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Tamiya has a new limited edition model of their popular DB01 called the DB01RR. The DB01RR is a belt driven 4wd buggy that comes with several option parts over the previous model, making it faster and tougher. Fluid filled diffs allow for less maintenance, and it also comes with universal drive shafts, aluminum hinge pin holders, and a slipper clutch. The [...]
The Volkswagen Beetle has been one of the most popular cars on the planet for nearly 60 years now. For all you VW fanatics Tamiya has announced a new VW Beetle kit. The Beetle comes on the popular rear wheel drive M-06 chassis and comes as a kit. The part number for the Tamiya M-06 Volkswagen Beetle is #58572, it has [...]
The latest release from Tamiya is a Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3 AMG. The clear polycarbonate body is very realistic and under the hood lies a Tamiya TT02 chassis. The Mercedes is a kit for people looking for the full hobby experience and the TT02 chassis is easily upgraded to progress with a drivers skill level. The TT02 platform is 4wd, making [...]
The crew at Tamiya have announced the release of their LandFreeder 4wd truck for your bashing enjoyment. The LandFreeder is a kit, meaning yes, you get to put it together, and it comes with the popular CC-01 chassis. Pairing independent front suspension with a solid rear axle really add to the scale realism of this truck. The LandFreeder also comes [...]
Tamiya has announced a new kit based on their XV-01 platform, the Subaru XV Crossover. The Tamiya Subaru XV is a versatile belt driven 4wd that should work well when driven on-road, rally, or on light off-road. It’s a kit, so you get to make sure everything is assembled correctly, and it requires paint and complete electronics to get going. Part [...]
Tamiya has a long history of putting out monster trucks for the bashing crowd, their latest is the Agrios 4×4 TXT-2. The Agrios is a twin motored, 4×4 monster truck that comes as a kit, allowing you to build it properly and install your own electronics. You can even add a second servo to the rear axle for 4 wheel [...]
Here is a unique new kit from Tamiya, the 14th Scale Mercedes Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace. To go for the most detailed body possible, Tamiya molded the body out of ABS plastic. Another cool feature of the GigaSPace is its 3 speed transmission. This rig will not only look trick pulling your other rc cars around, but more than one [...]
Tamiya is re-releasing another fan favorite, the Volkswagen Golf Mk.1 GR 2 (part #84316). First available in the early 80’s, the latest Golf version comes with their M-05 chassis. The M-05 is a front wheel drive chassis that will certainly make driving the latest Tamiya a blast. We have not received any word on a price point or a release [...]
The crew at Tamiya had a large booth at the 2013 Nuremberg Toy Fair to showcase all their rc products. From Ferrari F1 cars to their new Farm King Wheelie tractor, Tamiya has something for everyone. Igor shot a bunch of pictures of their booth, take a look at them in the gallery below. Check out the official Tamiya Website for [...]
So what if Alonzo came up a little short in the title chase last year. So what if the hardcore Ferrari fans (tifosi) deemed the stepped nosed F2012 one of the ugliest F1 cars of all time. It’s not often that you can get your hands on such a wonderfully done scale replica of last years Ferrari F1 car, complete with [...]
Looking for something a bit different? Are you a big fan of popping wheelies? Maybe you are into farm implements? The very latest from the crew over at Tamiya is their Farm King Wheelie kit. This is an electric 2wd that is based off the popular WR-02 platform that was first introduced on the Wild Willy 2. Some of the [...]
Playing rc soccer is a popular way of bashing with your buddies here in the states, but from this video it looks like the Tamiya guys have taken it to a whole new level overseas. As seen in this video, goals with actual nets are used, and the field itself looks in pristine condition. Now if we can just get [...]
The crew over at Tamiya have recently announced their new entry level off-road buggy, the Fighter Buggy SV – DT02. This 2wd electric 10th scale buggy isn’t some high end race machine, rather it is intended for entry level drivers or general bashing. Some of the features and specs include- * Kit that requires assembly * Gear differential * Fully independent double wishbone [...]
Tamiya has had good success with its TT-01 Shaft Driven 4WD system and they are pushing out some nice new body combos. XB Subaru Impreza WRX STI Subaru BRZ Subaru BRZ R&D Sport Volkswagen Golf 24 The kits usually require a Radio and a Servo but can be usually had for nicely under 200 bucks so you can build it the way you want. I [...]
Hello all you crazed Scaler Fans out there we are launching an official SCALER section here at BigSquidRC and I will be your host!!! Please hold the applause until after you see what I can put together. So I have been thinking about this section of the hobby and how to best present it to the masses for some time, [...]
