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Guesses and Wishes for Tamiya 2014 Releases

TAMIYA 2014 ?

As in the previous years

a) which products do you think Tamiya could release this year (static, RC, mini, anything else) and

b) which products would you personally like to be released (regardless of if their chances are realistic)?

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reader base and support and wishes everyone a great 2014!

50 Years Porsche 911 Exhibition

Like every car and Tamiya fan the team of tamiyablog.com loves the car brand from Zuffenhausen and used the chance to visit a time limited exhibition at the Prototyp Car Museum to admire from close several classics and race cars that were modeled from Tamiya. 

                                                                In the spirit of the season
                                             we extend a heartfelt thank you to our readers
                                                and wish you the very best in the new year

Chairman Shunsaku Tamiya talks about the JGSDF Type 10 Tank

The 1st, Tamiya Shunsaku chairman of (Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City) model largest manufacturer Tamiya (78) attended exchange meeting with the model fans in Shizuoka Hobby Square ward, to touch the outlook for next year of “Shizuoka Hobby Show” it was said, “has asked the exhibitors of the actual vehicle in Self-Defense Forces” where state-of-the-art tank 10 of the Ground Self-Defense Force the company has released a plastic model in July.

Tamiya chairman, also known as in-depth knowledge to the subject of the model. In exchange meeting, told and experience aboard U.S. aircraft carrier to the “George Washington”, and inside story of 10 Tank plastic model development.

So far, 10 Tank is exhibited at related events and video site “Nico Nico Douga” anime “Girls & Panzer”, by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe boarded in camouflage figure also become a hot topic. Tamiya Chairman loaded with power “(model of the nation’s largest trade fair) Welcome to Shizuoka Hobby Show” and in light of these circumstances.

It shows a sense of crisis “children of recent do not know how to hold the modelling tool”. On the other hand, showed a policy to enrich the model event of younger target.

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More future RC releases to be presented at Tamiya Fair 2013

58584 1/10 RC TT-02D Drift Spec Chassis Kit
TT-02 drift tuned chassis kit!
Good balance to the left battery, was laid out in portrait orientation to the right motor driving stability by design, by the left and right common review and number of parts, and set beginners new standard with high maintainability and ease of freshly see TT-02. The finish on the properties it is easy to drift based on this chassis chassis Kit has appeared as early. Combined with plated mesh wheel in addition to the drift tires were combined, full ball bearings, sport motor, CVA oil dampers. A as a new design further strengthening to match the drift motor heat sink, powerful plastic parts were also standard equipment. Blue, block the battery holder also visually and silver plated brake disk type wheel hub.
TT-02D standard parts
★ OP.1476 TT-02 full bearing set
★ SP.746 CVA Damper Super Mini × 2
★ OP.1020 super drift tire (24mm width) × 2
★ OP.1571 TT-02 Aluminum Motor Heat Sink (Released in February)
★ Reinforced resin type TT-02 A parts × 2
★ OP.68 RS-540 Sport Tuned Motor

58588 1/10 RC Toyota FJ Cruiser (CC-01 chassis)
Popular in an individual style reflecting the image of a great car Land Cruiser FJ40 Toyota FJ Cruiser appeared in the CC-01 chassis!
Launched as a private vehicle in North America in 2006 , to hold the deep-rooted fan is released in Japan in 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It has the image of a great car Land Cruiser FJ40 that has been loved all over the world, front down cormorant oval grille and round headlights, fender it leaves paste has been reproduced the very best in polycarbonate design. Cross-country chassis CC-01 that employs a full-time 4WD. The suspension, front double wishbone type, lower H arm , rear adopt guide, CVA oil dampers of four excellent shock absorbency. Rear axle within can also be assembled to lock specification, high drivability on rough path fun of control. It is possible to be equipped with LED lights (sold separately) to the front and rear.

58585 1/10 RC RC Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Jagermeister (TT-02 chassis)
57870 1/10 XB RC Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Jagermeister (TT-01 chassis TYPE-E)

To take advantage Entries 1994 German Touring Car Championship (DTM) among Alfa Romeo 155V6TI that showed the thermocline and mode for a long time
relationship with Star sports deep brewing maker Jaegermeister became the main sponsor, the 1/10RC car appears. Leave the image of commercial vehicles on the front grille slightly , sky form of the force that is significantly modify the power, the thin mark of deer bol character sponsor characteristic
stickers also realistic. The assembly in the assembly kit and maintenance is a simple, driving performance is enough shaft dry by adopting the TT-02 4WD chassis.

Please note that all information is tentative until officially confirmed from Tamiya, INC. and no responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information.

More future releases to be presented at Tamiya Fair 2013

Static
32577 1/35 Soviet 1.5t Cargo Truck 1941
35366 1/35 Ford G.P.A.
37015 Horch Kfz 15

RC
54554 OP1554 Lock block Tire & 2 piece 5-spoke wheels (CC-01)
54555 OP1555 TT-02 FRP battery plate and transponder Stay Set
54556 OP1556 TT-02B FRP front Damper Stay Set
54557 OP1557 TT-02B FRP Rear Damper Stay Set
54559 OP1559 TT-02 Low Friction Suspension Ball (4pcs.)
54571 OP1571 TT-02 Aluminum Motor Heat Sink)
54574 OP1574 TT-02 Aluminum Racing Steering Set
54575 OP1575 TT-02 Aluminum steering bridge

Mini 4WD
15472 GP472 FRP front Wide Stay (for Fully Cowled Mini 4WD)
15473 GP473 Aluminium Spacer Set (12/6.7/6/3/1.5mm)
15474 GP474 Mini 4WD Catcher (Mini 4WD)
18080 Bear Hawks RS (Super II Chassis)
18081 Daihatsu Copen RMZ (VS Chassis)
18082 Daihatsu Copen XMZ (Super II Chassis)
18637 Festa Jaunes (MA Chassis)
19438 Ray Stinger Premium (Super II Chassis)
95003 Boomerang RS Black Special (VS Chassis)
95004 HG AR Chassis Carbon Front Wide stay (2mm/Blue Lame)
95005 HG AR Chassis Carbon Rear Wide stay (2mm/Blue Lame)
95007 HG Carbon Multi Reinforced Plate for 13/19mm Roller (2mm/Blue Lame)
95013 Mantaray Mk.II Clear Body Set II (Mini 4WD Limited)
95014 Neo Falcon Clear Body Set II (Mini 4WD Limited) (Mini 4WD)

Tools
74117 Tweezers to bend (for Etching Parts)
87153 HG Precision Brush Ultra-Super Slight
87154 HG Precision Brush Super Slight
87155 HG Precision Brush Slight
87156 HG Precision Brush Small
87157 HG Precision Brush Super Small
87158 HG Precision Brush Small
87159 HG Precision Brush Middle

Please note that all information is tentative until officially confirmed from Tamiya, INC. and no responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information.