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Tamiya RC Live – Tamiya Grand Prix Aichi and Tamiya RC history



Introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix Inn Aichi and Tamiya RC history!
・Introducing the “Tamiya Grand Prix in Aichi” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf on Saturday, February 25th. We will also introduce the machines selected by Condele and the setting sheets of the top players! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. Team Kunimitsu with Mooncraft’s “Raybrick NSX (2000 spec)” that competed in the 2000 season of the All Japan GT Championship, “Castrol his Tom’s his Supra (2000 spec)” and “Opel V8” that showed success in the same year coupe will appear.


Introduction of the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf on Sunday, February 26th. Please pay attention to the hot race of the “CW-01 Challenge” class, which has become an eventful development! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. Please see the “Toyota bB” and “Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge”, whose unique styles have gained popularity among young people, and the “TB Evolution Chassis Kit”, the first in the TB Evolution series developed as Tamiya’s traditional shaft 4WD chassis. increase.

Spielwarenmesse 2023 introduction, Tamiya Spring Cup 2023 advice, Tamiya RC new products in the first half of 2023 & Tamiya RC history



Introduction of German Spielwaren Messe 2023, Tamiya Spring Cup 2023 advice information and Tamiya RC history!
Spielwaren Messe 2023 held in Germany in early February 2023, Tamiya booth where many new products were announced Introducing!
・ We give setting advice for the “Tamiya Spring Cup 2023” scheduled to be held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on March 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun). A lot of useful information, such as a comparison video of the “M-07” and “MF-01X” that can be used in the new class “M Rally Grand Prix”! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released from 1999 to 2000. “Juggernaut 2” which boasts the largest size in Tamiya RC history, “Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC” which won the world rally championship for 4 years in a row in 1999, and “F103LM-TRF Special Chassis Kit” appear.


Introducing Tamiya RC new products in the first half of 2023 and Tamiya RC history!
・ We deliver the details of the new products announced at the “Spielwaren Messe 2023” held in Germany in early February 2023 and the first half of 2023 at the local venue. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out the details of the BBX and MB-01, which have been attracting a lot of attention! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. The first model in the TB series, the Subaru Impreza (1999 German domestic rally championship winner), the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 Team D2, and the first two-belt machine in the TA series, the TA04 PRO!

Tamiya Grand Prix in Osaka Auto Messe and Tamiya RC History


Introducing the Tamiya Grand Prix in Osaka Auto Messe and Tamiya RC History!
Introducing the “Tamiya Grand Prix in Osaka Auto Messe” held at Intex Osaka on February 10 (Friday) and 11 (Saturday). Please pay attention to the “Rally Grand Prix” class, which has become a heated race! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1999. The “Peugeot 206 WRC” and “Toyota Aristo” that Peugeot sent to the WRC since 1999, and the special version of the still popular off-road car “Blitzer Beetle His Chrome Metallic Special” will appear.


Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Introducing the Osaka Auto Messe Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
We introduce the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Osaka Auto Messe Tournament” held at Intex Osaka on Sunday, February 12th. Please pay attention to the hot race of the “JJ Grand Prix” class, which is exciting with Jr. drivers and female drivers! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released from 1999 to 2000. “Toyota GT-One TS020” and “Raybrick NSX” which won the second overall position at Le Mans in 1999, “Calsonic Skyline GT-R (R34 )”.

Tamiya models receive again awards from prestigious German magazines


More Awards for Tamiya
The results of the latest Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) contest have been announced by German magazine Modell Fan! Tamiya is delighted to report that three of our models – 1/35 British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet, 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35A LightningII and 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 – were honored with the awards, which are chosen by the magazine’s staff and readership.
This great news follows German scale and R/C auto model magazine Modell-Fahrzeug honoring Tamiya with the 2022 R/C Premium Brand award, for the 13th year in a row.

Tamiya 58721 1/10 Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse (MB-01 Chassis) at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2023

Just arrived on the second day of the fair

The origin of M-chassis series history goes back to December 1994, and this series has been popular due to cost-effective kits with a wide choice of bodies, ease of maintenance and control for any level user. Enter, the all-new MB-01! The new MB-01 chassis continues that tradition and allows six setups by choosing from three types of wheelbases, and front- or rear- wheel drive system. Its first body recreates the Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse which was a car developed with high level tune-ups based upon the compact 2-door Fiat 600.

MB-01 Chassis Features
• Length: 322mm, width: 163mm. Wheelbase: 209mm (S) / 224mm (M) / 239mm (L) (*Fiat Abarth uses the LONG wheelbase setup).
• The multi-purpose, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives choices of three types of wheelbases (*), and front- or rear- wheel drive system. Six setups are available in total.
• Simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear- wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars.
• Unitized sections such as motor mount and final gears facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.
• The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers.
• While this is a 2WD model, multi-link suspension is compatible with tires featuring the same compound and rear tire with toe-in as 4WD models.
• Gear ratio: 5.83:1 (when using kit-standard 29T pinion gear)
• Features 55mm diameter front tires and 60mm diameter rear tires to authentically recreate the stance of the actual car.
• Many Hop-Up Option parts for M-chassis and TT-chassis cars can be used to fine-tune setup.
• Includes 540 motor and ESC.
• Requires 2-channel radio, 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger and Tamiya PS paint to complete.

Tamiya 58712 1/10 RC Porsche 911 GT3 (992) (TT-02 Chassis) at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2023

Just arrived on the second day of the fair

This R/C model assembly kit recreates the Porsche 911 GT3 (992) with a stunning and highly detailed polycarbonate body. The kit is based on the beginner friendly and highly customizable TT-02 chassis. The full-size 7th generation model, Porsche 911 GT3 features double-wishbone front suspension – changed from MacPherson strut – and a horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine. Lightweight components and aerodynamic design extensively improved its performance. Carbon fiber reinforced plastic front hood, which was employed for production vehicles for the first time, gives lightweight design. Also, hanging type wing stay supply greater downforce and lower drag.

Adaptable TT-02 Chassis offers balanced shaft driven 4WD
The shaft driven 4WD TT-02 chassis employs a longitudinal layout with the battery on the left and the motor on the right, to offer excellent stability. In addition, it features identical left and right suspension arms and uprights for ease of assembly, plus easy-to-maintain gearboxes. It is a highly adaptable chassis, as it offers 2 different wheelbases, 2 ground clearance settings and 2 tread set-ups in addition to a range of 10 possible gear ratios. It is not short on looks either, with brake disc-shaped wheel hubs and stylish front bumper supports. Mesh-type wheels are paired with racing slick tires.

• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 467mm, width: 188mm, height: 131mm
• Wheelbase: 251mm (Short-size wheelbase spec).
• Lightweight, durable polycarbonate body with separate polycarbonate rear wing and light cases.
• Separate plastic parts molded in black realistically depict side mirrors and wing stays.
• The model uses the shaft-driven 4WD TT-02 chassis which features superior adaptability and stability.
• Dark gun metal color spoke wheels are paired with racing radial tires.
• Includes ESC and motor.
• Comes with trim detail stickers and window masking tape for use in the paint process.
• Requires 2-channel radio, steering servo, 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger and Tamiya PS paint to complete.

Tamiya 58721 1/10 Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse (MB-01 Chassis) at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2023

Not there on the first day of the fair, just below photos.

Other new Tamiya RC releases shown at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2023


Radio Control Kits
47326 1/10 R/C TT-02R Chassis Kit
47348 1/10 R/C The Grasshopper Candy Green Edition
47390 1/10 R/C Avante (2011) Black Special
47484 1/10 R/C 1990 Mercedes-Benz C 11
58418 1/10 R/C The Boomerang (2008)
58577 1/10 R/C Novafox
58606 1/10 R/C Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Martini (TT-02)
56371 1/14 R/C Scania 770 S 8×4/4
58712 1/10 R/C Porsche 911 GT3 (992) (TT-02)
58714 1/10 R/C Volkswagen Golf MK2 GTI 16V Rally (MF-01X)
58715 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (CC-02)
58716 1/10 R/C Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT/GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid (TT-02)
58718 1/10 R/C Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST165) (TT-02)
58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01)
58721 1/10 R/C Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse (MB-01)
58722 1/10 R/C 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Racing Version (TT-02)

R/C Hop-Up Options
22026 MB-01 Full Ball Bearing Set
22068 BB-01 Dog bone Shafts (2pcs.)
22069 BB-01 Aluminum Front Uprights
22070 BB-01 Aluminum Servo Stays
22071 BB-01 Slipper Clutch Set
51708 1/10 Scale R/C Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST165) Body Parts Set

New Tamiya Static releases shown at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2023


Static Model Kits
20070 1/20 Porsche 935 Martini
24364 1/24 GMA T.50
35381 1/35 German Panzer IV/70(A)
35382 1/35 German Infantry Set (Late WWII)

New Tamiya Mini 4WD and Educational series shown at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2023


Mini 4WD Kits
18659 Estoura (MA)
18720 K4Tasche (FM-A)

Educational Construction Kits
70254 Monorail Train
70255 Rail Set (for Monorail Train)