12055 1/12 Porsche 934 Jägermeister
14135 1/12 Yamaha XV1600 Roadstar Custom
14137 1/12 Street Rider
32413 1/35 P204(F) Railway
More upcoming Tamiya Hop Up Option Parts
54901 TB-05 Universal Propeller Shaft (Front Motor)
54902 TB-05 Universal Propeller Shaft (Rear Motor)
54903 TB-05 Aluminium Spur Gear Holder
54904 TB-05 One Piece Motor Plate
54915 T3-01 A Parts White
54916 T3-01 A Parts Red
54917 T3-01 C Parts White
54918 T3-01 C Parts Red
54924 GF-01 Full Ball Bearing Set
54925 630 Ball Bearing x8
Assembly manual of Tamiya 57409 Lunch Box Mini SW-01
Coming soon – Tamiya 47426 Top Force Carbon Chassis Conversion Set
Tamiya New Item Release list for August 2019
R/C Models
47413 1/10 R/C Subaru Brat Blue Version
58670 1/10 R/C Citroën 2CV Rally (M-05Ra)
51615 1/10 Scale R/C Audi quattro Rallye A2 Body Parts Set
51616 1/10 Scale R/C Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Body Parts Set
51624 3x6mm Steel Hex Head Screws
51625 3x6mm Steel Countersunk Hex Head Screws
51626 3x8mm Steel Hex Head Screws
51627 3x8mm Steel Countersunk Hex Head Screws
51628 3x10mm Steel Hex Head Screws
51629 3x10mm Steel Countersunk Hex Head Screws
51630 3x12mm Steel Hex Head Screws
51631 3x12mm Steel Countersunk Hex Head Screws
51632 3x16mm Steel Hex Head Screws
51633 3x16mm Steel Countersunk Hex Head Screws
54879 TRF419 Aluminum Front Direct Cups (2pcs.)
54893 Aluminum Adjustable Servo Horn
54908 M-08 Concept Carbon Body Mount Base
54921 Reinforced Swing Shaft Caps (Front/Rear, 2pcs. each)
42335 Aluminum TRF Tool Stand
42336 Setting Board
47415 WR-02CB S Parts (Spokes) (Orange Plated)
47417 WR-02CB T Parts (Wheel Rims) (Orange Plated)
Kids
95486 Raikiri Pink Special (Polycarbonate Body) (MS Chassis)
95508 Neo-Tridagger ZMC Carbon Special (Super-II Chassis)
95498 Lightweight 19mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless/Black)
95509 FM-A Fluorescent-Color Chassis Set (Orange)
95515 Aluminum Spacer Set (12/6.7/6/3/1.5mm, 2pcs. each) (Green)
95516 HG Aluminum Reversible Wheels for Low Profile Tires (Super X & XX, Red/2pcs.)
Tools & Paints
69928 Centipede Robot (Clear Orange)
73023 Tamiya Logo Plate (Photo-Etched)
Tamiya Mini 4WD Chassis Select Guide
Check the compatible parts and machines for each chassis!
We will introduce in detail each type of mini 4WD chassis that can participate in the Mini 4WD official competition. You can check the information of the corresponding upgrade parts and which chassis is used for which kit. Please help find your new machine and consider your machine settings.
※ Number of published specifications may change by kind of roller or tire.
※ The upgraded parts displayed in “Supported parts” may be limited in usable parts depending on the combination with the chassis (Example: Only pinion gears can be used among gear sets). Please also check the item of “Supported chassis” listed on the explanation page of each upgraded part.
Midship layout chassis with double shaft motor
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MA chassis
MS chassis monocoque aero type. In addition to low center of gravity, we adopt chassis design conscious of air flow. High performance chassis equipped with six rollers as standard and with improved side expandability.[Specs]
Total length: 156mm / total width: 97mm / wheel base: 80mm / tread: 59.5mm / weight: 125.9g / ground height: 2.2mm / gear ratio: 3.5 1
※ When low height tire · alkaline battery mounted -
MS chassis
A triple nose / center / tail chassis with direct drive by a double shaft motor. The box structure is strong against twisting and boasts high rigidity. Favorable 80mm wheelbase at the corner.[Specs (example of N-02 unit)]
Total length: 152mm / total width: 92mm / wheel base: 80mm / tread: front 67 / back 69mm / weight: 124.7g / ground height: 4mm / gear ratio: 4: 1
※ Large When diameter tires and alkaline batteries are installed
Stable driving at the center of gravity forward, front motor chassis
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FM-A chassis A chassis
with a front motor layout that incorporates an aero design. Since the center of gravity is located on the front of the vehicle body, it is possible to run with a sense of stability even on a course with many ups and downs.[Specs]
total length: 150mm / full width: 97mm / Wheelbase: 83mm / tread: 60mm / Weight: 117 g / ground clearance: 2.5mm / gear ratio: 3.5: 1
※ small diameter low-height tire (26mm) · alkaline batteries when worn -
Evolution of the super FM chassis FM chassis. In addition to the improved bumper strength, the bottom of the chassis is designed with the aero effect in mind, and it also has a motor cooling duct. Rear roller stay first adopted.[Specs]
Total length: 144mm / total width: 90mm / wheel base: 83mm / tread: 64mm / weight: 117.2g / ground height: 5.5mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4: 1
※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery mounted -
FM chassis
A chassis created from the new concept of mounting a motor on the front. Center of gravity balance from the front demonstrates running stability in the technical course that continues up and down.[Specs]
total length: 132mm / full width: 86mm / Wheelbase: 83mm / tread: 64mm / Weight: 113 g / ground clearance: 7mm / gear ratio: 5: 1,4.2: 1
※ large-diameter tires, alkaline battery is installed
Mini 4WD standard style, rear motor chassis
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AR chassis A
highly rigid chassis with excellent serviceability. Adopted 6 rollers for the first time, and the battery is also low. 82mm wheelbase machine with extensive side expandability.[Specs]
Total length: 155mm / total width: 97mm / wheel base: 82mm / tread: 67mm / weight: 123.5g / ground height: 5mm / gear ratio: 4.2: 1
※ When large diameter barrel tire · alkaline battery installed -
VS Chassis
A matured high-performance chassis of 80 mm short wheelbase type that is lightweight and compact with a small turn. Excellent maintainability with hinged gear cover and battery holder.[Specs]
Total length: 145mm / total width: 90mm / wheel base: 80mm / tread: 64mm / weight: 113.8g / ground height: 5mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4.2: 1, 4: 1
※ large diameter tire · alkaline When the battery is attached -
Super TZ-X Chassis
An expanded version of the Super TZ. We adopt screw hole addition of front bumper and 2 point stop type rear stay. Medium wheel-based high-speed stable type.[Specs]
Total length: 148mm / total width: 90mm / wheel base: 82mm / tread: 68mm / weight: 115.4g / ground height: 5mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4: 1
※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery mounted -
Super TZ chassis
82 mm medium wheel base chassis with excellent stability at high speeds. It features a flat chassis underside that lays out the battery at a low position.[Specs]
Total length: 147mm / total width: 90mm / wheel base: 82mm / tread: 68mm / weight: 117.6g / ground height: 5mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4: 1
※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery installed
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Super XX chassis
Super X enhanced and expanded. It features a nose guard that enables a wide range of roller settings. It boasts outstanding stability such as further strengthening of rigidity and functional enhancement of side stays.[Specs]
Total length: 153mm / total width: 98mm / wheel base: 84mm / tread: 70mm / weight: 119g / height above the ground: 1.9mm / gear ratio: 3.51
※ When equipped with a small diameter wide tire alkaline battery -
Super X chassis
A wide tread and long wheel base chassis with a 72 mm shaft. Body rigidity is also high and stability is high. The motor can be attached and removed from the lower surface of the chassis, and the rear stay has two points.[Specs]
Total length: 156mm / total width: 92mm / wheel base: 84mm / tread: 70mm / weight 111.8g / ground height: 5.2mm / gear ratio: 5: 1.4: 1
※ When small diameter wide tire · alkaline battery installed -
Super 2 chassis
Evolution of the super 1 chassis. A chassis with enhanced bumper rigidity and enhanced expandability. Full-featured battle equipment such as turn-type switches, 2-point fixed rear stays, and screw-type covers.[Specs]
Total length: 150mm / total width: 97mm / wheel base: 80mm / tread: 64mm / weight: 115g / ground height: 5.3mm / gear ratio: 4.2: 1
※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery mounted -
Evolution of Super 1 chassis Zero chassis. Stiffness is improved according to speeding up, and the side stay can be detached. The full cowl type is combined with a small diameter tire to form a low center of gravity chassis with a height of about 3 mm.[Specs]
Total length: 131 mm / total width: 90 mm / wheel base: 80 mm / tread: 64 mm / weight: 111.5 g / ground height: 5 mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4: 1
※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery mounted
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Zero chassis
A low center of gravity chassis that uses a helical crown gear to lower the mounting position of the motor or battery. As the wheel base is short, cornering performance is high.[Specs]
Total length: 131 mm / total width: 86 mm / wheel base: 80 mm / tread: 64 mm / weight: 109 grams / ground height: 5 mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4.2: 1 ※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery mounted -
Type 5 chassis The
bottom of the chassis is finished to be flat and the aerodynamic effect is high, and the thickness of the main body is reduced to achieve both strength and weight reduction. Long wheel base specification with excellent running stability.[Specs]
Total length: 132 mm / total width: 86 mm / wheel base: 82 mm / tread: 64 mm / weight: 113 g / ground height: 6 mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4.2: 1 -
Type 4 chassis
Based on the type 2 chassis, the battery mounting position is lowered by 2 mm to lower the center of gravity. As the wheelbase is long and the center of gravity is also backward, it is excellent in high-speed stability on straight.[Specs]
Total length: 128mm / total width: 86mm / wheel base: 82mm / tread: 64mm / weight: 112g / ground height: 7mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4.2: 1 ※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery installed -
Type 3 chassis
Type 1 on-road specification chassis. The height of the ground is high, so the range of setting is wide and it can be driven regardless of the road surface. Drilling is added to the motor cover etc.[Specs]
Overall length: 127 mm / Overall width: 86 mm / Wheel base: 80 mm / Tread: 64 mm / Weight: 115 grams / Ground height: 9 mm / Gear ratio: 6.4: 1, 5: 1 * When large diameter tires and alkaline batteries are installed
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Type 2 Chassis The
first chassis developed for on-road competition. Large diameter slick tires and guide rollers are standard equipment. The length of the wheel base is straight and advantageous.[Specs]
Total length: 128mm / total width: 86mm / wheel base: 82mm / tread: 64mm / weight: 113g / ground height: 8mm / gear ratio: 5: 1, 4.2: 1 ※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery installed -
Chassis
modeled as a junior version of the Type 1 Chassis RC Off Road Buggy. Tires and gear ratio settings are also suitable for off-road driving.[Specs]
Total length: 127 mm / total width: 80.5 mm / wheel base: 80 mm / tread: 64 mm / weight: 109 grams / ground height: 10 mm / gear ratio: 11.2: 1, 6.4: 1
※ When large diameter tire · alkaline battery mounted
Tamiya Mini 4WD animal driver models
Mini 4 wheel drive x animal driver, a lot of fun machines to run and decorate!
The easy-to-install Mini 4WD, which does not require adhesive, is a collection of machines with cute animal drivers. Popular characters, including Kumamon, Shirokumako, pandas, wolves, dogs, hawks, owls, pigs, cats, and relaxing koalas. In addition to the open top type with no windows, the machine style operated by the animals also has a GT type with plenty of feeling that the animal driver can be seen from the window. All animal driver dolls are assembled and painted, and they can be made and run together to be enjoyed by parents and children alike
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Do your best! Kumamoto Mini 4WD (Kumamon version)
The body adopts popular Rikiri mini 4 wheel racing. It was a clear view of the assembled and painted “Kumamon” driver (MA chassis)
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Mini 4WD / Koala
The koala driver has a big ear that is a charm point. The machine is equipped with a large wing on the wedge-shaped body to enhance the racing mood. (VS chassis)
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Mini 4WD panda 2
Adopted an original body that forms a retro racer with a form composed of curved surfaces. The silver plated wheel is gorgeous. (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD · Cat
A machine with a cute cat driver. The body that orange color is eye-catching is an open specification that the cat driver looks good (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD and Pig
A machine with a chubby humorous pig driver. The tartan plaid pattern and the graphic of the footprints stimulate the cuteness. (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD · Owl
A machine on which an owl driver with a steady eye is riding. The finish looks like the night sky of the full moon of Halloween, but a little mysterious. (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD · Hawk
A machine with a sharp eye with a smile, and an empty king Hawk (Taka). The linear wedge shaped body is attractive because it cuts off the air and flies. (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD · Dog
A machine on which a Shiba Inu driver, a representative of a Japanese dog, rode, as well as special stickers such as “柴” and blue and yellow graphics. (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD · Wolf
A four-wheel drive mini wolf with a slightly heeled mood, equipped with a roll bar and no roof for a better view of the wolf. (VS chassis)
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Mini 4WD / Panda
A machine with a cute panda driver on board, and a driver doll on the driver’s seat holding a steering wheel is full of love. (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD · Shirokumamakko
This is a plastic model assembly kit for the popular zoo zoo Shirokuma, which also comes with two types of stickers for the cheek (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD · Kumamon version
It is a plastic model assembly kit of mini 4 wheel drive that “Kumamon” got popular all over the country as mascot character of Kumamoto Prefecture. (Super II chassis)
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Mini 4WD Owl GT
A machine with a painted owl on a clear orange body. A metallic-style sticker with the image of midnight starry stars is also set. (MA chassis)
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Mini 4WD Hawk GT
A cool machine with an empty king Hawk (Taka) on the clear blue body. The form of the long nose & short deck is full of feeling of real vehicle (MA chassis)
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Mini 4WD Wolf GT
A machine with a painted wolf driver on a clear purple body. Also noteworthy is the run with the Torque Tune 2 Motor PRO. (MA chassis)
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Oval home circuit Three-dimensional lane change (Red / Blue / White)
Compact size of about 1.5 tatami. The bright tricolor-colored course will make the fun of running a mini 4WD alive (mini 4WD circuit related products)
Flashback Friday – 35 minutes of vintage Tamiya video advertisements
Material of what 80s children dreams was made of (and still is today), most of us Tamiya fans have seen them endless times, but we can never get enough of them.
Summer is here, grab your Tamiya RC car and enjoy it on some smooth tracks, sandy beaches and muddy puddles!
Source: Tomley RC Garage YouTube channel
TAMIYA CARD new member campaign (Japan only)
“TAMIYA CARD” which becomes a strong friend of model production with full of benefits. We hold new enrollment campaign this time! During the period, a total of 20 people will be given a “Mini 4WD + Tamiya Kincha” by lottery from those newly joined and issued. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Campaign period July 1-September 30, 2019 (Hearing! 10 people for July! 5 people each for August and September)
Notes
・ Applicable during the above period and those who have been issued are eligible.
・ The mini 4WD of the prize will be one of ➀ to ➆ for random lottery. Please note that you can not make a choice.
・ The announcement of the winner will be returned with a prize delivery.
・ The prizes will be shipped out as soon as they are ready after the campaign is over.
・ The prize will be sent to your home address registered with Orient Corporation.
・ If the card is canceled or invalidated at the time of prize delivery, it is not eligible for the present.
・ The prize may change due to circumstances.
■ Contact:
Orient Corporation, Inc. Orico Card Center
TEL 049-271-3330 (Opening hours 9:30 to 17:30, open all year round)
An annual card free special value card that you like more models
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■ Details and application method about TAMIYA CARD can be found here
2019 Le Mans 24 Hours – Tamiya RC Pitstop by Toyota Motorsport
The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing mechanics are specialists in making quick and efficient pit stops. Every team member involved knows exactly what he or she needs to do. But what happens when the TS050 HYBRID which stops in front of the lollipop is smaller than expected? Watch this video to see the pit stop on the TAMIYA RC TS050 HYBRID.
Source: Toyota Motorsport GmbH