Details of 64442 Tamiya Catalog 2023 (scale model version)


★ This catalog covers a wide range of items, from scale models to Mini 4WD, fun craft series, tools, paints, and make-up materials.
★ Featured models such as the 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, 1/24 NISSAN Fairlady Z (RZ34), 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4, and 1/35 British Cruiser Tank Comet have all been carefully designed so that you can fully enjoy the details. I posted it with a large size photo of the double-page spread. In addition, items that greatly expand the range of expression such as tools, airbrushes, and compressors that are particular about quality are also included. A Tamiya color compatibility table based on lacquer paint is also useful.
★ Size 26×25.5cm.

An Old Tradition – The Tamiya 47489 Egress “Black Edition”


Black special models are now almost a tradition at Tamiya. It all started back in the 1970s with the anniversary model of the first Tamiya RC car, the 58001 Porsche 934 RSR “Vaillant” in 1/12 scale. A real milestone in RC car history.
Many years later followed by the 1/12 TamTechGear Porsche 934 RSR, 1/10 TA02SW Black Porsche 934 RSR, and of course the breathtakingly cool Avante “Black Special” whose color scheme was adapted from the Mini 4WD Avante Black.

And there we are with the Egress “Black Edition” 2022. The box art shows parallels to the Avante “Black Special”, which we like very much. This also continues inside. The blister packaging is a dream and takes the viewer straight back to the late 80s. Especially the parts specially anodised in Titanium Gold for the Egress “Black Edition”, such as the damper housing and steering knuckles, are a dream in themselves.

From a technical point of view, however, we are dealing with a completely “normal” egress. But that’s perfectly fine. At the time, the Egress was considered the pinnacle of Tamiya’s competition buggies. Before the Top Force “Evo” hit the market in 1992.
The changes are to be found in the colour design of the Egress “Black Edition”. Wheels, damper housings, steering knuckles, and rims have been color-matched.
We especially like the stickers for the blue tinted windows. In combination with the black, this gives the car a particularly cool touch. We would have wished for a little more bold colour on the rims. But that’s actually whining at a very high level, and you could easily adjust it yourself.

Building the Egress “Black Edition” was definitely an experience in itself. You can really compare it to opening a good bottle of wine.
The kit will find its fans, and we’re already looking forward to the next little sensation from Tamiya. The release of the Hotshot II “Blockhead Motors” in the coming year 2023.
Until then, let’s enjoy the beautiful Black Egress.

A big thanks to Tamico and Dickie Tamiya for providing the Egress “Black Edition” kit.

Tamiya 47489 Egress Black Edition build video



The Tamiya Egress Black Edition is the latest line of Avante series cars from Tamiya, officially released on 20th November 2022. It’s a fantastic build experience and will drive like a standard Egress as it shares all the parts. I’ve added my own flavour with the iconic custom brushless Sport Tuned motor. It stands out on my shelf. Also looks great as a new in box with it’s blister pack presentation. It certainly is better in the flesh. The only thing I would change is to have silver / chrome instead of the matt grey wheels. Then again I think the Tamiya designers intended this to be subtle & classy.

Video Chapters
00:00 – Unboxing
04:02 – Brushless Sport Tuned Motor
05:30 – Gearboxes, Central Drivetrain & Chassis
20:42 – Rear Suspension & Drivetrain
30:33 – Front Suspension & Drivetrain
38:43 – Steering Rack
41:46 – Dampers
48:15 – ESC, Receiver & Servo
51:40 – Wheels & Tyres
53:22 – Body, Wing & Undertray
01:09:50 – Firing It Up
01:10:48 – Completed Car

Source: T-StudioWorks

First photos from new products shown at Tamiya Fair 2022

1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 & Kubelwagen 82 type set

1/48 American M8 self-propelled howitzer

1/48 North American P-51D Mustang & 1/4 ton small four-wheel drive military vehicle set

1/48 Dornier Do335A Pfeil & Kubelwagen 82 type set

1/48 Kawasaki Type 3 Fighter Hien Type I & Kurogane 4-arm set

Lacquer paint LP-81 blue for toning / LP-82 red for toning / LP -83 Yellow for toning

Tamiya modeling brush HGII face brush ultra fine / extra fine / fine / small

Details of Tamiya 64441 R/C Guide Book Volume 20 (2022 Autumn-Winter)


Tamiya RC Guidebook Vol.20 2022 AUTUMN-WINTER, which carefully selected Tamiya’s major RC models, is published. A wide variety of lineups, including off-road cars that can be run anywhere, standard touring cars and formula cars that you can enjoy high-speed driving, powerful tanks and trailer trucks with big size, and 3-wheel RC that is attracting attention for cornering by tilting the car body. , Includes Tamiya’s major RC models such as the finished model XB that can be played right out of the box. In addition, we also posted new products that will be released by winter. Also, if you read the QR code with your smartphone or mobile phone, you can immediately check the RC video and detailed information. And in the RC start guide, we will introduce the dress-up and tune-up of Grasshopper, a basic buggy that has been loved for many years with a cute style. In addition, it is packed with information to enjoy RC life, such as Tamiya RC Live, which delivers various events and the latest information in videos, and posts using SNS. In addition, at the end of the book, we also introduced hobby shops nationwide and Tamiya’s RC circuit. All color A4 size, all 38 pages with plenty of volume.

Tamiya official international release list December 2022

R/C Models
　58713　　1/10 R/C 4WD Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V (TT-02)
　44055　　1/10 Glow-Engine R/C TG10-Mk.2FZ Racing Chassis Kit 2022
　42383　　1/10 R/C Chassis Kit TB Evo.8
　47489　　1/10 R/C Egress Black Edition
　22016　　TA08 Low Friction King Pin Balls (4pcs.)

Static Models
　61124　　1/48 Lockheed Martin® F-35®A Lightning Ⅱ®
　35380　　1/35 British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet
　21177　　1/12 Team Suzuki ECSTAR GSX-RR ’20 No.42 (Finished Model)
　24363　　1/24 Nissan Z

Kids
　15533　　Skid-Tape 2 (80x120mm, 2pcs.)
　95538　　HG Aluminum Large Dia. Narrow Wheels II (2pcs.)
　95644　　Mini 4WD Oval Home Circuit (Two-Level Lane Change) plus Rowdy Bull & Ignicion

Tools & Paints
　70251　　Rubber Band Powered Trike

Introduction of new Tamiya RC models



Introduction of Tamiya NEW model and Tamichall climax special information and Tamiya RC history!
・Details of the Tamiya RC new model scheduled to be released next spring will be released for the first time in the world. ・Introduction of special information for “Tamichare Climax *” scheduled to be held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on December 10th and 11th. We will guide you through recommended settings and body selection points. (* A big event where representatives of the Tamiya Challenge Cup, a race sponsored by dealers nationwide, gather) ・ Tamiya RC History introduces the RC released in 1998. The shaft drive buggy “Baja Champ” born from a touring car chassis, the high-power pickup “Ford SVT F-150 Lightning”, and the R33 GT-R “Penzoil Nismo GT-R” that was active in JGTC are now available!
Cast Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara
More details about the new Tamiya RC models

Boxart and higher resolution photo of Tamiya 58710 Hotshot II Blockhead Motors


58710 Hot Shot II Blockhead Motors
Tamiya welcomes back Item 58062 1/10 R/C Hotshot II – originally released in 1987 – with a twist! The Hotshot II is one of the earliest 4WD buggy models and this had not been re-released until today. Following Item 58695 (1/10 R/C Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors), this is the second model of our Jun Watanabe R/C buggy re-releases. This model is the 4WD buggy based on Item 58062, and the sticker is designed by Jun Watanabe’s brand “BLOCKHEAD MOTORS” which deals in stickers and apparel, and customizations of Tamiya off road buggy models from the 1980s, also taking part in the design of collaborative fashion, music, and skateboard projects to expand the horizons of R/C cars.

About the model
• This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit. Length: 390mm, width: 235mm, height: 150mm.
• Polycarbonate body (0.7mm thickness) of the Hotshot II is pre-cut and pre-painted in brilliant blue. (Cutlines and marks to make holes are added from the original Hotshot II (Item 58062) body.)
• New roll cage is positioned higher to ensure raised driver position for more realism. In accordance with this matter, upper frame is also updated.
• Uprights and wheels are matte-finish metal-plated.
• Includes new stickers designed by Jun Watanabe’s brand “BLOCKHEAD MOTORS”.
• Number plates, light pods, side plates, window nets and dummy antenna are also included.
• 4-wheel double wishbone suspension utilizes one front transverse and two rear CVA II oil dampers