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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!
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Advice on tuning your chassis and using Grade-Up parts:
MA Chassis (Part 1) | MA Chassis (Part 2) | AR Chassis | MS ChassisGrade-Up Parts Matching List: gear ratios (October 2017)
Setup Guide (February 2018)Mini 4WD Setup Guide videos (January 2021)
Individual pages for Mini 4WD chassis
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Tamiya Mini 4WD explanation videos – All about motors, gear ratios, rollers, mass dampers and brakes
Tamiya figure remodeling contest 49th prize-winning work announcement
⇒Pamphlet of works participating in the 49th Doll Remodeling Contest (PDF)
In 2020, the casual daily life changed completely. Every day there are no signs of end, but the 49th Doll Remodeling Contest was filled with masterpieces filled with all of your thoughts. Thank you for participating in the contest while dealing with the current situation.
By the way, in this gold medal, seven gods depart on a treasure ship in the hope that the peaceful daily life will return as soon as possible. We have decided on the colorful Seven Lucky Gods of Kazuki Koide . Multiple motifs are composed in a well-balanced manner, and not only the details are created, but also the harmonious color scheme as one group image work is wonderful. Also pay attention to the auspicious crane turtles and the adorable zodiac animals that boarded the treasure ship as a companion to the Seven Lucky Gods. The silver prize was won by Yuji Aoyama, who participated in the contest for the first time . Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu are three-way in RC sumo. And Mitsuhide asks for the whereabouts of the game … In addition to the fun of the idea, the RC car at the tip of the little finger is a masterpiece with each family crest drawn. In this contest, works based on the appearance of Ken Shimura, who died in the spring of 2020 while being missed, stood out. Mr. Shimura’s old character is “All-Member Assembly”, and Mr. Kunihiko Sato ‘s work won the Bronze Award. Not to mention the wonderful poses of the dolls that immediately come to mind on TV, the title logos of the programs drawn on the pedestal are all three-dimensional characters! .. Mr. Sato, who exhibited for 49 years in a row and showed a technique that seems to be 74 years old, also said, “It’s really hard work!” Along with Ken Shimura, the mysterious artist “Banksy” was the most popular subject. Akira TanikawaThe work of is highly evaluated for the idea of expressing the girl drawn in the silhouette of Banksy in a three-dimensional image and the good sense of the pedestal as a work. And popular YouTuber Fuwa-chan, who made a remarkable achievement this year and entered the top ten in the buzzword award, and Takuma Sato who won the Indy 500 in August 2020 for the second time and decided the pose of delight. These two people who have brightened the mood that tends to sink in this situation can be said to be the faces of this year. Naoto Okada and Norio Mushiaki, who participated in each of the similar works, won the topic award. Ms. Minoru Nagayoshi won the Idea Award . Famous photos of nurses and sailors taken shortly after the end of the war in the United States, both wearing masks this year. It is a work that also expresses gratitude to the author’s medical staff. Kenichi Hizen of the MM Award remodeled the SDF scout into a tense pose. At the age of 13, Takumi Nakayama, who tried to remodel the doll for the first time , won the Junior Award as a German soldier with an impressive painting of camouflage uniform. Both were works that could be said to be the basis of doll remodeling.
Next time is finally 50 times. I hope that you will be able to welcome this memorable tournament in a sunny mood. We are waiting for masterpieces and masterpieces that will bring a new twist to this half-century historic contest.
Winning works * Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order)
- 【Gold medal】 [Author] Kazunori Koide [Title] Seven Lucky Gods (for P)
- [Silver Award] [Author] Yuji Aoyama [Title] Who calls Kirin-Sanei-Ketsu and Akechi Mitsuhide-
- [Bronze Award] [Author] Kunihiko Sato [Title] Ken Shimura
- [Topic Award] [Author] Naoto Okada [Title] Fuwa-chan
- [Topic Award] [Author] Akira Tanikawa [Title] Banksy Balloons and Girls
- [Topic Award] [Author] Norio Mushiaki [Title] NO ATTACK, NO CHANCE
- [MM Award] [Author] Kenichi Hizen [Title] Covert reconnaissance
- [Idea Award] [Author] Minoru Nagayoshi “Kichi”: Correctly known as “Tsuchiyoshi” (Soil no Shita ni Mouth) “) [Title] Kissing 2020
- [Junior Award] [Author] Takumi Nakayama [Title] Das Reich 1944
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Genshiro Asagi [Title] game changer
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Genshiro Asagi [Title] the director of a zoo
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Taro Nagauchi [Title] Didi Senft
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Kazuyoshi Kondo [Title] Children of Banksy
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Daisuke Sakata [Title] Division Langemarck
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Shota Namagawa [Title] Haruka Cutter! (From NHK Red and White in 2019)
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Kenji Nagashima [Title] 2020 Remotely complete!
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Shinichiro Matsumoto [Title] GHOST of TSUSHIMA
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Yoshiaki Maruno [Title] Stay Home
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Kyosuke Morishita [Title] Rising Sun Flag of the Eastern Front Caucasian in Russia 1942
- [Honorable Mention] [Author] Hiroaki Yagi [Title] Scenery with Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, Draconia
Tamiya RC Advice Vol.4 – Let’s start an RC car with a pre-assembled model! Introducing how to install an aluminum motor mount
Tamiya Mini 4WD Condele No.1 “New Era Grand Prize” has been decided! Japan Cup “Condele Online” special program
Condele No.1 “NEW ERA Grand Prize” is finally decided! !! Provided by Fujitsu Dry Batteries Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2020 “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE” Special Program
“Concours d’Elegance ONLINE” was held online from August 2020 to compete for ideas for dressing up Mini 4WD. MC Guts and Mini 4WD will thoroughly introduce all 12 works that won the “NEW ERA Award” in 4 periods, including JC2020 Condele 1-3 and EX held additionally from various perspectives! The three works that won the “NEW ERA Award” at the JC2020 Condele EX will be announced, and the “NEW ERA Grand Prize”, which is the No. 1 competition delegance, will be decided from all 12 works.
“Fujitsu Dry Battery Provided Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2020 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE” Introduction Page
00:00 Opening
01:12 About “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”
04:16 “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE EX” New Era Award, 3 winning works announced
06:14 Introduction of all 12 works that won the New Era Award
06:55 Author: ok —————————————- Title: Hexagonite COMET
08:30 Author: TKMT ★ ☆ ————————— Title: Yaris G1 Racing
11:27 Author: makoneko ————————— Title: Harusora ~ Seiku ~
13:45 Author: kentaLOW —————————- Title: MACH- [T] -BULLET
16:15 Author: Yamamachi ——————————— Title: Koi no Beach Buggy
18:47 Author: CA @ Insai Chairman ————— Title: AR-A SHINING SCORPION “Acid”
21:54 Author: Murasaki @ Murasaki Works —– Title: DRJ concept M28 / C
24:15 Author: Sun ————————————- Title: GR Supra GT3 YS
27:22 Author: Itoken @yorusen ————– Title: MANTA RAY Mk.II yorusen special
30:25 Author: DASH-24A —————————- Title: DRJ LAND VENTURE
32:42 Author: Daichi @ Kashiramoji D @Team C.O.C ———————– Title: TT02B MS Jr. type FORMULA
35:55 Author: Daiya @TRIVALS ——————– Title: DRJ typeX
42:37 Guts & Doctor Other / Introduction of Featured Works
44:46 Mini 4WD new information
46:50 Ending
Video of building the new Tamiya 32599 1/48 Russian Medium Tank T34/85
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Winning works of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2020 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE
Introducing the award-winning works of the Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2020 “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”!
“Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”, which was held online from August 2020 to compete for ideas for dressing up Mini 4WD. Introducing all 12 works that won the “NEW ERA Award” in 4 periods, JC2020 Condele 1-3, additional EX, and other award-winning works at once. From real-life live-action machines to machines full of interesting ideas, please have a look at the many powerful works that involuntarily groan “So Kita!”!
- [Condele 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] ok [Title] Hexagonite COMET Gear drive 6WD & new special mineral loading vehicle with built-in all-wheel suspension is now available !? Also pay attention to the movable vessel!
- [Condele 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] TKMT ★ ☆ [Title] Yaris G1 Racing This is a special machine that arranges the Yaris WRC to circuit specifications. The gull wing that opens and closes makes it even cooler!
- [Condele 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] makoneko [Title ] Sunny sky-Seiku-The theme of this work is “running” and “decorating”. Special specifications that you can choose between driving mode and boost (display) mode!
- [Condele 2 NEW ERA Award] [Author] kentaLOW [Title] MACH- [T] -BULLET Make Mach Burette look like a racing car with a adorable face. The “T” in the title is the “T” of cod roe.
- [Condele 2 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Yamamachi [Title] Koi no Beach Buggy 60’s Spin Ax finished in a buggy style. The processing of the muffler is also wonderful!
- [Condele 2 NEW ERA Award] [Author] CA @ Insai Chairman [Title] AR-A SHINING SCORPION “Acid” A shining scorpion that greedily pursued speed and became worse …! “Faster than anyone else!” It is a machine that runs through.
- [Condele 3 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Murasaki @ Murasaki Works [Title] DRJ concept M28 / C This is a special machine with an eye-catching color pattern that can be recognized as a dual ridge Jr even in cowling, and a body shape with intonation.
- [Condele 3 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Sun [Title] GR Supra GT3 YS GR Supra with Yaris WRC body mounted and modified to GT style! Accented gold enhances the presence.
- [Condele 3 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Itoken @yorusen [Title] MANTA RAY Mk.II yorusen special This machine has a gorgeous appearance with stained glass as a motif. The body that glows with black light is fantastic!
- [Condele 1 MC Guts Award] [Author] Miyabi @MISTY -Misty- [Title] Lorelei Ver.JC2020
- [Condele 2 MC Guts Award] [Author] Quest for Ars [Title] Hello Cab
- [Condele 3 MC Guts Award] [Author] 2ongr [Title] Spark Rouge RS Competition
- [Condele EX MC Guts Award] [Author] DoDo [Title] Fire Thunder God
- [Condele 1 Mini 4WD Doctor Award] [Author] RAVEN [Title] Oboro -OBORO-
- [Condele 2 Mini 4WD Doctor Award] [Author] Tsubasa (faa) [Title] Cyclone Magnum GB 2020
- [Condele 3 Mini 4 Doctor Award] [Author] DuN 4WD [Title ] Diospada KABUKI
- [Condele EX Mini 4WD Doctor Award] [Author] Power @team COC @ Thunder Slash Corps [Title] SR-V
- [Condele 1 Good Lookin Award] [Author] Hima ☆ Rin [Title] 2020 Summer Memories Returns
- [Condele 1 This is a prize for painting] [Author] JinFuji @ Team Sudden Sakigumi! [Title] Burning sun box art style
- [Condele 1 Suite Award] [Author] Tucky [Title] Dancing Depine Doll
- [Condele 2 Idea Award] [Author] Pierre (pierre.de.paul) [Title] Roller Toaster
- [Condele 2 Modeling Award] [Author] KK No.17 [Title] Coming KT (Likeity) ver. KK
- [Condele 2 I went to look for a star Award] [Author] Monochrome Ubon [Title] Let’s go looking for a star on Sonic
- [Award in Condele 3 Ancient Animal Series] [Author] Palaya @HEROES [Title] Egyptie 4WD
- [Condele 3 Tamiya Award] [Author] T-Mon [Title] Tamiya, everyone gathered!
- [Award at Condele 3 Nikoichi] [Author] Nippon (Neo Papa) [Title] Decross ZERO JC version
- [Condele EX Fleekin-Wheel-de-Award] [Author] Shusaku Shirakawa [Title] Lunch Wheel
- [Condele EX Tamiya Award] [Author] Maruni 54 [Title] LION.DD
- [Condele EX Christmas Dinner Award] [Author] Ribo [Title] Turkey Mini 4WD
- [Condele 1 Sakurai Award] [Author] Kojikoji [Title] HORIZON Boundless Ocean
- [Condele 2 Sakurai Award] [Author] Knowlite [Title] DDD -Wisteria
- [Condele 3 Sakurai Award] [Author] Shinobu [Alted] [Title] Super Aero (Winning Aero)
- [Condele EX Sakurai Award] [Author] Akua [Title] Akuamaru
- [Condele 1 MC GUY Award] [Author] CRAFTBASE [Title] YARIS GR Cat Camo Special
- [Condele 2 MC GUY Award] [Author] Minatsu [Title] Fishbowl
- [Condele 3 MC GUY Award] [Author] Megucho @ I Mashi [Title] ROBORACE x Parquet
- [Condele EX MC GUY Award] [Author] Zetsuei [Title] NIGHT HUNTER “MIDNIGHT SHADO”

Created to conquer – The Tamiya VQS (2020)
Besides the Tamiya Avante, probably the most beautiful and most famous Tamiya 4WD buggy of the 80s, there were also three other buggies in this series of cars. We all know the Egress, as it was the last “expansion stage” of the Avante before the scepter was handed over to the “Top Force Evolution”.
The two “entry-level models” in the competition, the “Vanquish” and the “Avante 2001”, were somewhat in the shadows.
Both models were technically almost identical and should be suitable for entry into the rc racing competition.
The use of a plastic tub chassis kept costs down. The “Vanquish” in particular was able to shine visually.
And this one has now been reissued as “VQS”. Naming rights have probably forced Tamiya to change the name to “VQS”.
Nonetheless, one of the most beautiful Tamiya buggies of the late 80s era. This buggy combines a beautiful classic color scheme with a very modern futuristic styled body, as well as, given the Hotshot and Thundershot series of vehicles, much more modern technology.
The “new” VQS kit comes with a pre-painted body, which allows the inexperienced model maker in particular to complete the model much faster.
We are particularly pleased about the improvements Tamiya gave the “VQS”. CVD’s front and rear, as well as the aluminum milled steering knuckles at the front were taken over from the Avante and Egress. In addition, the buggy is practically completely equipped with ball-bearings. Only 6 small ball bearings still need to be added.
Tamiya also has made a very nice bonus for the “VQS”. The “VQS Hi Cap Damper Set 47455”. We all know and love these dampers from the 80s. Also suitable for many other cars of that time. We have also equipped our “VQS” with the new Hi Caps. Visually and technically a real pleasure.
Overall, we went the classic way with our example. A Tamiya Super Stock BZ brushed motor and the Tamiya Hi Torque Servo Saver complete the car.
As with every Tamiya car, building it was a real treat. And the builder is rewarded with a beautiful model after completion.
We at TamiyaBlog are very happy about this iconic re-release. A real beauty, the new Tamiya “VQS” (2020)
Many thanks to Dickie Tamiya and Tamico for providing us with the Tamiya “VQS” kit.