit the ground
00:53:30 vehicle layout point of considering the “highlight”
00:58:30 ★ important ★ control the psychology of “viewer” in eye-catching
01:02:03 Let’s grow “grass” with static glasses!
01:07:45 One way to use bonds for woodworking
01:15:35 When the grass grows the road can be created
01:18:30 How to sprinkle static glasses
01:20:30 secret? Kaneko flow “How to stand up the grass”
01:33:57 “The weathering master” also raises the ground reality!
01:40:00 Let’s use tools that are easy to control by myself
01:46:00 Excellent usability ” trolley set”
01:48:30 a device of “utility pole”
01:51:50 “cutter saw “Easy grain expression
02:01:35 “Runner” is a simple material of wood
02:05:45 Fixing method of tank
02:08:30 How to make a title plate
02:11:30 How to put on crawler tracks and tire marks
02:14:18 completion!

Table of contents and some more details and photos of Tamiya Vintage RC Car Museum 1976-1992 Book

Porsche Turbo RSR 934 Racing which appeared in 1976. Everything started from here. This book appeared between 1976 and March 1992, 100 machines carefully selected out of 104 machines. Each machine details and box art is posted. At that time, if you are interested in RC, there are always a number of machines remaining in a corner of memory. The charm of the vintage RC car, which can not fade even now, if you can fully enjoy this book with your heart, there is no end of joy in this.
Release date: December 18, 2018
Price: 2980 yen + Tax
※ All the cars listed in this manual were taken by Tamiya currently owned.
As a result, some fades of the body and lack of parts can be seen.
Also, the parts installed may not be original.
※ The box art of Grasshoppers, Hornet, Fox, Boomerang, Bullhead will be of reprint model.

CONTENTS

P008 …… Porsche Turbo RSR 934 Racing
P014 …… Buggy Champ
P020 …… Wild Willy (Willis M38 Jeep)
P026 …… Mighty Frog
P032 …… Grasshopper
P038 …… Hornet
P044 …… Hot shot 4WD
P050 …… Avante 4WD
P056 …… Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo
P062 …… McLaren MP4 / 6 Honda
P070 …… Martini Porsche 935 Turbo
P072 …… Tyrell P34 Six Wheeler (six wheeled vehicle)
P074 …… XR311 Combat buggy
P076 …… Lamborghini Countach LP 500 S
P078 …… Martini Porsche 936 Turbo
P080 …… Lamborghini Cheetah
P082 …… Black Lamborghini Countach (Competition Special)
P084 …… Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5
P086 …… Ferrari 312 T 3
P088 …… Ligier JS 9 Matra Special for competition)
P090 …… Martini Mk.22 Renault F2
P092 …… March 782 BMW F-2
P094 …… Sand Scorcher
P096 …… B2B racing sidecar
P100 …… RALT RT2 HART 420R
P101 …… Williams FW – 07
P102 …… JPS Lotus 79 (Special for competition)
P104 …… Can Am Lola (Racing Master Mk.1)
P106 …… Fairlady 280ZX · Racing Master Mk.2
P108 …… Holiday Buggy
P110 …… Sand Rover Dune Buggy
P112 …… VW Golf Racing Gr.2 (Competition Special)
P114 …… Renault 5 (Thunk) Turbo
P115 …… Ford F-150 Ranger XLT
P116 …… Toyota Hilux 4WD
P118 …… Honda F-2 Competition Special
P120 …… Braham BT50BMW Turbo (Competition Special)
P122 …… Tornado Racing Master Mk.3
P124 …… Ford C100 Racing Master Mk.4
P126 …… Super Champ Fighting Buggy
P128 …… Audi Quattro Rally type
P130 …… Opel Ascona 400 Rally
P131 …… Ford F-150 Ranger XLT
P132 …… Subaru Brat
P136 …… Willys Wheeler racer
P138 …… Lancia Rally
P140 …… Porsche 956 racing master Mk.5
P142 …… Fast Attack Buggy
P144 …… Toyota Hilux 4WD
P146 …… Toyota Toms 84c Racing Master Mk.6
P148 …… Newman Porsche 956 Racing Master.Mk.7
P149 …… Wild One
P150 …… Fox
P152 …… Road Wizard F-1
P154 …… Super Shot 4WD
P156 …… Boomerang 4WD
P158 …… Falcon
P160 …… Big Wig 4WD
P162 …… Black Foot
P164 …… Porsche 959 Paris – Dakar Rally Winner
P166 …… Monster Beetle
P168 …… Striker
P172 …… Hot Shot II 4 WD
P174 …… Lunch Box · Dodge Van
P176 …… Toyota Celica Gr. B
P178 …… Clod Buster
P180 …… Super Sabre
P182 …… Thunder Shot
P184 …… Lotus Honda 99T
P186 …… Williams FW-11B Honda F1
P187 …… Sonic Fighter
P188 …… Midnight Pumpkin
P190 …… Thunder Dragon 4WD
P192 …… Grasshopper II
P194 …… Terra Scorcher 4WD
P196 …… Vanquish 4WD
P198 …… Mud blaster
P200 …… Fire dragon
P204 …… Egress 4WD
P206 …… Astute 2WD
P208 …… Mad cap 2WD
P210 …… Saint Dragon 2WD
P212 …… Ferrari F189 latter term type
P214 …… Avante 2001 4WD
P216 …… Toyota Hilux Monster Racer
P218 …… Manta ray 4WD
P220 …… Mercedes Benz C-11
P222 …… Bullhead
P224 …… Tyrell 019 Ford
P226 …… Nissan 300ZX IMSA · GTO
P227 …… Jaguar XJR-12 (Daytona specifications)
P228 …… Bear Hawk 2WD
P230 …… Lotus 102B Judd
P232 …… Toyota Celica GT FOUR RAC Rally winner
P234 …… Super Astute 2WD
P236 …… Honda NSX
P237 …… Ferrari F40
P238 …… Top Force 4WD
P240 …… Mazda 787B `91 Le Mans Winner

P098 …… TOPIC 1 RC Battery Digest
P134 …… TOPIC 2 RC Motor P Ticket
P170 …… TOPIC 3 Tamiya History Hall
P202 …… TOPIC 4 Tamiya RC guidebook
P204 …… SIDE STORY
P246 …… TAMIYA reprint RC car lineup
Source in Japanese language: RC World Magazine