Monthly Archives: February 2019

Some extra details and bonus of the upcoming Tamiya 58664 Ford Mustang GT4

To commemorate Tamiya America’s 30th Anniversary (and honor our late founder, Mr. Masayuki Tamiya), we’ve released the Mustang GT4 modeled after the full size car meant for sports car championship racing series (like IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge).

In addition to the box markings, there is also a commemorative sticker and literature sheet included.

DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the Ford Shelby GT350R-C, the Ford Mustang GT4 has been designed and engineered jointly by Ford Performance and Multimatic Motorsports to compete in sports car championship racing series globally, including the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, Pirelli World Challenge GTS/GT4, and GT4 European Series.

The Tamiya Ford GT4 faithfully captures this sleek racing car as a 1/10 scale radio control replica. The highly-detailed polycarbonate body sits atop the easy-to-build Tamiya TT-02 chassis that you can customize for added performance!

TT-02 Chassis:
The shaft-driven 4WD TT-02 chassis employs a longitudinal layout with the battery on the left and the motor on the right, to give excellent stability. In addition, it features identical left and right suspension arms and uprights for ease of assembly, plus easy-to-maintain gearboxes. It is a highly adaptable chassis, as it offers 2 different wheelbases, 2 ground clearance settings and 2 tread set-ups in addition to a range of 10 possible gear ratios. It is not short on looks either, with brake disc-shaped wheel hubs and stylish front bumper supports.

• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 459mm.
• Polycarbonate body was designed with access to the actual car’s CAD data for superb accuracy. Front and rear light cases are also molded in polycarbonate.
• Wheel arches are pre-cut out for a simpler body assembly experience.
• The beginner-friendly, highly adaptable TT-02 is a versatile and easy to maintain shaft-driven 4WD chassis.
• Separately molded plastic components depict rear wing and side mirrors.
• Racy 10-spoke wheels are molded in gun metal and paired with slick tires.
• Stickers are included to create an original livery, as are masking stickers for use when painting.
• Includes Tamiya Torque Tuned Motor.
• Includes Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC (electronic speed control) Capable of running sensor brushless motors and brushed motors alike. (21.5 Turn BL motor limit) (23 Turn brushed motor limit.
• Requires: 2-Channel Radio, servo, 7.2-7.4volt battery pack & compatible charger, and Tamiya PS paint.

Source: Tamiya America, INC.

Tamiya New Item Release list for March 2019

R/C Models
　58666 1/10 R / C Comical Hornet (WR – 02CB)
　56359 1/14 R / C Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3363 6 x 4 Classic Space (Light Gun Metal Edition)
　57407 1/8 R / C Dual Rider (Assembly Kit) (T3-01)
　84435 1/10 R / C DT – 03 Chassis Black Edition w / Racing Fighter Body
　84436 1/10 R / C M – 07 R Chassis Kit
　54852 Medium-Narrow 18-Spoke Wheels (24 mm Width, Offset 0) (Yellow) 4 pcs.
　54853 Medium – Narrow Twin 5 – Spoke Wheels (24 mm Width, Offset + 2) (Black) 4 pcs.
　54855 φ 5.5 x 0.5 mm POM Spacer (4 pcs.)
　54857 T3-01 One-Piece Rear Axle Shaft Set
　54861 ​​Rally Block Tires (Soft / 2 pcs.)
　54862 Aluminum Servo Step Screws (4pcs.)
　54863 Aluminum Hi-Torque Servo Saver Cap
　42332 TRF Super Short Big Bore Damper Pistons (Blank / 4pcs.)
　42333 TRF 419 XR Aluminum Lower Deck
　42334 TRF 419 XR Carbon Upper Deck (1.75 mm Thick)
　47395 TA 02 Center One-Way Set
　47396 TA 02 FRP Chassis Conversion Set
　92400 1/10 Scale R / C Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT / Yaris WRC Body Parts Set (Painted)

Scale Models
　24346 1/24 Ford GT
　37027 1/48 German Heavy Tractor SS-100 & 88mm Gun Flak 37 Set
　35039 1/35 US M3 Tank Lee
　35041 1/35 British Army Medium Tank M3 Grant Mk I
　21163 1/20 SF 70 H No. 5 (Finished Model)
　21164 1/20 SF 70 H No. 7 (Finished Model)

Kids
　95475 Gunbluster XTO Philippines Special Edition (Lil’s Hobby Center 50th Anniversary)
　95465 Thunder Shot Mk.II Pink Special
　95467 Dyna-Hawk GX Super XX Special
　95469 Avante Mk.III White Special
　15520 Rear Skid Roller Set
　95440 Hi-Mount Tube Stabilizer Set (Clear Green)
　95444 Thunder Shot Mk.II Clear Body Set
　95445 Avante Mk.III Azure Clear Body Set
　95454 HG Lightweight 19 mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless / Gun Metal)
　95478 HG Carbon Wide Rear Plate (for AR Chassis) (1.5 mm)
　95481 Aluminum Spacer Set (12 / 6.7 / 6/3 / 1.5 mm, 2 pcs. Each) (Black)

Tools & Paints
　74148 Fine Engraving Needle 20 °
　74149 Tamiya Cutting Mat α (A 4 Size / Blue)
　69924 Pulley (L) Set (Metallic Gray)
　69925 Ladder-Chain (Blue, Yellow) & Sprocket (White) Set

Tamiya booth videos from the Nuremberg Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair 2019

Presented items list

R/C Models
1/14 R/C Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 6×4 Timber Truck
1/10 R/C Audi quattro Rallye A2 (TT-02)
1/10 R/C Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) (M-06)
1/10 R/C Citroën 2CV Rally (M-05Ra)
1/10 R/C Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler 1977 Monaco GP Special Edition (Painted Body)
1/10 R/C Ford Mustang GT4 (TT-02)
1/10 R/C M-07R Chassis Kit
1/10 R/C DT-03 Chassis Black Edition w/Racing Fighter Body
1/16 R/C U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan (Tentative)
1/14 R/C Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3363 6×4 ClassicSpace (Light Gun Metal Edition)
1/8 R/C Dual Rider (Assembly Kit) (T3-01)
1/10 R/C Toyota 4×4 Pick-Up Mountain Rider
1/10 R/C HKS Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr.A (TT-01 Type-E)
1/10 R/C TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TS050 Hybrid (F103GT)
1/10 R/C Comical Hornet (WR-02CB)
1/12 R/C Lunch Box “Red Edition”
Aluminum Shift Servo Horn [TROP]
LED Light for MFC (φ3 / Red / 1,100mm) [TROP]
LED Light for MFC (φ3 / White / 1,100mm) [TROP]
LED Light for MFC (φ3 / Yellow / 1,100mm) (2pcs.) [TROP]
φ5.5×0.5mm POM Spacer (4pcs.) [OP]
T3-01 One-Piece Rear Axle Shaft Set [OP]
Rally Block Tires (Soft/2pcs.) [OP]
Aluminum Servo Step Screws (4pcs.) [OP]
Aluminum Hi-Torque Servo Saver Cap [OP]
Multipurpose Driver Figure [OP]
TT-02 Adjustable Upper Arm Set [OP]
TT-02 Oil Gear Differential Unit [OP]

Scale Models
1/24 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TS050 Hybrid
1/12 Honda Monkey 125
1/35 British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles
1/72 Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6
1/24 Ford GT
1/24 Lancia Stratos Turbo (Silver Color Plated)
1/6 Dax Honda Export 70
1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I
1/35 U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War)
1/35 U.S. M551 Sheridan Photo-Etched Parts & Metal Gun Barrel Set
1/35 U.S. MCI Cartons (Vietnam War)
1/35 German Tank Destroyer Marder III M “Normandy Front”
1/35 U.S. M3 Tank Lee
1/35 British Army Medium Tank M3 Grant Mk I
1/35 German Army Tank Crew
1/35 German Army Infantry
1/35 German Schwimmwagen
1/35 WWII U.S. Tank Crew
1/35 British 6-Pounder Anti-Tank Gun
1/48 Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle
1/48 German Heavy Tractor SS-100 & 88mm Gun Flak37 Set

Kids
Mini 4WD Koala Racer
Dancing Divine Doll (MA Chassis)
Lord Guile (FM-A Chassis)
Razorback (FM-A Chassis)
Mach Frame (FM-A Chassis)
Copperfang (FM-A Chassis)
Hexagonite (MA Chassis)
Geo Glider (FM-A Chassis)
Black Saber Premium (Super-II Chassis)
Mach-Bullet Metallic Special (AR Chassis)
Mini 4WD Pig Racer GT
HG Lightweight 19mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless/Gun Metal)
HG Carbon Rear Roller Stay for Super X Chassis (1.5mm)
HG Carbon Wide Rear Plate (for AR Chassis) (1.5mm)
FM-A Fluorescent-Color Chassis Set (Green)
Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 25th Anniv. White Tires & Black Plated Wheels
Low Friction Large Dia. Arched Tires (Maroon, 2pcs.)
Aluminum Spacer Set
(12/6.7/6/3/1.5mm, 2pcs. each) (Black)
DCR-01/02 Customizing Stickers
DCR-02 Body Parts Set (Light Smoke)
Super XX Fluorescent-Color Chassis Set (Orange/Yellow)
Reinforced Gear Cover (for MS Chassis) Pink
Mini 4WD Station

Tools & Paints
Fine Engraving Blade 0.4mm
Fine Engraving Needle 20°
Tamiya Cutting Mat a (A4 Size/Blue)
LP-61 Metallic gray
LP-62 Titanium gold
LP-63 Titanium silver
Air Control Valve II
Quick Hose Joint
Quick Hose Joint Plugs (2pcs.)
Tamiya Fine Lapping Film #8000 (3pcs.)
Chain-Program Robot
Twist Crawler (2-Channel Remote Control)
Amphibious Vehicle Set (Blue & Yellow)
Pulley (L) Set (Metallic Gray)
Ladder-Chain (Blue, Yellow) & Sprocket (White) Set

Tamiya’s scale models and RC car winning again the annual excellent model award selected by German model specialist magazine


The selection result of “Model des Jahres (model of the year)” selected by German scale model speciality magazine “Modell Fan” was announced at the “Spielwaren Messe” venue. This award is selected from among the new models released in Germany in 2018, the best models of each genre are selected by the selection committee of “Modell Fan” magazine reader vote and editorial staff. This time, “1/48 Super Marine Spitfire Mk.I” “1/35 American Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War)” was awarded. In addition, 2018 excellent model award selected by miniature model speciality magazine “Modell-Fahrzeug (model vehicle)” which handles car and motorbike scale model · RC · die casting, slot car etc. widely “Model Fahrzeug des Jahres” as “1/14 electric RC Big Truck Series Mercedes · Benz Arocs 3348 6 x 4 Dump Truck “. In addition, he received “Best Brand Award” as Tamiya.

More Awards for Tamiya!
The results of the 2018 Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) have been announced by German magazine Modell Fan has at Spielwarenmesse! Tamiya is delighted to report that our 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I and 1/35 US Airborne Tank M 551 Sheridan “Vietnam War” both both honored with the awards, chosen by the magazine Modell-Fahrzeug awarding our ground-breaking 1/14 R / C Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3348 6×4 Tipper Truck model the 2018 Modell-Fahrzeug des Jahres award, and Tamiya itself a Best Brand award.