Introduction of Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 30 Years Classic Circuit 2018


The annual summer big event “Fujitsu dry battery provided Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2018” will be held again this year! In 2018 celebrating 30 years since the Japan Cup held, we started from the Tokyo convention on June 16, and traveled all over Japan until October’s championship decision. MC Gutz will explain the points of the section on the official course “Japan Cup 30 Year Classic Circuit 2018” with the origin returning to the concept.

Vortex Changer

Digital Corner

NEW ERA Turn

Summer Wave 2045

30° bank

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