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Monthly Archives: June 2020
Tamiya RC Live Kakegawa Circuit Live Broadcast Special
Tamiya RC Live – RC body reinforcement and repair & Touring tire story
Flashback Friday – Satoshi Maezumi (Paisen RC) video review of the Tamiya Midnight Pumpkin
More photos, details and description of Tamiya 58682 Audi V8 Touring 1991 TT-02
Tamiya 58682 Audi V8 Touring 1991 TT-02
Tamiya is delighted to announce the appearance of another classic racing car on our popular TT-02 chassis, this time the Audi V8 touring car with a 456hp 3.6-liter V8 which graced the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) in 1991. That season, it took four victories overall and carried Frank Biela to the drivers’ title.
About the Model
• This is a 1/10 R/C model assembly kit.
• The powerful, imposing body is moulded accurately in lightweight and durable polycarbonate.
• Stickers are included to recreate the markings for the no.45 car driven by 1991 champion Frank Biela. Masking stickers will aid in the paint job.
• Two-piece mesh wheels (Item 50548 design) have silver colour rims and gold colour spokes. They are paired with racing slick tires.
• The TT-02 chassis is an adaptable and balanced design with excellent stability, plus features such as identical suspension arm and upright components for ease of assembly.
• 4-bevel differential gears and 4-wheel double wishbone suspension make for a smooth ride.
• A plethora of Hop-Up Option parts is available to tune the TT-02 chassis to your needs.
• ESC & Torque Tuned Motor included.
- Front & rear spoiler molded into body form
- Light cases for 2 front & 4 rear LEDs
- Fully livery in decal form
- 2 piece wheels with gold spokes
Tamiya RC Parts Matching List June 2020 update
First photo of upcoming Tamiya 58682 1991 Audi V8 Touring (TT-02 Chassis)
More details of Tamiya 64427 RC Guide Book Volume 15 2020 Spring-Summer
This is Tamiya RC Guidebook Vol.15, which carefully selected and published Tamiya’s major RC models. The cover is decorated with a new model of 4WD chassis, Comical Avante, which has been added to the increasing popularity of Comical RC cars. A model with plenty of nostalgia and cuteness. Of course, classic touring cars and formula cars that are attractive for high-speed driving, off-road cars that can be run anywhere, tanks and trailer trucks with big size are powerful, 3 wheel RC where cornering with fun tilting the car, out of the box Includes Tamiya’s major RC models such as the ready-to-play completed model XB. In addition, we’ve posted some of the hot new products that will be released by this summer. You can also enjoy RC movies by printing the popular QR code and jumping to the Tamiya website using your smartphone or mobile phone. RC Beginner’s must-see RC start guide explains the basic “run straight” machine for running. In addition, there are a lot of pages that will be useful for fans who are going to start RC, such as guides for race participation and introduction of the popular “Try!! Tamiya RC School”. At the end of the book, we also introduced hobby shops nationwide and Tamiya’s RC circuit. All color A4 size, 38 pages with plenty of volume.
- Off-road models that can be run anywhere are attractive with a rich lineup. A nostalgic reproduction buggy and big tire model are also posted. On other pages, we also introduce hub reduction equipment models and 6-wheel models that demonstrate outstanding traction.
- The standard touring car that adopts the TT-02 chassis is also listed with representative OP models and main OP parts. Customize your machine to make your ride even more interesting.
- The new model introduced on the 2-page spread is the Formula E GEN2. The low-wide form that is also called “F1 of an electric vehicle” is reproduced with polycarbonate. The chassis is a shaft drive 4WD TC-01 with inboard suspension. In addition, new products are introduced on 4 pages.
- The RC Start Guide explains how to make a machine that runs straight, the basics of running. It is a must-see for RC beginners, including how to adjust and how to use OP parts.