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Tamiya RC Advice Vol.20 – Tamtech Gear Grasshopper Mini running
Paisen RC (Satoshi Maezumi) vol.20 – Super Avante and Dragon are united ☆ ★ Super Drante (TAMIYA Super Avante × Super Storm Dragon body)
Thank you for watching ☆ ★ I’m sorry I couldn’t upload the video for a long time, 😢 We will be uploading more and more, so we are waiting for your request ☆ ★ This time, Super Storm Dragon’s It is a video of Super Drante with a body ✨ What is Drante at first? I thought, but Avante and Dragon seem to like Drante … Paisen (laughs) Everyone feels good with this body too! Please let me know if you find something like that !! 👂 It was a lot of fun to drive in the park for the first time in a long time, and it was cute to see small children 🥰 Please try driving in the nearby park! ( ⚠️ Please note that RC cars are prohibited in some parks.) I would like to continue shooting in various places, so if you have any recommended parks or spots, please comment ☆ ★ We are also looking for requests. So I’d like to see this video ~, I want you to go here ~, etc. We are waiting for comments 🔥 Thank you for watching ☆ ★ super AVANTE ↓
Source: Paisen RC Mini
Toyota Mini Mirai based on Tamiya chassis – UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled RC car
Meet the Mini Mirai, the UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled remote-controlled (RC) car, based on the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai bigger brother. But why, and more importantly, how, you might ask?
Before we answer those questions for you, take a look for yourself at our Mini Mirai in action as we went for a spin around Old New Inn Model Village in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. Could there be a more appropriate setting to showcase this UK first?
Why miniaturise the Mirai?
Being at the forefront of hydrogen technology, Toyota wanted to showcase the potential for hydrogen to be used in multiple, slightly more novel ways. Toyota has already made a name for itself in terms of hydrogen power, with more than 20 years of hydrogen research and development which led to the launch of its first production fuel-cell car in 2015, the first generation Mirai. Continuing to pioneer fuel cell technology and following this year’s launch of the all-new Mirai, Toyota is increasing its fuel cell production ten-fold to 30,000 units a year. This will enable the expansion of fuel cell technology into broader forms of transport and haulage, as well as industrial energy applications.
How did we create it?
In order to create our one-off Mini Mirai, we enlisted help from Bramble Energy, a company specialising in miniature hydrogen applications, and the Tamiya model company. For the body, Tamiya used their expertise to create a 1/10 scale replica of the new Mirai hydrogen saloon with one of Tamiya’s popular TT-02 RC cars used as the starting point. In order to achieve a striking resemblance to the full-sized Mirai saloon, every inch of the vehicle was surveyed, with even the colour of the Mini Mirai (Scarlet Flare) being an exact replica of the real car.
1. Hydrogen manifold, 2. Hydrogen inlet pipe, 3. Electronics control board, 4. Hydrogen regulator, 5. Hydrogen gas storage, 6. Fuel cell power terminal, 7. Battery pack, 8. PCBFC fuel cell range extender, 9. Voltage regulator, 10. Rear shock absorber, 11. Bespoke body-shell
For the hydrogen fuel cell system, Bramble Energy fitted a miniaturised version of its printed circuit board fuel cell (PCBFC) system, a control system and hydrogen storage, into the standard four-wheel drive RC chassis – the exact same one that is readily available in model shops before the Tamiya Mirai body shell was fitted on top. The Mini Mirai is fitted with two hydrogen fuel canisters that are switchable, allowing for quick replacement when fuel runs out. The Bramble Energy system provides around 20 Watts of power, with double the running time capacity compared to a conventional battery-powered RC car.
Just like its full-size sibling, the RC model excels when it comes to driving range. The new Mirai can cover up to 400 miles on a tank of hydrogen. The Mini Mirai can cover twice the distance of an equivalent, conventional battery-powered RC car.
Source: Toyota UK
Tamiya RC Advice Vol.19 – TamTech Gear Grasshopper Mini Optional Parts – Intermediate and Advanced
The Tamtech-Gear Grasshopper Mini is a pre-built R/C car packed with high performance mechanisms in A4 size. This time we will introduce optional parts that will dramatically increase the driving performance.
Products featured in the video:
RC Tamtech-Gear Grasshopper Mini (GB-01S Chassis)
00:46 OP.2017 Tum Tech Gear GB-01S 2.6x29mm Aluminum Turnbuckle Shafts (Blue, 6pcs)
01:35 OP.2011 Tamtech-Gear GB-01S CVA Damper Set (4pcs)
02:25 OP.2012 Tum Tech Gear GB-01S Setting Spring Set
02:38 OP.1860 370 Sport Tuning Motor for T3-01
02:58 Tamiya LF1100-6.6V Racing Pack (M)
03:03 Tamiya LF-6.6V Battery AC Charger
03:15 OP.2010 Tamtech Gear GB-01S Full Bearing Set
Announcement of the 81th Tamiya Pachi Contest winning work
A contest “click” with photos of AFV models. This time, the 81st time, the new Panzer IV won the gold medal in both categories. Mr. Yoshida’s work in the scene photography section is a combination of the Panzer IV F type and the German infantry set. A neat and clean paint finish while being assembled straight. The screen composition that considers the height difference and perspective naturally blends in with the background. Mr. Minami in the work photography category won the award for the Panzer IV G type. The slightly bluish German gray body is produced with realistic dirty paint. It is beautifully organized as a photo. This year’s applicants are 140 people aged 7 to 70. In recent years, not only regulars but also new participants are increasing. The deadline for applications for the click contest is September 1st every year. When the model work is completed, the next step is to click with the camera. Please finish it as a photographic work. We look forward to your masterpiece.
【gold medal】 [Author] Shigehiro Yoshida (63) Aichi [Title] Standby [Scale] 1/35 This time, I made a diorama with the image of the 14th tank division waiting in front of the bridge when invading Russia. Infantry are installed using the height difference in front of the pier, and the layout is designed to give a sense of unity with the Panzer IV. The shooting was outdoors, and I focused on the infantry with a sense of perspective. The bridge was made of balsa wood and the vehicle was painted in straight bluish German gray.
[Silver Award]
[Author] Kunihiro Mitsuishi (55) Oita [Title] Suppressing bases [Scale] 1/48
It was the US military that controlled the German supply facility, but it is said that it had already been taken out of supplies. I think that I was able to take an image in which the background and diorama matched more than I expected in the scene work with the building that makes me feel the history of this place in the background. I imagined a scene where conversations such as “Be careful! There are tigers and leopards that fill their stomachs and sharpen their fangs!”
[Silver Award] [Author] Masakazu Arayashiki (60) Aomori [Title] FRANCE 1944 “Sky Alert” [Scale] 1/35 In the grove on the shoulder, the main wing of the Spitfire, a British aircraft that was shot down. By the side, the crew of Murder I are wary of the sky. One leaf of the recorded photograph that I saw in the magazine is the original story, but I think that I managed to express it in terms of the fun and impact of the contrast. Murder I was finished with only some additional work on the details. Shooting is done indoors with few restrictions.
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Hiroshi Oda (58) Tokyo [Title] In the Asahi [Scale] 1/35
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Kenichi Sanada (50) Fukuoka [Title] Self-propelled artillery arrival [Scale] 1/35
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Shigeo Hayashi (59) Tokyo [Title] El Alamein [Scale] 1/35
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Hirotaka Kimura (61) Kagoshima [Title] Tiger of Aberdeen (1975) [Scale] 1/24/1/35/1/48
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- [Junior Award] [Author] Yuki Shirayama (14) Shiga [Title] Strategy Meeting [Scale] 1/35
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- [Junior Award] [Author] Daita Hino (9) Miyagi [Title] Let’s go back to the country we’ve been to [Scale] 1/35
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- [Special prize] [Author] Kimihiko Tamagawa (55) Iwate [Title] Sprint [Scale] 1/35
Work Photograph category Winning work
【gold medal】
[Author] Kentaro Minami (30) Shizuoka [Title] Panzer IV G type [Scale] 1/35
I wanted to create a rugged atmosphere, so I replaced it with a commercially available winter track and removed the fender at the back so that my eyes could face the track. Also, although it was assembled with North African specifications, German gray was selected for painting so that the weathering would shine. The dust adhering to the car body was made to look faint by using a peeling liquid, and rubble, bricks, dead grass, etc. were placed on the fender.
[Silver Award]
[Author] Yuta Muroi (33) Tokyo [Title] AMX-56 LECLERC [Scale] 1/35
I made it with the idea of finishing Leclerc more coolly. Particle material was applied to the anti-slip parts in various places to give it a texture, and dust and dirt accumulated there were applied to make it the highlight of the work. The painting is entirely brush painting. The camouflage area uses a rubbing brush to rub a small amount of paint on a thin surface to create a smooth border. I took a picture with a single focus lens.
[Silver Award]
[Author] Junya Sato (53) Fukuoka [Title] German Marder III M [Scale] 1/35
I made it because I wanted to paint it like a box picture. The camouflage color is adjusted with reference to the painting drawing. The modification is that the clamp handle of the equipment was added using etched parts and the upper seat of the car body was machined with epoxy putty. In addition, the camouflage uses Dutch flowers, and I tried to place it in the center of the front of the car body with the image of ambushing in the forest of Normandy.
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Yuta Inoue (35) Saitama [Title] T-34-85 [Scale] 1/48
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Hiromitsu Imai (48) Kanagawa [Title] Matilda Soviet Army [Scale] 1/35
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Ryoichi Sumita (63) Fukuoka [Title] Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle [Scale] 1/35
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- [Bronze Award] [Author] Koichiro Honda (70) Saga [Title] Line IV car G type (war horse of hot sand) [Scale] 1/35
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- [Junior Award] [Author] Kanta Imai (13) Saitama [Title] M4A3 SHERMAN [Scale] 1/35
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- [Junior Award] [Author] Akinobu Misawa (13) Osaka [Title] T55 [Scale] 1/48
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- [Special prize] [Author] Tamotsu Ishibashi (62) Shiga [Title] German Infantry (Mid-WWII) [Scale] 1/3
Tamiya RC Advice Vol.18 – TamTech Gear Grasshopper Mini Optional Parts
Winning works of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2021 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE
Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2021 “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE” – Here are the winners of each prize!
The “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE” is currently being held online to compete for the best Mini 4WD dress-up ideas. We’ll be showing you the winners of the “NEW ERA Award”, “XLARGE Award”, “Yokohama Tire Award” and the other prizes in the Concours d’Elegance 1 held from 26th July to 16th August and Concours d’Elegance 2 held from 23rd August to 13th September. From realistic machines to machines full of interesting ideas, please take a look at the many passionate and powerful works!
NEW ERA Award
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[Condele 1 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] Mottsun @TIDALWAVE
[Title] Mantaray Jr MSP
The orange and red colors on the sand-colored body are cool! The black wheels are also cool. Add a black mesh to make it even more stylish! -
[Condele 1 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] ok
[Title] Backblader 2045
The setting of the near-future Mini 4WD that runs automatically by AI is exactly the backblader! Also pay attention to the design of the deer horns and legs expressed in paint. -
[Condele 1 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] Daiya @TRIVALS
[Title] Poseidon X BAD SP Poseidon X with a
solemn atmosphere is exactly “dark but beautiful”. The camera work that brings out a certain presence is also cool! -
[Condele 1 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] Kojikoji
[Title] Wild Saurus REX This
is an off-road race specification Wild Saurus that incorporates parts of various ages. It’s a fun machine whose facial expression changes depending on the viewing direction! -
[Condele 2 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] Muka D
[Title]
Roadstorm Dragon The spirit of Showa is fused with the new machine of Reiwa! The point is that the laser parts are likened to the beard of a dragon. It is the beginning of a new mini 4WD remodeling legend! -
[Condele 2 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] Shige-kun ☆
[Title] Max Emperor The
machine designed 30 years ago has been revived over time! The body that combines various car bodies is the history of Mini 4WD itself. The design drawings at that time are also a must-see. -
[Condele 2 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] RAVEN
[Title] ELEGLITTER Arcana
A simple and cyber super super COOL machine based on ELEGLITTER . The front face is also perfect! -
[Condele 2 NEW ERA Award]
[Author] Pen
[Title] Find the Eleglitter!
Optical camouflage ultra-futuristic machine version of the Eleglitter. If you find a machine in the photo, you will experience aha !? Check it out with your eyes!
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[Condele 2]
[Yokohama Tire Award][Author] Yosuke
[Title] ADVAN GR Supra (Condele specification)
Mini 4WD Doctor Award
Sakurai Award
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[Condele 1 Sakurai Award]
[Author] ruru4wd (* ^ _ ^ *)
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[Condele 2 Sakurai Naru Award]
[Author] Apon
[Title] Snow camouflage version Wild Zaurus
MC GUY Award
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[Condele 1 MC GUY Award]
[Author] Battle Road
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[Condele 1 Undersea Bombing Award]
[Author] Utakancho
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[Condele 1]
[Wild Scene Award][Author] 19 (one-nine)
[Title] Challenge nature! Razor Gil ver.Wild -
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[Condele 1]
[Prize for wanting to run outside][Author] Suzuki Conta Punch
[Title] Gamemaster Z90 ’s -
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[Condele 1]
[It’s like a tree prize][Author] Ama k @ Wooden Grandpa
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[Condele 1 Best Cat Open Top Award]
[Author] SAT @ Pravo
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[Condele 1]
[Coloring Award][Author] IKE // TOYDEALER // ☈
[Title] Street- style arranged neoclassical setting -
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[XLARGE Special Award][Author] Ryu
[Title] DASH-02XRR / XL “BLACK SUN Rev.1.2” -
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[XLARGE Special Award][Author] Power @ team.COC / D’eR
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[Condele 2]
[flower decoration award][Author] Ride Chaser @ Chimuri Ibo
[Title] Kakou
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[COOL- LOW DOWN Award][Author] General-purpose rabbit
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[Condele 2 Modeling Award]
[Author] Daichi @ Kashiramoji D @ Team COC
[Title] Bergkaiser Elstaunen
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[Condele 2]
[COOOOL BISON Award][Author] Hiropapa @Team COC
[Title] Bison Magnum EVO
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[Condele 2]
[POSEIDON SPIRIT Award][Author] Miyabi @MISTY -Misty-
[Title] Saihate -Oceanus- Ver.JC2021 -
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[BEST World View & Best Cinematography][Author] Tsubasa (faa)
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[Condele 2]
[NATURE EMPEROR Award][Author] Damaken (IKEDA)
[Title] Liberty Emperor Black Max
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[Condele 2]
[Award for decoration and shooting][Author] Miyo
[Title] Angel car that makes love come true -
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[Condele 2]
[Best Character Award][Author] Tomori Inomura
[Title] Laser Ninja Nuts! !!
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[Condele 2]
[BEST STUDY Award][Author] Kauruko Furutani @ ROUTE404
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[Condele 2]
[BLACK MIXING Award][Author]
Itoki Ichi [Title] PROVIDENCE EMPEROR -Temperor- -
The Hotshot 4WD makes a new appearance – In a comical way – Building the Tamiya 58685 Comical Hotshot GF-01CB
After we were so enthusiastic about the first Tamiya 4WD comical model, the “Comical Avante GF-01CB”, it was almost natural to take a closer look at the new “Comical Hotshot”. For us, the “Comical Avante” is one of the most beautiful models in the Comical series, along with the “Comical Grasshopper”. The original Hotshot, the first Tamiya 4WD buggy ever, is of course more than predestined as a template for the “Comical Series”. Especially due to the narrow and flat design of the original classic buggy. As with the Avante, we also customized and tuned the Hotshot a bit, according to our ideas. We stayed original with the body, as it is pre-painted red in the kit, as was previously the case with the Avante. But an unpainted body set is now available from Tamiya, and comes with No. 51657.With this, you can also create your own paint scheme.
Normally we use the excellent Tamiya GF-01 54670 dampers for these fun models. But they are blue anodized, and not really a good match. And in my opinion, the original red CVA dampers are optically not that perfect. That’s why I chose the virtually identical Tamiya 54541 CC-01 Hop Up damper set this time. The golden aluminum shock caps make them a perfect match for the bright red of the Hotshot. I´m still not totally happy with the colour of the standard wheels. But that´s complaining on a very high level. A gold plated wheel would be perfect here.
Unfortunately there is no driver figure included with the “Comical Hotshot” kit. Under the relatively narrow Hotshot body there is actually very little space for it. In a supplement, Tamiya explains how you can at least accommodate the head of the beautiful 54864 driver figure which was created by “pdc designworks”. With the help of a Lexan bracket. Of course we followed this suggestion, and with it there comes a lot more “life” into our little racer. Oh, and one more thing we left out on “Comical Avante”. LED lights on the front of the bumper and on the body. And of course also red taillights. Looks great, and so realistic.
Otherwise, we have relied on the tried and tested parts that we have already used in our „Comical Avante. A complete list can be found at the end of this report. As expected, the little red racer drives just wonderfully. And with a little practice, all kinds of stunts and tricks are no problem. There is hardly a Tamiya RC model that is more fun.
We are already looking forward to the next comical model. Our team would love to see a “Comical Subaru Brat”. Let´s go Tamiya. Make it happen!
This is a list of genuine Tamiya Hop Up parts, we´ve used on this car:
54924 GF-01 Ball Bearing Set
50808 TG10 Long Wheel Axle
53509 Hard Flourine Coated 0.6 Aluminum Pinion (20T/F201)
54541 CC-01 Aluminum Oil Damper 4PCS
53974 TRF 501 Front Spring Set
54588 GF-01 Aluminum Steering Arm
54586 Lightweight Gear Shaft 5x50mm For GF-01 WR-02 WT-01
51000 Servo Saver Hi Torque Type (Black)
54473 Aluminum Wheelie Roller Set for WR-02 WR-02G
54587 Aluminum Servo Stay WR-02/GF-01
How to make your own polycarbonate body video – example Tamiya Comical Celica GF-01CB
I tried to make it like a factory tour how the comical Celica body made by Otsukai Chaly was made.
This time, the VR character (self-made avatar) Suzu-chan explains.
Large Celica is vacuum formed by making a wooden pattern from 3D CAD.
It is a full scratch build body (self-made body).
Dedicated mirrors, grilles and hubcaps are made of elaborate chemical wood.
Source: おつかいchaly