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Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Volkswagen Golf Ii Gti 16V. Featuring a highly scale realistic body, and sitting on Tamiya’s long proven MB-01 chassis, this Tamiya Golf is perfect for long days at the park bashing. Here are the highlights- * Expected to start shipping in April * Realistic front motor, front drive configuration * Choice of three different wheelbases * [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10 Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit. This Peugeot 306 Maxi comes on Tamiya’s BT-01 chassis and is realistically set up as a front wheel drive machine. Check out these highlights- * Realistic front motor, front drive configuration * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension * Wheelbase – 257mm * Width – 187mm * Lightweight clear polycarbonate body * 6-spoke wheels * Racing radial tires * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have released full details on their upcoming 1/10 Audi 90 Quattro Racing Kit. This hot looking Audi comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive TT-02 chassis and is a recreation of the car that won race after race in the late 1990s. Here are more highlights- * Width – 192mm * Wheelbase – 251mm. * Fully licensed polycarbonate body * Red [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Mazda 787B Kit. The Mazda 787B was the first Japanese car to win the overall at the coveted 24 Hours of Le Mans and will soon be available for your rc collection. Here are the highlights- * Width – 217mm * Weight – approximately 835 grams * ABS resin bathtub frame * Independent kingpin coil spring [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10 Audi R8 LMS 2008 Kit. This Audi R8 LMS has a beautifully scaled body to go along with its easy to drive TT-02 4wd chassis. The R8 LMS comes with scale accessories like side mirrors and rear wing, to go along with its sleek body lines. The Tamiya 1/10 Audi R8 LMS 2008 Kit [...]
Newly uploaded by Tamiya is a promotional video for their upcoming 1/10 Fighter NXGEN DT-04 Buggy Kit. The NXGEN buggy was designed for all sorts of bashing fun from driving on sand and dirt, to pavement and snow. Watch the video below to see the NXGEN out in the open hitting jumps and throwing roost, as well as more technical [...]
Over at Tamiya they have released a promotional video for their iconic The Hornet Buggy. The Hornet first arrived on the scene way back in 1984 and has been putting smiles on driver’s faces ever since. Since 1984, The Hornet has been re-released a few times and is on its way back to dealer showrooms again for 2025. Watch the [...]
Coming this summer from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Porsche 911 GT3 R (992). This hot looking GT3 R 992 comes with a beautifully scaled body, that sits on Tamiya’s easy to drive TT-02 4wd chassis. The GT3 R 992 comes as a kit with a clear body awaiting your custom livery. The new Tamiya looks to be a great [...]
Over at Tamiya they have officially announced the 1/10 TRF104 F1 Chassis Kit. The TRF104 (#42389) takes off where the 103 left off by improving performance and adjustability. Up front the TRF104 gets plastic arms with easily adjustable camber and caster. The rear end has also been updated and we can’t wait to see full details to learn more. As we [...]
Over at Tamiya they are now teasing the 1/10th scaled Fighter NXGEN Buggy Kit. Tamiya’s new buggy has the name NXGEN to tell you it’s their next generation of buggy kit. The NXGEN comes on Tamiya’s new DT-04 rear wheel drive chassis that is perfect for a buggy like this. For the body, Tamiya went with a classic buggy look, [...]
The crew over at Tamiya has uploaded a new promotional video for their classic Frog Buggy Kit. The Tamiya Frog has been getting people into rc for decades and is still one of the best ways to get into our hobby. Watch the video below to see the mighty Tamiya Frog in action driving through sand, over hills, and hitting [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of their 1/10th scaled TB-05R Touring Car Chassis Kit. The TB-05R is a high-end on-road kit designed for racing and now it returns for all you hardcore touring car guys out there. Here are the highlights- * Shaft-driven 4wd TB-05 chassis * 2 motor position layouts * Fully ball bearing equipped * Universal driveshafts * Gear differential [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the re-release of their Super Astute (2018) buggy kit. This vintage blast from the past has helped start many people in to our hobby and now it’s back for even more fun. Here are the highlights- * Original was released in 1991 * Rugged chassis, durable suspension, & Tamiya Traction Control system * 1/10 scale 2WD assembly kit * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 1/10 Honda City Turbo Kit. The Honda City Turbo is based off Tamiya’s “Willy”s Wheeler” from way back in 1983, but has been overhauled for a new look and updated performance. Here are the highlights- * Comes on Tamiya’s WR-02C chassis * Includes comical driver figure * RWD with fully independent double wishbone [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. Retro releases sure are in these days, at least when it comes to r/c racing! Kyosho Optimas and Team Associated buggies and trucks, oh my! You also have companies like Tamiya, who are always re-releasing various classic stuff. I love to see it. So much so that I thought it would be fun [...]
