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Hobby shop Gannet Tamiya Mini 4WD Dream Car


On the afternoon of June 1 (Saturday), the “Mini 4WD Dream Car” was unveiled at the Nets Terrace Akutagawa store. The license plate is 3249.
The activity of making a model and mini 4 wheel drive of the hobby shop ・ Gannet Oki store manager seems to be spreading more and more.

The plastic model shop which has completely decreased recently.
Under such circumstances, Mr. Oki, who has taken off a hobby shop and launched a Gannet and has been dealing with models, has a sense of crisis that the model generation is aging and the number of children who have never touched them has increased. , “One of the activities to expand the fun of the model” has developed a mini 4WD classroom.

The wheels of Tamiya and Toyota Nets Kobe have expanded to formally support such Oki-san’s activities, and the “Mini 4WD Dream Car” was born as a collaborative project of the three companies.

The venue for the show was the Toyota Nets Terrace Akebono branch, which is a car dealer and is also actively engaged as a forum for people who are active in the area.
A lot of people such as the family coming to the Mini 4WD classroom, media people, etc. protected, and a wrapping car came in, and the inside of the hall peeped.

After that, a mini 4WD classroom was held on the second floor, but there was also a scene that the children who participated there would get in on the Mini 4WD Dream Car.
A lapping car raises tension just by looking at it.
Surely, the memories of this day will be treasures.

Among the guests who came to the venue on this day were mini 4WD fans (President Hokuto Electronics & President Nakano) who brought their own collection, and they were making models with the sales manager of Tamiya who had come to the venue. The flower also bloomed in the talk about the role that Mini 4WD plays in the growth of children.

Source in Japanese language: Nishinomiya Style

Official product and programming video of Tamiya 71201 Microcomputer Robot (Crawler Type)



Construction and programming are essential to developing young minds. This TAMIYA construction kit takes Tamiya’s CAM PROGRAM ROBOT to the next level with its first product in the new Programming Robot Series. The kit includes a BBC micro:bit computer which controls the model when it is finished, and can even be modified with your own unique program. The possibilities are endless, not least for STEM work with those studying the application of programming in the classroom.

Tamiya New Item Release list for July 2019

R/C Models
 57409  1/24 R/C Lunch Box Mini (Assembly Kit) (SW-01)
 58671  1/10 R/C MAZDA3 (TT-02)
 58667  1/10 R/C Audi quattro Rallye A2 (TT-02)
 58668  1/10 R/C Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) (M-06)
 56043  1/16 R/C U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan
 54860  T3-01 Type 370 Sport-Tuned Motor
 54871  Reinforced V Parts for TRF Dampers
 54877  T3-01 Aluminum Motor Mount
 54878  Upgrade Set for TRF Super Short Big Bore Dampers
 54894  Tamiya Brushless Motor 02 (Sensored) 17.5T
 54895  Tamiya Brushless Motor 02 (Sensored) 21.5T
 54896  2WD Front Rib-Spike Tires (60/14)
 54898  SW-01 Upper Arm Connectors
 54899  SW-01 Spring Set (Soft/Hard)
 54900  SW-01 Full Ball Bearing Set
 54906  M-08 Concept Aluminum Shaft Set
 54907  M-08 Concept Aluminum Front Suspension Mount (0°)
 47416  WR-02CB S Parts (Spokes) (Green Plated)
 47418  WR-02CB T Parts (Wheel Rims) (Green Plated)
 47421  1/10 Scale R/C TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT/Yaris WRC Lightweight Body Parts Set

Scale Models
 24350  1/24 LEON CVSTOS AMG
 35367  1/35 German Heavy Self-Propelled Howitzer Hummel (Late Production)
 25419  1/24 Lamborghini countach LP500S (Red Body w/Clear Coat)
 12688  1/35 Scale German Hummel Metal Gun Barrel
 25190  1/350 Scale Japanese Navy Destroyer Yukikaze Detail-Up Set

Kids
 95121  HG Carbon Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2019
 95122  HG Carbon Rear Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2019
 95123  HG Carbon Reinforcing Plate for 13/19mm Roller (1.5mm) J-Cup 2019
 95492  Rubber Body Catches (Black, Yellow)

Tools & Paints
 71201  Microcomputer Robot (Crawler Type)
 82167  LP-67 Smoke
 82168  LP-68 Clear blue
 82169  LP-69 Clear yellow

Special Philippines Mini 4WD Tamiya 18717 Dyipne Jeepney (FM-A Chassis)


To commemorate the Asia Challenge 2019 In Manila, brought to you by Lils Hobby Center, the Brickyard and Tamiya, a Philippine icon immortalized in a Mini 4WD kit.


Source: Lil’s Hobby Center & Tamiya Underground

Introducing the featured sections of Tamiya Mini 4WD JAPANCUP 2019 Miracle Baron Circuit videos


Miracle Baron Circuit 2019
Miracle Baron Circuit 2019, the setting for the 2019 Japan Cup. Of the three layouts available: North (North), East (East), and West (WEST), the layout of North will be used as an example to introduce the whole story!


Digital Zone 2
Two consecutive digital dragonbacks are placed between the four digital corners to shake the machine up, down, left or right. The key is how to prevent the slowdown in this section on the first lap and the stability at the time of entry into the section on the second and subsequent laps on which the speed was applied.


New Era Turn
A corner bearing the name of Cap brand New Era that supports Champion Cap. The point is to pass the corners smoothly to accelerate the machine towards the second half of the course.


Kicker flap
A special section with a flap type jump platform whose angle changes depending on the machine weight. There is also a fear of a big jump → course out as the light machine jumps upward without the flap falling down. The reaction weight and angle of the flap may differ depending on the venue.


Fujitsu Pop
Japan’s 90th curve “Fujitsu Pop” with the name of the Fujitsu battery that provides the Japan Cup. A sharp curve section that looks easy, but doesn’t look like it looks as the machine passes at high speed.


Rising Phantom Changer
Rare Section “Phantom Changer” is further evolved. The caution section where speed and power are required that the machine on the speed climbs a gentle slope and lands on a wide landing, and then runs up a steep slope with an angle of 60 degrees.


Balancing straight
The straight is much wider than usual. The road surface on both sides of the course is lower than the central part, and if you do not go straight, the chassis will contact the road surface, resulting in significant speed loss. The section where the straight running stability of the machine is asked.


Last turn
The last turn following the balancing straight. How much speed can I keep after passing a rising phantom changer or a balancing straight? And it is the border of the game whether the machine that reached the highest speed can withstand the cornering of the last turn.


Miracle Baron Circuit 2019 Onboard video
“North (North)”, “East (East)”, “WEST (West)” in order, introduce the video of the on-board camera that ran the Miracle Baron Circuit 2019. Identify the circuit characteristics in each layout pattern and prepare for the tournament!

Tamiya 70233 Twist Crawler (2-Channel Remote Control) official product video



Tamiya’s Educational Construction Series has a simple mission – to introduce the joy of construction and educate modelers young and old alike. This kit creates a Twist Crawler that uses a 2-channel remote control to maneuver the vehicle in different directions.

• Assembly kit. Length: 168m, width: 160mm, height: 134mm.
• Offers an informative construction process.
• Independent articulated tracks are connected via a shaft, and have the range of motion to allow them to traverse a whole range of obstacles.
• Crawler wheels have a range of motion. When one crawler traverses an obstacle, the other compensates by running flat to the ground and enhancing the model’s balance.
• A choice of two ranges of crawler motion is available.
• A triangular rear stay helps to balance the Twist Crawler as it traverses the various obstacles in its way.
• Comes with a double gearbox to provide motion.
• Compatible with universal plates for use of microcomputers for STEM applications and the like.

Upcoming RCmagazine issue with Tamiya Sand Scorcher feature and special part case


June 4 (Tuesday) released, it is a notice of the radio control magazine July issue!

The introductory feature is “Selected Machine & Provo Catalog” to help beginners step up.

The second feature is coming season, Tamiya’s standard model that campsites and sandy beaches look good, Sand Scorcher!
In addition, the design of the Shizuoka Hobby Show, which became a hot topic in the announcement of new products, will be delivered in full.

The appendix is a special parts case with stylish illustrations of the Sand Scorcher!

Source in Japanese language: RCmagazine