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63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025 Tamiya product list


Static Model Products
24372 1/24 Porsche 962C Jägermeister
24032 1/24 Honda Prelude XX
24029 1/24 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC
60794 1/72 Lockheed Martin® F-35®C Lightning II®
35390 1/35 U.S. Tank Destroyer M36

R/C Model Products
42389 1/10 R/C TRF104 Chassis Kit
56379 1/14 R/C Scania 770 S 4×2
56047 1/16 R/C German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V Full-Option Kit
56048 1/16 R/C M4 Sherman 105mm Howitzer (Mechanical Steering System)
47521 XM-01 Carbon Damper Stays (Front & Rear)
47330 1/10 R/C The Bigwig (2017)
58611 1/10 R/C Honda City Turbo (WR-02C)
58527 1/10 R/C The Hornet by Jun Watanabe
47520 1/10 R/C M-07R Chassis Kit
47480 1/10 R/C M-08R Chassis Kit

Mini 4WD Products
95181 Cross Spear 01 (VZ Chassis) Japan Cup 2025
95174 Hyper-Dash 3 Motor J-Cup 2025
95175 Hyper-Dash Motor PRO J-Cup 2025
95176 Torque-Tuned 2 Motor J-Cup 2025
95177 Torque-Tuned 2 Motor PRO J-Cup 2025
95178 HG Carbon Reinforcing Plate (1.5mm) J-Cup 2025
95179 HG Carbon Rear Roller Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2025
95180 HG Mass Damper Set w/Ball Connectors (Block Weight/Carbon Plate) J-Cup 2025
15547 Spike Tire & Wheel Set (for EZ Chassis)
95683 HG Lightweight 13mm Tapered Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless)

Educational Construction & Finishing Material Products
87231 Sanding Cloth #600
87232 Sanding Cloth #1000
87233 Sanding Cloth #1500
87234 Sanding Cloth #2000
87235 Sanding Cloth #3000

300 plastic models presented to “I Love Shizuoka Council” as prizes for stamp rally



Plastic model manufacturers presented plastic models to the I Love Shizuoka Council, which promotes the revitalisation of the city centre of Shizuoka City.
The gifts were presented by three plastic model manufacturers who are members of the Shizuoka Model and Teaching Material Cooperative and have their headquarters in Shizuoka City or Tsu City.
Chairman Shunsaku of Taya and other representatives delivered 300 plastic models to the council.
The plastic models will be used as prizes in a stamp rally to be held in conjunction with the Hobby Clothing Awards next month.
Shizuoka is known as the ‘City of Plastic Models’ and there is a desire for many people to be exposed to plastic models.
This initiative is also expected to help promote Shizuoka as a ‘manufacturing town’.
At the presentation ceremony, smiles were exchanged as people said, ‘We have so many to sell, thank you very much’.
This is an example of cooperation between local manufacturers and community groups that links plastic model culture with local events and town revitalisation.
Source of the video: Shizuoka Asahi TV News

Tamiya 47511 1/10 RC Audi 90 Quattro Racing (painted body) (TT-02 chassis)


Tamiya presents this limited-edition version of the 58744 1/10 R/C Audi 90 quattro Racing (TT-02) item with white pre-painted polycarbonate body (PS-1) with smoked windows (PS-31) and pre-cut wheel arches and pre-cut body mounting holes, which is great not only for beginners but also for R/C veterans.
Model information:
– 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 446mm, width: 192mm, height: 127mm. Wheelbase: 251mm.
– The shape of the Audi 90 quattro Racing is reproduced by a lightweight and rigid polycarbonate body.
– Separate red ABS plastic parts realistically depict the characteristic side mirrors, rear wing and air ducts.
– New white disc wheels (+4 mm offset) are matched with slick tires.
– The model uses the TT-02 4WD chassis with gimbaled transmission that offers superior adaptability and stability.
– Includes item 51226 (Urethane Bumper L (TT-01, TGS)) to protect and maintain the bodywork in optimum condition.
– Please note that the bodywork requires cutting, painting and applying parts, applying stickers and other work.

First information on the 63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025


■ Business Invitation Day *General public not allowed Wednesday,
May 14, 2025 9:30-16:30 Thursday, May 15,
2025 9:30-16:30

■ Elementary, junior high and high school student invitation day Friday,
May 16, 2025 9:00-17:00

■ Public Days
Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00-17:00
Sunday, May 18, 2025 9:00-16:00

Advance registration is required for admission. Registration opens on Monday, April 14. ⇒ 63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show Website

■ Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka
■ Free admission
■ Organizer: Shizuoka Model Teaching Materials Cooperative Association

The 63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show, Japan’s largest model hobby event, will be held again this year. The Tamiya booth (North Building, Booth 3) will display all the new products that will be released in the future. This time, there will be a lot of noteworthy new products in each genre! Not only will you be able to take a good look at the new products before they are released at the venue, but it will also be a rare opportunity to ask the explanation staff any questions you may have directly. Bring the whole family to Shizuoka, surrounded by fresh greenery, for this big hobby event.

New Product Announcement List is in preparation and will be posted when published in a new article.

Tamiya RC Hornet in a special NANGA color scheme


Outdoor brand NANGA has collaborated with comprehensive model manufacturer Tamiya to release a special model based on the electric radio-controlled buggy Hornet.

This model is painted in NANGA’s brand colors of red and black, and the message “BELIEVE IN YOUR ADVENTURES” and the ridgeline of Nanga Parbat are printed on the side. The altitude “8126” is printed on the bonnet, and the NANGA logo is printed on the rear wing. This is a “Running NANGA” specification that combines driving performance and outdoor spirit.

Product name
1/10 XB 2WD Racing Buggy Hornet NANGA

Sales Schedule
・April 11th to 13th, 2025 : Limited quantity pre-sale at GO OUT JAMBOREE
・April 18th, 2025 : Pre-sale at NANGA SHOP YOKOHAMA
・April 25th, 2025 : Pre-sale at NANGA SHOP MARUNOUCHI SHIN MARUNOUCHI BUILDING
・May 2nd, 2025 : Sales start at NANGA ONLINE SHOP and directly managed stores nationwide

This is a new proposal that connects the outdoors and RC hobbies, and it has an appeal that transcends the boundaries of different hobbies.

Source: Nanga

Tamiya official release list May 2025

RC Models
58748 1/10 RC Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V (MB-01 chassis)
58749 1/10 RC Audi R8 LMS 2008 (TT-02 chassis)
51752 1/10 RC Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Spare Body Set
51753 1/10 RC Peugeot 306 Maxi Spare Body Set

Scale Models
24031 1/24 Audi Quattro
35389 1/35 French Light Tank H39

Mini 4WD
19024 Van Brun (EZ Chassis)
15546 Low friction large diameter barrel tires (31mm) & carbon reinforced wheels (V spokes)

Photos from Tamiya RC 50th Anniversary – Tamiya RC 50 Years Perfect Album



Includes all the latest models, including the Hornet EVO.
Tamiya’s first RC model, the M4 Sherman tank, released in 1974, and the world’s first electric RC car, the Porsche Turbo RSR934 Racing, released in 1976, as well as the latest models, including the Hornet EVO. In addition to the main electric car models, the book explains over 1,200 RC models released in the past, including trucks, gliders, and yachts. At the end of the book, there is a complete collector’s edition list that covers everything from RC car kits to spare parts, limited edition products, and export-only models.

Special interviews with Dr. Taki, Noriko Hidaka, and Mae-chan are included!
“Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix” is a legendary TV program that was broadcast for 15 years from 1984. This book features special interviews with the three cast members. We spoke with Dr. Taki, who gave us a clear explanation of RC, Noriko Hidaka, who is by far the most popular reporter among all the reporters, and Yasuyuki Maeda, also known as “Tamiya’s Mae-chan,” who played an active role as a host and commentator. We asked
Dr. Taki about the thoughts behind the 1/16 scale RC tank “M4 Sherman 105mm Howitzer,” which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024 and is being rapidly developed for commercialization. Looking back

At the memorable “Tamiya RC Guidebook”!
In 1978, the electric RC car boom that began with the appearance of the Porsche Turbo 934 Racing was in full swing. The “Tamiya RC Guidebook,” edited by Tamiya Model Design Room (at the time), was released as the official printed material to introduce Tamiya’s RC models. In addition to serving as a catalogue showcasing all of the Tamiya RC models sold at the time with beautiful photographs, the book also contains detailed information that was difficult to find at the time, such as basic knowledge of RC models, such as the type of radio wave used by the transmitter and how to choose a kit, tips on assembly and tools, tuning tips, and even practice methods to improve driving techniques, making it a veritable bible for anyone who enjoys Tamiya RC models. This book looks back on the history of Tamiya RC models, which were published in accordance with the era and the products released, using valuable “original items” in Tamiya’s collection.

2025 Super Kids Land Main Store Tamiya World Modelers Contest Winners

The Modelers Contest was held for the first time in six years since 2019. Due to the renovation of the venue, Tamiya World, and changes in the environment, it has been difficult to hold events inside the store, but due to the enthusiastic voices calling for the contest to be resumed, it was finally held. 75 works were submitted, and there were familiar faces and many first-time participants, making it a fresh start.

The award ceremony was held in the event hall of Kids Land on the 7th floor of Joshin Nihonbashi store, which opened nearby. Everyone seemed surprised by the solid style of the award ceremony, but they seemed to enjoy listening to the stories about the works. The Kansai Modelers Contest has finally been revived. We are considering making the content more powerful with this opportunity. We look forward to seeing your fun works next time.

Award-winning works

A Tamiya Mini 4WD winning combination in an US advanced class event

Tamiya Mini 4WD cars are easy to assemble, fun, and a great entry point to racing. These small 1/32 scale snap together racers teach hobbyists the fundamentals of chassis balance as they can be set up in numerous ways to traverse different track layouts that are made from plastic.

Our customer service supervisor is no stranger to Mini 4WD racing as he has been involved in the hobby for many years. Most recently, he has taken the recent release of “The Grasshopper Jr.” (item 18105) and turned it into a winning race machine that was entered into the ADVANCED CLASS at a local Mini 4WD shop in Fullerton, CA. Dukwho Workshop

ADVANCE CLASS WINNER: Dukwho’s race program features many race class categories for its Thursday Night race program. The class in which Gary took top honors was the ADVANCE CLASS. In that class, racers are allowed to use ANY Tamiya performance part to improve the basic kits performance. There are two things that are not allowed, milling/cutting of the chassis and its attached parts, and “gimmicks”. Gimmicks are things that racers do to existing parts in the quest to get a competitive edge. The “gimmick” typically involves adding modified Tamiya parts to the chassis that were not designed by Tamiya to be used in that way. An example would be making the roller stays flap up and down using springs attached to the main chassis.

Winning Car Details

Base Kit: The Grasshopper Jr. (Item 18105) This kit is based on the VZ chassis. The VZ chassis is a compact and lightweight design that features reinforced designs for bumper, rear stay base and more ensuring that it has the durability and flexibility to withstand racing accidents. It is also a rather adaptable unit that lets its owner make numerous updates to the setup. Low friction 620 plastic bearings are molded in POM and maximize drive efficiency, while the chassis and A parts are molded in ABS.

Option Parts The performance parts listed below were used to make The Grasshopper Jr. zip around the track.

Front wheels: JR HG Aluminum Wheels 2pcs for LP Tires II/Reversible (item 95602) Aluminum wheels were used in the front while the rear used plastic wheels. This was done to change the weight balance of the car.
Front Tires: Low Friction Tires-JR Low Friction LP Tire Maroon / 2pcs TMAC 2020 (item 95545)
Rear wheels: Plastic multi-spoke wheels found in various Tamiya base kits.
Rear tires: JR LP Offset Tread Tires Hard/White Low Friction tires have the least amount of traction. Hard tires have the second least amount of traction. By using low friction tires in the front, it allows the car to glide through turns more easily compared to having a grippier tire that can lead to speed loss during turns.
Motor: JR Torque-Tuned 2 Motor (item 15484)
Rear Rollers: 17mm Alum Rollers w/Plastic Rings (item 15449) X4
Rear Roller Stay: JR HG Carbon Wide Rear Plate AR Chassis 1.5mm Asia Chall (item 95653)
Front Rollers: JR HG Alum Ball Race Rollers 17mm Ringless (item 15522)
Front Stabilizer: Item 15391 JR Stabilizer Head Set 11mm, 15mm
Front Roller Stay: The front FRP stay from (item 15526) JR Basic Tune Up Parts Set for VZ Chassis
Mass Dampers Front and Rear: Brass dampers from (item 15514) JR Basic Tune-Up Parts FM-A The brass mass dampers from this set were the perfect weight to use up front, the rear, and the middle of the car. One additional mass damper was used on the left and right middle/front section of the car to add center/front mass damper effect. (Item 15392)
Carbon Side Stays: HG Carbon Side Stays (Item 95601)
Front Brake Stay: JR HG Carbon Reinforcing Plate (Item 95600)
Rear Brake Stay: JR HG Rear Brake Stay 1.5mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar: JR FRP Front Plate (Item 15242)
Brake: JR Brake Sponge Set (Item 15512) This set includes blue brake pads which have the least amount of brake force/friction. The amount of brake friction can be fine-tuned by using Tamiya multi-purpose tape over the brake sponge in sections to reduce brake friction further.
Stabilizer Ball Caps: Stabilizer Ball Cap (Item 95575 ) were used for the rear screws holding the two attached mass dampers.
MISC: JR Countersunk Screw Set (Item 15510) These screws are helpful to use to keep the underside of the car as protrusion free as possible.
This concludes our overview of our resident guru’s Advance Class race winning machine!

See you on track!
Source: Tamiya USA