Tamiya 58628 Racing Fighter DT-03 Chassis official product video



An Open Invitation To Get Racing!
The Racing Fighter is the latest model to appear on the easy-assembly, fantastically fun 2WD DT-03 chassis! Inspired by real-life single-seater buggies, the stylish body has a sleek nose and lowdown cockpit. Body and wing are made from lightweight, durable polycarbonate. Stickers are included to create lively markings and framework depictions along the sides of the nose. The long, slender yet tough frame of the DT-03 is combined with 4-wheel double wishbone suspension plus front ribbed and rear square spike tires. You won’t be able to resist the temptation to take this exciting newcomer racing!

DT-03 Chassis: Great Fun, Minimum Fuss
The stylish slimline form of this chassis stems from its lightweight yet durable monocoque frame, which features a longitudinally-positioned battery and the R/C equipment along the centerline for excellent balance. The combination of a long 287mm wheelbase and 4-wheel double wishbone suspension married to friction dampers with long arms, allows the model to handle with stability on poor surfaces. Ribbed front and square spike rear tires provide ample grip, and the rear-positioned gearbox is sealed to protect from dust and dirt, with the built-in differential gear offering smooth cornering.

Specifications
●Length: 400mm, Width: 244mm, Height: 134mm ●Wheelbase: 287mm ●Tread (Front/Rear): 222/208mm ●Tire Width/Diameter: 23/81mm (Front), 41/86mm (Rear) ●Monocoque Frame ●Rear Wheel 2WD ●3-Bevel Differential ●2-Piece Steering Tie-Rod ●Front & Rear Double Wishbone Suspension ●Gear Ratio = 9.28:1 ●Type 540 Motor ●Requires electronic speed controller (sold separately)

Separately Required Items
●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC　●Battery Pack & Charger ●R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter

Future Mini 4WD Tamiya 18105 Grasshopper Jr VZ Chassis


The Grasshopper, which first made its debut as a 1/10th scale radio-controlled kit in 1984, now comes as The Grasshopper Jr. in the mini4WD line to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Carried over from the 1/10 R/C kit, this one has The Grasshopper’s streamlined buggy-inspired shape and features a colour scheme with green and red lines on a white base. Don’t miss this chance to get a Tamiya legend paired with the state-of-the-art Mini4WD chassis.

Model information:
– This is a Mini4WD model assembly kit. Length: 158mm, width: 98mm, height: 45mm.
– The compact and lightweight VZ chassis and A-parts are moulded in black ABS plastic.
– The slim Grasshopper shape is adapted to a mini4WD moulded in white ABS plastic.
– The white polypropylene creels are matched to large diameter black slick tyres.
– Low-friction POM 620 plastic bearings (black) ensure smooth rotation.
– It includes a Type 130 motor. The model features a 4.2:1 transmission ratio.
– A wide range of upgrade parts is available separately to customise your car.

Start of worldwide distribution on 29 November 2024

RC Car Festival in Hobby City Shizuoka 2024



The event “RC Car Festival in Hobby City Shizuoka” where you can touch, drive and enjoy RC cars was held at “Shizuoka City Nanbu Gymnasium” next to Twin Messe Shizuoka on Saturday, May 11th and 12th, 2024.
[Operation] Electric RC car trial run “Try!! Toyota RC”
[Enjoy watching] Electric RC car competition “Toyota Challenge Cup”
[Touch] Electric RC car construction class “Try!! Toyota RC School”
Also held at the venue were Mini 4WD craft classes, the Red Bull GR Corolla and GR86, which are currently being used in actual vehicle races, as well as exhibiting manufacturer booths.

Tamiya official release list August 2024

RC Models
58496 1/10 RC Attack Buggy (2011)
58489 1/10 RC 4WD Racing Buggy Avante (2011)

Scale Models
24367 1/24 NISSAN Fairlady 240Z Street Custom
25217 1/48 Hyaku-shiki Command Reconnaissance Aircraft Type III Kurogane 4-piece Set
60793 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

Mini 4WD
15534 Low friction small diameter low height tires (26mm) & carbon reinforced wheels (fins) (November 2024)
18014 1/32 Avante Jr. (September 2024)
95239 Carbon reinforced Super FM chassis set
95257 HG carbon rear wide stay (3mm)
95259 HG carbon rear stay (3mm)
95501 1/32 Avante Jr. Black Special (September 2024)
95669 Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary Mini 4WD Catcher (Black)
95670 Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary Basic Box (Black) with Sleeve
95677 Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup Junior Circuit Special Color (Yellow)

Tools & Paints
86533 AS-33 Camouflage Gray
87228 Polycarbonate brush paint (black)

First interview Tamiya’s new president Nobuo Tamiya wo takes office on July 1st, aiming to expand customer base by providing more support and hands-on experience opportunities


He will become Tamiya’s new president on July 1. The number of beginner modelers has increased as people spend more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still concerns about the industry’s future, including a backlash from stay-at-home demand and a shrinking domestic market due to the declining population. In addition to continuing to develop products such as highly appealing plastic models, mini 4WDs, radio-controlled cars, and tools, he will also focus on responding to inquiries and holding events in order to expand the user base.

What are your aspirations for taking up the position?
I’d like to thank the fans and people involved who have supported our company for so many years, and play a role in connecting the past, present and future. I’m proud to be a model maker.
With the goal of being the best in the world in quality, I will always strive to have passion, precision and calm judgment, just like the red and blue stars in our logo.

What do you thinkabout the current state of the industry?
We live in an age where everyone has a smartphone as a matter of course. I believe that as digitalization progresses, the value of real things and experiences will actually increase. The importance of after-sales customer service and event hosting is also increasing. If we can seize these opportunities, the possibilities of the industry will expand. I want to not only supply products, but also share the sense of accomplishment of completing a model with more people.

What will your company focus on?
We will continue to convey the appeal of models not only to people who continue to make models, but also to people who have never touched them, and continue to create mechanisms that allow everyone to enjoy models casually. In addition to original builds that allow people to freely combine a variety of parts and Mini 4WD crafting classes, we will also continue to exhibit products, original package drawings, and interview photos in museums.

What are your plans for revitalizing the industry?
In the hobby industry, it is important for users that diverse manufacturers coexist and prosper together. Our competitors are like-minded people who want to expand the model fan base. Our company has agents in over 60 countries overseas. We want to attract more fans from all over the world to Shizuoka, the ‘world capital of model making.’ In the digital age, efficiency and speed are important, but balance is also necessary. I want to make models that can be by your side when you take a moment to stop and enjoy your time.

After working at Tamiya Nobuhiro Audit Corporation and his family business, Kitagawa Lumber Industry, he joined Tamiya in September 2020. He has been in his current position since July 2022. He graduated from Kyoto University and is from Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. He is 37 years old.
Source in Japanese language: Shizuoka Shimbun

Tamiya Chairman and President Shunsaku Tamiya retires, Nobuo becomes new president

Tamiya Chairman and President Shunsaku Tamiya (left), who will retire as president at the end of June, and Managing Director Nobuo Tamiya, who will become the new president on July 1st.


Tamiya (Shizuoka City) has announced that Chairman and President Shunsaku Tamiya (89), who has grown the company into a global toy and plastic model manufacturer, will step down as president at the end of June. He will remain as chairman and retain representative authority. Managing Director Nobuo Tamiya (37), husband of Shunsaku’s granddaughter, will take over as president on July 1.

As chairman, he will be involved in management for the time being, and also serves as chairman of the Shizuoka Model Teaching Materials Cooperative, which organizes the Shizuoka Hobby Show. Shunsaku joined Tamiya Shoji (now Tamiya) in 1958. In 1984, he became president as the second generation founder of the company, and was involved in the transition from wooden models to plastic models and the development of Mini 4WD. In 2008, he handed over the presidency to his son-in-law, Masayuki Tamiya, who passed away in 2017, and Shunsaku returned to the presidency.

The new president, Nobuo, is from Shizuoka City. After working at Azsa Audit Corporation and other companies, he joined the company in 2020 and became executive director in 2022. He was involved in the construction of a new office building for the manufacturing subsidiary in the Philippines, and the launch of the flagship store “Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Tokyo” (Shinbashi, Tokyo), which relocated and opened in May. He will work to expand the base of enthusiasts, including beginners and young people, which is an issue.
Source: Nikkei

Tamiya 15534 Small Dia. Low Friction Low-profile Tires (26mm) & Carbon Wheels (Fin)


This part is useful for improving the performance and setting of the machine
A set of tires with even less grip than super hard tires and reinforced wheels with carbon fiber. The black colored tires can be installed on the front side to improve the turning ability of the machine, or installed on only the left or right side to cancel out the running resistance caused by the difference in the inner wheel by sliding, or installed only on the rear side to reduce speed when jumping and prevent going off the course. Can be installed on various Mini 4WD and Mini 4WD PRO cars equipped with low-height tires.
Basic specifications
Set of 4 tires and 4 wheels, tire outer diameter 26 mm
Compatible machines
Mini 4WD PRO and Mini 4WD cars with small diameter tires (Some bodies require processing. Because the tires are hard, they are pressed firmly into place.)