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Tamiya models again receive prestigious awards for 2024

Prestigious Awards for Tamiya
The results of the latest Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) awards were recently announced by German magazine ModellFan! Tamiya is delighted to report that two of our models – 1/24 SCALE PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS (992) and 1/35 SCALE GERMAN MAIN BATTLE TANK LEOPARD 2 A7V – were honored in the awards, which are chosen by the magazine’s staff and readership.
This news follows German scale and R/C auto model magazine Modellfahrzeug honoring our 1/10 R/C CAR OPEL KADETT GT/E (MB-01) model with a Modellfahrzeug des Jahres award, and naming Tamiya a 2024 Premium Brand in the R/C model genres.

: Two Tamiya Models – including the 1/24 scale Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) – were chosen for the Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) award given by German magazine Modell Fan.

: The other recipient of a prestigious Model des Jahres award was our 1/35 scale German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V.

: Our 1/10 R/C Opel Kadett GT/E (MB-01) model was chosen for a Modellfahrzeug des Jahres award by the magazine Modellfahrzeug.

: Modell des Jahres 1/24 SCALE PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS (992)

: Modell des Jahres 1/35 GERMAN MAIN BATTLE TANK LEOPARD 2 A7V

: Modellfahrzeug des Jahres 1/10 R/C OPEL KADETT GT/E (MB-01)

: German magazine Modellfahrzeug also honored Tamiya with Premium Brand 2024 awards in R/C model genres.

Official product video of Tamiya 58354 The Frog (2005)

First introduced in 1983, the 2WD racing buggy Frog made a huge splash with its eye-catching design and high performance running. The Frog now makes a comeback, updated for a new age, but with its basic structure essentially unchanged. Preserving its characteristic space frame, the oil dampers for trailing-arm type rear suspension have been updated to diaphragm type. Rear drive shaft features dogbone type joint for secure power transmission. Sleek polycarbonate body remains the same, while 3-piece wheels feature front grooved and rear spike tires for excellent off-road running.

Video report of Tamiya Blockhead Motors RC Outdoor Festival

TAMIYA BLOCKHEAD MOTORS RC OUTDOOR FES 2024 was held on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December 1st, 2024! It was held at Asagiri Camp Base Sorairo, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, at the “Mattari” site of a large campsite consisting of four free sites. The theme of the festival was “RC x Outdoor x Camp,” where you can enjoy camping and bonfires in the great outdoors. Tamiya and Blockhead Motors are proposing the charm and fun of RC outdoors. There was a wide variety of content for visitors to enjoy with their families and friends, including a “Special Athletic RC Circuit” where visitors could enjoy their own RC or rental machines, an exhibition of a real Monster Beetle, sales of venue-exclusive items from TAMIYA x BLOCKHEAD MOTORS, a Grasshopper & Hornet 40th Anniversary Driving Event, exhibits from popular outdoor brands and shops, RC mini-games and an RC sports day.
★BLOCKHEAD MOTORS
https://blockheadmotors.stores.jp/
★Asagiri Camp Base Sorairo
https://sorairo-camp.jp/

Video of Grasshopper & Hornet 40th Anniversary Festival in Tamiya Circuit

Held on Sunday, August 18, 2024. An RC fan meeting where people could bring their favourite Tamiya RC cars and enjoy free driving, taking photos and videos. On the day, there were also mini RC games and an exciting raffle.

Full official details of Tamiya 64456 Catalog 2025 Scale Models

Tamiya Catalog 2025 is published, featuring a wide range of Tamiya products from scale models to mini 4WDs, fun craft series, craft tools, and makeup materials. The cover features new items for popular scale models and mini 4WDs, with a plastic model runner in the background. Large-format photos of popular new products such as the 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II and the 1/24 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) are featured. Also, the 1/35 German Panzer I diorama , which has finally appeared in the MM series, is also noteworthy. In addition, it covers craft tools such as nippers and brushes that are essential for production, as well as items such as paints and airbrushes. The Tamiya color compatibility table based on lacquer paints is also useful. It’s fun to check out new products, and to think about your next kit. It’s a book full of things to see, and just turning the pages will get you excited. The size is 260 x 255 mm, and there are 93 pages in total.

: For the large-format photo of the car model, we chose the 1/24 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) , a high-performance road car that prioritizes circuit driving . Armed with aerodynamic parts, it looks very impressive even as a model.

: Following on from the F-35A and F-35B , the carrier-based version has finally been released, the 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II , is also introduced in large format photos. Pay attention to the intricate details, such as the delicate molding of the main wings and the interior of the weapons bay.

: Big-scale models such as the 1/6 Honda Africa Twin and 1/350 Yamato are introduced with large-format photographs that convey their presence and power.

: In addition to tanks, sports cars, and ships, this book contains a wide range of vehicles, including airplanes and motorcycles. It also includes detail-up parts that will greatly enhance the finish of your work.

: Dinosaurs that lived from about 230 million to 65 million years ago are also modeled in 1/35 scale. By completing the “diorama set” that also reproduces small animals and plants that lived in the same era, you can understand ancient life.

: The latest product in the 1/35MM series, a dioramas using a German Panzer I tank and KS600 sidecar, is also featured. From this ingeniously crafted work, you can even hear the soldiers talking.

: We have a wide lineup of craft tools that are essential for model making and other crafting, from basic tools for beginners to tools for veterans. They are posted by category, so it’s easy to find items that interest you.

: This page features not only adhesives, putties, and surfacers that are easy to use and have excellent performance, but also makeup materials such as modeling wax and compounds that will make your creations even more attractive.

: The features of each compressor and airbrush are explained in detail. This is useful for considering before purchasing.

: The wide variety of Tamiya colors includes color samples of bottled paints, spray paints, and marker-type paints. Polycarbonate spray paints are also included.

: A compatibility chart for Tamiya colors is provided. Based on lacquer paints, you can see at a glance which acrylic paints and spray paints correspond to each color.

: A wide variety of Mini 4WDs will be introduced, including the Cross Spear 02 suited for practical use , and the Grasshopper Jr. , a Mini 4WD version of Tamiya’s iconic RC car, the Grasshopper .

: This page features craft sets that can be easily assembled using a small number of parts, allowing you to learn about various mechanisms while having fun.

: We also have a wide selection of materials and craft parts that can be used for original crafts, robot building, summer vacation independent study projects, and more.

Tamiya RC 50 years perfect album – Anniversary book looking back at the 50th anniversary of Tamiya RC

The Complete 50 Years of Tamiya RC (One Publishing Mook)

An anniversary book looking back at the 50th anniversary of #Tamiya RC, this book is a must-have for fans of Tamiya’s complete range of RC models, from the M4 Sherman tank released in 1974 to the latest Hornet EVO. Scheduled for release on 31 March 2025.

Complete coverage from the “M4 Sherman” tank released in 1974 to the latest models such as the “Hornet EVO”!

An anniversary book looking back on the history of Tamiya RC, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. This is a must-have book for Tamiya RC fans, where you can encounter many famous cars that remind you of the nostalgic “era” that you were crazy about as a boy.

Includes all Tamiya RC products that have appeared in the past 50 years

Anniversary book looking back on the history of Tamiya RC, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. Includes Tamiya’s first RC model, the “M4 Sherman” tank released in 1974, and the world’s first electric RC car, the “Porsche Turbo RSR934 Racing” released in 1976, as well as the latest models including the “Hornet EVO”. It fully covers over 1,200 RC models released in the past, including trucks, gliders, and yachts, as well as the main electric car models.

The latest interview with Dr. Taki, also known as Fumihito Taki, the creator of Tamiya RC models, is published. Various related projects are also published, including the latest interview with Dr. Taki, also known as Fumihito Taki, the creator of Tamiya RC models and an indispensable part of the company’s half-century history.

The days when you stared intently at a guidebook as a child and made plans to modify your beloved car, which you did not yet have. The first car you managed to buy by borrowing your pocket money and New Year’s money in advance. The days when you poured your part-time job earnings into tuning it up to beat your rivals… Just seeing that machine brings back those moments vividly. Tamiya’s RC models will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2024. Be sure to find your own “those moments” hidden within that long, long history.

*Content may change without notice .

Tamiya Grasshopper II four-wheel independent suspension kit is now on sale by Grahoo/Lab

■List of parts required other than the kit to purchase:
https://teamchonmage.com/gh2parts/
■Explanation of this video In December 2024, the original Tamiya will release a four-wheel independent chassis for the Hornet EVO, which is causing a stir. GRAHHO/LAB. is an indie manufacturer known only to those in the know, which develops and sells a high-quality kit that allows you to easily convert the Grasshopper into four independent wheels. This time, what a surprise! GRAHHO/LAB. has launched a new kit that allows the Grasshopper II, which has many die-hard fans, to have four independent wheels, and here is a video that thoroughly introduces it.
■CONTENTS
00:00 Opening
02:16 Points of evolution
07:09 Introduction to the basic pack
07:51 Introduction to optional parts
08:55 Parts required other than the kit
11:02 Areas that require modification
13:35 Assembly summary
15:10 Release date and price
Source of video: TEAMCHONMAGE

Introducing Tamiya Maker’s Square in a video with a huge collection of unique Mini 4WD courses

A place of information where the fun of technology intersects
“TAMIYA MAKER’S SQUARE”, planned and operated by Tamiya’s Purchasing Management Department, is a special project limited to the Tamiya Fair 2024 venue with the aim of spreading the appeal of manufacturing to more people and contributing to the development of the manufacturing industry. Under the common theme of “communicating the appeal of manufacturing”, a total of 12 exhibitors will exhibit works incorporating their respective technologies and appeal to visitors about their products and technologies. Exhibitors will create mini 4WD courses incorporating their own unique gimmicks and decorations that are the epitome of their technology and pride, and by connecting each course together, a special mini 4WD circuit will be created. The sight of mini 4WDs running through various original sections that are very different from the usual course is not only enjoyable to watch, but may also bring about new evolution and unexpected technological innovation in mini 4WD itself. We hope that this project will bring together manufacturers from all over the country in Shizuoka and connect companies, which will serve as a catalyst for the creation of new technologies.
Running order
00:00 Introduction
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00:43 Karimoku Furniture Co., Ltd. (An overwhelming sense of scale! A Jr. circuit representing the mountains of Shizuoka)
https://www.karimoku.co.jp/
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03:11 Hokuto Electronics Co., Ltd. (An Orbis for Mini 4WDs?! High-precision speed measurement and machine photography)
http://www.hokuto-ele.co.jp/
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04:58 Washin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (A modern space with mirrors and wood grain. A relaxing Mini 4WD course)
https://www.washin-chemical.co.jp/
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07:20 Kurihara Seiki Co., Ltd. (A dazzling obstacle course made with precision metal processing)
https://kurihara-seiki.co.jp/
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09:43 Harves Co., Ltd. (A cosmetics team joins the race to create a Mini 4WD course using “scents”)
https://www.harves.co.jp/
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11:57 Kurita Sangyo Co., Ltd. (A difficult heavy-duty course made of cast iron and sand dunes)
https://www.kuritasangyoh.co.jp/
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14:26 Tamiya Purchasing Management Department (An uppercut blast! A disruptive & mean course)
https://www.tamiya.com/japan/index.html
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16:37 SqueezeWorks (No “normal” allowed!? Run through with an Osaka vibe and quips!)
https://squeezeworks.jp/
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19:05 Musashi Paint Co., Ltd. (Live commentary on the race is impossible!? A mysterious course where Mini 4WDs disappear)
https://musashipaint.com/
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21:27 Maruto Hasegawa Workshop Co., Ltd. (Craftsmanship!! The fastest way to learn about the manufacturing process of nippers)
https://www.keiba-tool.com/
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24:00 Fukai Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (A new type of course created using sensor technology that separates the machine into upper and lower sections)
https://fukai.co.jp/
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26:29 Taica Co., Ltd. (Shock and noise greatly reduced?! Amazing shock absorption technology for a comfortable ride)
https://taica.co.jp/
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28:57 Annex Tool Co., Ltd. (The sound of window chimes makes for the ultimate refreshing ride)
https://www.anextool.co.jp/
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31:53 Conclusion

Tamiya Hornet EVO. recommended options parts list by Paisen RC (Maezumi Satoshi)

Source: RC TEAM CHONMAGE

Tamiya’s condolences to Mr. Tomoaki Ogura who was the programme narrator for TV Tokyo’s Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix for ten years

“We would like to express our sincere condolences to Tomoaki Ogura. Mr Ogura was the programme narrator for TV Tokyo’s Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix for ten long years, from 1984 to 1994. Thank you, brother Ogura! 🏁”

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