Tamiya RC Grasshopper AIR JAM 2018 Edition

Tamiya 1/10 Electric RC Car Grasshopper Prop Set (with AIR JAM 2018 Special Sticker Sheet)

Tamiya’s popular RC car “Grasshopper” assembly kit, a special RC car set with a set of propo (transmitter), running battery & charger, and AIR JAM2018 spec special sticker seat set on sale! By attaching a special sticker at the time of assembly, it is possible to assemble a glass hopper of AIR JAM 2018 specification!

Set contents
· Tamiya 1/10 Electric RC car grass hopper (assembly kit)
· fine spec 2.4 G electric RC drive set (transmitter, receiver, servo, speed controller, running 7.2 V battery, dedicated charger)
· AIR JAM 2018 Special sticker sheet

* As a power supply for the transmitter, 4 AA batteries (sold separately) are required.
※ The image is painted after assembly.
※ AIR JAM 2018 Special sticker sheets are not sold on a standalone basis.
※ This item will be shipped in special packaging, so shipping costs will be separately 1080 yen. Please note.

Source: AIR JAM Store

Visiting the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen

We had the luck to recently be able to visit the Porsche museum in Zuffenhausen Germany, which belongs to the Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and is a unique experience for any real car, model car and even Tamiya aficionado. The current form of the museum was finalised in 2009 and it has many vehicle as well as part exhibits from the whole history of the company, which this year celebrates already 70 years, 1948-2018. As many Tamiya fans who have read the autobiography of the president of Tamiya, Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya, know, Tamiya has a very special relation to Porsche, starting in the mid 70s, where Tamiya actually purchased a Porsche 911, dismantled it and rebuilt it in order to better understand the car to release a fabulous 1/12 scale static model, on which they soon after even created their first radio control car model which was a huge sale success in Japan but also in export. Therefore, on this article we will only concentrate on museum exhibits which in a more or less similar form and version were released from Tamiya as static or R/C model kits.

Some upcoming Tamiya RC hop up parts

47386 WR-02 Gold Wheels F/R
2x Gold Plated Front Wheels & 2x Gold Plated Rear Wheels
Compatible with WR-02 Chassis

47387 WR-02 Red Wheels F/R
2x Red Plated Front Wheels & 2x Red Plated Rear Wheels)
Compatible with WR-02 Chassis

47388 Avante 2011 Racing Steering Set
The Racing Steering Set (Art. 84256) is included together with the Torque Splitter Set (Art. 84257) as bonus parts for the Tamiya Black Avante (Art. 84270).
The desired special parts are now available again in limited quantities.
The fully ball-bearing steering with carbon bridge allows improved feedback on the steering thanks to the smallest possible steering play.

Includes:
1x 2mm thick Carbon Steering Plate
8 pcs ball bearing 850
Steering Arms / Screws and small parts

Compatible with Avante 58489, 84270 and Vajra 58497.

47389 Avante 2011 Torque Splitter
The Racing Steering Set (Art. 84256) is included together with the Torque Splitter Set (Art. 84257) as bonus parts for the Tamiya Black Avante (Art. 84270).
The desired special parts are now available again in limited quantities.

The Torque Splitter Set (47389) consists of a Center One-Way freewheel, which in combination with two adjustable ball differentials allows increased cornering speeds. The oversteer tendency of the model can be significantly reduced. Depending on the distance ratio, the centre differential can also be locked. (Metal-Parts included).

Includes:
1x Torque splitter
2x ball differentials
Metal parts and center gear (allows driving either in torque splitter mode (freewheel) or in center-lock mode (locked).

Compatible with Avante 58489, 84270 or Vajra 58497.

54828 Racing Truck H-Parts (Chrome)

Tamiya Porsche 934 RSR “Vaillant” TA-02SW – where it all began

Some day s ago, we reported about a very special model. A kit from german big Tamiya dealer Tamico to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this company.  The kit is based on the Tamiya Black Porsche 934 RSR kit, but the “black” stickers and black wing parts were changed here for the “Vaillant” parts, well known from the iconic 30th Anniversay  model No. 49400, which used a shortened TA-05 chassis. These parts were exclusively made from Tamiya  for Tamico. The kit is limited to 333 pieces. Each one is numbered.

The Porsche 934 RSR was Tamiya´s first RC Car back in the 70´s. So here we are, were it all began.

Tamiyablog had the chance to build the so called “prototype” of this very special car. This time, no alternate paintscheme. You can´t beat the Vaillant livery on a Porsche 934. Pure 70´s. There´s something about these old Porsches, and especially the old turbo 930/934 types. In one way, it looks brutal but also not agressive, in the other way, it looks like a sculpture, but not overdesigned, as you can see it on many modern cars. This car was drawn by hand. Not on a computer. And you can see this. These curves are living.

About the build.  Building a classic TA02SW chassis again was a joy, especially with the many Tamiya Hop Up parts which are included in this nice kit.

Doing the body is a challenge, and you should do it with patience. Nearly 100 stickers needs to be applied on the body. But you will rewarded with a phenomenal result, and the wide rear 30mm wheels and tires looks stunning on this car.

Enjoy !

Tamiya New Item Release list for September 2018

R/C Models
　58657　　1/10 R/C Land Rover Defender 90 (CC-01)
　47384　　1/8 R/C VEHICLE STAR UNIT TRIPLE WHEEL DANCING RIDER (ASSEMBLED) (T3-01 CHASSIS) METALLIC BLUE BODY
　47385　　1/8 R/C VEHICLE STAR UNIT TRIPLE WHEEL DANCING RIDER (ASSEMBLED) (T3-01 CHASSIS) YELLOW BODY
　57903　　1/10 R/C EXPERT BUILT TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT / Yaris WRC (TT-02 CHASSIS)
　57906　　1/18 R/C EXPERT BUILT KING YELLOW 6×6 (G6-01 CHASSIS)
　57907　　1/10 R/C EXPERT BUILT SUBARU WRX STI NBR CHALLENGE (TT-02 CHASSIS)
　54817　　Aluminum Motor Guard (GF-01, WR-02)
　54818　　Turnbuckle Steering Set (G6-01, GF-01)

Scale Models
　14133　　1/12 Yamaha YZF-R1M
　12684　　1/12 Scale Yamaha YZF-R1M Front Fork Set
　16001　　1/6 Honda CB750 FOUR
　14029　　1/12 Suzuki RG250 Γ with Full Options

Kids
　19453　　Great Magnum R (FM-A Chassis)
　95413　　Tri Gale (MA Chassis) Black Special
　95415　　Stainless Steel Countersunk Screw Set (10/12/20/25/30mm, Black)
　95226　　Mini 4WD Kumamon Version (Finished Model)
　95447　　Mini 4WD Japan Cup Junior Circuit Slope Section Set (Orange)
　95411　　FM-A Chassis Set (Red)
　95420　　Narrow Large Dia. Wheel & Soft Arched Tires (for Super X & XX Chassis)
　95424　　2mm Aluminum Lock Nut (Green, 5pcs.)
　95396　　19mm Aluminum Rollers (5 Spokes) w/Plastic Rings (Red)
　95406　　Fire Dragon Clear Body Set (Polycarbonate)
　95408　　DCR-01 Body Parts Set (Clear Black)
　95284　　HG Carbon Stay for Wide Front Sliding Damper (2mm)
　95285　　HG Carbon Stay for Wide Rear Sliding Damper (2mm)

Tools & Paints
　82146　　LP-46 Pure metallic red
　82147　　LP-47 Pearl blue
　82148　　LP-48 Sparkling silver
　82149　　LP-49 Pearl clear
　82150　　LP-50 Bright red
　82151　　LP-51 Pure orange
　82152　　LP-52 Clear red
　82153　　LP-53 Clear orange
　82154　　LP-54 Dark iron
　82155　　LP-55 Dark yellow 2
　82156　　LP-56 Dark green 2
　82157　　LP-57 Red brown 2
　82158　　LP-58 NATO green
　82159　　LP-59 NATO brown
　82160　　LP-60 NATO black
　81788　　Acrylic Mini XF-88 Dark yellow 2
　81789　　Acrylic Mini XF-89 Dark green 2
　81790　　Acrylic Mini XF-90 Red brown 2
　87196　　Cap Labels (for Lacquer Paints)
　87197　　Cap Labels (for Acrylic Paints)
　70231　　Centipede Robot Body Sections (4pcs.)
　75028　　Low RPM Type 130 Motor

Tamiya Porsche 934 RSR 10th Anniversary TAMICO Vaillant Limited Edition TA02SW Kit


Tamico´s 10th Anniversay. Let´s celebrate. With a very special model: Porsche 934 RSR Vaillant TA02SW This model, composed by us, is based on the Tamiya Black Porsche RSR Kit No. 47362, but has the green attachments and the Vaillant decalset of the equally limited 30 year Tamiya RC Porsche 934 TA05 Kit 49400.
The kit is numbered and strictly limited to 333 pieces.
The basis for this model is the TA02SW chassis (SW stands for short / short wheelbase and wide / wide rear track) and is equipped with a variety of tuning parts.

Option Parts Included:
53142 Aluminum Motor Mount
53152 Hard Propeller Shaft
53166 FRP Chassis Set
53193 FRP Front Damper Stay
53194 FRP Rear Damper Stay
53806 Ball Diff Cup Joint for Universal Shaft

This is a 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 435mm, width: 202mm, height: 130mm.
The evergreen form of the 934 is recreated stunningly in durable polycarbonate, with separate side mirror and wing parts. Separate light cases are also included.
Comes with an LED light unit to light up headlights and taillights for the ultimate realistic appearance.
The TA02SW chassis was previously used on the 911 GT2 Racing (Items 58172, 84399 and 47321). It offers a short (236mm) wheelbase and wide tread setup; similar to that so often employed by Porsche.
This kit uses the FRP chassis set, which transforms the chassis into a double deck unit using rigid and lightweight FRP material parts.
FRP front and rear damper stays ensure optimum performance from the CVA oil damper-fitted 4-wheel double wishbone suspension.
The stainless steel propeller shaft is highly durable and offers efficient transmission of power, particularly in combination with the front and rear assembly universal shafts, which come with ball diff cup joints.
Enclosed front and rear gear cases have built-in diff gears. The rear is fitted with a ball differential.
Comes with 2-piece wheels, tires and inner sponges. The rear of the model uses wide wheels.
Full ball bearings.

Source: TAMICO

TRF Race Report 1/10 Electric RC Touring Car All Japan Championship including first test results with prototype of the TA 07 MS


2018 JMRCA Japanese National Championship (1:10 Electric Touring Car)
July 20th-22nd 2018
Shirakaba 2in1 Circuit, Nagano, Japan

Kiyokazu Suzuki and Takayuki Kono attended the 2018 JMRCA Japanese National Championship to support drivers of Tamiya cars at the event, also taking the opportunity to race a prototype of the TA07 MS. There was great news in the Open Class, as young speedster Takuma Sasaki and his TRF419XR took an imperious overall victory, following on from his wins in last year’s Sports Class and the Tamiya R/C World Championships. He was fast all weekend, with the top time in three of the six qualifying sessions and second fastest in two more, then putting the opposition in their place with victories in the first two rounds of the final. His victory was the first for a Tamiya car in this class at the JMRCA Japanese National Championship since 2012. Fellow TRF419XR drivers Shuma Shinozawa and Masaaki Honda finished 5th and 6th overall respectively to cap a great weekend. Kiyokazu Suzuki also competed in the Open Class, achieving 11th overall with a prototype of the new TA07 MS, while in the Super Expert Class, Shinya Shimazaki demonstrated the TRF419XR’s potential with a 9th place overall finish.

First CAD image of Tamiya TA07 MS Chassis

Suzukis Open Class winning TRF 419 XR setting sheet