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Tamiya Dominates the 2010 Off Road Euros

Lee Martin dominated the 2wd and 4wd classes winning TQ in both, as well as the 1st and 2nd legs to secure victory in both classes. In 2wd, Martin drove his 201x to victory in Leg 1 after a close battle with Hupo Honigl and Paul Bradby. Mistkes by all 3 drivers kept them close throughout the race. Martin made no such mistakes in Leg 2, and quickly pulled away from the field to wrap up his overall victory in the Euros.

Lee took the Leg 2 of the A final in Austria to go along with his win in the opening leg to win the 4WD title in the same manner as his win earlier this week in 2WD. In a damp rain-effected meeting, Lee Martin won the only two qualifiers that managed to run to completion to TQ the event. Only Jorn Neumann was able to challenge Lee Martin in both legs 1 & 2 of the A final but wasn’t able to make a pass or be as consistent – making errors that cost him time.

Source: Tamiya, INC.

Tamiya model kit business cards

Japanese company Tamiya is known for its vehicle model kits. To promote the company in Thailand, it released name cards that double as sample model kits. Letters and numbers on this card can be snapped off and assembled into a simple car or airplane model. It appears this is a limited run meant for shops in Thailand only. But it’s a great idea and really defines the identity of the company.

Source: Gizmodo

Holiday’s Out

“Holiday’s out for winter, holiday’s out forever”
in similarity to Alice Coopers 1972 “School’s Out” song. Why is Holiday out? Because now at the end of summer 2010 the Holiday Buggy is out again to get more young kids into this marvellous hobby like it took me in 1983. Because I decided to make my first HB 2010 not an innocent buggy for holidays but a capable performer, something I always wanted as a kid when other buggies were faster and better performing (being a big HB fan I have more HB 2010 projects in the pipeline, so stay tuned).

Actually I had different plans with this “racing HB”, but as 3 different primers I tested didn’t hold acceptably for a powerful runner , I stayed on the original blue colour, matched with pink decals, in similarity to the blue/pink TRF car paint schemes. To give it a more racing look and to reduce weight and especially centre of gravity, a lighter driver cockpit and lexan roof in carbon fibre look were adapted to the body. Race wheels and tires, aluminium oil dampers and uprights, universal shafts, ball differential and hotter motor with metal mount were added for better chassis performance and to match the body colour with their blue anodizing.

Initially there were quite a lot of negative voices to this release as many people took or expected it more as a classic re-release. Looking at its simple but genius construction and manual you realize its not just a re-release but more a great and nice-priced beginners car which performs tons better then the old one and can be easily improved even further but still looks nice and isn’t just a generic lexan blob. When I was taking photos of it for this article sometimes the automatic face detection was activated with its front 2 headlights. I think this tells a lot about its personality. When I was a kid the 2 front headlights with the blue-yellow front stripes reminded me of a smiling face. I can’t wait to run my new one now and being a kid again, 27 summers after.

Entertainer R/C Car Racing Team Inauguration Ceremony – Officially Sponsors Tamiya Korea

Source: Tamiya, INC.

New Tamiya RC Releases

Shaken GOGOGO Mach 408R (TA05 ver.II chassis)
Item No: 84 141 18 September 2010 (Saturday) released about 24,990 yen (23,800 yen unit price)
Length = 442mm pictures assembled kit is painted
Introducing this year’s Super ★ GT300 class fighting machine. Reproduced in full body low and wide form realize ★ The polycarbonate is just as distinctive shape Riyaendo separate parts. ★ The distinctive marking stickers available. ★ The 2-belt drive chassis of the 4WD TA05 ver.II isometric adopted. You can enjoy high performance driving.

ALPINE A110 (M-05Ra CHASSIS)
Item No: 58 471 11 September 2010 (Sat), released about 15,540 yen (14,800 yen unit price)
Length = 395mm pictures assembled kit is painted
Alpine sports cars of the former as a popular ★ A110 is compact and lightweight, M-05Ra Chassis uses it appeared. Increase the height ★, skid and come standard with side guards and rally block tires, choosing a street light can enjoy driving. ★ The polycarbonate body realistically.

4WD RACING CAR TT-01 TYPE-ES CHASSIS SET (FACTORY FINISHED)
Item No: 57 981 September 11, 2010 (Saturday) released about 15,540 yen (14,800 yen unit price)
Overall length = 378mm
Handling characteristics of the controller cable ★ 4WD chassis, TT-01 TYPE-ES is the appearance in the finished assembled. Of course, receiver and servo, ESC and radio and comes preloaded RC. Has set the trigger type transmitter wheel. Reshingusupotsutaiya even tread wear real silver 10-spoke wheels ★. Body ※, battery, charger, please purchase separately.

Source: Tamiya, INC.

Tamiya 58470 Holiday Buggy 2010 Kit Photos

It is now obvious that this is kit is more targeted at beginners then as a re-release and we find it a lovely effort to bring youngsters long-time into the hobby compared to the general “Ready to Run” trend which often ends at the first breakage as beginners who didn’t built the kit don’t know or dare to fix it. Also the respect, interest-span and joy of a kit is superior when its self built.

Tamiya 58470 1/10 RC Holiday Buggy 2010 Full Details, Promotion & Meeting (Updated 28.7.2010)

【 Relive The Fun! 】　 The 2WD R/C off-road car Holiday Buggy made its debut in 1980 and attracted many R/C fans due to its sprightly handling characteristics. Now, Tamiya is proud to release the updated Holiday Buggy (2010), which comes mounted on the proven DT-02 chassis. It features a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, and its simple, durable construction makes for easy assembly. The durable soft resin body features a pre-painted driver figure wearing a cowboy hat for enhanced realism.

【 Fun-to-Drive DT-02 Chassis 】　 The bathtub type frame chassis features a longitudinal battery layout for lower center of gravity and optimum weight distribution. 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is equipped with coil spring damped units to provide superb off-road traction. A sealed gearbox protects against sand and debris and is equipped with differential gears to efficiently transmit the power from the type 380 motor. By installing separately available Type 540 motor and corresponding pinion gear, more powerful driving can be enjoyed.

Durable front double wishbone suspension offers smooth movement. Grooved front tires enable superb handling.

Rear double wishbone suspension is equipped with spike tires to provide the car with an ample amount of traction.

Rear mounted type 380 motor offers a manageable power output. The sealed gearbox is equipped with differential gears.

【 Specifications 】　 ★Length: 390mm, Width: 240mm, Height: 164mm ★Wheelbase: 260mm ★Ground Clearance: 26mm ★Weight: 1250g ★Type 380 Motor Included ★Rear Wheel Drive 2WD ★Tire Width/Diameter: F=22/81mm, R=39/86mm　★Tread: F/R=217mm/208mm ★3-Bevel Differential Gear ★2-Piece Steering Tie-Rod ★F/R Double Wishbone Suspension ★Gear Ratio=15.77:1

【 Separately Required Items 】　　★Finespec FM Radio Control System w/ESC 　★R6/AA/UM3 Batteries (x8) for Transmitter

Admin comment: The promotion and meeting show that in Japan a quite important role is expected for this model as a new beginners entry kit: 😎

Electronic translation:

1 / 10 RC Holiday Buggy (2010) Release Information Campaign

August 07 (Saturday) will debut a new product “1/10RC Holiday Buggy (2010),” done to celebrate the launch of the campaign.

2-wheel drive buggy to enjoy off-road driving feel from the road, “Holiday Buggy” Why not start life in RC.

Please please take this opportunity to purchase.

Campaign Awards ★ ☆
[If you purchased kit only]
Assembly – Convenient
This set of eight screwdrivers will be given for one month

[If you purchased the radio, together with the kit]
– Assembling a useful set of screwdrivers and
a Stainless steel bottle – Red Tamiya (for cold) will be given for one month
– Eight AA alkaline batteries for transmitter.

Campaign period ★ ☆
August 07, 2010 (Saturday) – August 31 (Tue)

1 / 10 RC Holiday Buggy (2010) Fan Meeting Information

Ideal entry-level models of both the convenience and nostalgia 2WD buggy “2010 Holiday Buggy” (to be released August 07) in our shop for you to enjoy the charm of the division balloons and Time Attack, fun and obstacle race. Holiday Buggy fan meeting we planned.

Customers can participate in the Holiday Buggy power motor set for free!

We offer you the General Division and Family Division.
Please feel free to join us in like family in person!

Conference on ★ ☆: September 12 (Sunday)
12 ★ ☆ ~ at 17:00

Entries ★ ☆: Pre-Application (s)
※ ★ ☆ reception is July 21 (Wednesday) to accept.

Number Wanted ★ ☆
General Division ★ ☆: 10
Family Division ★ ☆: 10 pairs (20)

Deadline ★ ☆: Please let me Once it’s closed capacity.

Competition details ★ ☆
1 ★ ☆. Time Attack
2 ★ ☆. Bakkutaimuatakku
3 ★ ☆. Balloon split
4 ★ ☆. Steeplechase
5 ★ ☆. Family Relay

Benefits Join ★ ☆: Holiday Buggy can power up your existing set “motor” will be to award.
(540 motor, motor plate and pinion set worth 1,540 yen)

Join ★ ☆ machine event the “380 motor mounted” thank you on.

Source: Tamiya, INC.

Tamiya 58471 1/10 RC Renault Alpine A110 M-05Ra

The Tamiya Renault Alpine A110 is another rally classic radio control car based on the M-05Ra chassis in 1/10 scale.

Features:

All the features of the compact body are reproduced in durable polycarbonate
Side mirrors seperately moulded
Polycarbonate guards pro9tect the motor and battery pack
60D rally block tyres included

Two world championship titles in a row for Tamiya and Marc Rheinhard!

Marc Rheinard & TRF416X win 2010 IFMAR ISTC World Championship!

From left: 2nd place Hayato Matsuzaki (Yokomo), 1st place Marc Rheinard (TRF), 3rd place Elliott Harper (TRF)

(All images courtesy of e-image.dk)

The 2010 IFMAR ISTC Electric Touring Car World Championships were held from July 1st-3rd in Burgdorf (near Hannover) in Germany. Tamiya Racing Factory (TRF) was there in force, with Marc Rheinard laying down the gauntlet by taking the top qualifying position with his TRF416X. He then took full advantage by winning the first two A-Main heats to claim the world championship title. Having won the title in Thailand back in 2008, this win makes it two titles in a row for Marc and is also his third overall. This is also Tamiya’s fourth world championship title, following wins in 2002, 2004, and 2008. Other TRF drivers also put in strong performances, with Elliott Harper taking 3rd place on a tie-break, Jilles Groskamp taking 6th place, and Viktor Wilck taking 10th place, thus giving Tamiya four Top-10 finishers!
Please continue to give your support to Team TRF and their machines in the races to come!

2010 IFMAR ISTC Electric Touring Car World Championship Results

Place	Driver	Car	Points
1	Marc Rheinard	Tamiya TRF416X	20
2	Hayato Matsuzaki	Yokomo BD5	17
3	Elliott Harper	Tamiya TRF416X	15
4	Christopher Krapp	Kyosho TF6	15
5	Ronald Volker	Yokomo BD5	14
6	Jilles Groskamp	Tamiya TRF416X	13
7	Yannic Pruemper	Yokomo BD5	13
8	Paul Lemieux	Xray T3	13
9	Alexander Hagberg	Xray T3	11
10	Viktor Wilck	Tamiya TRF416X	9

Source: Tamiya, INC.

New Tamiya Holiday Buggy Photo & Product Videos (Updated 21.07.2010)

Tamiya 58470 1/10 R/C Holiday Buggy DT-02

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【 Relive The Fun! 】　The 2WD R/C off-road car Holiday Buggy made its debut in 1980 and attracted many R/C fans due to its sprightly handling characteristics. Now, Tamiya is proud to release the updated Holiday Buggy (2010), which comes mounted on the proven DT-02 chassis. It features a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension and a sealed gearbox equipped with differential gears, and its simple, durable construction makes for easy assembly. Type 380 motor included.

※More information will follow soon, so keep watching this site for the latest updates regarding this product!

【 Holiday Buggy Fan Meeting! 】　On September 12th (Sun), the Holiday Buggy Fan Meeting will be taking place at the Modelers Square on the 2nd floor of the Tamiya Plamodel Factory in Shimbashi. The event includes a family race and is ideal for R/C beginners to attend.