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Tamiya Tobu Modeler’s Gallery 2016

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July 21, 2016 (Thursday) to July 26 (Tuesday)　 Tobu Ikebukuro 8F exhibition space (1 to 3 addresses)
10:00 am to 8:00 pm the last day until 5 pm　Free admission

Want their mono one of the definitive of the model of charm and longing familiar place. Size also is small, you do not change as when the impression is that in the eyes of the real thing, is especially if those elaborated with their own hands. Exhibition crammed chock the charm of such a model, it is Tamiya Modeler’s gallery is held. Mini four-wheel drive from the scale model, of course, to display to bring together the Tamiya model to RC is also 1/1 Aero Avante the dream of four wheel drive mini fan was realized this year exhibition. In addition, also held events that you can experience the fun of the model, such as handicraft classrooms and Suites decoration production. Look, playing, shopping can also enjoy, excitement is full of exhibition.

Guidance of Tamiya Modeler’s gallery event content

“Tobu Tamiya Modeler contest” exhibitions
model fan “of the hottest Tobu Tamiya Modeler’s contest .” Scene, single item works, Suites decoration and so on, jammed piece of thought will gather under one roof. See carefully the world of model where there is only fun the number of work. In addition, on July 23 (Saturday) will do the contest winners of the awards ceremony at the venue.

★ Tobu Tamiya Modeler’s contest awards ceremony: July 23 (Saturday) at 1:00 pm than ⇒ 2016 years Tobu Tamiya Modelers Contest How to apply (deadline 7/10)

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The last of “Tobu Modeler Contest” winners

1/1 Aero Avante vehicle exhibition
will showcase the 1/1 Aero Avante was born from a dream of the project to the drivable vehicle a mini four-wheel drive. This machine, which was completed in the same manufacturing process as the vehicle of the racing car has a raw form mini four-wheel drive and attention to the front and rear bumper equipped with a roller, equipped with a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine in the rear. You can see the international racing course, a machine that was Bakusou the Suzuka Circuit up close. ⇒ 1/32 mini four-wheel drive REV series No.1 Aero Avante (AR Chassis) ⇒ Aero Avante vehicle details

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Koji Ishizaka and his friends presbyopia Zu mini gallery
Koji Ishizaka actor will exhibit the work of your model club “presbyopia Zu” to serve as chairman. The only meeting of the name is taken from the street you know, “presbyopia”, everyone is just senior modeler of members. That said, just a masterpiece that comes through is how it has been produced a model while enjoying us.

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Tamiya 70th anniversary sticker gift
during the period, one will receive a 3,240 yen (including tax / receipt summed Allowed) or more purchases of sticker arrival to commemorate the Tamiya 70th anniversary to 3,000 people at Tamiya Modeler’s gallery in the venue.

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Held every day! Four wheel drive mini competition
will be held every day the popularity of mini four-wheel drive competition in the special circuit of the venue. Anyone addition to the three times of the competition one day can participate, we also race the name of the bear machine limitation of the “Avante”. In addition, the kit, sale of parts, of course, was also available a convenient pit space to the assembly and setting. ★ four wheel drive mini competition (except for the 7 / 23,7 / 26) four times a day held the start of the race time ★ 11: 00 ~ ★ 13: 30 ~ ★ Avante limited race 16: 00 ～ ★ 18: 30 ～※ each time first arrival 90 people (participation is free of charge) ※ will start accepting each time the race 30 minutes before the start. Avante limited race ※ is, you can participate only vehicles equipped with the body stick the “Avante” in the product name. ※ 7/23 (Sat) does not have a 13:30 time for the awards ceremony. ※ last day of 7/26 (Tuesday) There is no 16:00 and 18:30 of the times for the 17 pm closing time.

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Mini 4WD Workshop
Four wheel drive mini Workshop (surcharge) every day (except Saturday) will be held. Such as that do not know about the assembly, staff will teach with care.

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Beginners welcome! RC Car experience corner
in the RC experience corner, held, including the demonstration of RC trailers and RC tank of the great power, the hands-on events that you can feel the fun to steer every day. Of course, it is beginners welcome. RC, please join us also your first time of children and women.

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Suites decoration production experience <7/24 held>
make sweets miniature that is popular around the woman “Suites decoration”. On July 24 (Sunday) will be held on the production experience corner (surcharge). Please to challenge in the fabrication of cute candy. ※ reservation is ★ 7/24 (day) “cupcake of macaroons” all nine meetings held (production time required 30 minutes) ★ 10: 30 ～ ★ 11: 10 ～ ★ 12: 50 ～ ★ 13: 30 ～ ★ 14 : 10 ～ ★ 14: 50 ～ ★ 15: 30 ～ ★ 16: 10 ～ ★ 16: 50 ～※ each time first arrival 10 people [participation fee] 700 yen (including tax / material cost included) cooperation: pastel Suites Suites decoration experience course Join how to apply will participate accepted by ★ 7 May 12 (Tuesday) from your phone. As soon as it becomes capacity participation, please understand that I will terminate the reception. ※ participation Application / Contact Us TEL 03-5951-8664 (10:00 to 18:30) Tamiya Modeler’s gallery Contact: Takeuma (Buma) Sato

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Exhibition corner
beautifully finished scale model, will show you the wonders of the model from the new products, such as this summer mechanical amazing RC model to the topic of the model. In addition, model fans across the country, such as exhibition of dolls remodeling contest Selected Works is also available masterpiece that drew out the arm.

RC model magazine published works exhibition
RC magazine “RC magazine” and RC machine that has been introduced in the paper of “RC WORLD”, model magazine “armor modeling,” “Model Art,” “Model Cars” and “Hobby Japan” exhibited at each publisher booth a model that graced the paper surface of the finished product. Course-related book sales corner is also substantial.

Sales Corner event products
look, after enjoying, of course shopping. Including plastic model and RC, original goods, and further enhancement from the latest issue of Tamiya news to the back number. Event products were also available, such as.
Please wait for the follow-up for more information!

Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit Re-Opening Ceremony Video

Total length 290m, electric car, of course data can also enjoy more than enough overwhelming power of the engine car Miya Kakegawa circuit is, all-weather support of the RC circuit It was reopened as. Back strike of 77m to the rate, the combination of a variety of corners, is one of the largest on-road circuit world. Of course, for an electric dune buggy there is off-road course, even rock crawling field for crawler machine, tap the Tamiya RC car you can enjoy Ri. Facilities enhancement, such as a power and compressors. Course use is carried out in a membership system, RC fan of you can join et anyone.
Also new women-only break space. Air conditioning in a dedicated building is also fully equipped, the relaxed atmosphere Masu your slowly your Kutsuro Giitadake in. Including the Tamiya RC car fans, who one and four wheel drive mini user of women, please enjoy the hobby life in’s new Tamiya Kakegawa circuit.

Tamiya Kakegawa circuit reopening memorial race

In 1996 as the largest engine & electric RC car course world “Tamiya Kakegawa support Kitto” was created. This year marks the 20th anniversary of open, RC code of the all-weather type that can even run in the rain and then reopened as vinegar. The long-awaited circuit, the first event is “Tami ya Grand Prix All-Japan Championships Kakegawa tournament”. Tamiya Grand Prix premier class [TRF championship] and, nimble driving performance in a compact body is in addition to the electric class, such as [M-Japan championship] of charm, even engine class Kakegawa circuit of charm with plenty to enjoy will be held.

Tamiya Kakegawa all-weather circuit renewal is completed!

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Including the electric RC car can enjoy the overwhelming power of the engine RC car to heart’s content, of the world’s largest class Tamiya Kakegawa circuit has been renewed in the “all-weather”. The course employs a mutable island-type layout, paved road surface construction in the asphalt that was taking advantage of the many years of experience. Off-road courses and crawling field can also be enjoyed in the same way to this.
Also according to the renewal, also established women-only break space. Such as the little you face-lift and break, you can spend moments of relaxation in was fully equipped space.
RC car fan, of course, together with your family and friends, please enjoy a comfortable hobby life in’s new Tamiya Kakegawa circuit.

※ Available from June 13, 2016 (Monday).

Tamiya 1946-2016 70th Anniversary “Let’s go to the hobby shop!” Campaign

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Thanks to Tamiya will celebrate the 70 anniversary of its founding this year. And we put the feelings of gratitude to the people who are our patronage on a daily basis, you will receive a souvenir of stuffed special design of the 70-year history.

June 11 (Saturday) Start!
Customers Tamiya product you purchase 3,000 yen or more in the first arrival will receive a commemorative sticker or decal in the shop.

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This over-the-counter poster is a landmark.

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★ handling of the prize of sticker or decal will vary depending on the store. In addition, because the prize is by holding store-like it may have been the end, details, thank you so you will contact us in advance to hold shop like.
★ The number of prizes is limited. No longer it will be as soon as the campaign ended.
※ This campaign about the inquiry Tamiya Customer Service 054-283-0003 (weekdays 8 am to 20 pm / Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 8:00 am to 17) up. ※ The photograph is an image by all prototype. The actual prize might be different.

Tamiya celebrates 40 years of RC cars with commemorative 84431 1/10 R/C Porsche 934 Jägermeister TA02-SW Limited Edition

tamiya 844312016 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Vaillant-liveried Tamiya Porsche 934 (Item 58001). It was the first ever Tamiya R/C car model and one which would kick off a major worldwide trend that still continues to this day. This kit is part of the celebrations of that anniversary, and recreates the 934 in distinctive Jägermeister livery. This highly detailed body runs on the short wheelbase and wide stance TA02SW chassis. The kit includes a plethora of option parts to make this a very special release.

tamiya 84431 2The TA-02SW exhibits a short-wheelbase and has a wide track to accommodate the scale form of the real sports car. It normally features a tub chassis with 4-wheel, fully independent suspension coupled with a rear ball differential and a front gear type differential. This special edition is fitted with a double deck FRP chassis for increased rigidity.

Option Parts Included:
Item 53142 Aluminum Motor Mount
Item 53166 FRP Chassis Set
Item 53194 FRP Rear Damper Stay
Item 54608 CC-01 Assembly Universal Shafts
Item 53152 Hard Propeller Shaft
Item 53193 FRP Front Damper Stay
Item 53806 Ball Diff Cup Joint for Universal Shaft

Features:

The 934 is recreated stunningly in durable polycarbonate, with separate side mirror and wing parts. Separate light cases are also included.
Comes with an LED light unit to light up headlights and taillights for the ultimate realistic appearance.
The TA02SW chassis was previously used on the 911 GT2 Racing (Items 58172, 84399 and 47321). It offers a short (236mm) wheelbase and wide tread setup; similar to that so often employed by Porsche.
This kit uses the FRP chassis set, which transforms the chassis into a double deck unit using rigid and lightweight FRP material parts.
FRP front and rear damper stays ensure optimum performance from the CVA oil damper-fitted 4-wheel double wishbone suspension.
The stainless steel propeller shaft is highly durable and offers efficient transmission of power.
Includes front and rear assembly universal shafts, which come with ball diff cup joints.
Enclosed front and rear gear cases have built-in diff gears. The rear is fitted with a ball differential.
Comes with 2-piece wheels, tires and inner sponges. The rear of the model uses wide wheels.
Full ball bearings included.


Specifications:
1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit
Length: 435mm
Width: 202mm
Height: 130mm

Source: Tamiya

1/16 R/C Actros 3363 6×4 GigaSpace model receives Truckmodell-Star 2016 award

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Tamiya is proud to be able to offer a number of high quality product lines, including our popular 1/14 scale R/C Truck Series. It gives us great pleasure to announce that our 1/14 scale R/C model of the Mercedes-Benz Actros 3363 6×4 GigaSpace (Item 56548) has received the prestigious Truckmodell-Star award for 2016. The award is given by major German hobby industry publisher VTH (which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year), and bears the name of its popular Truckmodell magazine, a prestigious German language publication on all things R/C truck-related. The award, which is pictured beside, is the latest accolade for the Series, and we look forward to announcing many more in the future.

Full photo and description list of new Tamiya Tools & Paint releases shown at 55th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2016

74126 HARD COATED FILE PRO (HALF-ROUND 5Mm Width)
subjected to hard chromium coating on carbon tool steel, is a small precision file that achieves the lack of high durability and clogging. With a wide range of metal such as stainless steel to plastic, smooth finish of the cut surface is the feature.
★ black color of the grip is a special coating finish to adapt to the hand slip. ★ with a plastic case.

69905 MODELER’S KNIFE (FLUORESCENT ORANGE)
bright fluorescent orange of the grip is directing the fun of modeling. Parting line finishing and the fine parts, ideal for such as the shaping of post-putty prime doll remodeling. Rich in delicate cutting edge tenaciously durability, is also active in the work to cut the plastic.
★ less likely to spill blade also work to cut make a blade, you can use a variety of processing operations. ★ protection cap and the blade 25 pieces.