Category Archives: Vintage

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

New production batch of Tamiya 58583 Egress 2013


Length: 430mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Back, and Ready to Take On Modern Day Competition
Tamiya is pleased to welcome back the Egress, successor to the famed Avante. The Avante was originally launched in 1988 and Tamiya took advantage of the experience and know-how garnered by the Tamiya Racing Factory (TRF; founded in 1989) team to make a racing version of the Avante: the Egress. It featured carbon fiber plates made of the material seen on hi-tech racing cars and aircraft, and employed racing parts such as ball diffs, high-capacity oil dampers, and lightweight titanium screws. Now, the shaft-driven Egress receives a makeover to bring it right up to date and unleash a whole new world of potential.

Durable shaft-driven 4WD chassis uses a range of carbon parts
This shaft-driven 4WD chassis features a longitudinally-positioned motor and full ball bearings, while carbon fiber upper and lower decks ensure that the model has superb strength. Re-designed front and rear ball differentials offer excellent reliability and easy maintenance, working in tandem with the built-in center one-way to provide sure-footed movement. The one-way bearing can be locked. Universal drive shafts feature the same design as those used in the current TRF series parts, in order to maximize power transmission and improve resistance to wear and tear. 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is supported by 4 oil dampers equipped with aluminum cylinders, while the front and rear of the model are fitted with stabilizers. Aluminum front uprights offer excellent reliability, and ball bearings in steering linkage arms combine with 2mm thick carbon fiber plate to offer a linear steering response. The Egress has been truly revamped across the board, and it also features a brushless motor.

Specifications
●Length: 430mm, Width: 243mm, Height: 157mm ●Wheelbase: 275mm ●Tread (Front & Rear): 200mm ●Carbon Fiber Double Deck Frame ●Shaft-Driven 4WD ●Polycarbonate Body and Undertray ●Front & Rear Ball Differentials + Center One-Way ●3-Piece Steering Tie Rod ●4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension ●Tire Width/Diameter: 32/88mm (Front), 40/88mm (Rear) ●High-Capacity Aluminum Cylinder Oil Dampers ●Gear Ratio: 8.25:1 (When using kit-included 22T pinion) ●Requires Type 540 Motor and Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)

Separately Required Items
●Type 540 Motor ●Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) ●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC　●Battery Pack & Charger ●R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter

Assembly manual PDF

Created to conquer – The Tamiya VQS (2020)

Besides the Tamiya Avante, probably the most beautiful and most famous Tamiya 4WD buggy of the 80s, there were also three other buggies in this series of cars. We all know the Egress, as it was the last “expansion stage” of the Avante before the scepter was handed over to the “Top Force Evolution”.
The two “entry-level models” in the competition, the “Vanquish” and the “Avante 2001”, were somewhat in the shadows.
Both models were technically almost identical and should be suitable for entry into the rc racing competition.
The use of a plastic tub chassis kept costs down. The “Vanquish” in particular was able to shine visually.
And this one has now been reissued as “VQS”. Naming rights have probably forced Tamiya to change the name to “VQS”.
Nonetheless, one of the most beautiful Tamiya buggies of the late 80s era. This buggy combines a beautiful classic color scheme with a very modern futuristic styled body, as well as, given the Hotshot and Thundershot series of vehicles, much more modern technology.
The “new” VQS kit comes with a pre-painted body, which allows the inexperienced model maker in particular to complete the model much faster.
We are particularly pleased about the improvements Tamiya gave the “VQS”. CVD’s front and rear, as well as the aluminum milled steering knuckles at the front were taken over from the Avante and Egress. In addition, the buggy is practically completely equipped with ball-bearings. Only 6 small ball bearings still need to be added.
Tamiya also has made a very nice bonus for the “VQS”. The “VQS Hi Cap Damper Set 47455”. We all know and love these dampers from the 80s. Also suitable for many other cars of that time. We have also equipped our “VQS” with the new Hi Caps. Visually and technically a real pleasure.
Overall, we went the classic way with our example. A Tamiya Super Stock BZ brushed motor and the Tamiya Hi Torque Servo Saver complete the car.
As with every Tamiya car, building it was a real treat. And the builder is rewarded with a beautiful model after completion.
We at TamiyaBlog are very happy about this iconic re-release. A real beauty, the new Tamiya “VQS” (2020)

Many thanks to Dickie Tamiya and Tamico for providing us with the Tamiya “VQS” kit.