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2018 Tobu Tamiya modelers contest awarded work announcement

The model is also hot in the hot summer! Many works gathered at the venue of Tobuto Tamiya Modelers Gallery this year. 157 pieces gathered. Judges who selected works by themselves only with masterpieces that are hard to put on anything suffered very much. Because there were so many wonderful works so this time there are two special prizes newly appointed by Toshiaki Tamiya, chairman Tamaki Tamiya this time, furthermore, in recent years it has been difficult to see young people to participate in the contest, all 6 juniors who sent to the contest I was honored as a junior prize. Unfortunately this time the Mini 4WD Prize is no longer applicable, but next time I will be waiting for the work which started like the competition Deregans of the Mini 4WD Tournament. The state of the contest is scheduled to be published for the second issue of Tamiya News October issue (Vol.593), November issue (Vol.594). Please also see Tamiya news together.

Tamiya at the 58th All Japan Model & Hobby Show with list of items planned for exhibition

■Trade Day　※Not open to the public.
September 28th (Fri.) 9:00～17:00

■Consumer Days
September 29th (Sat.) 9:30～18:00
September 30th (Sun.) 9:30～16:30

■Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 7,8
■Entrance Fee: 1,000 yen
(※Children 15 and under: free)

Be among the first to set eyes upon new and recent releases in all of the Tamiya product ranges by visiting the show! From completed versions of model kits to rare sights such as items still under development, the All Japan Model & Hobby Show is a great chance to see what wonders Tamiya has in store. What’s more, development staff will be on hand to explain their products and answer any questions you might have. Add to that the shopping corner which will have Tamiya products on sale including limited edition event items, and this is a chance not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

A closer look at some of the Tamiya products on display


■1/35 Scout Car M3A1
Designed for U.S. reconnaissance use and later provided to the Red Army, the M3A1 Scout Car is a highly versatile addition to the 1/35 Military Miniature series. In-depth study of real vehicles has made for a highly realistic depition of the car’s boxy form. The kit includes 5 Soviet figures, and marking options recreating 2 Red Army vehicles and 1 U.S. ★Length: 161mm ★With accurate depictions of 12.7mm and 7.62mm machine guns. ★Armor covers and front grille louvers can be assembled open or closed.
■1/35 U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan
The M551 Sheridan was designed as a lightweight vehicle that could be airdropped into various theaters worldwide. This model recreates the M551 as it was seen in the Vietnam War, with the lightweight form and powerful 152mm gun/launcher accurately recreated in 1/35. Also captured are details such as the M113 gun shield, anti-RPG net, hull underside mine protection and more! ★Length: 185mm ★Gun barrel tip features rifling detail. ★Realistic assembly type tracks. ★Comes with full body commander and loader figures, plus driver torso figure. ★Includes 2 Vietnam War marking options.
■1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (Tentative)
The Spitfire remains a legend of the air thanks in part to the heroics of the Mk.I during the Battle of Britain in WWII. This is a brand new tooling of the Spitfire Mk.I in detailed Tamiya 1/48, with the graceful form captured in style. Parts are included to recreate various specifications of the Mk.I. ★Length: 191mm ★Choose between open and closed canopy. Cockpit features realistic detailing. ★Photo-etched parts are included. ★Comes with seated pilot figure and 3 marking options.
*CAD image shows product still under development.
■1/10 R/C Comical Grasshopper (WR-02CB)
This exciting new kit is a 2WD R/C model with a new take on the classic Grasshopper. It features a lightweight and durable polycarbonate body, and a driver figure, too. The new WR-02CB chassis features wide tread and the battery pack laid out longitudinally in the rear. Give the model full throttle to perform exciting wheelies! ★Length: 356mm ★4-wheel double wishbone suspension features newly designed suspension arms and CVA oil dampers. ★Stylish bubble tires and depictions of megaphone mufflers add real character to the kit.
■1/10 R/C 312 T3 (F104W)
Ferrari’s classic 1978 racecar 312 T3 now re-appears as an R/C model assembly kit! Two bodies are included – one in highly detailed polycarbonate-ABS, and one in lightweight standard polycarbonate. The F104W chassis uses the trusty F104 as a base, with wider front suspension arms to depict the wide form of the 312 T3. ★Length: 460mm ★Double-deck frame uses 2mm upper and 3.2mm lower FRP decks. ★Ball differential gives a smooth drive. ★Includes grippy sponge tires.
■TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TS050 Hybrid (MA Chassis) (Polycarbonate Body)
This Mini 4WD assembly kit recreates the TS050 Hybrid, a car developed for racing. A polycarbonate body captures the aerodynamic form with low bonnet, bulging fenders and complex side pontoons, and included stickers help depict livery colors. It is based on the MA Chassis. ★No.7 and 8 cars can be recreated using the included stickers. ★Dark silver color fin-type wheels are paired with low-profile tires. ★Includes rear skid bar and 3.5:1 speed gears.
■Avante Jr. 30th Anniversary Special
The Avante Jr. Is back, as a special kit commemorating its initial release in December 1988. The kit includes two bodies – one in the original blue, and one with a stylish blue-plated finish. Two sets of stickers are also included – the original designs, plus a special sheet of 30th Anniversary Special ones. A stylish updated package is also sure to catch the eye. ★Type 2 chassis is molded in Gray ABS. ★White 6-spoke wheels are paired with large-diameter slick tires. ★Includes 5:1 and 4.2:1 gears.
■Aero Manta Ray Black Special (AR Chassis)
This Black Special version of the popular Aero Manta Ray sees the body molded in tinted Smoke color plastic, with clear type stickers included. Fluorescent orange wheels are paired with super hard low-profile tires featuring stylish white sidewall lettering. The new package harks back to the classic Avante Jr. Black Special original model. ★AR chassis parts are molded in tough polycarbonate-ABS. ★A Parts are low-friction resin. ★4.2:1 gear parts are included.
■Chain-Program Robot
This assembly kit creates a robot whose movement can be programmed by the use of 3 types of special link put together to form a chain. The chain is pushed through the model by the chain gear, and the reader translates the different links into positions of the rear wheel, steering the robot. Attaching the chain ends to one another creates an ongoing cycle. ★Length: approx. 185mm ★Includes everything needed for easy snap-fit/screw-together assembly. ★Requires one R6/AA/UM3 battery (not included).
■Tamiya Decoration Series Event
Come along to the Tamiya booth to check out what the Tamiya Decoration Series is about! This hobby enjoys great popularity among all ages, regardless of gender. We will be running an event teaching how to make delectable-looking depictions of sweets from dedicated modeling clay.

■Get Some Shopping Done!
Don’t forget to stop by the Tamiya Shop which will be set up in the Tamiya booth, and take a look at the exciting products on sale!

★Below is a list of items planned for exhibition by Tamiya at the 58th All Japan Model & Hobby Show to be held on September 29 & 30, 2018.

Products planned for display

Scale Models

  • 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (Tentative)
  • 1/35 M3A1 Scout Car
  • 1/35 U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War)
  • 1/35 Scale U.S. M551 Sheridan Metal Gun Barrel Set (Tentative)
  • 1/35 U.S. MCI Cartons (Vietnam War)
  • 1/35 German Tank Panther Ausf.D Special Edition
  • 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.J Special Edition
  • 1/35 Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 16 MCV Metal Gun Barrel
  • 1/35 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-85
  • 1/35 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122
  • 1/35 T34/85 Russian Medium Tank
  • 1/35 Russian Tank KV-1B Model 1940 w/Applique Armor
  • 1/24 Nissan 370Z Heritage edition
  • 1/12 Suzuki GSX750S New Katana

R/C Models

  • 1/10 R/C Comical Grasshopper (WR-02CB)
  • 1/10 XB Comical Grasshopper (WR-02CB)
  • 1/10 R/C Ferrari 312 T3 (F104W)
  • 1/18 R/C King Yellow 6×6 (Painted Body) (G6-01)
  • 1/10 R/C TT-02RR Chassis Kit
  • 1/10 R/C TA07 MS Chassis Kit
  • 1/35 R/C Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 10 Tank (w/Control Unit)
  • 1/10 R/C Isuzu mu Type X Black Metallic (CC-01)
  • 1/10 R/C First Try R/C Kit TT-02B Chassis w/Neo Scorcher Body
  • T3-01 B Parts (Front Fork) (Plated)
  • T3-01 Rear Wide Semi-Slick Tires (2pcs.)
  • T3-01 Wheels for Rear Wide Semi-Slick Tires (Chrome Plated, 2pcs.)
  • T3-01 Rear Wide Pin Spike Tires (2pcs.)
  • T3-01 Wheels for Rear Wide Pin Spike Tires (Chrome Plated, 2pcs.)
  • T3-01 Full Ball Bearing Set
  • T3-01 Aluminum Adjustable Link Arm Set
  • T3-01 Front Caramel Block Tire
  • 1/8 Scale R/C Dancing Rider Lightweight Body Parts Set
  • T3-01 Battery Case
  • TB-05 Carbon Reinforced Lower Deck
  • TB-05 Carbon Reinforced K Parts (Stiffeners)
  • Urethane Bumper XL (Black) (TT-02, TT-01 Type-E)
  • TB-05 Carbon Reinforced T Parts (Steering)
  • TT-02B Reinforced Gear Covers & Lower Suspension Arms (2pcs.)
  • DT-03 Reinforced M Parts (Damper Stay Mount)
  • On Road Racing Truck H Parts (Chrome Plated)
  • Marking Stickers (for 1/14 R/C On Road Racing Trucks) (Tentative)

For kids

  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TS050 Hybrid (Polycarbonate Body) (MA Chassis)
  • Mini Avante Jr. 30th Anniversary Special
  • Mini 4WD Compact Bag (Blue)
  • Aero Manta Ray Black Special (AR Chassis)
  • Mini 4WD Owl Racer GT
  • Fighter Magnum VFX Premium (Super-II Chassis)
  • Dancing Divine Doll (MA Chassis)
  • DCR-02 (MA Chassis)
  • DCR-02 Body Parts Set (Gun Metal)
  • Synchro-Master Z9
  • Avante Mk.III Red Special
  • Liberty Emperor Premium (Super-II Chassis)
  • Manta Ray Mk.II White Special
  • Thunder Shot Mk.II Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body)
  • Avante Mk.III Azure Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body)
  • FRP Rear Brake Stay Set
  • Mini 4WD Motor Case 2 (Smoke Colored)
  • Mini 4WD Oval Home Circuit (2-Level Lane Change) plus Cyclone Magnum Prem. & Hurricane Sonic Prem.
  • Mini 4WD Japan Cup Junior Circuit Bank-Approach 20 (Orange)
  • HG 19mm Tapered Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless)
  • HG Carbon Front Stay for Fully Cowled Mini 4WD (1.5mm)
  • HG Round Hole Ball Bearings (4pcs.)
  • Large Dia. Stabilizer Head Set (11mm, 15mm) (Blue)
  • Large Dia. Stabilizer Head Set (17mm) (Blue)
  • 19mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (6 Spokes)
  • 19mm Aluminum Rollers (5 Spokes) w/Plastic Rings (Pink)
  • Slimline Mass Damper Set (Silver)
  • Stainless Steel Screw Set (15/20/25/30mm) (Black)
  • 2mm Aluminum Lock Nut (Gold, 5pcs.)
  • 2mm Aluminum Lock Nut (Dark Blue, 5pcs.)
  • 2mm Aluminum Lock Nut (Pink, 5pcs.)
  • Mini 4WD Setting Gauge (Gold)
  • Large Dia. Narrow Fiberglass Wheels & Arched Tires (Fluorescent Pink)

Tools & Paints

  • Chain-Program Robot
  • Modeler’s Knife (Dark Yellow)
  • Modeler’s Knife (Olive Drab)
  • Tamiya Cutting Mat a (A3 Half-Size/Blue)
  • Modeler’s Side Cutter a (Purple)
  • Fine Engraving Blade 0.15mm
  • Paint Retarder (Lacquer)
  • Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Gray) (Tentative)

 

Update on Tamiya Japan Cup 30th Anniversary Project Mini 4WD Design Contest

https://www.facebook.com/tamiyainc/videos/235503047137589/

Mini 4WD Design Contest
The total number of submitted images is over 1,000! A lot of power work gathered. Designer Kota Nezu & Takayaki Takayuki and Tamiya staff are almost finished and the results will be announced on September 28 (Friday) on the first day of “All Japan Model Hobby Show”. Please look forward to it!

More information about the contest

Tamiya Mini 4WD Con-d’Ele Festival 2018

A mini 4WD dressup festival is held nationwide!


Mini 4WD ‘s dressup contest “Contest Deregans (common name Condale)” is held at shops nationwide! Participation prize stickers and luxury such as “Mini Four Garage” where winners can store two plated bodies and mini 4WDs Premiums are also ants. You are also challenging to “condire” which is a different way to enjoy the mini 4WD from the race! We are waiting for entries from everyone!

Entry machines are accepted at shops nationwide. Duration and rules vary from shop to shop!

Participating machines of Condale Festival are accepted at shops nationwide listed in the following list. Since the rules such as the recruitment period and the size of acceptable machines are different for each shop, let’s ask the shop staff in advance!

Souvenirs and prizes are presented for each store! There are also commemorative stickers!

In the condelé festival, prize-winning works will be decided for each shop nationwide! In addition to the commemorative stickers being presented to participants in the condale festival, the winners (the contents of the prize differs for each store) are mini 4WD Luxury prizes such as “Mini Four Garage” which can store two cars and mini 4WD plated body etc will be offered. Please join us! Please

do not include Mini 4WD in the “mini 4 garage” of the prize !
※ The patterns and machines of this event are taken with still images, movies, etc., and may be published on various media related to Tamiya, such as prints and Web sites. Please acknowledge your participation.

List and deadline of Mini 4WD Condale Festival organizers (in japanese language)

Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Video Report Vol. 24


Electric RC Car Experience Running Tour “Try !! Tamiya RC”, a “trailer passenger ride experience corner” where you can ride a large RC trailer, and “Tamiya RC Car Festival” in Tokyo, Odaiba’s theme park “Tamiya RC Car Festival”, such as experiences of “Triple Wheel Series Dancing Rider” and driving experiences of “4 WD off road car heavy dump” We held at MEGA WEB (mega web). In addition, we also hold “TRI !! Tamiya RC School in MEGA WEB”, a radio control car production experience. I enjoyed driving with the assembled RC car.

Visiting the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen

We had the luck to recently be able to visit the Porsche museum in Zuffenhausen Germany, which belongs to the Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and is a unique experience for any real car, model car and even Tamiya aficionado. The current form of the museum was finalised in 2009 and it has many vehicle as well as part exhibits from the whole history of the company, which this year celebrates already 70 years, 1948-2018. As many Tamiya fans who have read the autobiography of the president of Tamiya, Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya, know, Tamiya has a very special relation to Porsche, starting in the mid 70s, where Tamiya actually purchased a Porsche 911, dismantled it and rebuilt it in order to better understand the car to release a fabulous 1/12 scale static model, on which they soon after even created their first radio control car model which was a huge sale success in Japan but also in export. Therefore, on this article we will only concentrate on museum exhibits which in a more or less similar form and version were released from Tamiya as static or R/C model kits.

TRF Race Report 1/10 Electric RC Touring Car All Japan Championship including first test results with prototype of the TA 07 MS


2018 JMRCA Japanese National Championship (1:10 Electric Touring Car)
July 20th-22nd 2018
Shirakaba 2in1 Circuit, Nagano, Japan

Kiyokazu Suzuki and Takayuki Kono attended the 2018 JMRCA Japanese National Championship to support drivers of Tamiya cars at the event, also taking the opportunity to race a prototype of the TA07 MS. There was great news in the Open Class, as young speedster Takuma Sasaki and his TRF419XR took an imperious overall victory, following on from his wins in last year’s Sports Class and the Tamiya R/C World Championships. He was fast all weekend, with the top time in three of the six qualifying sessions and second fastest in two more, then putting the opposition in their place with victories in the first two rounds of the final. His victory was the first for a Tamiya car in this class at the JMRCA Japanese National Championship since 2012. Fellow TRF419XR drivers Shuma Shinozawa and Masaaki Honda finished 5th and 6th overall respectively to cap a great weekend. Kiyokazu Suzuki also competed in the Open Class, achieving 11th overall with a prototype of the new TA07 MS, while in the Super Expert Class, Shinya Shimazaki demonstrated the TRF419XR’s potential with a 9th place overall finish.

First CAD image of Tamiya TA07 MS Chassis

Suzukis Open Class winning TRF 419 XR setting sheet

1989 Paris Dakar Team ACP Toyota Land Cruiser with Tamiya as sponsor

Author: Riko Kushida

Original source in Japanese language: My navi news

Go out to meet the machines that came to the facilities and events of the city, jumping out of the circuit and garage, the series ‘A town car racing car’. This time is the story of “Team ACP Toyota Land Cruiser” which is a Paris · Dakar Rally participation vehicle that we met in the front garden of Shizuoka City · Tamiya head office building.

“Team ACP Toyota Land Cruiser” @ Tamiya Head Office (Shizuoka City)

The goal point of Paris Dakar was the capital of Senegal

Senegal who fought Japan against the group league at the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russian tournament. Such capital Dakar of Senegal is famous as the goal point of “Paris · Dakar Rally” which is said to be the harshest rally in the world. It was a competition that ran from France / Paris to Dakar once, but due to political instability of transit countries, it is currently held under the name of “Dakar Rally” in South America.

“Team Land Cruiser · Toyota Auto Body” who participated in Dakar Rally 2018

At the Dakar Rally 2018 held in January, the “Land Cruiser 200 (VDJ 200 type)” of the “Toyota Auto Body Team Land Cruiser” won the class in the diesel car division without retailing commercial vehicles. We have achieved 5 consecutive victories as a team. About 30 years ago, “Land Cruiser 70 (BJ 74 Type)” who was participating in the same class from Japan is “Team ACP Toyota Land Cruiser” introduced this time.

“Team ACP Toyota Land Cruiser” 1989 Specification

“Team ACP” who challenged Paris Dakar for the first time as a Japanese

It is Paris Dakar that began in 1979, but in 1981 “Team ACP” by media correspondents started participating from Japan as soon as possible. In the same year I finished with Toyota “Starlet”, and in the following year I won the class with Toyota “Carina”, so I took up the topic with my 2WD car. In addition, it also serves as a support for 2WD cars, and also entered from Land Cruiser from the beginning. I kept fighting with Land Cruiser all the time until the year 1993 which was the last challenge of the team.

Challenge from Japan. It has an international number to bring it overseas

When the actor, Yosuke Natsuki, participated from ‘Team Children’ s Wolf ‘in 1985, the degree of public attention in Japan of Paris Dakar rose in a stroke. In 1987, the popular TV program “NARUTO! THE WORLD” closely adheres to the team ACP, as a singer / Yumi Matsutoya Yumi singing to another private team’s support caught up in a wide range of media. Participating warfare team from Japan and sponsoring Japanese companies will also increase.

The logo of various Japanese companies color the body

In 1989 and 1990, team ACP was sponsored by world model manufacturer Tamiya. With that kind of affair, it was exhibited in Tamiya head office building. Although the photograph is a specification car in 1989, the 1990 specification car is also made into a popular hobby “familiar Tamiya” mini 4-wheel drive “

Body color reminiscent of Tamiya’s logo mark

Running a course over 10,000 km, the second best in the class

This “Team ACP Toyota Land Cruiser” participated in the 11 th conference in 1989. From Paris to Tunis (the capital city of Tunisia) – Dakar run over 20,000 kilometers over 20,000 km, shining 2nd in the diesel car category with no retail cars.

Mr. Kubota is a driver, Ryuji Tsuruta is a navigator

Safety equipment including a seatbelt for competition and a roll cage for protecting passengers during rolling are added, but the main parts such as engines and transmissions are the same as the commercially available land cruiser. Activities at PARIS DAKAR are also proof of the reliability of commercial vehicles.

The same BJ74 type “Land Cruiser” that was on the market at the time

Even after Team ACP leaves Paris Dakar, it has been selected as many teams and continues to be active even now, “Toyota Land Cruiser”. “Toyota Auto Body Team Land Cruiser” is going for test runs from May as early as possible for the Dakar Rally 2019. It is anticipated for the 6th consecutive title of the commercial car division!

“Team Land Cruiser · Toyota Auto Body” who won class in Dakar Rally 2017

Team ACP Toyota Land Cruiser (Specified in 1989)

Full length × full width × full height 4,265 mm x 1,690 mm x 1,905 mm
Wheelbase 2,600 mm
engine 13B-T type in-line 4-cylinder diesel turbo
Displacement 3,431 cc
Maximum output 120 ps / 3, 400 rpm
Maximum torque 29.0 kgf-m / ​​2,000 rpm

About Tamiya headquarters
There is a real car exhibition corner with the showroom at the Tamiya head office in Shizuoka City, and tours are possible (reservation required). Every year, an open house (general tour without reservation unnecessary) was held according to the public release date of the Shizuoka Hobby Show, and this year I was greeted by this “Land Cruiser” at the front yard.

It is along SBS street lined with ward office and large shopping center

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