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Tamiya Official Mini 4WD Package Art Collection book


Tamiya Official Mini 4WD Package Art Collection
A must-have collection for fans with over 300 pieces of #Mini 4WD package art from the first appearance in 1982 to the present day in the upper and lower volumes. Scheduled to be released on 28 Aug.

An art book that includes the package art of Tamiya’s hit series “Mini 4WD”!
More than 300 mini 4WDs from the first appearance in 1982 to the present in 2023 are posted in the upper and lower volumes!
Many package arts created by famous illustrators led by Masami Onishi are vividly revived.

The first boom in the late 80’s led by “Dash! Yonkuro”, and the second boom in the late 90’s that became a social phenomenon due to the big hit of “Bakuso Kyodai Let’s & Go!!”. When the Tamiya official race “Japan Cup” was revived in 2013, the mini 4 racers who became adults returned and the popularity revived in earnest. Mini 4WD will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2022, and it is widely enjoyed by both men and women, from children to adults. With the increase in “home time” due to the corona crisis, the number of people enjoying it has increased further. In any era, the mini 4WD package shines with beautiful illustrations and CG (some are photos) machines. In this book, more than 300 package arts of those Mini 4WD are posted in the upper and lower volumes. Completely covering the standard model, it is a fulfilling content that also includes some special models.

In the first volume, we mainly introduce the machines from the first boom led by “Dash! Yonkuro” to the eve of the second boom. It is a book of fan drool that contains valuable materials such as flyers of the time that are treasured at Tamiya headquarters.
Source: Shogakukan Creative

Tamiya Wild One Max video presentation



This is the kind of car that reminds us all that being childish isn’t a bad thing at all. In a genius tie-up, The Little Car Co – whose usual 75 per cent remakes are of famous classics like the Aston DB5 or Bugatti Type 35 – is building a Wild One you can drive.

You get a spaceframe long and wide enough to take two full-sized adults in proper Cobra Racing bucket seats, a 38bhp electric motor and eight swappable, modular battery packs that make up 14.4kWh of juice. That’s enough for roughly 68 miles of off-road driving or 125 miles on-road if you’re careful.

Brakes are by Brembo, springs are by Eibach, adjustable dampers by Bilstein. Tyres are Maxxis front and rear on 14s, and there’s not much else to it. Although the first 100 Launch Edition cars do get a little plaque and a limited edition Wild One R/C car included in the price. Which is £35,000 (excluding VAT and shipping), by the way, so not beans.

There’ll be a cheaper one later, possibly that you can build yourself, possibly without the road-legal bits (windscreen, lights, wipers, number plates etc), but that’s all yet to be finalised.

And if that sounds expensive, then it probably is, for a toy. But for a little car that makes absolutely everyone grin when they see it, it’s cheap at half the price.
Source: Top Gear

Mika Häkkinen and Tamiya in 1991

New Tamiya MB-01 Chassis Fiat Abarth video review



Tamiya has added a new mini platform to their mix, the MB-01. This new release comes with the Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse body set. This is an affordable build up RC model with some interesting features like adjustable wheelbase for use with other bodies, it’s switchable from RWD to FWD and another cool feature we’re not going to spoil here in the description. Watch as Greg runs through all the details and takes it out to the track for some laps.
Source: RC Driver

Tamiya RC Live including Tamiya BBX TRF with Maezumi specificiations, Tamiya RC autumn new products, Grand Prix Okayama Tournament and Tamiya RC History


Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Okayama Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
Introducing the RC Car Grand Prix Okayama Tournament. We deliver the “MAZDA JJ Grand Prix” class sponsored by Mazda Motor Corporation and the “Willie Grand Prix” class, which is fun just to watch! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2002. “Enzo His Ferrari” announced at the Paris Salon in September 2002 bearing the name of the founder of Ferrari, “TB Evolution III” which is the third generation of the TB Evolution series of 4WD touring cars, “Apt- Audi TT-R” will appear.


Commentary on Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship 2023 strategy points by TRF Maezumi, Tamiya RC autumn new product introduction and Tamiya RC history!
TRF Maezumi explain each class in detail. Find the key to the strategy and aim for representation! ・Introducing the “BBX” scheduled to be released in August with TRF Maezumi’s optional specifications! ・We introduce the details of “1/35 RC German Panzer IV Type J”, “2003 Ford Focus RS Custom”, and “XV-02RS PRO” scheduled to be released in autumn as new Tamiya RC products! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released in 2002-2003. “Baja King” was developed with the image of a buggy active in the traditional race “Baja 1000” that runs 1000 miles off-road in Mexico, and “Enzo’s Ferrari” developed in combination with TT-01, ” Williams BMW FW24″ appear.

Tamiya RC Live with reports to racing events and Tamiya RC history



Introduction of off-road meeting in Kakegawa and Tamiya RC history!
・We introduce the “Off-Road Meeting in Kakegawa” held at the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit Off-Road Course on Sunday, May 28th. Pay attention to the “M-RALLY” class, which was held for the first time on an off-road course! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2002. The “Ford Focus RS WRC 02” developed for the 2002 WRC victory, the “Beams Integra” that won 1st and 2nd place in the C-4 class at the 2001 Tokachi 24-hour race, the “F201 chassis kit (original with body)”.


Introducing the Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Okayama Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・We introduce the pattern of the “Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Okayama Tournament” which finally started. Please pay attention to the race that became a heated development in each class with the right to represent the “Tamiya World Champion Decision Battle 2023”! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2002. The “Mini Cooper”, which was fully remodeled in 2002, and the “CLK-DTM 2002 AMG-Mercedes”, which was driven by former F-1 driver Jean Alesi in the 2002 DTM, and 2002. You can see “Raybrick NSX 2002” with the motif of the vehicle of Team Kunimitsu with MOONCRAFT.

Full details of Tamiya 63795 Official Mini 4WD ​​Guide 2023-2024


An annual super speed mook book that condenses the fun of Mini 4WD
The “Mini 4WD Super Speed ​​Guide”, which is loved by those who enjoy Mini 4WD, is on sale again this year! Introducing detailed explanations and strategies for the Japan Cup 2023 official circuit “Bunny Hop Amazing Circuit 2023”. In addition, we will explain the know-how for carefully “making” the machine from the all catalog for “choosing” the machine. In addition, it is full of information to enjoy Mini 4WD, including a guide to participating in the race to thoroughly “play” Mini 4WD and details of the champion machine that won the Japan Cup.

Contents
・Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2023 Drive on Yokohama Tire BUNNYHOP AMAZING CIRCUIT 2023!
・Current machine all catalogs available now
・Upgraded parts Super-speed data
file / Let’s modify the skid roller and install it on various chassis
・Let’s run the mini 4WD station challenge!
・Let’s go to the mini 4WD station 30 in Japan
・Let’s go to the race! Guide to participating in the Japan Cup
・Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2022 & Mini 4WD Grand Prix 2023 Champion Machine Gallery
・Painting technique to finish as an “anime-style machine” taught by a professional modeler
・A great dissection of the Champions’ winning machine! Winning race points published in this magazine

Appendix: Special sticker

○ Format / number of pages: A4 wide 102 pages
○ Appendix: Special dress-up sticker
○ Issued by: One Publishing
○ Author: Get Navi Editorial Department