Monthly Archives: December 2021

Tamiya Mini 4WD Live Vol.11 & Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2021 Concours d’Elegance online program

Tamiya Mini 4WD LIVE Vol.11 (December 2021)
Live program distribution “2021 / Year-end Mini 4WD Featured Items Special Feature!” Japan Cup 2021 information and condele’s schedule announced next year 2022 Explains books and comics that will be released at the end of the year, such as the mook book “Introduction to Mini 4WD Super Speed Condele” that understands everything, and the first volume of the mini 4WD manga “Mini 4 King” that is being serialized in Korokoro Comic. In addition, we will carefully introduce the attention-grabbing Mini 4WD related items that you want to enjoy during the year-end and New Year holidays, and the new product information that was announced in a hurry.
Cast ・ MC Guts Master Ueda

Approximately 1,600 dress-up works were posted online on SNS, and “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE” competes for ideas for dress-up of Mini 4WD, which showed great excitement. MC Guts and Mini 4WD will thoroughly introduce all 16 works that won the “NEW ERA Award” from various perspectives! The four works that won the “NEW ERA Award” at JC2021 Condele 4 will be announced, and the “NEW ERA Grand Prize”, which will be the No. 1 in the Concours d’Elegance, will be finally decided from all 16 works. “Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2021 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”
Introduction page https://www.tamiya.com/japan/mini4wd/JC2021condeleonline.html
NEW ERA Award ・ 12 works / 16 works in total
・ Author: Mottsun @TIDALWAVE —- ・ Title: Mantarei Jr MSP ・ Author: ok ————– ———————— ・ Title: Backblader 2045 ・ Author: Daiya @TRIVALS ———— —– ・ Title: Poseidon X BAD SP ・ Author: Kojikoji ————————— ・ Title: Wild Zaurus REX ・ Author: Muka D ——————————– ・ Title: Road Storm Dragon ・Author: Shige-kun ☆ ———————— ・ Title: Mantarei Jr MSP ・ Author: RAVEN ——– ———————– ・ Title: ELEGLITTER Arcana ・ Author: Pen —————- ——————- ・ Title: Find the Era Glitter! ・ Author: DuN 4WD ————— ————- ・ Title: About Jio ・ Author: TKMT ★ ☆ ——————— —- ・ Title: Igni Racing GT ・ Author: JinFuji @ Team Sudden Sakigumi! — ・ Title: Great Emperor Full Aero Formation ・ Author: Koru no @ Mini 4WD — ——— ・ Title: Comical Pander Net

Tamiya 58695 Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors review

Source: RC Driver

Details of Tamiya 64436 Catalog 2022 (scale model version)

This catalog contains a wide range of Tamiya products, including about 650 scale models, mini 4WD, fun work series, tools, paints, and makeup materials. The cover of the 2022 edition is a cool design with a blue star graphic and a popular scale model item laid out. Featured models such as the 1/24 Toyota GR 86, 1/12 Team Suzuki Exter GSX-RR ’20, 1/35 American Tank Destroyer M18 Hellcat, and 1/48 McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II can be enjoyed in detail. I posted it in a large format photo with a spread. Also included are items that greatly expand the range of expression, such as quality tools, airbrushes, and compressors. The Tamiya color compatibility table based on lacquer paint is also useful. Not only is it useful for choosing the next kit, but it is also perfect for motivating production. This is a book full of Tamiya’s charms. Size 26 x 25.5 cm, 97 pages in total.

: Toyota GR 86 , an FR sports car released in April 2021 . The stylish and dynamic form is modeled as it is in the actual vehicle.

: 1/12 Team Suzuki GSX-RR ’20 . Since the cowls are removable, you can carefully observe the mechanism of the champion machine even after completion.

: 1/35 American Tank Destroyer M18 Hellcat . Not only does it realistically reproduce the compact style, but it also has a three-dimensional finish inside the turret.

: 1/48 McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II . We are paying attention to the perfection of the masterpiece realized by in-depth research.

: In addition to AFVs, airplanes, and ships, a wide lineup of sports cars, motorcycles, and even dinosaurs is condensed into one book. I am also interested in new genres.

: A variety of Mini 4WD pages, such as a machine that reproduces the topic of the actual car, one that was active in manga and animation, and a type with cute animals on it.

: A work series where you can learn while enjoying various mechanisms. Materials and parts that stimulate the inspiration of original work are also posted.

: Items from the 1/14 electric RC big truck series , which can be said to be a running scale model, are also picked up. The power is transmitted from the paper.

: Craft tools and make-up materials that are indispensable for improving efficiency and beautiful finish. Check out the new products that are added every year.

: Tamiya colors with abundant colors are posted with color samples. It also covers polycarbonate sprays, so it is also recommended for RC fans.

: Posted the compatibility table of Tamiya color. Based on lacquer paint, you can see at a glance the acrylic paint and spray paint that correspond to each color.

: The compressor and airbrush carefully explain the characteristics of each model. It is convenient for consideration before purchase.

Boxart of Tamiya 58697 Astute 2022 TD2 Chassis

Nice to see again a high quality artist drawn boxart for such a legendary name.

Some future Tamiya releases to be released in spring 2022

R/C Models
58701 At this time unknown model with 190€ recommended list price
58704 1/12 Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Pick-Up Quadtrack (GF-01FT)
58706 Thunder Shot 2022
47304 Fighting Buggy 2014
22025 TD4 Ball Differential Set
51692 Astute 2022 Body Parts Set

Static Models
12033 1/12 Renault RE-20 Turbo (w/Photo-Etched Parts) 　　
32603 1/48 German Heavy Tank Tiger I Early Production (Eastern Front)

Assembly manual of Tamiya 58695 Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors

Click on the image to open/download the PDF manual

Photos and details of the new beginners Tamiya Mini 4WD Raikiri series and Tamiya Official Guidebook Introduction to Mini 4WD Super Speed Condele

17901 Raikiri (Blue) & Dog Racer
Scheduled to be released in early spring 2022, Japan price 1,980 yen

Overall length = 156 mm The photo shows the assembled kit.

Enjoy Mini 4WD more easily!
It is a semi-finished type mini 4WD that even beginners and small children can easily finish. Raikiri (Blue) The dog racer is a machine with a cute Shiba Inu driver riding on Raikiri, which has a flowing form that resembles the movement of a sword. The body is clear blue, and the chassis is also a blue color, which makes it a perfect match for the Shiba Inu with a graceful expression. Also, set the gear ratio to 4: 1 and look forward to racing with your friends. Dress up with colorful stickers such as bib numbers and star marks to complete a unique machine in a world full of originality.

MA chassis pursuing drive efficiency
The chassis has a simple shape with few protrusions and adopts MA that is easy to maintain. The double shaft motor mounted in the center, the rear skid bar made of low friction resin and 6 rollers realize high performance running. It is a chassis that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from beginners to veteran racers, from street races on small courses to official competitions on large special 5-lane circuits.

Basic specifications
● Overall length 156 mm, overall width 97 mm, overall height 43 mm ● With double shaft motor ● Can be assembled with simple fitting and screwing without using adhesive.

Items to be purchased separately
● 2 AA batteries ● Nippers, Phillips screwdriver

What is Beginners Mini 4WD
We recommend “Beginners Mini 4WD” for small children and those who are trying mini 4WD for the first time. Body and chassis parts are pre-cut and assembled. Separate the tires from the runners, fit them in, screw the front and rear rollers and rear stays, and put an animal driver full of love on it to create an attractive machine. The point is that there is almost no work that requires technique or power. We have also set a sticker that you can put on any place you like.

・Raikiri (blue) dog racer (left)
・Raikiri (pink) pig racer (center)
・Raikiri (green) panda racer (right)

: Attach the tires and rollers to complete the Mini 4WD chassis!

: The Shiba Inu driver, whose charm points are his sharp ears and round eyes, has been assembled and painted.

: A sticker that you can put on freely. Various marks, bib numbers, and cute animals will liven up the machine.

: Even small children can enjoy finishing it, so it is perfect for the first step of Mini 4WD. Racing with friends is also exciting.

Tamiya 63748 Official Guidebook Introduction to Mini 4WD Super Speed Condele

“I want to dress up the machine in a cool way” “I want to win a prize in the contest” Tamiya’s official guidebook that introduces the tricks to upgrade from the basic knowledge of painting for Mini 4WD Conderer racers. The painting technique directly from the pro modeler Hasegawa Master and the transcendental technique of the regulars who won the Condele prize are also outstanding reading responses. Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2021 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE winning machines will be introduced at once.

Main contents
★ Basic technique of body makeup Learn knowledge of paints and basic tools and basics of body painting ★ Higher-grade
dress-up technique Learn the
tricks of brush painting and airbrush painting ★ Condelemaster’s transcendental technique
★ Mini 4WD “Bright” shooting technique

Format / number of pages: A5 / 128 pages / all colors
Issued by: One Publishing

Some upcoming Tamiya Mini 4WD Raikiri specials

17901 Raikiri Blue/Dog Racer
17902 Raikiri Pink/Pig Racer
17903 Raikiri Green/Panda Racer

Tamiya Honored in the 2021 Modell Fahrzeug Awards

Tamiya is delighted to announce that it has been honored multiple times in the 2021 awards given by the readers of the prestigious German modeling magazine “Modell Fahrzeug.” Tamiya was bestowed with the “Premium Brand” prize for R/C model makers, and two of our models were also singled out for awards:

Electric R/C Model Awards – 1st Place

Item 58682 1/10 R/C 1991 Audi V8 Touring (TT-02)
This classic took part in the 1991 German Touring Car Championship, and would eventually be driven to the drivers’ title by racing legend Frank Biela. This radio control model assembly kit depicts the car in 1/10 scale, with light cases and separate parts for side mirrors.

Static Model (Various Scales) Awards – 1st Place

Item 12057 1/12 Porsche 935 Martini
This static model assembly kit recreates the powerful Porsche 935, which eventually took a championship in the 1976 World Championship for Makes. It is a highly detailed kit with detailed engine, opening doors and hoods, plus photo-etched parts for a super-realistic finish.

Tamiya is proud to have received these recognitions and is constantly striving to produce models at the highest level of quality. We would like to thank our fans in Germany and across the world for their continued and valued support.