Toshio Tanaka’s Award Winning Tamiya Dancing Rider

I participated in the contest of Tamiyap Model Factory Shimbashi Store in February


Happily we show his great, award winning customized creation that he kindly shared with us:

His personal blog tossanteamtaku

Tamiya Mini 4WD Fumio Matoba Limited Model Red Emperor

Beyond the 61-year-old it should be noted, of the jockey world to be at the forefront ” Leger command” Fumio Matoba jockey . As of April 30, it is assumed that the record of winning record of local horse races is 7151 wins and the remaining 34 wins, and it is expected to achieve record within the year.

Ooi horse racing, collaboration event “TCK × TAMIYA four wheel drive mini GRANDPRIX” within the general public the “7152 wins Memorial model at the time of recording and updating the Tamiya to commemorate Fumio Matoba original mini four-wheel drive Red Emperor ( Blitz § over Sonic Special specification) “to be released in limited quantity. Familiar to the name of the jockey, scheduled for 230 (Fumio) limited only. Details are as follows.

Stage Jockey Original Mini 4WD Outline

Units sold
230 units

Sales price
230 yen (tax included)

Reservation period
Reservation will be started at the selling site from the day when the remaining 23 wins to 7152 wins. The end of the reservation will be 23:59 on the day after the record is achieved.

How to make a reservation
Please fill in the reservation form after selecting the “reserve” button displayed within the selling site from the start of reservation.
※ For details, please check the sales site.

Sales site
http://pluskeiba.com/matoba_cp/


Source of original Japanese article: netkaiba.com

Some Tamiya scale models to be presented at upcoming 57th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2018

14133 1/12 Yamaha YZF-R1M
21161 1/12 Ducati 1199 Panigale Model S Tricolore – Finished Model
23803 1/48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair VF-84 – Finished Model
32412 1/48 Luftwaffe Crew (Winter) – w/Kettenkraftrad
35361 1/35 Japan Ground Self Defense Force MCV Type 16
35362 1/35 French Main Battle Tank – Leclerc Series 2
61118 1/48 Grumman F-14D Tomcat
More items and details can be found here and here

Some Tamiya special sales at upcoming 57th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2018


Hyundai Avante Sports (MA chassis) TKC version 1,320 yen (excluding tax)
Mini 4WD PORORO 1,900 yen (excluding tax)
Super Avante RS ASIA CHALLENGE 2017 SPECIAL (Super II chassis) 1,600 yen (excluding tax)

AO-4001 1/72 Kawasaki Sanfiki fighter aircraft type I type ding silver plating specification (with camouflage decal) 1,900 yen (excluding tax)
AO-4002 1/72 Mitsubishi zero type fighter plane type 5 type 2 (silver plating) 1,600 yen (Excluding tax)
AO-4003 1/48 Mitsubishi zero type fighter aircraft type 5 2 type / 5 type 2 shell (silver plating) 3,500 yen (excluding tax)

Tamiya 58658 1/10 RC TB-05 PRO Chassis Kit

Released around Saturday, June 23, 2018 32,184 yen (main unit price 29,800 yen)

Total length = 368 mm The photograph is a kit assembled and painted

★ The latest version of TB series which adopted shaft drive 4WD which excels in driving efficiency. ★ The main chassis integrally molded with the lower deck and side frame optimizes left and right handling balance pursuing symmetrical design. ★ It is possible to select 2 types of front motor layout that emphasizes driving stability and rear motor / layout that emphasizes acceleration. ※ Use Prop: ESC 2ch Prop Set

Tamiya 42318 1/10 RC TRF 103 Chassis Kit

Released around Saturday, June 9, 2018 45,144 yen (main unit price 41, 800 yen)

Chassis length = 331 mm Picture is a kit assembled.
★ It is a 2WD formula chassis for fighting the high-end race. ★ In addition to Carbon’s Loa & Upper Deck, the front suspension arm also has a carbon plate at the top and bottom, allowing adjustment of casters and camber. ★ The rear suspension is provided with link suspension type for high grip road surface and T bar type for low grip road surface. ※ Use Prop: ESC 2ch Prop Set

New Tamiya Item Release list for June 2018

R/C Models
　58658　　1/10 R/C TB-05 PRO Chassis Kit
　42318　　1/10 R/C TRF103 Chassis Kit
　56605　　1/25 R/C German Tank Panther Ausf.A (w/Control Unit)
　54796　　Aluminum Front Skid Guard (GF-01, G6-01)
　54797　　Touring Car Short Spring Set II
　54799　　TT-02 Hi-Torque Servo Saver Set (w/Aluminum Horn)
　54800　　TB-05 Aluminum Servo Mount
　54801　　TB-05 Aluminum Steering Arms
　54802　　TB-05 Aluminum Steering Bridge
　54810　　M-07 Concept Reinforced C Parts (Uprights) 2pcs.
　54811　　M-07 Concept Carbon Reinforced D Parts (Suspension Arms) 2pcs.
　54812　　M-07 Concept High-Traction Lower Deck
　51609　　TB-05 06 Module Spur Gear (63T)
　47377　　TB-05 PRO Titanium Screw Set

Scale Models
　24347　　1/24 La Ferrari Yellow Version
　35360　　1/35 U.S. Light Tank M3 Stuart Late Production

Kids
　18711　　Trairong (FM-A Chassis)
　95109　　Abilista (MA Chassis) Japan Cup 2018
　95110　　Dash-1 Emperor Memorial (MS Chassis) 30 Years of The Japan Cup
　18090　　Mini 4WD Cat Racer
　95111　　Hyper-Dash 3 Motor J-Cup 2018
　95112　　Hyper-Dash Motor PRO J-Cup 2018
　95113　　HG Carbon Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2018
　95114　　HG Carbon Rear Multi Roller Setting Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2018
　95400　　Lightweight Plastic Spacer Set (12/6.7/6/3/1.5) (Red)
　95403　　HG Aluminum Deep Rim Wheels for Low-Profile Tires (Red/2pcs.)
　95392　　Reinforced Gear Cover (for MS Chassis) Blue Mini 4WD Station
　95397　　19mm Aluminum Rollers (5 Spokes) w/Plastic Rings (Light Blue)

Tools & Paints
　69921　　Submarine Motor Mini (for R03/AAA/UM4 Batteries/Silver)
　82131　　LP-31 Dark Green 2 (IJN)
　82132　　LP-32 Light Gray (IJN)
　82133　　LP-33 Gray Green (IJN)
　82134　　LP-34 Light Gray
　82135　　LP-35 Insignia White
　82136　　LP-36 Dark Ghost Gray
　82137　　LP-37 Light Ghost Gray
　82138　　LP-38 Flat Aluminum
　82139　　LP-39 Racing White
　82140　　LP-40 Metallic Black
　82141　　LP-41 Mica Blue
　82142　　LP-42 Mica Red
　82143　　LP-43 Pearl White
　82144　　LP-44 Metallic Orange
　82145　　LP-45 Racing Blue