Monthly Archives: January 2021

New production batch of Tamiya 58583 Egress 2013


Length: 430mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Back, and Ready to Take On Modern Day Competition
Tamiya is pleased to welcome back the Egress, successor to the famed Avante. The Avante was originally launched in 1988 and Tamiya took advantage of the experience and know-how garnered by the Tamiya Racing Factory (TRF; founded in 1989) team to make a racing version of the Avante: the Egress. It featured carbon fiber plates made of the material seen on hi-tech racing cars and aircraft, and employed racing parts such as ball diffs, high-capacity oil dampers, and lightweight titanium screws. Now, the shaft-driven Egress receives a makeover to bring it right up to date and unleash a whole new world of potential.

Durable shaft-driven 4WD chassis uses a range of carbon parts
This shaft-driven 4WD chassis features a longitudinally-positioned motor and full ball bearings, while carbon fiber upper and lower decks ensure that the model has superb strength. Re-designed front and rear ball differentials offer excellent reliability and easy maintenance, working in tandem with the built-in center one-way to provide sure-footed movement. The one-way bearing can be locked. Universal drive shafts feature the same design as those used in the current TRF series parts, in order to maximize power transmission and improve resistance to wear and tear. 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is supported by 4 oil dampers equipped with aluminum cylinders, while the front and rear of the model are fitted with stabilizers. Aluminum front uprights offer excellent reliability, and ball bearings in steering linkage arms combine with 2mm thick carbon fiber plate to offer a linear steering response. The Egress has been truly revamped across the board, and it also features a brushless motor.

Specifications
●Length: 430mm, Width: 243mm, Height: 157mm ●Wheelbase: 275mm ●Tread (Front & Rear): 200mm ●Carbon Fiber Double Deck Frame ●Shaft-Driven 4WD ●Polycarbonate Body and Undertray ●Front & Rear Ball Differentials + Center One-Way ●3-Piece Steering Tie Rod ●4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension ●Tire Width/Diameter: 32/88mm (Front), 40/88mm (Rear) ●High-Capacity Aluminum Cylinder Oil Dampers ●Gear Ratio: 8.25:1 (When using kit-included 22T pinion) ●Requires Type 540 Motor and Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)

Separately Required Items
●Type 540 Motor ●Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) ●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC ●Battery Pack & Charger ●R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter

Assembly manual PDF

Tamiya Mini 4WD Setup Guides updated

Mini 4WD is a fun sport that allows you to practice model-building and gives the thrill of high-speed competition. Learning the ropes is an important step in becoming a successful Mini 4WD racer, and Tamiya is on hand to give you some advice. This page will feature tips and advice to point you in the right direction in your Mini 4WD racing career!

Materials
Advice on tuning your chassis and using Grade-Up parts:
MA Chassis (Part 1) | MA Chassis (Part 2) | AR Chassis | MS ChassisGrade-Up Parts Matching List: gear ratios (October 2017)
Setup Guide (February 2018)Mini 4WD Setup Guide videos (January 2021)

Individual pages for Mini 4WD chassis


AR Chassis

FM Chassis

FM-A Chassis

MA Chassis

MS Chassis

Super-1 Chassis

Super FM Chassis

Super-II Chassis

Super TZ Chassis

Super TZ-X Chassis

Super X Chassis

Super XX Chassis

Type 1
Chassis

Type 2
Chassis

Type 3
Chassis

Type 4
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Type 5
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TZ-X Chassis

VS Chassis

VZ Chassis

Zero Chassis
 

Mask with Tamiya logo released in 3 colours!


One point of Tamiya mark casually appeals to model fans
Masks have become an indispensable item in our daily lives. Because it is a mask that everyone wears, we want to add a commitment. Therefore, a mask with the Tamiya mark that casually appeals to model fans is now available. There are two sizes, M and L, and three colors, black, gray, and white. I printed a gray Tamiya mark with a slightly different color tone to match the base color. It has a three-dimensional shape and elasticity, so it fits well and does not hurt your ears. You can wash it about 20 times and use it repeatedly. Furthermore, antibacterial and deodorant effects can be expected by applying naturally derived antibacterial processing (Cerabida Fresh). Of course, basic functions such as UV protection and less irritation to the skin are perfect. It is a mask that can be used with confidence and has been certified by inspection agencies in the United States and Europe.

★ Material: 92% polyester, 8% polyurethane ★ Number of sheets: 1 piece

* The mask does not completely prevent infection (invasion).
* The color of the posted image may differ slightly from the actual product.