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Tamiya Corporation

Department structure
Administration Headquarters General Affairs Department / General Affairs Section, Human Resources Section
Accounting department
Information System Department
Planning Division Planning & Development Department / Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4, Exploration Diagram Production Division,
Planning Promotion Division
Design Department / Graphic Design Division
Division
Mold section / Mold production section, Mold control section
Sales Division Sales Department / Sales Division, Customer Service Division, Fairs Division, Tamiya Tokyo Office
International Affairs Department
location 3-7 Ingawa-hara, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka-shi 422-8610
phone 054-286-5105 (Representative)

Oka First Plant First Distribution Center

Department structure
Production Headquarters Production department
Purchasing department / purchasing department, parts management department
Quality control department
Logistics Department / First Logistics Center (Sales Headquarters)
General Affairs Department / General Affairs Section (Administration Headquarters)
location 〒 422 – 8021 Shizuoka city Shizuoka 1 – chome, Oka 63 – 20
phone 054-285-0155 (Representative)

Ikeda factory

Department structure Manufacturing Department (Production Division)
location 144-1 Ikeda Suruga ku Shizuoka-shi 422 – 8005
phone 054-262-4155

Second Distribution Center

location 915 Oshika, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka-shi 422-8021
phone 054-281-6611

Overseas corporation

TAMIYA AMERICA, INC.
Establishment May 10, 1989
location 36 Discovery, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618-3765 USA
Business content Sales and promotion in the United States
TAMIYA EUROPE GMBH.
Establishment June 28, 1989
location Werkstr.1, 90765 Furth (Bay.), Germany
Business content Sales support and promotion of dealers in European region countries
TAMIYA HONG KONG, LTD.
Establishment December 9, 1993
location Room 908 B, Albion Plaza, 2-6 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Business content Cooperation company management in Asia region, procurement of materials
TAMIYA PHILIPPINES, LTD.
Establishment September 13, 1994
location Mepz ll, Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Business content Mold manufacturing, production

Tamiya Global Distribution Network

Tamiya Plamodel Factory 17th Modeler Competition Part 2

Model Art Prize Hidenaga Asahina “Can Spray Modeling”

This time the can spray was the theme, so we made a storm that will be stored in a can spray.
Of course the painting is also a can spray.
This idea incorporating the can spray itself into the work remained in the eye of Model Art ☆

Mr. Asahina was awarded. It was difficult to cut the cans cleanly.
We got a new discovery that the inside of a can is like this.
Congratulations ☆

Tamiya Prize General Department Shigeyo Nagase “BMW R75 / 5”

The Tamiya Prize general department is “BMW R75 / 5” by Mr. Shigeyo Nagase.
All are painted with can spray as well.
Silver color is painted using various silver colors such as aluminum silver, silver leaf, silver metal and so on.
Complex green is finished in a distinctive color by applying clear orange from the top of the candy green.

Mr. Nagase who was awarded.
Can spray is not a substitute for airbrush! It tells firmly that it is.

Tamiya Award Military Division Naoki Hirai “Pig stealer! (Pig thief)”

Tamiya Award Military department is Naozaki Hirai’s diorama, “Pig stealer! (Pig thief)”.
Both tanks and figures are made very carefully and I feel that they are very used to making dioramas such as expressions of the ground, grass and water.
In addition to its reliable technology, the accent that originally had a piglet in a figure of a soldier with a gun makes the diorama interesting.

Mr. Hirai received the award. Congratulations ☆
The smile is wonderful! (From Mr. Komori)

Source in Japanese language: Tamiya Plamodel Factory

New Tamiya Plamodel Factory Video


Stocking every Tamiya plastic model out there, the Tamiya Plamodel Factory is a pilgrimage site for fans.
You’ll find around 1,400 scale models on the ground floor, including cars, motorcycles and military vehicles, while the basement floor holds around 2,500 RC models and up to 800 mini-cars.
The place also sells tools, paint, books and a variety of original merchandise.
The Modeler’s Square on the second floor is an event space for new product announcements, races, workshops and much more.

www.tamiya-plamodelfactory.co.jp

Opening hours
Weekdays 12noon-10pm
Sat, Sun & hols 10am-6pm

Address
4-7-2 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Toyo Kaiji Bldg 6

Contact
TEL：03-6809-1175
FAX：03-5408-7430

Produced by Splash Film

Updated Tamiya History 1946-2017

May 1946 Established Tamiya Shoji joint stock company in Shizuoka City Shizuka for the purpose of processing and selling of general building materials.
April 1948 A woodworking department is newly established focusing on the promising wooden model. Work on manufacturing and selling model teaching materials is also provided.
June 1953 Eliminate the manufacturing and sales division of general building materials. Started as a wooden model specialized manufacturer.
May 1960 As the first all plastic model assembly kit, 1/800 Battleship Yamato is released.
January 1962 Launched the first No. 1/35 Panther Tank of the motorized plastic model tank.
December 1962 Established Tamiya Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. to make the plastic molding division independent.
January 1967 Published model information magazine Tamiya News No. 1.
January 1968 First exhibition at the world’s largest toy fair, Nuremberg International Toy Fair in Germany (now Spielewalen Messe). By raising 1/12 Honda F – 1, we will raise the evaluation as Tamiya of precision scale and plastic model.
August 1969 Changed the company name to Tamiya model as Tamiya Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. Enhance mold section and molding section.
August 1973 Tamamiya Shoji (Shiga) headquarters building and set factory in Shizuoka City Oshika 628 are completed with 4 stories of reinforced concrete, with a scale of 4500 m².
November 1976 Founder chairman · late era Yoshio Tamimiya Isao 5th etc. It is made into Ruiho.
November 1976 1/12 electric radio control car · Porsche 934 turbo released.
May 1977 Shunsui Tamiya is appointed President and CEO Tamiya Model Co., Ltd.
November 1977 Tamamiya Shoji (Fund) Three-story building and 5,460 m² distribution center are completed in the premises.
October 1978 Tamiya circuit is completed in the adjoining Tamiya Shoji.
October 1978 Established Tamiya Plastic Co., Ltd. with expansion of plastic molding sector.
May 1980 The first exhibition of Tamiya · Modellers Gallery held by Tamiya was held at Tokyo · Tokyu Hands Shibuya store.
December 1980 The Tamiya model new building (headquarter main building) Co., Ltd. is completed in the scale of 6 stories, 7,000 m² on the 3-7 in the shrine of Shizuoka city.
July 1982 The mini 4WD that will be a big hit series later began with Ford Ranger 4 x 4 as the first work.
March 1984 Tamiya Corporation was established with the expansion of business by Tamiya Shoji Co., Ltd. Toshiaki Tamiya is appointed President and Representative Director.
Tamiya Co., Ltd. will inherit all the work of Tamiya Shoji until then.
November 1985 Tamiya Plastics Co., Ltd. Ikeda plant started operation.
November 1988 Tamiya Group Founder / Chairman, Yoshio Tamiya, Yozo. (Age of 83 years old)
April 1989 The headquarter building 2 (East Building) headquartered in the Tamiya model headquarters building is completed on the scale of 8 floors above ground and 8,500 m 2 above the basement level.
May 1989 Established Tamiya America in Los Angeles as a local office to expand sales in the USA.
September 1989 Establishment of Tamiya Europe GMBH in Germany · Neuss as sales base ahead of EC integration.
April 1990 The Tamiya second distribution center was completed in Shizuoka City Oshika 915, completed on the scale of 4 stories, 5,317 square meters.
July 1990 Tamiya Hall opens at the Bobington tank museum in England.
December 1990 Integration of Tamiya Co., Ltd. business of Tajima model planning and development etc.
July 1992 Tamiya America’s head office building completed in Orange County, California, Aliso Viejo.
December 1993 Established Tamiya Hong Kong.
September 1994 Established Tamiya Philippines in Cebu Mactan Island special export processing zone in the Philippines.
June 1995 Tamiya scholarship association founded foundation, succeeding Yoshio Tamiya’s wish.
December 1995 The cumulative number of production of mini 4WD series has reached 100 million.
May 1996 Tamiya R & D Center in Kakegawa City in Shizuoka Prefecture Tamiya R & D Center Kakegawa and the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit is the world’s largest scale with a site area of ​​about 7,000 m² and a total course length of 320 m.
December 1996 Tamiya Europe GMBH moved to Fürth, Germany.
April 1997 In the Philippines, a scholarship system was established for students enrolled at both the University of San Carlos and the University of the Philippines.
November 2000 The 1st Tamiya fair was held at Twin Messe Shizuoka / South Building.
March 2005 Received the 1st Design · Excellent Companies Award from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization.
June 2006 Tamiya Tokyo office opened in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
June 2007 Tamiya America moved from Aliso Viejo, California, to Irvine, California.
June 2008 Tamiya Masayuki Senior Managing Executive Officer is appointed President and Representative Director of Tamiya Corporation. Toshiaki Tamiya President is Chairman and Representative Director.
September 2008 “Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Shimbashi Store” of the official shop opens in Tokyo · Shimbashi.
Moved the Tamiya Tokyo office to the same place.
October 2008 Constructed off-road course for RC car and authentic rock crawling field within Tamiya Kakegawa circuit.
April 2012 The Tamiya Scholarship Society has moved from a foundation corporation to a public benefit foundation corporation.
April 2015 “1/1 mini 4WD actual vehicle development project” started. “1/1 Mini 4WD Aero Avante” is released for the first time in October.
June 2016 Tamiya Kakegawa circuit renewed as an all weather circuit.
June 2016 Following the Kumamoto earthquake “Ganbare! Sell Kumamoto Mini 4WD (Kumamon version)”. Donation the entire profit to Kumamoto Prefecture.
February 2017 The world’s largest toy fair, the 68th Spielwalen Messe held in Germany. Tamiya is 50th anniversary of exhibition.
May 2017 Representative Director and President, Masayuki Tamiya, Yozora. (Age of 59)
August 2017 Tamiya Representative Director Chairman Toshiaki Tamiya concurrently serves as President.

Tamiya GP Masters 2017


Electric RC car race “Tamigra Masters 2017” Tamiya RC Freaks throughout the country gather!
Twin Messe Shizuoka Kita-kan develops a hot battle!

We will hold a special race targeting the top players of the Tamiya Grand Prix points ranking at Twin Messe Shizuoka Kita-kan Special Circuit. Please take a look at the image of Tamiya RC freak gathered from all over the country. A big race at a large special circuit is a must-see!

Always thank you very much for your participation in the Tamiya Grand Prix.
We will hold a special race “Tamigra Masters 2017” targeting the top players of the Tamiya Grand Prix points ranking. Entry capital
We will announce the case soon, we will announce the final result of Tamiya Grand Prix point ranking. Rank by self rating
Those who say that there is no top mistake, even though the main B and below continued despite all the expedition, read the following regulations thoroughly
We would be pleased if you could have prepared for the race. The number of recruits will be based on the number of top 24 points who ranked among participants who entered
Fixed Because it is a race event where only very limited players can participate, basically all participants are requested to participate.

Summary
● Tournament schedule
November 18 (Saturday): Automobile inspection / reception, practice running, track racing qualifying ①, Conghead qualifying ①
November 19 (Sun): Track Racing Preliminary Qualification ②, Conghead Preliminary ②, Track Racing Final, Conghead Final
● Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka North Building Special Circuit (Punch Carpet Road) (Blue)
● Number of recruits: 24 (planned)

About the regulation of each class

Track racing class
★ Used chassis … TT-02, TT-01TYPE-E designation (TT-02TYPE-S impossible)
★ BODY … TEAM HARN (REINART) RACING MAN TGS (Please attach all parts described in the body explanation diagram)
★ OP wings … unavailable
★ Body color ring … coloring that is conscious of actual car style or real car feeling.
In order to differentiate it from the simultaneous world champion decision fight participating vehicle, a fire pattern peculiar to so-called RC car is impossible.
(It mainly refers to the coloring pattern used as a personal color by an expert driver etc.)
Single color painting is not allowed (single color painting is also allowed if the window frame, grill etc. are reproduced).
★ Gear ratio … TT – 02: 70 T / 22 T designation, TT – 01: 61 T / 19 T designation
★ Tire: Only control tires (standard tire 51589 for selling at the venue · wheel 51588) can be used
★ Motor … TBLM – 02S (15.5 T) ★ Upper limit KV value … 2500 KV ★ Amplifier … TBLE – 02 S / 03
★ Battery … only made by Tamiya LF-6.6V (2300/2200/1600) ★ minimum weight … no limit ★ minimum car height … 5 ㎜
★ TGU – 01 … Unusable. ★ Direct servo horn … Can not be used. ★ LED light … around 4 lights on and off recommended.
★ Others … The control tire has already been glued. Please be careful not to disassemble the body due to contact or falling during running.

Konghead class
★ Used chassis … G6-01
★ Body … Cong head 6 × 6 (Please attach all parts described in the body explanation diagram)
★ Body color ring … coloring that is conscious of actual car style or real car feeling.
In order to differentiate it from the simultaneous world champion decision fight participating vehicle, a fire pattern peculiar to so-called RC car is impossible.
(It mainly refers to the coloring pattern used as a personal color by an expert driver etc.)
Single color painting is not allowed (single color painting is also allowed if the window frame, grill etc. are reproduced).
★ Gear ratio: Pinion 20T specified.
★ Tire: Only control tires (bonded kit standard tire · wheel to sell at the venue) can be used.
★ Motor … GT tune motor (please prepare by yourself) ★ Upper limit speed … 19500 rpm
★ Battery … Tamiya made LF-6.6V (2300/2200/1600) only
★ minimum weight … no limit ★ minimum car height … 5 ㎜
★ TGU – 01 … Unusable. ★ Direct servo horn … Can not be used. ★ LED light … not specified.
★ Other …: Use of corresponding OP parts is allowed. Adhesion of control tires is prohibited. 4WS specifications possible.

About sales of control tires
★ Tamiya Masters 2017 will be held at the control tire to sell at the venue. Only one set of one person can be purchased.
● Control tire set … price undecided (We will guide you in the drivers’ file)
Conghead tire / wheel … 1 (6 wheels)
Track racing tire / wheel … 1 (4 wheels)

Tamiya at the 2nd Osaka Hobby Festival


Kansai maximum! Celebration of model hobby! An event that you can watch, make, and enjoy shopping!
Tamiya will exhibit this year following last year!

You can see the exhibition corner including the new product announced at the All Japan Model Hobby Show and demonstration run of the topic RC dancing rider.
Mini 4WD workshop also held!

The 2nd Osaka Hobby Fest
November 3, 2017 (Fri · congratulation)
9:00 ~ 16:00 ※ The last entry is until 15:30

Organized by: Kansai model wholesaler, Kansai engine model wholesaler
Association: Japan Plastic Model Cooperative Association, Shizuoka Model Teaching Material Cooperative Association, Japan Radio Control Model Association
Sponsor: Tokyo Metropolitan Science Model Teaching Material Cooperative Association, Nagoya Model Distribution Council, Nishi Nippon Yusuiki Gun Security crime conference participants
Exhibitors: 59 companies

Event date
November 3, 2017

Place
Osaka, Osaka, Chuo-ku, Honcho-bashi 2-5
My Dome Osaka 1F · 2F

Entry fee
Free
supplemental comment: Admission free / Mini 4WD workshop fee 900 yen (tax included)

Organizer name
Kansai model wholesale society, Kansai engine model wholesale society

Related information and inquiries
URL: http://osaka.hobbyfes.com/
TEL: Osaka Hobby Fest Office (within broadcast publishing planning center) TEL: 06-6762-8075

map
Google Map link

Supplement
Access
6 minutes on foot from “Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line and Chuo Line” Sakaisuji Honcho “Station
Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line” Tanimachi 4-Chome “Station 7 min. Walk
※ To avoid congestion, please use public transportation as much as possible .

Let’s make it with parents! Four wheel drive mini
■ Venue: 2F lobby workshop venue
■ Holding time: about 90 minutes (exchanged system) Start distributing participation numbered tickets after opening
【1st time】 10:00 ~ 11:30
【2nd time】 12:00 ~ 13:30 　
【3rd time】 14:00 ~ 15:30
■ Participation fee: 1 pair of parent and child 900 yen (tax included) FDK Alkaline AA battery included (Cooperation: FDK Corporation)
■ Capacity: 15 Up to group (30 seats)
■ Use kit: Mini 4WD PRO (MA chassis)
■ Target age: Children over 3rd grade elementary school students and their parents ※ Please be sure to attend with your child and parents together.
■ How to participate: We will distribute the 1st, 2nd and 3rd numbered tickets at the 2F Tamiya booth in order of arrival after opening. When it’s time to hold, please bring the numbered ticket you distributed and make it “Make it with parent and child! Mini 4WD” corner. ※ We will finish distributing the numbered tickets at the time when the maximum number of passengers has been reached each time. Please note.

In the shopping corner we also sell Tamiya’s event limited items and original goods.
■ Information on Tamiya event sales products

1) Tamiya 95338 Mini 4WD Special product Raydorf Yellow Special (MA chassis) ¥ 1,290 (tax included)

2) Tamiya 95339 Mini 4WD Special product EXFLOWLY RED SPECIAL (MA chassis) ¥ 1,290 (tax included)

3) Scale model Specialty products 1/50 Sea of Japan warships on a reconnaissance aircraft Saiunkoku (reprint) ¥ 1,510 (including tax)

￭ Tamiya new original goods
1) Tamiya Sports cap (camouflage) ¥ 1,620 (tax included) image: right
2) Tamiya Military cap (camouflage) ¥ 1,720 (tax included) Image: Left

※ Since there are limitations on the number, it will be discontinued as soon as it disappears. Please note.
There may be restrictions on the number of purchases per person per ※.