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Photos and full details of Tamiya 95690 Manta Ray Mk.II City Circuit Special (MA chassis)

MANTA RAY Mk.II CITY CIRCUIT SPECIAL (MA CHASSIS)
On sale from Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Japan Cup 2025 Shizuoka Tournament Mini 4WD special project product  *Sold at Tamiya event venues 1,320 yen

Overall length: 153 mm. The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.


Purple colored special machine
This is a plastic model assembly kit of a four-wheel drive racer that is fun to race with its high performance. The Manta Ray Mk.II CITY CIRCUIT Special is a special machine designed for the “City Circuit Tokyo Bay” in Odaiba, Tokyo, planned and operated by Tom’s, which is involved in real car racing activities and car custom parts development. The body, which is modeled after a ray swimming in the ocean, is the same purple color as the EV carts (motor-powered racing carts) that run here. It features a left-right split rear wing and a raised front fender. In addition to the body markings, the “CITY CIRCUIT” and TOM’s logos are provided as special metallic stickers. The chassis is an MA that combines good driving efficiency with ease of assembly. The chassis body is black, while the rollers and gear covers are coordinated with the same purple as the body. The special low-friction tires (maroon) with the “CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY” logo pad-printed tighten the feet.

MA Chassis Pursuing Driving Efficiency
“MA” stands for Midship AERO. The “MS Chassis” has a midship layout with a double shaft motor mounted in the center of the vehicle, and the “AR Chassis” is designed with particular attention to airflow (aero) while driving. The “MA Chassis” combines the excellent features of each into one chassis. Of course, by utilizing the racing know-how accumulated so far, the driving performance has been thoroughly refined, with a 3.5:1 gear ratio, six low-friction resin rollers, and a rear skid bar as standard equipment. In addition, the adoption of an integrated monocoque structure has improved ease of assembly and maintenance. This chassis can be used by a wide range of racers, from beginners to veteran racers, and from races using two-lane and three-lane courses to official competitions on large special five-lane circuits.

Basic Specifications
● Length 153mm, width 97mm, height 40mm when completed ● Double shaft motor included ● Easy snap-together assembly

Items to be purchased separately
● 2 AA batteries

Tamiya 63795 Official Guidebook Mini 4WD Super Speed ​​Guide 2025-2026


A classic super-speed mook book that condenses the fun of Mini 4WD
The “Mini 4WD Super Speed ​​Guide”, which has become the bible for people who enjoy Mini 4WD, is on sale again this year! It introduces detailed explanations and strategies for the “Wakening Venom CIRCUIT 2025” of the official circuit of the Japan Cup 2025. It also introduces know-how for “making” a machine that will win the race, from a complete catalog for “selecting” a machine. The explanation of “brake” settings, which are difficult for beginners, is a must-see! In addition, it is full of information for enjoying Mini 4WD, from a guide to participating in races to “play” with Mini 4WD to the core of settings as talked about by champions.

Contents
・Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2025 Drive on Yokohama Tire Wakening Venom CIRCUIT 2025!
・Adopts the popular EZ chassis! A thorough explanation of Van Brun
・Tamiya RC car’s best cars are also available in Mini 4WD! Avante Jr. & Grasshopper Jr.
・Upgrade parts Super Speed ​​Data File 2025
・Even beginners can become masters of braking ~ Slow down! Brake Spirit
・Racers who want to be featured in the Super Speed ​​Guide gather! “Super Speed ​​​​Welcome!”
・Guide to participating in the Mini 4WD Japan Cup
・Let’s try the Mini 4WD Station Challenge!
・20 Mini 4WD Stations all over Japan
・Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2024 & Mini 4WD Grand Prix 2025 Champion Machine Gallery
・Overseas competitors also did well! MINI4WD WORLD CHALLENGE 2024
・Champions who won the Mini 4WD Grand Prix talk! This is how Japan Cup 2025 will be fought

○ Format and number of pages: A4 wide, 102 pages
○ Appendix: Special sticker compatible with all machines
○ Publisher: One Publishing
○ Author: Get Navi Editorial Department

Couple of more upcoming Tamiya Mini 4WD models

95694 Mini 4WD New Year’s Edition “Year Of The Horse 2026”

95698 1/32 Mini 4WD Santa Claus (Red Racer)

Tamiya official release list July 2025

RC Models
58611 1/10 RC Honda City Turbo (WR-02C chassis)
47521 XM-01 Carbon damper stay (F/R)

Scale Models
24029 1/24 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC
24032 1/24 Honda Prelude XX

Mini 4WD
95174 Hyperdash 3 Motor J-CUP 2025
95175 Hyper Dash Motor PRO J-CUP 2025
95176 Torque Tune 2 Motor J-CUP 2025
95177 Torque Tune 2 Motor PRO J-CUP 2025
95178 HG Carbon Multi Reinforced Plate (1.5mm) J-CUP2025
95179 HG Carbon Rear Roller Stay (1.5mm) J-CUP2025
95181 Cross Spear 01 J-CUP2025 (VZ chassis)

Crafts
71201 Microcomputer Robot Craft Set (Crawler Type)

More 2025 Tamiya future releases

RC Models
47516 1/10 R/C Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V (Red Painted Body) (MB-01)
47517 1/10 R/C Audi R8 LMS 2008 (Silver Painted Body) (TT-02)
47522 1/10 R/C The Grasshopper Black Edition

Static Models
25218 1/350 Japanese Navy Destroyer Yukikaze (YUKIKAZE Special Version)

Future upcoming Tamiya Mini 4WD releases

18662 Avante Mk.III Nero MS Chassis Advanced Pack
We are delighted to announce the release of this Advanced Pack which bases Item 18627 Avante Mk.III Nero and include Light-Dash motor PRO and various Grade-Up Parts for efficient drive and stable performance. Spanner, hex wrench and rubber tubing are also included for assembly. Enjoy a more advanced setup!
About Avante Mk.III Nero (MS Chassis)
This is a Mini 4WD model assembly kit. Length: 155mm, width: 104mm, height: 42mm.
The superbly designed Avante body is molded in Smoke ABS plastic.
The MS chassis is molded in red ABS plastic, and its A Parts in white ABS plastic.
Light-Dash motor PRO is included. The model features a 3.7:1 gear ratio.
Comes with metallic stickers to decorate the car.
Red fin-type wheels are paired with black super hard small diameter low-profile tires.
Two R6/AA/UM3 batteries are required (separately available).
Grade-Up Parts Included
Light-Dash Motor PRO (Item 15402)
1.5mm FRP front stay (from Item 15242)
1.5mm FRP rear brake stay (from Item 15518)
Front and rear FRP plates (two for front from Items 15242 and 15451, and two for rear from Items 15452 and 15472)
Mini 4WD PRO High Speed EX Gear Set (for MS Chassis/Gear Ratio 3.7:1) (Item 15429 except for two plastic bearings)
Low friction rollers x6
Short slim mass dampers x2 (from Item 15501)
Cylindrical mass dampers x2 (from Item 15459)
2mm diameter cap screws (25mm x2, 30mm x2) and hex wrench (from Item 15454)

95173 1/32 Trail Mini 4WD Kumamon Version (15th Anniversary)
Following the release of Item 19024 Fun-Vroom (EZ), we are delighted to welcome this special version of the beginner-friendly “Trail Mini 4WD” kit with the EZ chassis. This kit ensures ease of assembly with a limited number of parts, and does not require courses and high-level tune-ups. This second model commemorates the 15th anniversary of Kumamoto Prefecture official character Kumamon’s birth on March 12!
About the Model
This is a Mini 4WD model assembly kit. Length: 130mm, width: 72mm, height: 71mm.
The body with roll cage is molded in black ABS plastic. *Item 19024 (Fun-Vroom (EZ)) features the same body but with a roof.
The EZ chassis featuring ease of assembly is molded in smoke color ABS plastic.
Deep red polypropylene 5-spoke wheels (*new color) are paired with realistic black elastomer off-road tires which help to climb steep slopes.
Low-friction POM gears and bearings (gray) give smooth rotation.
Dedicated metallic stickers celebrating the 15th anniversary of Kumamon’s birth are also included.
Comes with a Kumamon figure (used for Item 95068 Mini 4WD Kumamon Version).
About the EZ chassis
The EZ chassis features ease of assembly, and it is molded in tinted smoke-color plastic to make the inside structure visible.
Double-shaft motor (Type 130 motor) included. Mini 4WD PRO motors cannot be used.
Cement and screws are not required. Side cutters and tweezers are the only required tools.
Replace battery from chassis underside.
Using only one R6/AA/UM3 battery (separately available), the model moves at walking pace (1m in about 3.6 seconds).
The model features a 50:1 gear ratio.

95692 HG Front Bumper Plate

95693 HG Rear Bumper Plate

95695 Reinforced N-04/T-04 Units

95697 LF Plastic Double Rollers

Official product videos of Tamiya 42353 TRF Super Short Big Bore Dampers+ (4pcs.) & 42354 TRF Big Bore Dampers+



6.5mm shorter than TRF Special Dampers, these dampers nevertheless have excellent oil capacity thanks to a 1.2mm larger internal aluminum cylinder diameter, which has a mirrored surface and HL coating for ultra smooth motion and minimal impurities finding their way into the oil. Performance is further enhanced by slick silicone O-rings and low-friction POM plastic pistons, plus aluminum springers and titanium coated piston rods. Fitting these race specers damp to your car will contribute to superior steering response and speedy corner, particularly on high grip surfaces or technical tracks. They also allow use of body designs with lower bonnets. In addition to included components, other separately sold TRF Super Short Big Bore Damper springs are also compatible. *Requires damper stays for TRF Super Short Big Bore Dampers plus Item 42344 5.8mm Ball Connector Nuts for TRF Dampers (8pcs.).

Chassis
TA07 PRO, TA07 MS, TB-05 PRO*1, TB Evo.7, TRF419X, TRF419XR & TRF420 Chassis
*1 Use with dedicated TRF Super Short Big Bore Damper Stay.
*The official Tamiya R/C Parts Matching List has plenty of information regarding chassis compatible with Tamiya Spare and Hop-Up Option parts.


★Compared with TRF Dampers, these components have a 10% greater oil capacity that translates into enhanced grip for your car. ★Their aluminum cylinders have mirrored inner surfaces with a further HL coating for impressive smoothness of motion and minimal accumulation of dirt in your oil. ★Silicone O-rings improve overall responsiveness. ★Includes fluorine resin pistons, aluminum spring retainers and titanium coated piston rods. ★Damper ends and tops are borrowed from Item 54871 Reinforced V Parts for TRF Dampers. ★Aluminum parts have the stylish Tamiya blue anodized finish. ★Contains parts to assemble four dampers.

Official product video of Tamiya 87231-87235 Sanding Cloths #600 #1000 #1500 #2000 #3000



This sanding cloth is a great option for sanding work on complex three-dimensional surfaces like those found on car models. It experiences limited creasing on account of the softness of the cloth, helping prevent deep surface scratches and making it highly durable. It is suitable for both dry and wet sanding, and can be cut to the desired size using scissors. Different cloths in this series have different colors for easier distinction.
★Color: light green ★Dimensions: 170mm x 130mm ★Contents: 1 cloth
Different grits are available:
87231 #600 (sky blue)
87232 #1000 (light green)
87233 #1500 (pink)
87234 #2000 (green)
87235 #3000 (gray)