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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

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)

Full official photos and details of Tamiya 44055 TG10-Mk.2 FZ Racing Chassis Kit 2022


The ”2022” model, which has been greatly refined from the TG10-Mk.2FZ chassis, is now available!
The TG10-Mk.2FZ chassis equipped with a 2.1cc FS-12FZ engine in a shaft drive 4WD chassis has been greatly refined. A new 3mm thick duralumin lower deck enhances cornering performance, and a new 2mm thick carbon upper deck with improved maintainability by changing the mounting position of the steering servo. Furthermore, in order to achieve a lower center of gravity, it is newly equipped with a short size big bore damper and a carbon damper stay that optimizes its mounting position. It is a full range of contents that can be recommended even for users who already have an FZ chassis, such as using a carbon bumper stay that increases body mount rigidity and an aluminum adjustable suspension block that allows fine suspension settings. In addition to the 2-speed transmission, the muffler is equipped with a TM12 race tune muffler as standard, making it a chassis kit that can be used immediately for racing.

Major Standard Equipment Parts
●New shape 3mm thick duralumin lower deck ●New shape 2mm thick carbon upper deck ●First equipment Front and rear carbon damper stays ●Front and rear adjustable aluminum suspension blocks ●2-speed transmission ●TM12 race-tuned muffler ●Front and rear universal drive shafts ●Universal propeller shaft ●Lightweight flywheel ●Aluminum heat sink head

Required separately
●RC equipment: 2-channel prop set and batteries for engine cars *The steering servo uses a low-profile servo for engine cars. Uses a standard size throttle servo. -Running fuel: Various fuels for glow engine (nitro content 16-20%) -Engine starting supplies: Plug heater & fuel pump -Tires: Medium narrow size (24mm width) touring car Tires & Wheels Body: SP.1578 RCE Raikiri GT (Wide) Spare Body (51578)

Full official photos and details of Tamiya 14140 1/12 Ducati Super Leggera V4


The Superleggera V4 was announced in February 2020 as the best road-legal model in Ducati history. Thorough pursuit of weight reduction based on the company’s super sports, Panigale V4. Starting with the cowl, the frame, swingarm, and wheels are also made of carbon. The engine is a 998cc V-type 4-cylinder that uses the “Desmodromic valve timing system”. A maximum output of 234 horsepower is demonstrated by installing an Akrapovic exhaust for the circuit. In addition, the carbon aerodynamic parts “biplane wing” attached to the front cowl, which is also a style feature, generates 50kg of downforce at 270km/h. It is a premium bike limited to 500 units in the world, assembled by skilled craftsmen with the most of Ducati’s technology.

About the model
★Length: 176mm, Width: 67mm, Height: 98mm. ★V-type 4-cylinder engine, swing arm, front fork, side cowl, and fuel tank are attached to the frame with screws. ★The 4 wings attached to the front cowl, the seat cowl with tunnel-shaped openings on the left and right sides, and the silencer integrated with the under cowl shape are realistically reproduced. ★The chain is divided into left and right parts, and even the rollers are sculpted. Increases precision around the rear. ★Inlet marks are used on the side mirrors. ★Slide markings are available for the side cowl’s red gradation pattern and carbon material. ★Tires are made of synthetic rubber with a textured tread pattern. I also set the tire mark of Pirelli.


Tamiya RC Live – Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui & Nagano Tournaments and Tamiya RC History



Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ We will deliver the pattern of the final race of the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui Tournament” held at the Fukui Prefectural Industrial Hall on Sunday, August 14th. ・We will introduce the settings of the Astute 2022 (TD-2) used by Tamiya Maezumi, also known as Paisen, in the TD2 Grand Prix class. ・We will continue to introduce items released in 1997 in Tamiya RC History. The “Calsonic Skyline GT-R” that fought with Kazuyoshi Hoshino and the “King Blackfoot” with its powerful big tires will appear. We will also introduce the “Porsche 911GT” that uses the belt drive 4WD “TA03R-S chassis” that appeared with a rear motor and short wheelbase!


Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Nagano Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ We will deliver the final race of the “Tamiya Grand Prix RC Car Grand Prix Nagano Tournament” held at Eye City 21 on Sunday, August 21st. ・Introducing the latest settings for the XV-02 chassis, a rally Grand Prix class specification popular for high-speed battles. ・Tamiya RC history introduces items released in 1997. Please see the direct drive F1 chassis F103 special kit “F103RX chassis kit”, “Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Bosch”, and “Honda S-MX lowdown”.