An interesting re-release but this time not on its original 2WD but on the 4WD chassis used for the Fire Dragon and also a blue instead of the original red stripe scheme.
Source: Modellbau-Seidel
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Satoshi Maezumi (Paisen RC) video running the Tamiya Grasshopper II and Wild Mini 4WD
Source: パイセンRC YouTube Channel
Full details of Tamiya 56714 TamTech-Gear The Grasshopper Mini (GB-01S Chassis) & official international new release list for September 2021
Released in Japan around October 2, 2021 (Sat), price 23,980 yen
A4 size completed 2WD buggy that can be easily played with dry batteries
It is a completed electric RC car packed with a high-performance mechanism in a compact size of almost A4 size. RTR (Ready to Run) with a transmitter set in addition to the completed car body. Not only can you enjoy running immediately out of the box, but you can also use AA batteries as the running power source for about 60 minutes in normal mode. It can run for about 25 minutes in mode. The secret is a number of full-scale mechas packed in a small size. The body is made of durable polycarbonate with the image of a single-seater racing buggy. High performance that allows you to enjoy sufficient driving even on outdoor off-road circuits, including indoor driving, is also a big attraction.
Body composition packed with full-scale mechanics and fun
The frame is a lightweight and strong box type. Achieves a good balance and lower center of gravity by mounting on the rear end. Combined with the adjustable 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, it demonstrates high kinetic performance. After mounting the motor and gearbox on the rear end, it becomes a drive wheel Adopted a rear wheel two-wheel drive layout that applies load to the wheels. In addition, the drive part is full bearing, small and lightweight planetary type differential gear, and slipper clutch that protects the gear from big shocks such as jumps. , Universal shaft etc. are also standard equipment. The popular 1/10 basic buggy and glass hopper deformed body are made of lightweight and shock-resistant polycarbonate.
Basic specifications
● Overall length 266mm, Overall width 181mm, Overall height 90mm ● Wheel base 177mm ● Tread = Front: 160mm, Rear: 155mm ● Tire width / diameter = Front: 21 / 60.5mm Rear: 26 / 64mm ● Frame = Reinforced resin box type ● Drive Method = Horizontal motor rear drive ● Diff gear = Planetary type gear diff ● Steering = 3-split tie rod type ● Suspension = Double wishbone 4-wheel independent ● Gear ratio = 10.86: 1 ● Motor = 370 type ● Speed controller = ESC specifications (TRE) -01 unit installed) ● Minimum turning radius: 35cm ● Standard continuous running time: Approximately 60 minutes in normal mode, approximately 25 minutes in power mode (using AA batteries)
Required separately
● AA battery for travelling 4 alkaline batteries or 4 AA nickel hydrogen batteries Neo Champ and dedicated charger, Tamiya LF1100-6.6V Racing Pack (M size) and dedicated charger ● 4 AA alkaline batteries for transmitter
- In addition to the completed car body, a full set with a wheel trigger type transmitter that is ideal for maneuvering the car.
- A compact two-wheel drive chassis of almost A4 size packed with authentic mecha.
- The rear end is equipped with a 370 motor that is easy to handle and has a long running time. The sealed gearbox has a built-in planetary differential and slipper clutch.
- Double wishbone 4-wheel independent suspension equipped with coil springs. The upper arm is adjustable using a screw shaft.
- A light 5-spoke wheel equipped with rib tires with excellent directional stability.
- The rear tire is a spike type that demonstrates sufficient grip on off-road roads.
- Equipped with a TRE-01 unit that integrates a receiver and ESC (electronic speed controller).
- It can run on 4 AA alkaline batteries. Tamiya LF1100-6.6V Racing Pack (M size) can also be used.
- The wheel trigger type transmitter has an easy-to-use configuration in which the power switch, trim dial, servo reverse switch, etc. are integrated into one panel.
- Equipped with a speed adjustment button on the back of the transmitter that allows you to switch between normal and power speeds with a single push.
- The size of the grip and trigger can be changed by attaching and detaching the parts.
- The power supply for the transmitter uses 4 AA alkaline batteries (sold separately).
- Uses a window package that allows you to see the machine well.
Tamiya Upcoming Releases September 2021
R/C Models
22002 CC-02 Aluminum Servo Mount
22006 Silicone Oil#4000
22007 Silicone Oil#5000
22008 3x6mm Steel Flanged Screws (5pcs.)
56558 Accessory Set For 1/14 Scale R/C Truck (Cones & Tools)
Static Models
32600 1/48 German Self-Propelled Heavy Anti-tank Gun Nashorn
32602 1/48 WWII Wehrmacht Infantry Set
Kids
18657 Ignicion (MA)
95630 VZ Chassis Set (Red)
First photo of and boxart of Tamiya 47477 Porsche 934 Coupe Vaillant TA02SW 45th Anniversary
This 1/10 scale R/C kit is a color variation version of the Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934. The kit itself commemorates the 45th anniversary of the original Tamiya R/C release! The Porsche 934 holds a special place in Tamiya history as the product of our first R/C model release. This model features a white color body that recreates the Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 which tussled at the top of races in the European Racing Championship in June 1976. The special release includes a photo-etched product plate and a one-page printed message by Tamiya’s Executive Chairman, Shunsaku Tamiya!
• 1/10 R/C assembly kit. Length: 435mm, width: 202mm, wheelbase: 236mm.
• Body is made of durable polycarbonate.
• Shaft-driven 4WD TA02SW chassis incorporates a horizontal motor layout featuring an FRP double-deck frame with battery and rear gearbox positioned further forward for optimum weight distribution.
• The chassis has a short (236mm) wheelbase and wide tread setup in the traditional Porsche style.
• Includes hi-spec parts: Aluminum motor mount, hard propeller shaft (short), and front/rear universal shafts.
• The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension utilizes CVA oil dampers with front/rear FRP shock/damper stays.
• The drivetrain uses full bearings, and sealed front/rear gearboxes have built-in diff gears, with a ball differential in the rear.
• 2-piece mesh wheels with metal plated rims have wide rear tires and front/rear semi-pneumatic slick tires featuring inner sponges.
• Includes: 540-Type brushed motor.
• Special, dedicated package.
• Requires: 2-channel radio, steering servo, ESC. 7.2-7.4volt battery & charger, and Tamiya PS paint.
Tamiya Mini 4WD event venue limited products sold at “Tobu Online Shopping”
“Tobu Tamiya Modelers Gallery” is a well-known summer event. “Mini 4WD event venue limited products” can be purchased at “Tobu Online Shopping” until August 1st (Sun). Products will be handed over during the exhibition period
Event venue limited product 2021 new products
- Mini 4WD Eleglitter (VZ) Silver specification 1,320 yen (tax included) [Planned sales] 600 pieces A machine designed by Kota Nezu who worked on the Mini 4WD ” Astral Star ” and ” Raikiri “. This is a special color version with silver body and wheel aero discs. [Basic specifications] ● Overall length 158 mm, overall width 98 mm, overall height 40 mm ● With motor ● Uses 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
- Neo VQS Polycarbonate Body Special (VS Chassis) 1,320 yen (tax included) [Planned sales] 1,020 pieces A lightweight, easy-to-customize clear polycarbonate body is used. It is a special model equipped with white small diameter low height tires (hard) on the carbon reinforced type wheels. [Basic specifications] ● Overall length 146 mm, overall width 88 mm, overall height 54 mm ● With motor ● Uses 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
- DCR-02 (Decross-02) Clear Black Special (MA chassis) 1,320 yen (tax included) [Planned sales] 1,020 pieces A special color version of the 3-split body machine designed by hyper designer Kayuki Yamazaki. The plated Y-spoke wheels are equipped with super-hard small-diameter low-height tires that prevent the machine from bouncing. [Basic specifications] ● Overall length 156 mm, overall width 97 mm, overall height 42 mm ● With motor ● Uses 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
- Super Hard Low Height Tires & Reinforced Dish Wheels (Dual Ridge Jr.) 396 yen (tax included) [Planned sales] 960 pcs High-strength wheels made of glass fiber-blended nylon resin. Equipped with super hard low-height tires that are hard to bounce when landing after a jump, and a white logo printed on the sidewalls enhances the lacy atmosphere. [Available machines] Mini 4WD PRO, Mini 4WD each car (some bodies need processing)
- Jeepney Body Parts Set (Clear Orange) 550 yen (tax included) [Planned sales] 240 pieces The Philippine shared bus ” Jeepney ” modeled as a Mini 4WD . Introducing a more vivid clear orange body. A fire pattern sticker is also set on the body of the bonnet bus full of love. [Suitable chassis] FM-A chassis
- Mini 4WD Catcher (J-CUP2021 / Light Blue) 616 yen (tax included) [Planned sales] 600 pieces The Japan Cup 2021 specification is now available in the ” Mini 4WD Catcher ” that can safely catch the running Mini 4WD . .. The color is a new color, light blue. I printed the logo mark of Japan Cup 2021. ○ Size: Width approx. 110 mm, length approx. 190 mm, height approx. 70 mm. Uses PP (polypropylene) material with a thickness of 0.75 mm.

Modified trucks based on the Tamiya 1/14 RC trucks driving huge distances in convoys
One of our readers kindly sent us photos and details about their hobby project based on Tamiya 1/14 RC trucks which we gladly publicise here:
I am happy I can show you our project. We did start Trucking 3-4 years ago, mainly we use them just as support vehicle for our tank battle days, recovery or just as spare part supply trucks in the fields. Surely sounds strange but our playground is always relatively far away from the parking place so the trucks help us. Than a cheap truck brand showed up and I wanted to test it what is possible with it and start a walk but mostly it did break down after 4km. After a wile some of our tank battle friends showed up to and the first Konvoi was made about 10km.
- And this truck was one of the first wich joined the convoy project, its build up on a Globeliner kit and did drive by its own more than 500km now.
- Sometimes the weather conditions turns bad. His brother truck is relative new to ouer pool but is also a tamiya based Truck and will support us well in the future.
- And here is the other long runner, this m911 is build up on Tamiya too, and did support us the last 2 years.
- On the m747 trailer there is a Faun based on crawler parts.
- And here are both buddies together.
- In this setup they are mostly with us. The m911 did drive by its own 270km till now.
- Here now some little impressions of our last try to reach the 125km. We did start in the morning 2am
- All we need the trucks need to carry by themselves like charger spare parts etc.
- During the travel we did have some problems like expected and our 2 heroes needed to pull one trailer more.
- Driving through the night…
- …until we fell into sleep on the road…
- After 2 hours the convoy went on.
- but finally at the end we got to many damages and lost most of our options to keep on the trail..
Some of us got heavy problems with the feets so we did break of after 60km. That was a pain, but we also had a lot of failures, but now we are 300% better than last year so I think it could be successfull in 5 weeks.
Here you can find our website and most of our trucks listed https://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/Konvoi%20Projekt%20Bochum%20Salzkotten.html or here in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Konvoi-Bochum-Salzkotten-2020-107063594122942/. If you have questions or want to hear more stories of our trails let me knew. Our drives are normally: 10km for technical measurements, 30 and 40 km for conditional training and long term tests. So it becomes a join between marathon sports and modelling lol but that’s whats make it so impressive and challenging for us. I can tell everyone, just to try it. Surely old guys trailing with little truck looks funny, but all kids love us and most of the people we meet on the trails.
Another nice Tamiya headquarters insight for the 50th Anniversary of Tamiya Educational Construction Series
Information from the designer that the “printing out” of the “No2 Powerful Gear Box” package was unearthed in the warehouse!
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find “No1 High Speed Gear Box”.
Of course, it was manual work at that time. It was a block copy made by pasting phototypesetting. The handwritten line drawing is also very tasty.
See more here
Mini 4WD Tamiya 18718 K4 Gambol FM-A Chassis details
Here comes a brand new Mini 4WD model capturing one of the customized small trucks which have recently become popular in Japan. This model gives a playful image, and is sure to catch everyone’s attention at the track with its unique form.
Aerodynamic Front Motor Chassis
The FM-A chassis is a front motor unit with advanced aerodynamic themes that – thanks to its center of gravity toward the front – is at home on a whole variety of track types including those with frequent elevation changes. It comes equipped with low-friction front skid bar and roller (4 included) parts, while rear rollers are 8mm thick for superb stability. The chassis underside allows easy access to the motor and quick setup changes. Includes 3.5:1 gears and a motor.
• Mini 4WD model assembly kit. Length: 144mm, width: 97mm, height: 61mm.
• Body is molded in Metallic Orange, and consists of two separate sections to offer the easier two-tone color painting job.
• Comes with separate parts for animal guard and roll bar.
• Features front motor layout with aerodynamic design low-friction skid bar on front bumper underside.
• Black polypropylene A-spoke wheels are paired with super hard small-diameter low-profile tires (black).
• 8mm thickness side rollers give stability and a lightweight model.
• Dedicated metallic stickers are packaged in the kit.
• Type 130 motor is included. The model features a 5:1 gear ratio.
• Two AA batteries are required (sold separately).
• A wide range of Grade-Up Parts is available separately to customize your car.
New Tamiya RC public special & RC race report in July
・ Details of the NEW RC model will be released for the first time in the world!
・ We will also deliver the pattern of the “Tamiya Grand Prix” held at the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Saturday, July 17th. Introducing the “Tamichare GT”, the first entry of the popular new chassis TA08, and the “Rally Grand Prix”, which features high-speed cornering and jumping!
・ “Rikkun” Tamiya Staff Sunahara’s M Sport GPX 2021 entry record and details of the chassis used.
・ Introduction of RC video contest “#Tamiya RC Film Festival” using Twitter.
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono
Introduction of new Tamiya RC products in July and Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix held in July! RC NEW models “Toyota GR86” and “Subaru BRZ” will also be shown!
・ Introducing the new Tamiya RC products “Land Frieda Quad Truck”, “Comical Hot Shot”, and “Glass Hopper II Black Edition” released in July, along with the videos shot for Tamiya RC Live !!
・ We will deliver the pattern of the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix” held at the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Sunday, July 18th. Introducing “Jr Grand Prix”, “Women’s Grand Prix”, and “Pair Grand Prix” this time!
・ Introducing the pattern of “FUJI 86 STYLE with BRZ 2021” held at Fuji Speedway in June and the new products “Toyota GR86” and “Subaru BRZ” !!
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono