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Tamiya Official Guidebook “Mini 4WD Super Speed ​​Guide 2020-2021”


“Tamiya Official Guidebook Mini 4WD Super Speed ​​Guide 2020-2021 ” for beginners and advanced users will be released!

Japan Cup 2020 official circuit “Max Surprise Circuit 2020” measures setting and detailed explanation of the course, as well as basics of machine making, manufacturing methods of trend modification methods such as flexi, dress-up method of professional modeler comprehensively covered. In addition, thorough dissection of the new chassis “VZ chassis”, explosive machine manufacturing technique of the mini 4WD game application “mini 4WD super speed grand prix”, interview with voice actor “Aozora Tokui”, “all mini 4WD” kit catalog etc. There are plenty. The special appendix is ​​a special sticker for various purposes.

○ Release date: July 6, 2020 (Monday)
○ List price: 990 yen (Body price: 900 yen)
○ Format / Number of pages: A4 wide 100 pages
○ Appendix: Special dress-up sticker
○ Issued by: One publishing
○ Author : Get Navi editorial department

Parent and child programming book featuring Tamiya educational kits released


Parents and children can learn by playing, easy programming education item introduction
Introducing “programming education” as a learning method for children towards the future by joining the curriculum of elementary schools since 2020. For fans who are interested in learning and education using machines and computers, we introduce robot toys, educational toys, and learning materials that “learn the power of thinking while experiencing play for hands” to learn the basics of programming. .. Many tips and tricks for assembling Tamiya’s craft series are also posted. Please take a look!
⇒ Click here for details (Yaesu Publishing HP)

Some of Tamiya’s related products introduced in this book

Related information
⇒ Special page “Must be a compulsory elementary school from 2020! What is “programming thinking”? ]
⇒ Tamiya Craft Series
⇒ Tamiya Robot School

Official details and photos of upcoming Tamiya 25199 1/48 Lockheed P-38 H Lightning


This model kit faithfully recreates the H variant of the Lockheed P-38! This limited-edition variant of the 1/48 P-38 Lightning masterpiece kit, will only be sold in a white box format. New parts are included specifically for this kit to depict the P-38H, a variant which was produced from May 1943 and were given an improved 20mm cannon, as well as a bomb payload capacity of 1,500kg. More powerful 1,400hp engines were paired with intercoolers and radiators from previous variants.

• 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 240mm, wingspan: 330mm.
• This kit creates a parked aircraft.
• New parts specific to P38H variant: Larger supercharger intakes, rear canopy without reinforcing frames, instrumentation, nose landing gear strut and bay covers, main landing gear reinforcements, upgraded 20mm cannon and 12.7mm machine guns that were often modified on the ground, plus turbocharger coolant pipe.
• Choose whether to attach optional main landing gear air duct.
• Weights are included in the kit to ensure correct balance of the model when displayed.
• A detailed cockpit features the wheel-type controls, radio, throttle box and more.
• 1 marking option is included, depicting an aircraft with lively nose art and belonging to the 432nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 475th Fighter Group that was devastatingly effective from 1943-44 over the Pacific.
• Plain white box with a color label on the lid. One Shot Production Run!
• Comes with canopy masking stickers and a full-color painting guide.




Source of video: Callsign Cooger YouTube Channel

Tamiya RC Live – TA07RR chassis kit, Comical Avante introduction of optional specifications & TC-01 chassis details part 2



Introduction of TA07RR chassis kit details!
・ We will explain the details and settings of the TA07RR kit.


Introduction of Comical Avante optional specifications!
・ We will explain the OP and settings that can be used for Comical Avante.


TC-01 Chassis Detailed Explanation Part 2
・ Details such as chassis details and mechanical space will be delivered.

Official full product video of Tamiya 56362 1/14 RC Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8×4 Tow Truck



https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56362/index.htm
https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/56362/index.html

Specifications vary from final product.
The model shown has the below separately sold TROP option parts fitted:
Item 56523 Multi-Function Control Unit “Euro-Style” (MFC-03)
Item 56553 Electric Actuator Set for 1/14 Scale R/C Tow Truck
Item 56549 LED Light for MFC (φ3 / Red / 1,100mm)
Item 56550 LED Light for MFC (φ3 / White / 1,100mm)
Item 56551 LED Light for MFC (φ3 / Yellow / 1,100mm) (2pcs.)

Takayuki Yamazaki of PDC Designworks talk – Tokyo Communication Art College



A message from hyper designer Kayuki Yamazaki to everyone who aims at this industry. A graduate of our school. Our school teacher. Former Honda Technical Research Institute designer.
Established pdc_designworks in 2012, leveraging the experience of working on hit products such as Ape / zoomer / GROM. A wide field of view and various hobbies are used not only for industrial design centered on car design but also for fashion, models, DJs, consultants, magazine serialization, design education activities for companies, students, etc. Carry out activities. In recent years, we are expanding the range of activities such as customized production, ambassador activities and corporate consulting.
Source: TCACRE YouTube channel

Satoshi Maezumi (Paisen RC) video review of the Tamiya Terra Scorcher 2020



A reprinted version of the 4WD buggy and Scocher released in 1988 is the RC limited project “Scocher (2020)”.Equipped with four oil damper type CVA dampers on four independent suspensions of double wishbones.

The front and rear tires are low-height spiked tires that provide light acceleration and grip.Equipped with front and rear stabilizers to control rolls, you can enjoy stable driving on off-road as well as off-road driving.

The front bumper is large and highly shock-absorbent, protecting the vehicle body from damage.Equipped with a universal drive shaft that does not fall off even in the event of a crash, it uses an aluminum motor mount with high heat dissipation.

It is an RC car that can be fully enjoyed even now with each part upgraded according to the times.

Souce: パイセンRC (Paisen RC) YouTube channel

Tamiya live video session of May 10 including detailed explanation of Tamiya Formula E TC-01 chassis





Tamiya RC LIVE
Live streaming of the latest information on Tamiya RC cars! Tamiya staff will provide you with useful information, including RC new product information, setting methods that beginners must see, practical advice when participating in races such as Tamiya Grand Prix, so do not miss it!
13:30 – Detailed explanation of Farmer E (TC-01)
・ Introducing the details of TC-01 chassis!
16:00 – Tamiya GP regulation announcement
・ We will announce the regulations for the 2020 Tamiya Grand Prix holding class!
* Each will be 30 minutes.
Cast
Satoshi Mamiya, Riku Sunahara