Monthly Archives: November 2019

Approach the secret of the JGSDF Type 16 Maneuver Combat Verhicle talk show



■ Appearance: Kenya Motoshima 2nd Class Rikusa (JGSDF Fuji School Armor Department), Kazuya Yoshioka (Promodeler / Monthly Armor Modeling Advisor)
May 12, 2019 (Sun.) At the 58th Shizuoka Hobby Show (in front of Twin Messe Shizuoka West Building 1st floor small exhibition hall) A talk show was held inviting Mr. Kazuya Yoshioka, a modeler who is active in the field of military models, with the Ground Self-Defense Forces engaged in the 16th ceremony. Please look forward to the valuable stories unique to the Shizuoka Hobby Show, from expert commentary on actual vehicles to questions that model fans are interested in!

“Can I start radio control when I’m 40 years old?” Commemorative event for the book release by manga artist Hideshi Abe at upcoming Tamiya Fair 2019

© Shuji Abe (Akita Shoten)

Is it possible to make radio control from the age of 40? Radio control is incredibly interesting.
Book release commemoration talk show & autograph session / event stage

Experience story told by manga artist Hideshi Abe who had a RC car that he had admired as a boy. The popular essay manga published in Akita Shoten’s web magazine “Manga Cross” has finally been made into a book! In commemoration of this, a talk show by the author, Hideshi Abe, was held. We will talk about the live voice of RC fans. In addition, we will welcome a talk show with Kayama Yamazaki (pdc_designworks representative) who also designs Tamiya RC cars and mini 4WD! At the venue, a special advance sale & autograph session for the book that will be released on November 20th will be held. Don’t miss this precious opportunity!
* Books are sold all day from 11/16 to 17 during Tamiya Fair.

Sunday, 17th November ● Talk show 13:30-14:30 ● Sign session 14:30-15:30

Tamiya New Item Release list for December 2019


R/C Models
　42345　　1/10 R/C TRF420 Chassis Kit
　58675　　1/10 R/C Mercedes-Benz G 500 (CC-02)
　56361　　1/14 R/C Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3348 6×4 Tipper Truck Red Cab & Silver Bed Edition
　54910　　CC-02 Full Ball Bearing Set
　54927　　1/24 Scale R/C Lunch Box Mini Clear Body Parts Set
　54942　　TRF420 Suspension Arm Bushing B (2pcs.)
　54943　　TRF420 Suspension Arm Bushing A-C (2pcs.)
　42346　　TRF420 Wheel Axles (2pcs.)
　42347　　TRF420 Carbon Upper Deck
　42348　　TRF420 Carbon Lower Deck
　42349　　TRF420 Carbon Upper Deck (1.75mm Thick)
　42350　　TRF420 Aluminum Lower Deck
　51634　　CC-02 J Parts (Body Mounts) (2pcs.)
　51636　　TRF420 3x43mm Suspension Shafts (4pcs.)
　51637　　TRF420 3x25mm & 3x22mm Suspension Shafts (2pcs. each)
　51638　　TRF420 C Parts (Front Uprights)
　51639　　TRF420 D Parts (Suspension Arms)
　51640　　TRF420 E Parts (Rear Uprights)
　51641　　TRF420 F Parts (4° Hub Carriers)
　51642　　TRF420 Front Direct Pulley (37T)
　51643　　TRF420 Differential Pulley & Case (37T)
　51644　　TRF420 B Parts (Bumper)
　51645　　TRF420 K Parts (Bearing Holders)
　51646　　TRF420 Rear Belt (62T)
　51648　　Gear Differential Unit Gasket (TRF420, TRF419, TA07) (4pcs.)
　51650　　TRF420 Urethane Bumper

Static Models
　12055　　1/12 Porsche 934 Jägermeister (w/Photo-Etched Parts)
　24351　　1/24 TOYOTA GR Supra
　35369　　1/35 German Light Tank Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) Ausf.E/F
　25421　　1/24 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TS050 HYBRID 2019
　21166　　1/24 Ford GT (Blue) (Finished Model)
　21167　　1/24 Ford GT (Gray) (Finished Model)
　21168　　1/24 Ford GT (Red) (Finished Model)

Kids
　95517　　Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC (MA Chassis)
　95533　　TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TS050 HYBRID 2019 (MA Chassis) (Polycarbonate Body)
　95127　　Super TZ-X Reinforced Chassis (Black) Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 25th Anniv.
　95518　　Large Dia. Stabilizer Head Set (11mm, 15mm) (Purple)
　95519　　Large Dia. Stabilizer Head Set (17mm) (Purple)
　95522　　Japan Cup Junior Circuit Curve Section Set (Black, 4pcs.)
　10321　　Mini 4WD Sliding Damper 2 Spring Set
　71202　　Microcomputer Robot (Wheeled Type)

Tools & Paints
　67446　　Tamiya Pencils (Square, 3pcs.)

New Guinness world record of longest Tamiya Mini 4WD track


On November 3rd, 2019 an event was held at Amagi Dome in Izu City sponsored by Kimura Foundry to break the existing Guinness record for the world longest the Mini 4WD mini course, it was achieved with 3191.58 meters total length, congratulations!

Sources: Mini 4WD @Twitter & Kimura Foundry Co. Ltd.