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Tamiya 63764 Official Mini 4WD Beginner’s Tuning Guide 2023


The handy-sized mini 4WD guidebook, which was sold out due to its popularity, has been renewed!
“Introduction to Mini 4WD Cho-soku Tune-up” packed with the fun of mini 4WD tuning is the latest version and reappears. “How to install upgrade parts and what effect they have” is posted along with many photos such as sample modification examples, and explains the fun of remodeling Mini 4WD. It is a book that can be used as the latest catalog of mini 4WD kits and upgrade parts. In addition, since many modified machines of champions of Tamiya official competitions are introduced, it is also useful as a reference when making modified machines. Handy size suitable for carrying to the race venue. A simple vehicle inspection gauge that is convenient for machine checks is also included. [Special appendix] Tamiya official competition Simple vehicle inspection gauge ★ A5 / 148 pages / full color ★ Issued by: Gakken Publishing

Tamiya RC Live – New product introduction 2023 and Tamiya RC history



March / April 2023 New product introduction, TT-02SRX, TT-02BR release commemorative special and Tamiya RC history!
・2023 Introducing new products that will be released in March and April 2019. Information on optional parts that can be used for the “TT-02SRX” and “TT-02BR”, as well as a running video of the new product “Toyota Celica GT-FOUR (ST165)” released in April will be released! ・In commemoration of the release of “TT-02SRX” and “TT-02BR”, a comparison run of “TT-02SRX” and “TT-02SR” and a “4WD buggy” class that can be used in the popular class of the Tamiya Grand Prix ” A lineup of interesting information such as comparison runs between TD4 and TT-02BR! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. The “Mammoth Dump” and “Loctite Zexel GT-R (R34)” equipped with a gimmick that allows the cargo bed to move up and down, and the “Subaru Impreza” modeled in honor of Arai, who showed great success in the 2000 WRC season. WRC Arai specification” appears.


Additional information on new products in the first half of 2023, introduction of Thailand International Touring Car Race 2023 and Tamiya RC history!
・Introducing additional information on new Tamiya RC products for the first half of 2023. Introducing the actual “Porsche 911 GT3 (TT-02)” and explaining the chassis structure of “Fiat Abarth 1000TCR Berlina Corsa (MB-01)” by Tamiya Maezumi! In addition, we also release a video of the new off-road RC “BBX” running on the Tamiya Circuit. ・We deliver the “Thailand International Touring Car Race 2023” held in Thailand in February 2023, the atmosphere of the local race venue, and the race pattern of the “TT-02 One Make” class. Check out the setting method of the TT-02 chassis, which is the machine that TRF Suzuki Kiyokazu will participate in! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. The “Subaru Impreza WRC2001 Prototype” modeled after the prototype of the new Impreza that played an active part in the 2001 WRC, and the Corvette race specification “Corvette C5-R” and “Subaru Impreza WRC2001” that are representative of American sports! *Each delivery is scheduled for 60 minutes. Appearances Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara *You cannot watch before the live distribution time (you can see the archived video after distribution). *Video and audio may be disturbed due to circumstances such as communication conditions, and distribution may be canceled without notice.

Tamiya RC Live – Tamiya Grand Prix Aichi and Tamiya RC history



Introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix Inn Aichi and Tamiya RC history!
・Introducing the “Tamiya Grand Prix in Aichi” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf on Saturday, February 25th. We will also introduce the machines selected by Condele and the setting sheets of the top players! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. Team Kunimitsu with Mooncraft’s “Raybrick NSX (2000 spec)” that competed in the 2000 season of the All Japan GT Championship, “Castrol his Tom’s his Supra (2000 spec)” and “Opel V8” that showed success in the same year coupe will appear.


Introduction of the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf on Sunday, February 26th. Please pay attention to the hot race of the “CW-01 Challenge” class, which has become an eventful development! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. Please see the “Toyota bB” and “Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge”, whose unique styles have gained popularity among young people, and the “TB Evolution Chassis Kit”, the first in the TB Evolution series developed as Tamiya’s traditional shaft 4WD chassis. increase.

Tamiya 63303 “Tamiya Model Work” book written by Shunsaku Tamiya


From wooden models to plastic models, RC models and mini 4WD, Tamiya Models’ Work, which describes the path taken by Tamiya Models through numerous interesting episodes, is now available in a paperback edition of a reasonable size and price. In addition to the contents of the long-selling hardcover edition, the book also contains secret stories about the development of aircraft models, waterlines and F1 models, as well as a large number of valuable photographs. (A paperback and e-book edition are now available.)

Contents

Chapter 1: A happy encounter with wooden models
This is how I met models. Is that the inverted gull-shaped wing?

Chapter 2: Turning to plastic modelling in tears
The first model “Battleship Musashi” suffered a huge deficit and made me hungry.

Chapter 3: The Mold is the Life of Plastic Models
The arrogant mould maker, but we have no choice but to endure. Why? The rapid decline of the slot car boom

Chapter 4: Research is the basis of model making
The Aberdeen Tank Museum: a series of discoveries ●The Tamiya Hall completed at the Bovington Museum ●Participation in the restoration of the “Seiran” at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum ●Flying to Israel to cover Soviet tanks ●Covering snow at the Patton Museum at seven degrees below zero ●The wonderful staff who will never be forgotten ●The rival is “Air”! Fix Magazine”? The first issue of “Tamiya News” ●The launch of “Soldier Dolls” greatly expanded modeling expression ●”Pose before two frames”, a secret of Yasuo Otsuka ●Modelling the Schwimmwgen, a famous supporting character on the battlefield ●The joy of dioramas is to weave stories ●Why are tank models so popular ●The birth of unique water lines ●Take Ueda Meeting Hachiro-san

Chapter 5: Going all out is the world of the hobby
The only way is to buy a real Porsche 911 and take it apart ●Former accounting department employee who developed a “quiet RC car” ●Electric RC cars are developed through education that respects employee autonomy Tamiya’s RC cars kick up sand in California. Solar-powered cars – The face of Tamiya in the world, created by F1

Chapter 6: 18 Years of Mini 4WD with its peaks and valleys
The first Mini 4WD failed to win the hearts and minds of children ●The Mini-4WD developed as the younger brother of the Wild Wheelis ●Let’s completely change the design to the speed type ●Children are geniuses at modification and inventors ●Popularity plummets! The Mini 4WD boom is back with a full cowl ●Ingenuity and determination are the real appeal of Mini 4WD racing ●Tamiya’s “Seriousness” is packed into the Mini 4WD.

Last Chapter: A Foreigner’s View of Tamiya Models
Memories of Shunsaku Tamiya Towards Tamiya’s 21st Century

Commentary by Richard Koo (Economist, Nomura Research Institute)

Shunsaku Tamiya, Bunshun Bunko
An e-book version of The Work of Tamiya is also available. Please use the electronic version, which can be easily read on a variety of devices. (Contents are the same as the paperback version.)
To purchase the e-book version, please click here.
Bungeishunju BOOKS e-book ‘The Work of Tamiya Models’

Tamiya limited edition Bronco CC-02 project



Tamiya’s recent release of the limited edition CC-02 Bronco was the perfect excuse for a new project build. This version of the Tamiya CC-02 Bronco kit comes with a prepainted and precut body from the factory. You get a quality finish and it takes care of a task many are afraid to complete. So in this video, Greg will quickly go over the kit and then show you all of the options available for it if you want to build up an exciting project. This turned out to be a wild build with the installation of the optional tracks and you’ll see them in action tearing up mud and snow!
Added parts shown
Tamiya CC-02 Aluminum Servo Mount 22002
Tamiya Motor Bridge 54971
Tamiya Carbon Steel Shafts 54998
Tamiya Front CV Shafts 54984
Tamiya Link Mounts 54944
Tamiya Pivot Balls 54945
Tamiya Spur Gear Adapter 54970
Tamiya Servo Horn 54893
Tamiya Shock Set 54991
Tamiya Spring Set 54992
Tamiya Track Set 54948
Source: RCDriver_Online

Tamiya 58688 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (CC-02 Chassis) official product video



Since the first generation model release in 1951, the Toyota Land Cruiser has been one of the most famous 4WD vehicles in the world. This R/C model assembly kit recreates the Land Cruiser 300 series announced in 2021. The polycarbonate body realistically depicts the eye-catching, dignified form with separate parts to capture the distinctive large front grille’s horizontal fins and metal-plated sections. Light case and door mirror components are metal-plated, and door handles and shark fin antenna on roof are rendered by separate parts for more realism. Silver color 12-spoke wheels are paired with block pattern tires.
CC-02 chassis
Designed for a wide range of off-road scenes including rocky terrain, the CC-02 chassis’ ladder frame is inspired by full-size vehicles and is the base for its superior durability. A 4WD setup employs the motor longitudinally behind the front axle, with separated gearbox and transfer case, and propeller shafts transmitting power to the differential gears front and rear. 20 gear ratios between 11.09:1 and 29.28:1 are possible. 4-link rigid suspension is employed front and rear, with CVA oil dampers.

Spielwarenmesse 2023 introduction, Tamiya Spring Cup 2023 advice, Tamiya RC new products in the first half of 2023 & Tamiya RC history



Introduction of German Spielwaren Messe 2023, Tamiya Spring Cup 2023 advice information and Tamiya RC history!
Spielwaren Messe 2023 held in Germany in early February 2023, Tamiya booth where many new products were announced Introducing!
・ We give setting advice for the “Tamiya Spring Cup 2023” scheduled to be held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on March 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun). A lot of useful information, such as a comparison video of the “M-07” and “MF-01X” that can be used in the new class “M Rally Grand Prix”! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released from 1999 to 2000. “Juggernaut 2” which boasts the largest size in Tamiya RC history, “Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC” which won the world rally championship for 4 years in a row in 1999, and “F103LM-TRF Special Chassis Kit” appear.


Introducing Tamiya RC new products in the first half of 2023 and Tamiya RC history!
・ We deliver the details of the new products announced at the “Spielwaren Messe 2023” held in Germany in early February 2023 and the first half of 2023 at the local venue. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out the details of the BBX and MB-01, which have been attracting a lot of attention! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. The first model in the TB series, the Subaru Impreza (1999 German domestic rally championship winner), the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 Team D2, and the first two-belt machine in the TA series, the TA04 PRO!