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Roborace – a kind of full sized Tamiya Mini 4WD race

Source and more: HAI Online Indonesia

Tamiya who had time to hits in Indonesia made real. Yep, Mini 4 WD live-action version of ya! This is probably the first time you look at the look of a racing car without the world’s first driver, named Robocar. Cars that have this futuristic form emang deliberately designed for the event Roborace, as quoted from Mashable. Roborace itself is a new class of Formula Electronic (FE) or electric-powered race car formula that will introduce a category without a driver or driveless.

While making his own car, called Robocar, not only looks cool. Robocar also have capabilities that are not inferior to conventional racing cars. Like the Mini 4 WD, each wheel on Robocar has a motor power up to 300kW. With this much power, said this car can go up to speeds of 320 kilometers per hour. Create the engine and the ‘brain’ itself, this car uses Nvidia Drive PX2 to set the camera sensor and special sensors on the car.

Formula Electronic (FE) CEO Alejandro Agag said the times of this unique series race philosophy would be in harmony with the vision of developing the car in the future. Which he describes as electric, connected, and without driver.

Well, if you used Mini 4 WD toy you can only play on a small racetrack, now there is a real ‘Mini 4 WD’ competition that you can watch with the actual size. We wait aja ya going as good as what the race!

Mazda Demio & Roadster Paper Craft Original Design Contest with Tamiya Kits as Award

Pick a paper craft of “Demio” or “Roadster” and draw a thrilling design that “I wish there really was such a car!” After painting, assemble a paper craft, photograph and shoot it and apply for it! Since you can apply any number of times, make a lot of your favorite artworks and apply quickly! We are waiting for a lot of participation from small children to parents and children, adults who like design.


Source and more: Wonder School!

Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit RC Experience Bus Tour with Dr. Fumito Taki held on Sunday, May 14

A profitable bus tour that you can see and experience the world’s largest all-weather RC car circuit!
Dr. Fumito Taki’s birth parent “Dr. Taki” will guide you as a navigator!

Over 70,000 people visiting hobby every year Big event “Shizuoka Hobby Show”. In conjunction with this event, we planned a bus tour that you can experience the “Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit” which was renewed as the world’s largest all-weather RC circuit in June last year. In the morning we enjoyed each hobby show venue and departed to Kakegawa circuit by charter bus from noon. Light talk of Tamiya RC car’s creator “Dr. Taki”? Lunch time in the car while listening. After arriving at the circuit, there are plenty of contents such as a tour of the facility and powerful engine RC car race, an experience traveling society where the RC car can actually be steered, special sale corner of the RC kit etc. Participants also have big souvenirs. Recommended tour for those who want to see the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit.

Topic 1
Tamiya RC car’s birth parent “Dr. Taki” accompanies it! We will navigate everyone.

Tamiya’s first electric R / C car, “1/12 Porsche Turbo RSR 934 Racing” that appeared in 1976, was developed, and Dr. Taki Watanabe joined the bus and told everyone that it changed the flow of the RC car so far I will navigate. Mini talk show will be held by Dr. Taki on the bus. In addition to the fun of circuit driving and the charm of RC race, development confidential story of RC car may jump out. On the way to Kakegawa Circuit you can have a good time while eating lunch.

Topic 2
Watch a powerful engine RC car race! Please enjoy speed and sound!

The on-road circuit boasting the largest size in Japan is capable of running not only electric but also engine RC cars. On the day of the tour, we are holding an engine RC car race at the circuit. Exhaust notes that are powerful only of engines, and machines that run long straights at high speed are abundant. Can you see the refueling scene just like a real car race?

Topic 3
Electric & Engine RC Car Experience Running Meetings! Let’s experience running on a large circuit!
On the circuit day, we prepared an RC car for experiencing driving. Choose one from three plans to suit your wishes and challenge control. For the first experience of RC car, Tamiya staff will teach you how to control so it is safe. Please enjoy running experiences on a big course that you can not normally experience.

Topic 4
There is also a special sales corner of the RC car kit.
The special sales corner which the RC car kit can purchase at a great price is also opened at the venue. Please use it if you find a machine you like for future circuit running.

Schedule
May 14, 2017 (Sunday)
※ For details, I will contact you again after I participate.
11:45 minutes: Twin Messe Shizuoka (Shizuoka Hobby Show venue) Collection
12:00 Depart for the Tamiya Kakegawa circuit by bus
Lunch at Dinner · Dr. Taki Mini Talk Show
13:30 Kakegawa Circuit Closing
Facility Tour & Engine RC Race watching
RC car experience trip meeting
14:30 Kakegawa Circuit departing 14:45 Departure
: Kakegawa station arrival
15:45 Shizuoka station arrival
16:00 Twin Messe Shizuoka arrival dissolved
* Schedule will be schedule. If there is no applicant, Kakegawa station, Shizuoka station will not go through.
Deadline / Capacity May 8, 2017 (Monday) Until 12 o’clock Capacity 30 people
* There are cases where lottery will be taken for a large number of applicants.
※ We will contact you by e-mail before May 9 (Tue) on whether to participate.
* Cancellation after May 8 (Monday) can not be accepted for the convenience of preparation, so please make sure to confirm the schedule beforehand and apply.

Targets
Those who have never been to the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit * Those who are under junior high school students should accompany their parents.

About application method
Application from the homepage →　You can enter from here.
Please fill in the necessary items and send it.
※ Application deadline is May 12, 2017 (Monday) until 12 o’clock

The meeting place
Twin Messe Shizuoka
〒 422 – 8006 Suruga Ward Shizuoka City Shinkin 3 – chome 1 – 10
TEL 054 – 285 – 3111 (Representative) Access here
※ Here are the Shizuoka hobby shows held, so the surrounding roads and parking lots are very crowded To do. Please take a moment to visit us or visit us by public transportation such as the station from Shizuoka station . There is no change in the departure time of the bus, so please be forewarned.
* If you wish to visit Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit directly by private car etc., please list in the contact column.
Participation fee
Free (Including souvenirs for those who participate)
* Souvenirs will be targeted for elementary school students and above.

Notes
※ Please pay attention to your health at your own risk. Especially on the day of the event, please stop participating if you feel sick. Also, if you feel any abnormalities during participation, please do not overdo it, please stop participating promptly.
※ I will pay attention to safety management during the event, but please be sure to bring a copy of insurance certificate for your situation (Please bring it yourself during the event).
* The pattern of the event is taken with still images, movies, etc. It may be published on each media related to Tamiya, such as printed matter and website. Please acknowledge your participation.
※ To prevent theft, please be sure to wear valuables.
※ Although the organizer will pay attention to accident prevention, we are not responsible for accidents, theft, injury or other damage.
※ If you can not follow the instructions of the staff, we may ask you to leave. Please note.

Contact
Tamiya Grand Prix Team 054 – 283 – 0002
Monday – Friday 8: 00-12: 00 13: 00-17: 00 ※ Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays, Holiday

Tamiya Open House 2017 – May 13th & 14th

In accordance with Shizuoka Hobby Show, Tamiya head office will be made public to the public. As well as the historic center exhibiting products from the age of wooden models, the lobby where the real F1 machine is displayed, as well as the in-house observations such as the design department and the mold department that you can not see in the usual way. Furthermore, it is possible to enjoy plenty of the day with plenty of contents such as production of mini 4WD, manipulation of RC, manufacturing experience of sweet decoration.

■ Date: May 13, 2017 (Saturday), 14 days (day)
■ opening hours: on both days 9:00 ～ 16:30
■ Venue: Corporation Tamiya Head Office (Shizuoka Suruga-ku Ondabara 3-7)
■ At the observation point, professional staff of each department will answer everyone’s questions etc.
■ For breaks, you can use the main building 5th floor dining hall. We will also sell snacks.
■ The comprehensive guide at the venue is done at the reception desk on the second floor.
■ Access Map to Tamiya Open House
■ 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show Information (Official Site)
■ Information of the 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show

Spielwaren Messe Tamiya 50th anniversary exhibition
Special thanks sale held!

Plastic model to RC, mini 4WD · · · · · What is there to enjoy at the venue!
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of “Spielewalen Messe” exhibition, thank you for your patronage, we will release a large scale model plastic, model RC, mini 4WD etc at a reasonable price. We are looking forward to seeing what kind of products are there at the venue. We are waiting for your visit with a large selection of digging things.

Spielwaren Messe is the world’s largest toy fair “Spielwerren Messe”, which is said to be held every year in the city of Nuremberg, the southern city of Germany, with a total of one million points. Tamiya celebrated its 50th anniversary in February this year at more than 2,800 hobby, toy and craft related manufacturers from 60 countries from 60 countries. With the long history of Spielewalen Messe, 50 years of continuous exhibit manufacturers were able to achieve the achievement of being the first company in Japan and less than 10 companies worldwide.

Tour Points

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin” is displayed!
We exhibit “Honda CRF 1000 L”, the strongest class age adventure tour in the class, which combines technology honed with harsh rallying and advanced technology running through the vast desert.
Please have a look at the popular machines that attract great attention all over the world.
Cooperation: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motorcycle Japan Co., Ltd.

1/1 Mini 4WD Aero Avante is displayed!
“When you become a mini four wheel drive a real car ….” Everyone once if the fan is only one machine in the world that realizes the dream plunge you right. During the hobby show, it is on display at the Tamiya head office showroom! Please take a closer look at this opportunity.
※ 1/1 For mini 4WD actual vehicle development project, please click here.

Main building 2F showroom
Exhibit historical formula machines and motorcycle real cars


Rebruck NSX who actually fought the SUPER GT championship. Also exhibited the former F1 machine such as Lotus. In addition, “1/1 Wahgen off-loader” which was made one-off based on 1/10 RC model is exhibited. Please take a good look.

Office tour We usually visit the office where we can not easily see. Professional staff in each department will explain it clearly!
3F

Injection Molding Machine Demonstration & Mold Factory Tour Making process of plastic mold and plastic model can be seen up close.
Main Building 1F

Fujitsu dry batteries provided mini 4WD Japan Cup 2017 Official course
“Great Circuit Circuit 2017” opened to the public
East Building 2F

First released 200m “Great Circuit Circuit 2017”, which will be the stage of the battle of 2017 for the first time! It is! Each section including the new section “Loose Road” and “Climber Changer” is full of highlights. * Mileage is not possible.

Make Suites Decoration!
East Building 2F
Why do not you try making authentic sweets with sweet sweet decoration even if you make it (charged) or decorate it? You can enjoy various variations with your own taste.
Time 9:15 ~ 16:30 (15:30 reception end), accept at any time at the venue
⇒ For details, please click here.

Puppet remodeling contest work exhibition
Main building 2F showroom 

The 42nd doll remodeling contest excellent work is exhibited. The theme is a contest with entries from a wide range of age groups, including topical celebrities, characters, historical figures and era backgrounds.

RC Car Experience Tour “Try! Tamiya RC” and “RC Trailer Riding Experience Corner” are held!
Main Building 5F · Rooftop


Let’s run Tamiya’s RC car thoroughly! “Try !! Tamiya RC” can challenge RC piloting with a simple mini game. Of course the machine is prepared in Tamiya. Participation is of course free. Invite your friends and join us!
The RC trailer passenger experience corner can ride on the 1/14 scale RC big trailer. We will conduct trailer riding experience for primary schoolchildren and below. Please feel that the RC car is so powerful.

Fun full of construction plazas
Main building 2F
Let’s play with remote control robots! Challenge game with popular RoboCraft series and work series including Mecha · Fug and Remote Control Boxing Fighter!

Mini 4WD Corner
Main Building 5F · Interior
Installation Make a mini 4WD kit purchased at the sales corner etc on the day and play on the spot! (We accept at any time.) The completed machine is dedicated It is possible to run on the circuit. Upon assembly, the staff will give a gentle lecture. * I will limit the running on the circuit to the machine assembled in the work class. ※ There is no installation of the mini 4WD free running course.

Sales Corner
Main Building 5F, Main Building 2F, East Building 5F

Plastic models, RC cars, mini 4WD, tool kit, original goods etc. are sold. In addition, this year Tamiya celebrated its 50th anniversary at the exhibition at the world’s largest toy fair “Spielwalen Messe”. Therefore, we thank the fans who have patronized us so far and will hold “Special thanks sale”.

Separate event
Try !! Tamiya RC Tour 2017 Hobby Zankei’s Weekend to Enjoy with Spring and Parents !!
Tamiya Head Office / Tamiya Circuit / Hobby Show Venue
With the TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) staff, the assembly experience of the RC car, running at the Tamiya circuit, We planned “Hello Zambai Tri!! Tamiya RC Tour 2017 Spring” over Shizuoka Hobby Show venue and Tamiya headquarters by private bus. Please enjoy the RC hobby by enjoying “model world capital Shizuoka” with parents and children. ⇒ For details, please click here.

Access
◆ Information to the Tamiya head office
[bus]
· From JR Shizuoka Station North Exit 8, take the Deko line “Oka branch office” and get off at “Oka branch office”. 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
· From JR Shizuoka station south exit line 21, take the Minami line “via gyroscope” or “via Nakata” and get off at “Oka branch office”. 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
[Taxi]
· When using a taxi from JR Shizuoka station, it is about 10 minutes from the south exit of the station.
· When using a taxi from JR Higashi Shizuoka station, it is about 5 minutes from the station south exit.
[Car]
– From Tomei Shizuoka Inter, via South South Road (SBS Street), about 15 minutes.
[Walking]
About twenty minutes from Twin Messe

◆ About moving from the HS venue
[Please use the shuttle bus]
· A shuttle bus is available to visit the hobby show venue (Twin Messe Shizuoka) and the Tamiya head office.
* Due to traffic jams around the venue, the time of operation may change.

※ On the day the parking lot is very crowded. Please use public transportation.
※ If parking is full, we may have to wait.
* Events carried out outdoors may change the contents depending on the weather. Please note.

※ Inquiries: Tamiya Grand Prix 054-283-0002 (8 o’clock – 12 o’clock / 13 o’clock – 17 o’clock – except for Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)
* Event patterns are taken with still images, movies, etc., May be published on each media involved. Please acknowledge your participation.
※ The organizer will get the best attention to preventing accidents, but we can not assume the responsibility in case of accident, theft, injury or other damage.
* We will pay close attention to safety management during the event, but please be sure to bring a copy of insurance certificate for a moment’s circumstances.
※ To prevent theft, please be sure to wear valuables.
※ If you can not follow the instructions of the staff, we may ask you to leave.
* Event contents may change without notice. Please note.

Tamiya Mini 4WD new product · event information released & FA chassis sneek peak!

Mini 4WD Media Mini 4WD announced at Media Meeting & Race We will release noteworthy related news such as new products and events! Further details will be posted on May 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun) of 2017 twin We will be presenting at the 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show to be held in Messe Shizuoka, please come.

Fujitsu dry battery provided mini 4WD Japan Cup 2017 will be held again this year!

Schedule
June 18 (Sun) Tokyo Tournament 1 Shinagawa Seaside Forest Oval Garden (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo) June 25 (Sun) Osaka Games 1 Kyocera Dome Osaka 9th Floor Sky Hall (Nishi Ward, Osaka City) July 2 Sun) Shizuoka Games Shinzoka / South Building (Shizuoka City Suruga Ward) July 9 (Sun) Kumamoto Tournament Greenland Rainbow Dome (Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture) July 16 (Sun) Tokyo Tournament 2 Shinagawa Seaside Forest Oval Garden (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) , July 30 (Sunday) Ehime tournament Tex port Imabari (Imabari, Ehime Prefecture) August 6 (Sun) Sendai tournament Sendai San Festa (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) August 13 (Sun) Niigata Competition Hive Nagaoka (Niigata Prefecture Nagaoka City) August 20 (Sun) Hokkaido Competition Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena (Sapporo City Minami Ward) August 27 (Sun) Tokyo Tournament 3 Shinagawa Seaside Forest Oval Garden (Tokyo Shinagawa Ward ) Sunday, September 10 (Sun) Kakegawa Tour Tsumagoi Resort Ayano Township (Shikaoka Prefecture Kakegawa City) September 17 (Sun) Okayama Tournament Toy Kingdom (Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture) October 1 (Sun) Osaka Games 2 Kyocera Dome Osaka · 9th floor Sky Hall (Nishi Ward, Osaka City) October 8 (Sun) Fukui Tournament Fukui Prefectural Industry Center (Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture) October to be held Tokyo Tournament EX / Champion Decision Battle (Schedule, Venue Adjustment in Progress)

Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2017 Official course Great Circuit Circuit 2017 is released for the first time!
The Great Cross Circuit 2017 with a total length of 200 m with numerous new sections arranged will cycle around 15 venues nationwide. ● New Section “Loose Road” Themiddle three lanes are gentle straight, one end lane and five lanes are a loose straight section made up of outward bulging curves. Wash walls randomly placed on the side of the course and changed to “Rocking Loose Road”. Because the course width is wider than usual, the machine is more likely to shake in the left and right direction and lateral stability is essential. ● New section “Omega Bank” TheΩ (Omega) turn which appeared in “Mini 4WD Grand Prix 2017 Spring” held from February of 2017 further evolved. A composite bank section that turns 90 degrees from the bank approach and then turns 180 degrees in the opposite direction. After climbing up the bank that arrived at angle, it is a section shaken up and down and left and right running while tilting the machine. ● New section “Climber changer”The normal changer section for lane movement is 1 lane, only one machine runs in a bank, the other four lanes are flat running, but this climber changer is a normal lane changer and Is the reverse. Four lanes, four machines traveled in the bank, and the other one lane flat. Unlike so far it is a changer section that requires further speed and power because it passes through the bank every lap. ● Other section”Double Bouncing Straight (Multi)”In the “Mini 4WD Grand Prix 2017 New Year” as a bouncing straight, in the subsequent “Mini 4WD Grand Prix 2017 Spring”, a special section wielding double as a double consisting of two consecutive “double bouncing Straight (multi) appears again. Developed four variations of the direction that turns every venue. Omega Bank, a machine that has reached top speed after going through a New Era turn and rushes into, the stability of the machine in the vertical direction is particularly important. Asection that passes through”Fujitsu Pop” and”Double Bouncing Straight” and enters the curve from the throughput of the throughput in an unstable state. The higher the speed, the higher the probability of a course out. “New Era turn” Thecorner which capped the name of cap brand · New Era which supports champion cap. It is expected that the machine will pass at high speed. “Last turn”The final corner of the Great Circuit 2017 “Last turn”. The machine that passed safely here will have a winning run. I = 14> Corner that names the cap brand · New Era that supports the champion cap. It is expected that the machine will pass at high speed. “Last turn”The final corner of the Great Circuit 2017 “Last turn”. The machine that passed safely here will have a winning run. I = 14> Corner that names the cap brand · New Era that supports the champion cap. It is expected that the machine will pass at high speed. “Last turn”The final corner of the Great Circuit 2017 “Last turn”. The machine that passed safely here will have a winning run.

Four different patterns of circuit layouts appeared at each venue!

The Great Circuit Circuit 2017 which imaged the cross system is Type A (A), Type A (A) Type B (B) which crossed the lower half of Course Layout, Type A (A), Type B (B) Combined with the four circuit layout of type AA (Aimira) and type BB (Beam mirror) which inverted the course layout and “Double bouncing straight (multi)” with 4 section variations, different circuits emerge at each venue intend to do something.

“Great Cross Circuit 2017” which imaged the cross system
① Type A (A)
② Type B (B): Cross the lower half of the course layout of Type A (A)
③ Cross Type AA (Aimira): Type A (A) course Reverse layout
④ Type BB (Beam mirror): Reverse course layout of type B (bee)

“DCR-01 (DECROS-01)” to extend the mini 4WD design
A new mini 4WD DCR-01 (DECROS-01) that extends the diversity of mini 4WD design appeared.
As a designer of the former Honda Institute of Technology, a mini 4WD designed by Mr. Takayaki Takayuki who also produced a lot of hit products and also handled the body design of the Tamiya RC car “Dual Ridge”.
By adopting the body division method which is not included in the mini 4WD so far, you can enjoy the color coordination of personality expression with ease.
⇒DCR-01 (DECLOS-01) Promotional Video

Japan Cup 2017 Related items also appear one after another
Trigeille Japan Cup 2017 (MA chassis)
This is a special limited version based on mini 4WD TRIGATE, popular in the actual car style.
The body is made of soft orange ABS resin resistant to shock, finished in a race car style design which imaged the Japan cup.
Adopted a high-performance MA chassis with a double shaft motor mounted in the center of the car body.
In addition to Silver color wheels of A spokes, we also set 26 mm super hard low tire with Japan Cup red print.

~ Japan Cup Memorial Item ~
○ Hyper Dash 3 Motor J – CUP 2017
○ Hyper Dash Motor PRO J – CUP 2017
○ HG Carbon Multi – Wide Stay (1.5 mm) J – CUP 2017
○ HG Carbon Multi – Wide Rear Stay (1.5 mm) J – CUP 2017

 

 

 

~ Mini 4WD 35th Memorial Item ~
○ Festa Joune Clear Body Set
○ Blue Tire & Gold Plating A Spoke Wheel
○ White Tire & Blue Plating A Spoke Wheel

 

 

 

 


A long-awaited new chassis (FA) appears !?
Finally, that new chassis will be filled with full!? Details will be announced at the 56th Shizuoka Hobby show Tamiya booth to be held from Saturday, May 13th . Please stay tuned!