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Newest CR-01 kit, Tamiya 58414 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 U900 (Update)
Tamiya 58414 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 U900It is interesting and very pleasing to see that Tamiya again used a vintage classic for the body of their second CR-01 kit, will be interesting to watch if this series will also in the future bring more classics, the team of tamiyablog.com hopes so. The chassis and technical specifications are the same as at the Tamiya Toyota Land Cruiser 40 – CR01 so details won’t be repeated here, except some facts about the Mercedes Unimog:
Unimog designates a range of multi purpose four wheel drive medium trucks produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG. The name Unimog is an acronym for the German “UNIversal-MOtor-Gerät”, Gerät being the German word for machine or device. They are built in the Mercedes truck plant in Wörth am Rhein in Germany.
New Unimogs can be purchased in either of three series.
1. Medium series 405, also known as the UGN (“Geräteträger” or equipment carrier), is available in the U300-U500 model.
2. Heavy series 437, also known as the UHN (“Hochgeländegängig” or highly mobile cross country), is available as the U3000-U5000 model.
3. U20 is the smallest Unimog. It is based on a shortened U300 frame and has a cab over engine compartment from the Brazilian Accelo light truck (Caminhões Leves) series.
The first model was designed shortly after World War II to be used in agriculture as a self-propelled machine providing a power take-off to operate saws in forests or harvesting machines on fields. It was designed with permanent 4WD with equal size wheels in order to be driven on roads at higher speeds than standard farm tractors. With their very high ground clearance and a flexible frame that is essentially a part of the suspension, Unimogs are not designed to carry as much load as regular trucks. Unimog series is improved constantly and still produced, that is now already 61 years!
Due to their off-road capabilities, Unimogs can be found in jungles, mountains and deserts as military vehicles, fire fighters, expedition campers, and even in competitions like truck trials and Dakar Rallye rally raids. In Western Europe, they are commonly used as snowplows, municipal equipment carriers, agricultural implements, construction equipment and road-rail vehicles.
The Tamiya kit includes a 406 body and the 406/416 middle series production started in 1963. They were equipped with a six cylinder diesel (OM312) producing 65 hp (48 kW). The 406 and 416 are similar, The 416 having a longer 2,900 mm (110 in) wheelbase compared to 2,380 mm (94 in) for the 406. Later models were equipped with the direct injection OM352 diesel engines starting with 80 hp (59 kW) and going up to 110 hp (80 kW). Production of the 406 and 416 series ceased in 1988, that is a production run of 25 years for this series!
Unimog series numbers like 401, 406, or 425 in this article are the factory numerical designation (“Baumuster” in German). Unimogs also have a sales model number like U80, U120, or U1350. Each series can have several model numbers, as they are equipped with different engines.
The “U” model numbers were roughly equivalent to the horsepower of the engine. A 424.121 with a 2,630 mm (104 in) wheelbase equipped with the 100 hp (75 kW) OM 352 engine is a U1000. A 427.100 with a 2,650 mm (104 in) wheelbase and the 100-hp 366 engines is also a U1000. Starting in 1976, model numbers have an extra 0 at the end, which would mean that the Tamiya one is an after 1976 80/84 hp version. However, more recent models like the U5000 are really only rated at 218 hp (163 kW).
Real 1986 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 U900Tamiya will also release a special lexan colour for it, 86056 PS-56 Mustard Yellow.
As a visitor has correctly commented, did Tamiya release so to speak the “Junior” version of the new Unimog in the mid eighties (item number 19009). Though the early Mini 4WD models from Tamiya were mostly “Junior” versions of already existing RC-models, there are quite a few body designs that were first released as Mini 4WD models and then later as RC-models. However, the Unimog is quite unique as it took Tamiya more than 20 years to release a “big brother” for their Unimog “Junior”! It’s a “late”, but very welcome release indeed!
Update 01.08.2008: Release date in Japan is September 20th 2008.
Vintage Tamiya Poster from 1964 !
Tamiya’s current confidence is not just a model not only the body but it’s good, and not in the building. After-sales service, public relations, market research, study and try to look astonishingly dense activities. It also turned as a manufacturer of plastic model from the beginning. This is our laboratory’s oldest save the poster to the public.
1 / 35 Panther tank’s success since its sold-selling lineup of tanks, 1 / 21, 1 / 35, World Series and the tank is divided into three classes done. Experts also rating higher than 1 / 50 series and Japan Aircraft moving gimmick combined sum of imposing automatic Jaguar lineup.
A highlight is 1 / 35 series of new products as “light tank American Destroyer” is being introduced. Carefully 1 / 35 as a model dimensions and “TKK25 motors, C battery x2” written in so far as the model of apparently was trying to file. In fact, this comprehensive catalog describing the 1964 version of it. However instead of being released, and the blank kit No. 10 has a speed contest M41 is a last minute as previously reported. New collection of the museum will be a huge problem, pocket Destroyer T92 series are utilized. It is not just a typographic error in the World Series of Stalin tanks and Crusader’s name is printed on the coming and going wrong.
It is difficult to understand in this photo, but Patton bulldog and as far away as polychlorinated caterpillar! (Of course the original rubber caterpillar). By the way, the bottom of the illustration is Japan’s Shigeru Komatsuzaki soldiers artist, but the ride is the right person in a stream that had been released, but this person is left after a 10-year wait for further vehicles.
Electronic translation from original Japanese source
Thunder Shot Mk. II Momoi-Halko Special & future Tamiya releases
Update July 5th: further new items added (highlighted in yellow)
Momoi Halko’s song Thunder Shot has been out for a while, and recently Tamiya announced the Mini 4WD model Thunder Shot Mk. II Momoi-Halko Special (item number 92190).
Momoi Halko (real name: Haruko Momoi) is an immensely popular singer, idol and dub voice actress in Japan and her song “Thunder Shot” is cut number 11 on her album “Sunday Early Morning”, and the video can be seen here:
The model itself is identical to item number 18620 Thunder Shot Mk. II, based on the modular Mini 4WD PRO chassis, except that the parts are molded in completely different colours and the Sakura-themed (cherry blossom) sticker sheet. The sakura season is extensively celebrated in
As a sidenote, the Momoi-Halko Special with its feminine style, is an appropriate counterpart to another Thunder Shot Mk. II limited model released earlier this year, the quite masculine “Black Special”:
Further new items that haven’t been widely announced yet:
49497 4×4 Racing Truck TRF801XT:
94660 Thunder Shot Mk.II Pink Special (no picture) (very similar to the Momoi-Halko Special, but with white fibre reinforced chassis and slightly different decals)
94661 PRO MS Chassis Evo. I (no picture) (for Mini 4WD PRO)
71121 2-Legged Walking Robot w/Wind-Up Generator:
71122 4-Legged Walking Robot w/Wind-Up Generator:
71123 Sumo Wrestler Robot w/Wind-Up Generator:
89773 1/48 F-117A Nighthawk and U.S. Modern 4×4 Utility Vehicle :
21201 1/12 Repsol RC211V ’06 Parts Panel : 
21202 1/12 Konica Minolta RC211V ’06 Parts Panel (no picture)
21203 1/12 Honda RC211V ’06 Parts Panel (no picture)
21204 1/12 LCR Honda RC211V ’06 Parts Panel (no picture)
12626 1/24 Porsche 962C Photo Etched Parts Set (no picture)
89774 1/35 IJA Type 95 Light Tank & Infantry Set (no picture)
89775 1/35 IJA Type I SPG & Crew Set (no picture)
89776 1/350 IJN Submarine I-400 (Special Edition) (no picture)
94666 Dash 1 Emperor Special Kit (no picture)
94667 Dash 01 Super Emperor Special Kit (no picture)
70179 Mini Submarine Motor with Float (no picture)
89913 Submarine Motor (Clear Blue) (no picture)
Tamiya Exhibition at Hamamatsu City Museum of Art
50, a magic number at Tamiya these days
It has been known among insiders and modellers in Japan since the Shizuoka fair a couple of weeks ago, but most Tamiya enthusiasts outside Japan probably still don’t know; So despite not being really breaking news anymore, we would like to forward the news that Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya has handed over the presidency of the Tamiya company to Mr. Masayuki Tamiya, his 50 year old son-in-law, after working 50 years for the company himself.
Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya remains Chairman of the Board, and has announced that he will still have an active role in the daily business of the company. Mr. Masayuki Tamiya has worked for the Tamiya company since 1990, since 2004 as Senior Executive Director, and surely has the experience and skills needed. Also, like Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya, he’s a very enthusiastic modeller, and this should ensure that the choice of subjects and the quality remain as good as ever.
At Tamiyablog, we would like express our deepfelt gratitude to Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya for all the fantastic products he and his staff have created during his half a century in the business, and wish him a long and happy life as a “retiree”. Likewise, our gratulations and best wishes go to Mr. Masayuki Tamiya for his new position in the Tamiya company and for the continued success and flood of fantastic new products.
1962 Tamiya US Army T92 Destroyer (remote controlled, one of the first plastic Tamiya tank kits)
Tamiya’s first plastic model tank to be released at the end of’61 is 1/35 Panther tanks, but the price of 400 yen is not the time for children is not a cheap price. So grab Tamiya is a text box. ’62, – Only 100 yen motorized War Tank – to start in the Series.
The series is only one year out of six different kits (No.5 and 6 accompanying article is coming and going. Crusader is not the No.5), and complete. In addition type remote control will also be released as a deluxe edition. Series remote control baby named series shine kit No. This is a Destroyer.
Originally a small TKK13 motor vehicle in two pilot a remote control that is currently also look at impressive. Tamiya is at least for the next 35 years old today, this small remote control from the tank were released. Register metal gear one by one like we are just the current mini-founder of four-wheel drive. Cypress, Morimoto studio model to HP’s place in it.
Initially it was released at 300 yen, but immediately the price was reduced to 250 yen. Remote control box was also the first lever is the middle of a push-button type change for the two exists. And the old logo still quietly stopped production this year.
World Series of the former tank is on the way, the new logo is changing all the new package. Price of 100 yen over the contents of the kit is almost unchanged, but the expression on one side of the gearbox, the motor bilateral system has been improved.
By the way, this World Tank Series was quietly stopped manufactured at December of ’67, a whole new 1/50 began a series of pocket museum with kit No. 1, Destroyer of the T92.
The series is also unique for Tamiya. Japan is a plastic model tank motorized prevailed at that time was overseas, the display is precisely that of the mainstream, are designed for overseas markets, American companies throughout the world Hawk sale. Fans found out that domestic demand in Japan was also released. Kon Shin-kit full display, quite honestly military miniatures of the original series.
White is a novel package, and now I look at well worthy of admiration, but the whole kit, kit No. Release 2 crusader is not only the’70 edition of the catalog has already stopped production.
Similar size of the same name from the tanks, tank series and the World Series to be confused with the Museum of pocket than I think is a completely different thing in common parts is one. Caterpillar of a new mold.
Series pocket museum is 1/50, but had been released at the World Series is non-scale tank. But the scale of things. The T92 1/55 that, there is a pocket museum this series 1/50 from Takashi Megumi is one of the largest around.
World Series tank
World Series 2 version of the tank with the new Tamiya logo
Pocket Museum Series
Now this is a Vintage Tamiya Battery Operated Car
Tamiya 47th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2008 New Releases
12037 Lotus Type 78 – w/Photo Etched Parts
14111 Kawasaki ZZR 1400
18624 JR Hotshot Jr. MS Chassis
23211 Ferrari GTO Semi Assembled
24300 Nissan GT-R
42107 TB Evolution 5 MS – Chassis Kit
48206 German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.J 1/35
49491 TA05-IFS R Chassis Kit
49496 DF-03 MS
56025 German Panzer IV Ausf.J full operation
57104 TamTech-Gear Porsche 935 Turbo Martini
58408 Suzuki SSX4 WRC TT-01E
58409 Arta Garaiya TB-03
58410 VW Golf GTI Cup Car TT-01E
58411 Nissan GT-R TT-01E
60401 Space Shuttle Orbiter
61102 F-16C Thunderbirds
84031 F103 RM T Body
Source: Tamiya, INC.
Tamiya 1st and 2nd at 2008 IFMAR IST Pre-World Touring Car Championship
Results IFMAR ISTC OnRoad WM Warm Up 2008:
1. Viktor Wilck – 20pts / Sweden (Tamiya)
2. Marc Rheinard – 18pts / Germany (Tamiya)
3. Masami Hirosaka – 15pts / Japan (Yokomo)
4. Hayato Matsuzaki – 15pts / Japan (Hot Bodies)
5. Billy Easton – 15pt / USA (Serpent)
6. Jilles Groskamp – 13pts / Holland (Tamiya)
7. Surikarn C. – 11pts / Thailand (Hot Bodies)
8. Atsushi Hara – 8pts / Japan (Hot Bodies)
9. Meen Vejrak – 7pts / Thailand (Xray)
10. Hupo Honigl – 5pts / Austria (Tamiya)