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Tamiya Wild One & Fast Attack Vehicle Special
Source: Tamico OHG
Full official details and photos of Tamiya 42383 Chassis Kit TB Evo.8
The pinnacle of shaft drive 4WD touring chassis
A brand new chassis that bears the name of the pinnacle of shaft drive 4WD touring chassis “TB EVO” will be released for the first time in five years. By combining a new-shaped carbon chassis with a minimal upper deck, it achieves optimum pitching rigidity and a low center of gravity for driving. The main chassis also adopts a mechanical plate and center stiffener. The front and rear aluminum bulkheads have also been redesigned to provide superior strength and drive efficiency. The suspension uses the same upper and lower arms as the TA08 PRO to maximize tire grip. SSBB (Super Short Big Bore) dampers are standard equipment for both front and rear. The motor mount has a structure that allows easy backlash adjustment, and two types of motor layout can be selected: front mid/rear mid. Based on the data obtained from the previous “TB EVO” series, we pursued speed, maneuverability, and maintainability, and the “TB EVO.8” was born.
Main equipment parts
2.25mm Thick carbon lower deck ●2mm thick carbon upper deck ●1mm thick carbon mechanical plate ●2mm thick carbon bumper support ●Single type aluminum lower bulkhead F/R ●Aluminum upper bulkhead F/R ●Aluminum motor mounts A/B/C ● Aluminum servo mount ●Aluminum battery holder ●Aluminum center stiffener ●Aluminum front direct cup ●TRF super short big bore damper plus ●42mmW cardan drive shaft ●42mm lightweight swing shaft (strengthened type) ●06 hard coated aluminum pinion gear (23T) ●Front and rear stabilizer ● Full bearing
Separately purchased
●Body ●Brushless motor ●Tire ●Wheel ●RC mechanism: ESC, 2 channel radio with low profile servo ●Battery and charger for running ●Transmitter power supply
- chassis side
- The damper stays extending from the left and right independent rear upper bulkheads are made of aluminum to ensure high strength. In addition, the mounting position of the SSBB damper can be selected from 4 locations, and the adjustment range is also wide.
- A total of 8 kingpin suspension balls, which integrate the flange pipe and kingpin, are used for the front and rear suspensions. Made of lightweight and high-precision aluminum, it enables smoother movement of the suspension. Suspension clearance is also kept to a minimum for greater maneuverability.
- The rear suspension adopted on the TA08 allows the rear toe angle to be adjusted even by changing the length of the tie rod, making it easy to change settings. Furthermore, the height of the outer pillow ball can be changed by adopting a rear knuckle. The amount of change in toe angle can be adjusted according to the movement of the suspension arm, expanding the range of settings.
- The steering wiper adopts a reverse wiper type with a post installed on the bulkhead side to reduce the impact on the chassis roll. Compared to the TB0EVO.7, the steering tie rod has been extended by 1mm on one side to reduce steering changes during cornering, resulting in smoother driving.
- Adopted a newly designed motor mount that can be easily adjusted with two screws from the top of the chassis so that the backlash adjustment of the motor can be performed quickly. The spur gear also has a shape that can be replaced by removing the four screws on the motor mount, improving maintainability.
- The aluminum center stiffener attached to the main chassis center can be set to adjust the chassis rigidity with the type and number of mounting screws, and a carbon mechanical plate can also be attached. By installing an RC device on the mechanical plate, we have realized equalization of the left and right balance of chassis rigidity.
- Plastic cardboard carrying case type package. The green chassis logo is fearless on the black base.

Winning works of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2022 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE
Introducing the award-winning works of the Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2022 “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”
Works that won the “NEW ERA Award”, “Yokohama Tire Award” and “XLARGE Award” at “JC2022 Condere 1-4” held during the period, and works that won the “MC / Mini 4 Doctor Award” and “Other Awards” are introducee all at once.
- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] 〔Author〕 ok 〔Title〕 Bergkaiser Groub Eisenwolfrider Michael created this machine inspired by toothed whales. The setting of the story is also GOOD!
- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] [Author] ruru [Title] Ignition Sports A super cool Ignition with a crisp finish and internal reproduction. The glossy body and midship engine are the points of interest!
- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] 〔Author〕 Mr.P 〔Title〕 SPIRAL BOOSTER Spiral Propulsion Machine Appears!
- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] 〔Author〕 vivid 〔Title〕 JADOW A Zcowl A new generation Jado Ace dedicated to all Mini 4 racers of the full cowl generation. It’s just cool without complaining! The coloring is also GOOD!
- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Nage [Title] Iron Astute A machine that makes use of the characteristics of Flame Astute and Iron Beak. The use of purple is cool! It is a work with outstanding taste.
- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Taiyo [Title] Eleglitter ST-01 Eleglitter pursuing speed and beauty. I can’t get enough of this shiny…! It’s a machine with special specifications that allows you to change the styling depending on the race!
- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] inMyHead [Title] Boogie!! It’s a cute and happy work that makes you smile just by looking at it. The sense of parts choice and coloring is also GOOD!
- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Kaku [Title] FF Mach frame with asymmetric color that is conscious of “light and darkness”! It is a work that can be enjoyed from various angles. The lighted-up appearance is also perfect!
- [Condele 1] [Yokohama Tire Award] [Author] Kojikoji [Title] Avante Jr. Refusion2
- [Condele 2 XLARGE Award] [Author] Mizore [Title] FM-A Jado Ace off-road specification
- [Condele 2 XLARGE Award] [Author] RAVEN [Title] THE END
- [Condele 2 XLARGE Award] [Author] AZANINA [Title] Proto-Emperor Zarathustra
- [Condele 1 XLARGE Award] [Author] GANZO [Title] Yaris WRX XLARGE.ver
- [Condele 1 XLARGE Award] [Author] KAGAROT [Title] Hell Gumbaw PDC Custom
- [Condele 1 XLARGE Award] [Author] ruru [Title] X BOX
- [Condele 2 MC Guts Award] [Author] Well [Title] Electric Buggy
- [Condele 1 MC Guts Award] [Author] Shiryu [Title] LIBERTY EMPEROR Armor Type-Laser
- [Condele 2] [Mini 4 Doctor Award] [Author] Suzuki Konta Punch [Title] Proto-Emperor ZXF
- [Condele 1] [Mini 4 Doctor Award] [Author] Hiropapa @Team COC [Title] Ironbeak ReFEED
- [Condere 2 Sakurai Naru Award] [Author] Ogasawara [Title] Shooting Star DUS
- [Condere 1 Naru Sakurai Award] [Author] Kazunori-555 [Title] Red Flame
- [Condele 2 MC GUY Award] [Author] Taiga @TRIVALS [Title] Beat Magnum That “Koro” SP
- [Condele 1 MC GUY Award] [Author] ⭐️Bakuon Kozou⭐️ [Title] Super Nyanpera Jr.
- [Condele 2] [Award for having a good dream] [Author ] Nekozame Taro
- [Condele 2] [Evil way but royal road award] [Author] Ein [Title] JADOW A “Flame Blade”
- [Condele 2] [Paisen Happy Award] [Author] Daichi@Kashiramoji D@Team COC [Title] TRF RAIKIRI MS
- [Condele 2] [Award for KING] [Author] Nobori [Title] Road Spirit EVO
- [Condele 2 Pirate Award] [Author] nitoro [Title] Pirates of Gamborian
- [Condele 2] [Cyber Racer Award] [Author] CRASH @ Shimote no 4WD [Title] B3 (Blue Blood Blaster)
- [Condele 2] [Wild Racer Award] [Author] TAKE [Title] Racing BULLHEAD 2
- [Condele 2] [FRUITY 4WD Award] [Author] Aka [Title] Old Ponchi
- [Condele 2 Kaijin Prize] [Author] Miyabi@MISTY -Misty- [Title] Poseidon Spirit -Null-
- [Condele 2] [Reproduction Award] [Author] Tomori Inomura [Title] Flower Ax Premium -Bakusou Siblings-
- [Condele 2] [Hot Summer Award] [Author] Tora Volta @ Mini 4WD [Title] Melt
- [Condele 2] [MECHANICAL Award] [Author] Shonen Kanemasa [Title] Spin Viper Orochi
- [Condere 2 GIGAMAX Award] [Author] All-purpose rabbit [Title] BROCKEN GIGAS
- [Condelete 1] [Summer Hat Wearing Award] [Author] Monochrome Ubon [Title] Avante on the beach
- [Condele 1] [Old Style Award] [Author] Nijiiropapa [Title] Super Avante Jr. Classic Color Edition
- [Condele 1] [Shooting Idea Award] [Author] KOSE photographer [Title] Light Blue AS-5
- [Condelete 1] [Award for Cool Cool] [Author] Pierre (pierre.de.paul) [Title] LORD SPIRIT FULL LASER
- [Condele 1] [Kumamoto red and black award] [Author] Blue@RL [Title] Kumamon’s Astral Glitter
- [Condele 1] [Youth is Plasma Award] [Author] Chikara @team.COC/D’eR [Title] Sand Vulcan
- [Condele 1] [Best Coloring Award] [Author] Kaoruko Kozen @ ROUTE404 [Title] Gecko Masquerade
- [Condele 1 Red Armor Award] [Author] NAO@team Raizan Gundan [Title] JADOW A [Demon]
- [Condele 1 Shooting 4WD Award] [Author] Take @ Daddy who loves taking 4WD [Title] Run in the sky
- [Condele 1] [PHANTOM FLAME Award] [Author] Damaken (IKEDA) [Title] Super Emperor Black Max
- [Condele 1] [Gold Dragon Award] [Author] Mottsun@TIDALWAVE [Title] SHAO BAI RON
- [Condele 1] [Hisense & Idea Award] [Author] Marunishi 54 & SARA [Title] SARA-one
- [Condele 1] [Simple is Best Award] [Author] tkfm_hobby [Title] God Burning Sun_repaint
- [Condele 1 Modeling Award] [Author] kens [Title] VINTAGE BULL
- [Condele 1] [Custom Truck Award] [Author] Dera [Title] Honda e’s-Pick
The 2nd edition of the actual RC essay manga serialised in the web magazine “Manga Cross” is now on sale
63751 Is it possible to radio control from 40 years old? TYPE-S
Don’t miss the accelerating RC love! RC Essay Manga Inevitable Empathy Chapter 2
This is the second edition of the book based on the real story RC essay manga “Is it possible to radio control from 40 years old?” He reunited with the machine he admired in his boyhood and restarted his RC life at the age of 40. The author, who pushes forward on the Hobby Highway, passionately draws the increasingly powerful RC love. There is no doubt that you will sympathize with the little questions, worries, and joys related to your hobby. Continuing from the previous work, there will be many machines that hit the hearts of the 80’s buggy boom generation, such as Wild Willy 2, Holiday Buggy and Buggy Champ. Also, don’t miss the special column of Satoshi Maezumi of Tamiya Racing Factory. It is a book that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people from beginners to veterans.
Format / number of pages: A5 size 208 pages
Issued by: Akita Shoten Co. , Ltd.
Author: Shuji Abe
Interview cooperation: Tamiya Co. , Ltd.
“Is it possible to radio control from 40 years old? I can assure you that radio control is incredibly interesting!” Talk show commemorating the release of the book (YouTube)
[Episode 1/Manga Cross] Can you assemble a radio control? ⇒ https://mangacross.jp/comics/rc/1
Akita Shoten’s web comic service “Manga Cross” ⇒ https://mangacross.jp/
Gamba Osaka limited Tamiya Mini 4WD models
Mini 4WD and Gamba Osaka, which caused a big boom among elementary school students in the late 90’s, are a dream collaboration!
In addition to selling 3 types of original Mini 4WD at a special booth outside the venue, those who have purchased can enjoy assembling and racing on the course at a special booth!
*Limited to 500 pieces for sale on the day and online shop.
* Tools and batteries for assembly can be rented.
* Depending on the congestion situation, you may have to line up before assembling and participating in the race experience on the course.
*Please note that we are not responsible for any damage caused during the race experience.
* It will be sold at the online shop at a later date.
■ Aero Avante
[Price] 2,420 yen (tax included)
[Sales location] Mini 4WD special booth behind the outside goal
■ Mach Frame
[Price] 2,420 yen (tax included)
[Sales location] Mini 4WD special booth behind the outside goal
■ Raikiri
[Price ] ] 2,420 yen (tax included)
[Sales location] Mini 4WD special booth behind the outside goal
Source in Japanese language: Gamba Osaka
Unboxing of Tamiya 58713 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V TT-02
Source: Tamico
Flashback Friday – Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix 1986 video
Source: Vita Min
Bakugan Brothers Let’s & Go! Magnum and Sonic pure tin chopstick rests
High-quality finish by Kurita Sangyo, a long-established cast metal manufacturer in Shizuoka Prefecture, under the Jutaro brand. Two types, Hurricane Sonic and Cyclone Magnum, will be released simultaneously.
67503 Hurricane Sonic chopstick rest
67504 Cyclone Magnum chopstick rest
The popular machine becomes a high-class chopstick rest
Mini 4WD animation “Bakusou Brothers Let’s & Go!!
A pure tin chopstick rest in the shape of Retsu Hoshima’s machine, Hurricane Sonic. As it is made by Kurita Sangyo, a long-established casting manufacturer in Shizuoka Prefecture, the product has a luxurious finish. The unique texture of craftsmen’s handiwork and the heavy weight are the charms of casting. In addition to being able to be used as a paperweight, it can also be enjoyed as a display model because it is detailed. Also, pay attention to the red package that reproduces the box art of the kit with foil stamping. The inside is decorated with illustrations of the Retsu and Go brothers, and a set of Retsu Hoshima cards. It is a fulfilling content that allows you to fully enjoy the world view of animation.
Tamiya official international release list October 2022
Static Models
14140 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4
Kids
15532 Low Friction Plastic Double Rollers (Blue/19-19mm)
95640 Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary Super Hard Low-Profile Tire & Wheel Set (12-Spoke)
95641 Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Front Sliding Damper (2mm)
95642 Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Rear Sliding Damper (2mm)