Announcement of the 79th Tamiya Pachi Contest winning work

The AFV model photo contest “Pacchi” has reached 79 times. This year’s application was received from a wide range of age groups, from the youngest 10 to 78 years old. In addition to regular customers, there are many new applicants, and in recent years there has been an increase in the number of participants in their teens and 20s. This time, the junior prize in the work category has become three winners. In addition to reliable production techniques, it is also necessary to have expressive power through photography. The finish as a photograph is particularly important, and the photograph that accurately conveys the goodness of the model work has won the top prize. In addition to the classic German tanks and Allied vehicles, there were solid entries for new products such as the M551 Sheridan and M3A1 Scout Car. The deadline for the contest is September 1 every year. Once you have completed the model, first click with the camera, regardless of the shooting equipment. Please take a photo of your masterpiece and apply.

Winners of the 78th contest

Scene photograph section winning work

Gold medal
[Author] Hiroshi Kajishima (57) Tokyo [Title] Battle of the Bulge [Scale] 1/35
The work itself is a small oval base. How do you hold the camera from a low angle, and how do you show it as a powerful and powerful work? ! That was the first point of this time. I put the background image on the board, set it on the table in the garden, and then took a picture with the camera. The joy of shooting a lot of photos from different angles and taking a confident shot is really great!

Silver Award
[Author] Naruhiro Yoshida (61) Aichi [Title] M551 in South Vietnam [Scale] 1/35
“Sheridan” with the feeling that I made when I was in elementary school. This may be a memorable kit for the 50th anniversary of MM, and this time, with this as the leading role, a Buddhist image peculiar to this region and subtropical plants made in this area are placed in the jungle of Vietnam, and the situation is broken down and reproduced. did. Also, I took a picture under natural light while paying attention to the background plants and vehicle scales taken from the net

Silver Award
[Author] Satoshi Konno (58) Saitama [Title] Frac Tower in Vienna [Scale] 1/35
Although it is a high-firing turret that actually existed in Vienna, the design is original. The crest of the tower was Vienna, so I wrote the emblem of the Habsburg family. The tower feeling is emphasized with the Aori composition, but the amount of information about the artillery and soldiers is limited, and vice versa. The photo was taken outdoors on a sunny day and a Canon compact digital camera was used.

Work photo category

Gold medal
[Author] Ling Yingming (45) China [Title] CARRO ARMATO M13 / 40 [Scale] 1/35
This work is a 13/40 tank of the Italian army Caro Almart developed in North Africa during World War II. In order to express the state of operations in the desert, a flag and raincoat were made with a two-component epoxy putty. The body is packed with various bags, sandbags and crawler belts. The painting is a desert situation, and we used weathering techniques to express the realism of tanks overworked on the battlefield.

Silver Award
[Author] Yosuke Yamada (55) Hyogo [Title] Heavy self-propelled howitzer Hummel Late type [Scale] 1/35
In addition to detailing the details with metal wires, an additional armor cover is added to the characteristic side grille. The painting was made with a disc pattern camouflage to create the final image. Weathering is performed with a sense of use and a three-dimensional feel of mud dirt. I used a digital single lens reflex camera to shoot the neutral color and natural perspective.

Silver Award
[Author] Shinya Sato (51) Fukuoka [Title] U M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War) [Scale] 1/35
Sheridan in Vietnam looks blackish, but considering the scale, the olive drab is lightened with basic paint, and highlights are added to the turret and the top of the hull to enhance the three-dimensional effect. In order to create a Vietnamese atmosphere, the red-brown mud stain is expressed with a splash paint around the legs. Regarding dolls, the commander’s helmet is a little disappointing.

TRF Suzuki Kiyokazu Suzuki and Satoshi Maezumi running M-08 chassis at MAZDA Challenge Cup at the Tamiya All Japan Championships Nagano

Paisen RC Vol.15 Tamigra Nagano Tournament TRF Paisen (M-08 vs. M-08)


This is a running video of the MAZDA Challenge Cup, an M sports championship run at the Tamiya All Japan Championships Nagano. I’m paying attention to TRF Suzuki Kiyokazu, TRF Maezumi Satoshi (Paisen) and TRF.
Source: Paisen RC channel

Details of Tamiya 95126 Cyclone Magnum Memorial (Super TZ-X Chassis) – Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 25th Anniversary

Total length = 150mm The photo shows a kit assembled and a sticker attached.


Tamiya Mini 4WD 1/32 Cyclone Magnum Memorial (Super TZ-X Chassis) -Full Cowl Mini 4WD 25th Anniversary

Memorial machine filled with thoughts of 25 years
It is a plastic model assembly kit of a high-performance racer that adopts a shaft drive four-wheel drive. The Cyclone Magnum Memorial is a limited version of the Cyclone Magnum, one of the most popular full cowl mini 4WD models. The body, which features compact front and rear cowls and powerful rear wings, is made of clear polycarbonate to create a machine that not only feels special, but also has improved driving performance. In addition, the chassis adopts the white-colored Super TZ-X, which engraved the commemorative logo of “FULLY COWLED MINI 4WD 25th ANNIVERSARY” on the bottom. The suspension is a combination of fluorescent green spiral spoke wheels and black low-height tires. Blue, red and yellow coloring and machine name logos are set with clear stickers.

Super TZ-X Chassis
The Super TZ-X chassis (1999) is a further evolution of the Super TZ chassis (appeared in 1996) adopted in the first Cyclone Magnum (19412) familiar to the full cowl mini 4WD generation. Appearance). Medium wheelbase and wide tread with excellent straight running stability. The point of pursuing aerodynamics is that the bottom of the chassis is flat and the side guards are wing-shaped. In addition, a 2-point fixed rear roller stay is standard equipment, and a screw hole is added to the front bumper. I’m looking forward to improving performance with a wide variety of upgraded parts. The gear ratio was set to 3.5:1.

Basic specs
● When completed, the overall length is 150mm, the overall width is 89mm, and the overall height is 42mm. ● With a motor.

Required separately
● 2 AA batteries

A classic renewed – The Tamiya Lunch Box Mini SW-01

Tamiya does not stop to surprise us with innovative products. And we like that very much. The best example for this constant line of news is the Lunch Box Mini SW-01. A really remarkable model that proves that you can have a lot of fun even with small and beautiful looking RC models. Following the success of the T3-01 chassis (Dancing Rider / Dual Rider), Tamiya now continues with a small scale vehicle on four wheels. For this purpose, a classic was reinterpreted. The Lunch Box, a true Tamiya classic we all love. And that surprisingly with 4WD drive. As already known from the T3-01 chassis, the design of the SW-01 is very simple. Even the body is already pre-painted in the familiar yellow, and only needs to be decorated with the well know Lunch Box stickers. As already known from the T3-01, a type 370 engine is also used in the new SW-01 Lunch Box. Also, steering servo and ESC can be used in standard size. No special components are needed. A big advantage. We choose a small Lipo capable Hobbywing ESC, combined with compact size Softcase 3000mAh Lipo for a very long run times.
The new Tamiya Lunch Box Mini offers pure driving pleasure. As known from the T3-01, the vehicle literally lays in the corners. And we also strongly recommend to install the 54898 “Connector Set”, available as a Hop Up part. In order to make the car even more manoeuvrable, the car can be steered even during wheelies.
During the building of our car, all standard plastic bushes were exchanged against ball bearings. A complete set for the SW-01 is already available from Tamiya as Hop Up part number 54900.
We are very happy about this great new chassis. By the way, an unpainted bodyset will soon be available as a Hop Up part, to realize your own creative paintjobs. We will do so. Enjoy the new Tamiya Lunch Box Mini, a new Tamiya classic. Don´t miss it !

 

Mini 4WD Tamiya Razorback Clear Violet Special (FM-A Chassis)


Tamiya 95524 Razorback Clear Violet Special FM-A Chassis

This is a Limited-Edition Clear Violet Special of the Razorback (Item 18713), which was inspired by a winning entry in the 2018 Mini 4WD Design Contest held in Japan. It is based upon the modern front motor FM-A chassis, making it a speedy and adaptable car.

Aerodynamic Front Motor Chassis
The FM-A chassis is a front motor unit with advanced aerodynamic themes that – thanks to its center of gravity toward the front – is at home on a whole variety of track types including those with frequent elevation changes. It comes equipped with low-friction front skid bar and roller (4 included) parts, while rear rollers are 8mm thick for superb stability. The chassis underside allows easy access to the motor and quick setup changes. Includes 3.5:1 gears and a motor.

• Mini 4WD racer assembly kit. Length: 156mm, width: 97mm, height: 46mm.
• 4-piece body is molded in Clear Violet ABS.
• FM-A chassis is molded in Silver ABS, and features rear stay and A parts in low-friction, Violet POM.
• Gold Color 6-spoke wheels are paired with Black rally block tires.
• Dedicated clear stickers are included to decorate the body.
• Type 130 motor included.
• The model features a 4.2:1 gear ratio.
• Two AA batteries are required (sold separately).
• A wide range of Grade-Up Parts is available separately to customize your machine.

Tamiya TRF Parts Overview video – 54878 54886



Fred Medel, Marketing Manager for Tamiya America, runs through a couple new parts that just came in for the TB05, TA07 and TRF419. These parts are a direct fit and require no additional modifications and are designed to boost the performance of your ride.

54878 Tamiya Upgrade Set for the TRF Super Short Dampers
54886 Tamiya TRF419 Suspension Upgrade Set

Source: Tamiya USA

First official photo and description of Tamiya 47430 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R 1995


RC FORD MUSTANG COBRA R 1995
This Tamiya R/C kit pairs a classic body and the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis. The body depicts the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R, which was a special version of the Mustang that was produced by Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT for short).

TT-01 E Chassis
The bathtub frame of the evolved shaft-driven 4WD TT-01 Type-E has its motor and battery close to the ground for lower center of gravity and optimum balance. Mounted on the bathtub frame is a fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers improving rigidity, as well as a 3-piece tie rod providing a smoother steering action. The low center of gravity, great balanced design, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system, and front and rear differential gears all come together to produce excellent operating ability. 70mm-diameter radial tires are paired with metal plated wheels developed just for this model; the high sidewalls make for forgiving turns.

• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 465mm, width: 195mm, height: 134mm
• Polycarbonate body with separate molded parts recreating the side mirrors and rear wing.
• Stickers for trim body details.
• Paint window masking stickers included.
• 5-spoke wheels are paired with treaded tires.
• 257mm wheelbase.
• A wide range of Hop-Up Option parts is available to tune the TT-01 Type-E chassis.
• Includes 540 motor.
• Includes: Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC (electronic speed control) Capable of running sensor brushless motors and brushed motors alike. (21.5 Turn BL motor limit) (23 Turn brushed motor limit.
• Required Items: 2-Channerl radio, steering servo, 7.2volt battery pack with compatible charger, and Tamiya PS paint.