Category Archives: Vintage

Yasuo Ohtsuka 1931-2021

Tamiya was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Yasuo Ohtsuka, the legendary animator. Otsuka-san had worked on the design of early Tamiya R/C cars and Mini 4WD, as well as military model figures. He is an integral part of our history and will be sorely missed, although we hope that he continues to watch over the model industry he so generously supported. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones.

Some samples of his work:
https://tamiyablog.com/2020/08/tamiya-63718-genkosha-yasuo-otsuka-art-book-lupin-the-third-and-the-car-and-locomotive/
https://tamiyablog.com/2019/06/creator-of-mini-4wd-the-future-of-plastic-models-interview-with-the-president-of-tamiya/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0652997/

Tamiya Introduction of TA08 PRO and TA series history & Tamiya Mini 4WD LIVE Vol.2″ Live broadcast of the Japan Cup 2020 satellite Okayama tournament venue



Introduction of TA series history ① and Tamiya RC high-tech course
-Looking back on the history of the TA series, which was the beginning of the current Tamiya touring car RC, from the first “TA-01” (released in 1991).
・ The popular Tamiya RC high-tech course explains how to make “gear differential” and how to select oil. Gear differentials are used in various types of RC, but they are an important part that greatly affects driving performance. We will generously convey professional know-how such as adjustment methods!


Introduction of TA series history ② and new products
・ The second TA series history that continues from the morning episode! .. Introducing the history of belt drive touring cars that started with TA03 (released in 1996). We look back on the chassis layout that has evolved with the times.
・ [Special news] Introducing the details of Tamiya NEW Touring RC car !!
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara,


Tamiya Mini 4WD LIVE
Live broadcast of the Japan Cup 2020 satellite Okayama tournament venue! (plans)
A new corner “Mini 4WD Academy” has also started to deepen the knowledge of Mini 4WD.
In addition to new product information, we will be the first to introduce the latest information on YouTube Live.
You can post comments and ask questions during the live stream, so please join us in the program as well.
Appearance
・ Mini 4WD public relations: Master Ueda
・ Tamiya Mini 4WD Planning and Development Staff

Tamiya RC Condele Results Announcement and Tamiya Engine Workshop Introduction & Introducing Tamiya RC March new products and 2021 Tamiya race event and Tamiya RC history



Tamiya RC Condele Results Announcement and Tamiya Engine Workshop Introduction
・ Announcement of the result of the hashtag project “#Tamiya RC Condele” !! Thank you for posting a lot of original colors, real finishes, and unique customs. Introducing a number of unique machines that are fun just to look at!
・ We will relay the “Engine RC Car Workshop” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit from the site !!


Introduction of Tamiya RC March new products and 2021 Tamiya race event and Tamiya RC history
・ Introducing new products from Tamiya RC March 2021 !! We will also explain new tires for touring cars and M chassis.
・ Introducing the 2021 Tamiya Challenge Cup and Tamiya Grand Prix Regulations and the key points of race strategy.
・ Introduction of Tamiya RC History ⑦. “Wild Willis” used by the main character of the popular RC manga “Radicon Boy” in the 1980s will also appear !!
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara

Photos of the Tamiya 58028 Toyota 4×4 Pick Up & 58029 4×4 Blazing Blazer featured last weekend in a Tamiya RC Live session

Corresponding Tamiya RC Live session

Introduction of Tamiya RC Circuit Challenge and Tamiya RC High-Tech Course & TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB Evo series history


Introduction of Tamiya RC Circuit Challenge and Tamiya RC High-Tech Course
・ Introduction of Tamiya RC Circuit Challenge
・ Introduction of how to use Tamiya Circuit and how to drive for beginners
・ Tamiya RC high-tech course << About damper for M chassis >>


TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB Evo series history
・ Introducing the history of Tamiya TB Evo series to commemorate the release of TB-05R
・ Looking back on the history and evolution of the Tamiya shaft drive 4WD racing machine, which continues from “TB Evolution” developed as a race specification machine in 2000 based on the “TB-01” chassis to “TB Evo.7”.

Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono

Introducing the afternoon section of “Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting” and Tamiya RC history to commemorate the renewal of the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course



Introduction of the afternoon section of “Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting” and Tamiya RC history to commemorate the renewal of the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course
・ Introduction of the Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting held at the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course, which will be renewed OPEN (* The content may be changed in case of rain)
・ Tamiya RC History 《RC released in the early 1980s》
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara

Introducing the morning section of “Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting” and Tamiya RC history to commemorate the renewal of the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course



Introduction of the morning section of “Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting” and Tamiya RC history to commemorate the renewal of the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course
・ Introducing the Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting held at the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course, which will be renewed OPEN (* The content may be changed in case of rain)
・ Tamiya RC History 《RC released in the early 1980s》
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara

Tamiya RC Live – Introduction of Tamiya RC useful goods and Tamiya RC high-tech course & TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB series history



Introduction of Tamiya RC convenient goods and Tamiya RC high-tech course
・ Introduction of useful goods of Tamiya RC
・ Introduction of oil damper assembly technique in new project Tamiya RC high-tech course


TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB series history
・ Introducing Tamiya TB series history to commemorate the release of TB-05R
-Looking back on the history and evolution of Tamiya Shaft Drive 4WD Touring, which has continued from the “TB-01” developed based on the drive train of the engine car in 1999.

Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono

Tamiya RC Live – RC event concours d’Elegance winner machine introduction and Tamiya RC history part 2



Introduction of 2020 Tamiya RC event Condele winning machines and Tamiya RC history ②
・ Introducing the RC car that won the Concours d’Elegance Award at the 2020 Tamiya RC event
・ Tamiya RC History ② Introducing the RC cars that Tamiya has released so far
・ Introduction of Maezumi’s M-07 CONCEPT
Starring Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara