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Tamiya RC Live with details of the new Tamiya Astute TD2 chassis
Introduction of Tamiya GP All Japan Championship Iwate, live broadcast of Hokkaido, and detail announcement of NEW 2WD Offroad machine!
The final A-main of each class (Jr, M-Sport, ST, GT, TRF Grand Prix) of Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Iwate held on Saturday 23 October. We will also explain the setting of each class winning car.
Tamiya Grand Prix Hokkaido held in Sapporo on Sunday 31 October.
We will show the details of the new 2WD off-road machine for the first time in the world. This is a must-see for those who are interested in the chassis structure and body style.
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Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono
Tamiya Mini 4WD Live Vol.9 – Japan Cup 2021
The Japan Cup 2021 will be resumed at last!
We will send you the live report of the Osaka event held on the day, and the interview of the participants of the pre-Shizuoka event held at Tamiya head office.
The popular corner “Mini 4WD Academy” will feature “Japan Cup History” from 2012 when it was held again.
In addition, the full story of the Laser Mini 4WD body parts set announced on the Tamiya website is also revealed!
Other mini 4WD information will be delivered via YouTube Live as soon as possible.
During the live broadcast, you can post comments and ask questions, so please join us and all the Mini 4WD racers.
Tamiya RC Live – Tamiya GP All Japan Championship & Tamiya RC History 20, 21 & 22
The final A-main of each class (Jr, M-Sport, ST, GT, TRF Grand Prix) of Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship West Japan held on Saturday 9th October. We will also explain the setting of each class winning car.
We will broadcast the Tamiya Grand Prix Hokkaido held in Sapporo on Saturday 30 October.
In Tamiya RC History (20), off-road models “Iglesse”, “Astute”, “Nissan King Cab” and “Madcap 2WD” released in 1989 will be shown!
The final A-main of each class (Jr, M-Sport, ST, GT, TRF Grand Prix) of Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship East Japan held on 10/10(Sun). We will also explain the setting of each class winning car.
We will broadcast the Tamiya Grand Prix Hokkaido held in Sapporo on Saturday 30 October.
In Tamiya RC History (21), we will introduce “Saint Dragon”, “Ferrari F189 Late Type” and “Avante 2001” which were released in 1989 and 1990.
Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Okayama held on Oct.16(Sat). We will also explain the setting of each class winning car.
We will broadcast the Tamiya Grand Prix Hokkaido held in Sapporo on Sunday 31 October.
In Tamiya RC History (22), “Toyota Hilux Monster Racer”, “Manta Ray 4WD” and “Mercedes-Benz C11” which were released in 1990 will appear!
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
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
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[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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[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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[Wild Scene Award][Author] 19 (one-nine)
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[Prize for wanting to run outside][Author] Suzuki Conta Punch
[Title] Gamemaster Z90 ’s -
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[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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[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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[COOOOL BISON Award][Author] Hiropapa @Team COC
[Title] Bison Magnum EVO
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[POSEIDON SPIRIT Award][Author] Miyabi @MISTY -Misty-
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[BEST World View & Best Cinematography][Author] Tsubasa (faa)
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[NATURE EMPEROR Award][Author] Damaken (IKEDA)
[Title] Liberty Emperor Black Max
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[Award for decoration and shooting][Author] Miyo
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[Best Character Award][Author] Tomori Inomura
[Title] Laser Ninja Nuts! !!
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[BEST STUDY Award][Author] Kauruko Furutani @ ROUTE404
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[BLACK MIXING Award][Author]
Itoki Ichi [Title] PROVIDENCE EMPEROR -Temperor- -
Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup best battles ever video!
The Japan Cup is held once a year to decide the fastest machine in Japan. The best battles from 2014 to 2019 are shown here!
Source: Mini 4WD Channel
Tamiya Mini 4WD Live Vol.8 – New Mini 4WD products to be released in the second half of the year 2021 & Japan Cup Course Introduction Mini 4WD Academy
Tamiya 92429 Thunder Shot Mk.II Waigo Hobby 45th Anniversary Special & 92430 Avante Mk.III Azure Tamiya Plamodel Factory Hong Kong Special
In order to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Waigo Hobby model Waigo Hobby and to thank customers for their support over the years, we deliberately cooperated with Tamiya to launch two mini 4WD limited products!
For the first time, the two limited products are equipped with the classic Tamiya Mini 4WD with a soft shell of carbon fiber pattern. I believe Tamiya fans will definitely feel its uniqueness!
Waigo 45th Anniversary Limited
The first limited product is “Thunder Shot Mk2 Waigo Hobby 45th Anniversary Special” (article number: 92429), with a carbon fiber patterned soft body shell and a fluorescent orange MS mid-mount chassis, plus a special TAMIYA The designed body stickers and dark blue tires are matched with a strong contrast. The rarity of its accessories is believed to be a favorite for car fans!
Tamiya China Hong Kong store limited
TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY Hong Kong store limited product is “AVANTE Mk3 TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY HONG KONG SPECIAL” (article number: 92430), which is designed to celebrate the opening of the TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY store in Hong Kong. It also uses carbon fiber patterns. The soft shell body is equipped with a pure black MS chassis and transparent tires, plus a unique body sticker and transparent tires that show the ingenious design of the words “TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY”, which is extraordinarily stylish!
Source: Tamiya HK
Cancellation of the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2021 Autumn
The Hobby Promotion Council Shizuoka and the Shizuoka Model Teaching Material Cooperative have cancelled the “Shizuoka Hobby Show 2021 Autumn” on August 18.
The “Shizuoka Hobby Show 2021 Autumn” was originally scheduled to be held from September 9th to 12th. In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection that has continued since August, the venue has also requested a state of emergency in Shizuoka Prefecture, so the union decided to cancel this event and official website Announced above.
Message from Tamiya:
Unfortunately, the autumn Shizuoka Hobby Show has been cancelled, but we are planning to announce it at the venue. Many new products will be announced on Tamiya’s official website and SNS. We have attractive items such as scale models, RC models, Mini 4WD, and crafts, so please look forward to it. Please spend your time safely while enjoying the model hobby.
Akira Yamamoto,
Public Relations Officer, Tamiya Corporation
Source in Japanese language: Impress Watch