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Introduction of Spring Cup / Rally / Formula E and Tamiya RC history!
・We introduce the “Spring Cup / Rally” and “Spring Cup / Formula E” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on March 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun). Please pay attention to the “M Rally” class, which was held for the first time this time, and the “Formula E” class, which excited the venue with high-level race development! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. “Subaru Impreza WRC 2001 complete body specification”, “Lancia 037 Rally” featuring a styrene resin body, and “Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 Team Original Tire” that fought the reborn DTM (German Touring Car Championship) revived under new regulations.


Introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix Inn Kansai, Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kansai Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kansai Tournament”. Please pay attention to the hot race of the “Tamiya Touring” class, which was a close battle from beginning to end! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. The “TXT-1” that reproduces the monster truck that runs through the stadium, the “Ford Focus RS WRC 01” that appeared in 2001 and was very successful in the WRC, and the “TA04-R Chassis Kit”, the highest peak of the TA04 series.


Introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix Inn Aichi, Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
“Tamiya Grand Prix in Aichi” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf Rinko Ryokuen on April 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun) and “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament”. Also pay attention to the race of the “4WD buggy” class, where many of the new TT-02BRs released last month participated! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. The “Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car”, which has been active in world races such as JGTC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the “TB Evolution II Chassis Kit”, which is an evolution model of TB Evolution, and the combination of Kazuyoshi Hoshino and Satoshi Motoyama will compete in All Japan. The “Calsonic Skyline GT-R 2001” that competed in the GT Championship will appear.

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