Category Archives: Customized Builds

Tamiya RC Advice Vol.12 – Introducing how to install the LED light (1)

Dressing up the machine is also a big attraction of the hobby RC car. This time, I will explain how to install the LED light, which is easy to install and improves the feeling of the actual vehicle.
Products introduced in the video
58692 1/10 RC Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 (CC-02 chassis)
53909 Tamiya LED Light Unit (TLU-01)
54693 Double-sided tape (20mm x 2m)
54351 Aluminum glass mesh tape
54600 Tamiya LED Light (φ5 Halogen White)

Tamiya TA08 PRO chassis compatible parts list is online

Customize as you like with abundant optional parts
Once you get used to maneuvering, I’m really looking forward to the settings and performance improvements to make the car easier to control. Tamiya’s RC car has abundant parts for that purpose.

Click on image to open/download PDF catalogue

Tamiya RC Live – Sanotake’s setting nationwide & introduction of optional parts that can be used with TA08 PRO and Tamiya RC high-tech course

This time, Paisen’s setting course was revised …
Paisen’s settings are unified nationwide! !! !!
The first guest to commemorate! !! !!
It was Mr. Sanotake ~
Thank you ☆ ★

We inform you about the optional parts information that can be used for TA08 PRO. Recommended parts information for Tamiya Maezumi Select!
・ In the popular Tamiya RC high-tech course, we will tell you how to make and adjust ball diffs.

Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Akihiro Ohata, Takayuki Kono

Tamiya RC Live – Introduction of the 59th Shizuoka Hobby Show and Tamiya RC History

・ Introducing the work of “#Tamiya RC Photocon” held as a posting project on Twitter. From over 450 posts, we will look at cool driving scenes, life with RC, interesting images, etc. with everyone with comments. Of course, the announcement of excellent works!
・ Introduction of Tamiya RC History ➉. At the time of release, the “Hot Shot” that was the target of junior drivers’ longing will appear!

・ Introducing the “59th Shizuoka Hobby Show” held at Twin Messe Shizuoka on May 13th and 14th!
・ Introduction of Tamiya RC History ⑪. “FOX”, which is said to be the 2WD version mechanism of hot shots, will also appear !!

Tamiya Mini 4WD First Try Parts Set Pamphlet Introduction

Ideal for modifying machines! “First try parts set”
I want to make Mini 4WD faster, but I don’t know which parts to attach! For such a beginner racer, let’s use the “First Try Parts Set”! Introducing “Pamphlet” according to the chassis as PDF data.

You can download the PDF data of the “Pamphlet” from here (click the image!)

VZ Chassis First Try Parts Set Pamphlet

FM-A Chassis First Try Parts Set Pamphlet

MA Chassis First Try Parts Set Pamphlet

AR Chassis First Try Parts Set Pamphlet

Mini 4WD Lineup Catalog (October 2020 version)

Mini 4WD Upgrade Parts Catalog (October version)

Tamiya RC Live – Introduction of Tamiya RC useful goods and Tamiya RC high-tech course & TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB series history

Introduction of Tamiya RC convenient goods and Tamiya RC high-tech course
・ Introduction of useful goods of Tamiya RC
・ Introduction of oil damper assembly technique in new project Tamiya RC high-tech course

TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB series history
・ Introducing Tamiya TB series history to commemorate the release of TB-05R
-Looking back on the history and evolution of Tamiya Shaft Drive 4WD Touring, which has continued from the “TB-01” developed based on the drive train of the engine car in 1999.

Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono

Tamiya RC Advice Vol.7 – Let’s start an RC car with an assembled model! Introducing how to install an aluminum damper

Attach the aluminum oil damper to the XB dual ridge (TT-02B chassis). We will introduce in detail how to assemble the aluminum damper and how to attach it to the completed model.
OP.1993 Clamp type aluminum wheel hub (6mm thickness)
01:35 OP.1152 Damper Oil Air Remover (Super Long)
02:02 Radio pliers
02:14 Damper pliers
02:45 OP.585 φ3mm shim set (3 types, 10 sheets each)
03:01 Maintenance stand (blue)
● Please see this video for more detailed explanation.
10:25 How to bleed air from the air removerTamiya RC Car Grand Prix Vol.26 (YouTube) from around 31:00
15:58 About vehicle height adjustmentTamiya RC Car Grand Prix Vol.26 (YouTube) from around 41:00

How to build a Panzer IV Stalingrad diorama with the Tamiya 35374 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F

Source: Andy’s Hobby Headquarters

Tamiya RC Live – RC event concours d’Elegance winner machine introduction and Tamiya RC history part 2

Introduction of 2020 Tamiya RC event Condele winning machines and Tamiya RC history ②
・ Introducing the RC car that won the Concours d’Elegance Award at the 2020 Tamiya RC event
・ Tamiya RC History ② Introducing the RC cars that Tamiya has released so far
・ Introduction of Maezumi’s M-07 CONCEPT
Starring Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara

Tamiya Mini 4WD Setup Guides updated

Mini 4WD is a fun sport that allows you to practice model-building and gives the thrill of high-speed competition. Learning the ropes is an important step in becoming a successful Mini 4WD racer, and Tamiya is on hand to give you some advice. This page will feature tips and advice to point you in the right direction in your Mini 4WD racing career!

Materials
Advice on tuning your chassis and using Grade-Up parts:
MA Chassis (Part 1) ｜ MA Chassis (Part 2) ｜ AR Chassis ｜ MS Chassis Grade-Up Parts Matching List: gear ratios (October 2017)
Setup Guide (February 2018)Mini 4WD Setup Guide videos (January 2021)