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Mooncraft CO., Ltd. / Yura Design and RCmagazine about the Tamiya BIGWIG 2017

Sources (in Japanese language): Mooncraft CO., Ltd. / Yura Design & RCmagazine

Reissue version “Big wig” released!

From Tamiya Corporation, Yura Design Electric R / C 4WD Racing Buggy Reprint version “Big Wig (2017)” will be released on Saturday March 11 this Saturday.

“Big wig” is the year 1986, 31 years ago.
The 4WD Racing Buggy RC car released as the 10th anniversary model of Tamiya Electric RC car birth.
Yura is in charge of the body design, and the body design is developed jointly by Tamiya (then: Tamiya model).
Tamiya who does not design the model outside the company was also talked about by appointing Yura as a designer.

This time it will be released, “Big wig (2017)” of the reprinted version added with improvements without changing the basic composition at the time.
The logo of the body also differs somewhat.
I think that the mark of our company “MOONCRAFT” is placed large in the rear wing, too.

As for Mooncraft, we are collecting Big wig materials etc at that time in 1986, so we will introduce it again at BLOG later.

Also, the previous magazine’s interview was done before the old and the new two big wigs.
The Big wig of 1986 was exhibited also in the reception room of Mooncraft.

 

Yura Design Electric R / C car “Big wig (2017)” was published in the magazine.

Electric RC car 4WD racing buggy “Big wig (2017)” is published in the latest issue of “RC Model Magazine” currently on sale – April 2017 issue. This “radio control magazine” is a memorial number of 500. In commemoration No. 500, the reprint version of the electric R / C car 4WD racing buggy “Big wig” released by Yura in 1986 and featured in Yuri was featured in “Big Wig (2017)”. “Big wig (2017)” will be on sale March 11th this Saturday from Tamiya Co., Ltd. In this issue, as well as introduction of “Big wig (2017)”, Tamiya adviser Mr. Fumito Taki who was involved in the development of the first model and Yura is talking about the secret story of the first big wig development. (Image: From RCmagazine Ladama’s official web site) Those who knew big wigs in the reprint version are of course, but I think that it is interesting to those who were fans of the original model. And the moon craft wind tunnel is also a little but has appeared. Currently, it is on sale now. Please have a look if you do not mind. For detailed information on ” Radio Control Magazine” April issue of 2017, please see the page of RCmagazine Rajima on official website.

Tamiya/TRF Report from Thailand International Touring Car Championship (TITC) 2017


Thailand International Touring Car Championship (TITC) 2017
February 16th – 19th, 2017
Infinity Addict Circuit, Bangkok, Thailand
Last month, Thailand played host to TITC 2017. One of the largest R/C events of its kind in Asia,it was held at the impressive Infinity Addict Circuit, conveniently located just 30km from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
279 drivers took part across 6 classes: FF; Formula; Non-Boost; Tamiya Super GT; Open Brushless; and Modified Touring.
Tamiya Racing Factory (TRF) team member Takayuki Kono was in attendance to offer advice and answer questions from Tamiya fans and drivers.
He also found the time to get on the track, joining in the Tamiya Super GT and Open Brushless classes. Reports follow.

Tamiya Super GT Class
This class featured Tamiya TT series chassis and Super-GT car bodies;
its rapidly growing popularity at domestic races in Thailand led to its inclusion here.
Laps under 27 seconds were discounted in order to make the race a challenge to drivers of all levels.
Kono was eager to try his hand at this class, which was a new experience for him. Using an un-tuned machine, in the Finals he nonetheless put in some sub-27 second laps, which while proving his speed had to be discounted and led to a final finishing position of 8th.
This innovative rule gave all drivers a fair chance and led to great excitement on the track with the victor unknown until the last.

Open Brushless Class
This class featured the most Tamiya car entries,
and Kono himself took part to make sure he was in the best position to advise Tamiya drivers on setup and the like.
His TRF419X machine was fitted with upcoming option parts and provided a great opportunity for him to test them in the heat of action – many were also tested by local Tamiya drivers,their feedback to be added into the mix during further parts development.
Among the success stories were Item 42310 37T Aluminum Differential Pulley,which contributed to significant acceleration and cornering improvements.
Kono achieved a third-place finish in the class, but just as importantly,
he was privileged to have been able to contribute to the amiable atmosphere at this successful event.
Please check out his setting sheet,which is available on this page!

Tamiya New Item List April 2017

RC Models
47329　　1/24 R/C Metal Dump Truck (GF-01)
58638　　1/10 R/C Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EVO.II Team Zakspeed “Diebels Alt” (TT-01 Type-E)
58643　　1/10 R/C The Grasshopper Ⅱ (2017)
42311　　1/10 R/C TRF419X WS Chassis Kit
54733　　TT-02 Aluminum Rear Uprights (3.0°)
54734　　GF-01 FRP Battery Plate
54746　　TA07 Carbon Damper Stay Set (for TRF Super Short Big Bore Dampers)
54754　　TT-02B Carbon Damper Stays (Front & Rear)

Scale Models
35352　　1/35 British Infantry Tank Mk.III Valentine Mk.II/IV
35355　　1/35 Infantry Tank Matilda Mk.III/IV “Red Army”
37025　　1/35 British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI Crusader Mk.III
25181　　1/350 Bismarck 1941 Detail Up Set

Kids
95308　　The Bigwig RS (Super-II Chassis)
15512　　Brake Sponge Set (Mild, 1/2/3mm Blue)
95309　　Duralumin Wide F/R Plate (Blue)
95307　　HG Carbon Reinforcing Plate Set (1.5mm/Silver)
95314　　Slimline Mass Damper Set (Black)

Tools & Paints
74556　　Air Hose (2.0m/for High-Power Air Compressors)
85097　　TS-97 Pearl Yellow

Living great times – the Tamiya re-re-releases


Tamiya plastic model factory Shimbashi just posted some photos of the Boomerang “reprint” of the re-release version as well as some other re-releases offered and this made us think how great actually the current times are for us classic Tamiya RC kit fans, we can just go to our hobby shop and admire and buy any of them like as if we were a teenager in the glorious 1980s again. 15 years ago that was a so far away dream, a group of us was thinking how great it would be and were even so excited about something now comparably so unspectacular like the re-release of the BMW E30 M3 Schnitzer body on the TT-01 chassis and now we can buy legendary kits like the Sand Scorcher, Bruiser and Avante New In Box anytime and anywhere! Funnily some still complain either about kit XXX not re-released yet or too many re-releases, well that’s human nature. We can only repeat, thank you so much TAMIYA for making this dream come true!

Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Vol. 17 Video


http://www.tamiya.com/japan/cms/tamiyagpdelegance/4542-20161218.html
￭ Venue: Toyota City Showcase MEGA WEB special circuit
Tamiya RC car festival On the second day, held !! Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix
[Junior Grand Prix] , [Women’s Grand Prix], [parent-child classic buggy], four classes of [Junior buggy Grand Prix] have been made!
Also after the first qualifying session ended, have been made have also been held in October, “American Picnic Day 2016” in the had planned to held in (the day canceled in case of rain), “Setagaya rally Grasshopper class”.