Tamiya Mud Blaster 2.1


The Tamiya Subaru Brat has a very important place in my heart as it was the first Tamiya I ever wanted. It all started in 1984 when my dad accidentally brought a Behringer (the German Tamiya importer till 1986) catalogue which a toy shop put in a shopping bag. I had seen already some nitro RC cars but the Tamiyas fascinated me immediately with their realistic look and superb action photos. On the cover of the catalogue there was a box-art Brat which looked so impressive to me, I imagined so often driving through mud and paddles with its block pattern tires. Unfortunately my local hobby shop had only a Holiday Buggy at stock so I got it on my 10th birthday. Later when I got older and visited more hobby shops the Brat was already out of stock, so I was very happy when I read in a magazine with the 1989 Nuremberg fair news that the Mud Blaster would be released. In June ’89 I finally got one of the first batch that came to Europe and really loved it. Later in the 2000s when I started collecting I also got a new build original Brat and later a NIB re-releas.

Seeing the upcoming Mud Blaster II I remembered that I have already its WT-01 chassis (Mighty Bull) so I got a lexan Brat body (like the Mud Blaster II has) and added it to it. I chose a bit more modern look with whole bumpers and sides painted in a second colour, also the window stickers weren’t used but windows were masked and stayed transparent. Chassis-wise full ball bearings, King Blackfoot wheels (front suspension needs to be modified as its normally for 4WD wheels), Super Stock TZ motor and longer (small instead of mini) CVA dampers were added as they give a better look and much better performance. The wheelbase problem needs still to be solved though, although for a runner I think it looks nicer then all previous WT-01 versions, but as said I am biased.

Tamiya staff presenting future releases & 58514 Mud Blaster II details (updated 10.10.2011)

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The popular Mud Blaster is making a return as Mud Blaster II. Its 2WD monster truck chassis offers exciting

off-road action to appeal to new and old fans alike.

About the Model

★ This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

★ Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (1150 Ball Bearing x 8pcs.) which are for EXPORT ONLY and are

subject to the FIRST PRODUCTION.

★ The monocoque main frame is made from durable polycarbonate-reinforced material.

★ Pre-assembled gearbox can be detached for maintenance without disassembling the chassis.

★ The four-wheel double wishbone suspension is equipped with front & rear friction dampers.

★ Comes with 130mm diameter tires with lug-pattern tread to ensure superb off-road performance.

★ The dynamic form of the truck has been reproduced with a durable polycarbonate body.

★ Type 540 motor included.

★ Driver figure, front guard, and roll bar not included.

Tamiya 2011 calendar – another original advertisement campaign

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Also a new photo of the “put it together – I believe in advertisement” campaign

Siam Tamiya, a model kits company in Thailand, has had its 2011 calendar recognised with a new set of awards with the Grand Prix for Design at the Spikes Asia creative advertising festival, following on from a Gold Design Lion at Cannes in June. Tamiya wanted to seize the New Year as an occasion to connect and build a lasting bond with its customers and so developed a wall calendar that could be turned into twelve modeling kits to be assembled and displayed for others to see. Each month customers would look forward to the day they could start on the new project. As a premium gift, the calendar pulled more customers into the stores during the holiday season. It created not only brand exposure but also brand interaction throughout the year, and became a bounding tool that strengthened the connection between the brand and modeling enthusiasts.

The Tamiya Calendar campaign was developed at Creative Juice, Bangkok (TBWA), Thailand, by chief creative officer/art director/graphic designer Thirasak Tanapatanakul, graphic designers Tienchutha Rukhavibul, Manasit Imjai, Chalermpun Punjamapirom, Nitipong Tancharoen, Kingkanok Munkongcharoen, Kantaphat Witwasin, Irada Sribyatta, Chittiporn Chittapootti, Manamai Rodpetch, Sermpan Bunyalumlerk.

Source

More Future Tamiya Releases Winter 2011/2012 – Updated 14.09.2011

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14.09.2011 new photos

13.09.2011 many new items and photos


Mini 4WD:

15436 Large Diameter Stabilizer Head Set (17mm)

15437 13mm Aluminum Bearing Roller (Ringless)

15438 Reinforced Gear & One Lock Gear Cover (for Super II Chassis)

18064 Terra Scorcher RS (Super-II Chassis)

18065 Super Avante RS (Super-II Chassis)

18066 Slash Reaper (VS Chassis)

18633 Rising Edge (MS Chassis)

19436 Shining Scorpion Premium (Super-II Chassis)

94839 VS Fluorescent Color Chassis Set (Orange/Green)

94840 FM Reinforced Chassis (Red)

94846 Low Friction Plastic Roller Set (Blue & Light Green)

Finished Models:

21096 1/20 Tyrrell P34 1976 Japanese Grand Prix No.4 (Finished Model)

21111 1/20 Team Lotus 99T Honda 1987 No. 11 (Finished Model)

21112 1/20 Team Lotus 99T Honda 1987 No. 12 (Finished Model)

Static Models:

20066 1/20 Porsche 928S (re-release, but unlike original release, now without motor)

35316 1/35 British Military Motorcycle BSA M20 w/Military Police Set

35323 1/35 Israeli M51 Super Sherman

61109 1/48 Dewoitine D.520 Fighter Ace & Citroen Traction 11C  Staff Car

RC:

42205 1/10 TRF417-2012 Version

51470 Gear Diff Unit Maintenance Parts Set

51472 DB01 Gear Diff Unit Joint Cup

54321 TA06 Carbon Reinforced A-Parts (Bulkhead)

54322 TA06 Carbon Reinforced J-Parts (Damper Stay)

54323 TA06 Carbon Reinforced T-Parts (Gear Case)

54324 TA06 Carbon Damper Stay (Front)

54325 TA06 Carbon Damper Stay (Rear)

54326 M-06 Rear Mount for Carbon Damper Stay

54327 M-05/M-06 Aluminum Rear Upright (1 Degree)

54329 DB01 Gear Diff Unit

54330 F104 Carbon Reinforced C-Parts (Gear Case)

54331 F104X1 Upper Deck Rolling Damper Set

54332 F104 Counterweight

54333 F104X1 Flexible Long Upper Deck

56327 1/14 MAN TGX 18.540 4×2 XLX

56328 1/14 MAN TGX 18.540 4×2 XLX Full Operation Kit

56516 Maersk 40-Foot Container for Tamiya 1/14 Scale Container Semi-Trailer

56517 Matt Chrome Front Wheels (22mm European Type)

56518 Matt Chrome Rear Wheels (22mm Double Tire)

57818 XB Ford Bronco 1973 (CC-01 Chassis)

57820 XB Honda Ballade Sports Mugen CR-X PRO (M-05)

57821 XB Audi R8LMS Nürburgring (TT-01 Type-E)

58503 Honda Ballade Sports Mugen CR-X PRO (M-05 Chassis)

58504 Audi R8LMS Nürburgring (TT-01 Type-E)

58505 VW Scirocco GT24-CNG (FF-03)

58506 Ferrari 599XX (TA06)

58508 VW Scirocco GT24-CNG (TT-01 Type-E)

58509 1/12 Toyota TOM’S 84C (RM-01)

A revival of the traditional 1/12 Tamiya category Racing Master with a new chassis. Power source: 380-motor and LF1100 Battery.  The rear of the main chassis is pitching to the gear case FRP2.5mm thick plastic height adjustment, with a two damper front suspension with King adopted the trail. One of the attractions is scale looks and performance and not just focus on maximum speed and handling. (Autotranslation. Subject to changes as soon as firm information gets available in English.)

84237 Subaru Brat Metallic Special

84255 1/10 TA05 M-Four Chassis Kit

84256 Avante 2011 Racing Steering Set

84257 Avante 2011 Ball Diff / Torque Splitter Set

84258 Fast Attack Vehicle 2011 Aluminum Damper Set (Front & Rear)

Tools, Paints & Educational:

70201 3mm Plastic H-Type Bar (5 Pcs.)

70202 3mm Plastic Concave Type Bar (5 Pcs.)

70203 Eco Motor Gear Box (3-Speed)

74106 Hard Coated File PRO (Tapered 6mm)

74107 Hard Coated File PRO (Square 3mm)

74108 Angled Tweezers

74109 Straight Tweezers

81535 Acrylic Mini X-35 Semi-Gloss Clear

81786 Acrylic Mini XF-86 Flat Clear

89955 Modeler’s Knife (Fluorescent Pink)

Will be permanently updated.