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For all you guys that don’t have time to paint, Tamiya has announced a Pre-Painted version of their Avante TD4 Off-Road Buggy Kit. The Avante TD4 is the hottest new release from Tamiya this year, and soon you will be able to get it pre-painted to save you time and mess. Here are more highlights- * Polycarbonate body is pre-painted and [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR 1997. This classic Mercedes now comes on Tamiya’s TT-01E chassis and of course is highly scale realistic. Here are the highlights- * 1/10th scaled kit * 4wd bathtub style TT-01 Type-E chassis * Low center of gravity design * Fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers * Clear polycarbonate body * Molded plastic [...]
The crew at Tamiya recently posted a new promotional video for their upcoming Astute TD2 Buggy Kit. The TD2 is an all new buggy from Tamiya and features a futuristic look. The video shows the TD2 cutting some hot laps around a track, hitting jumps and roosting around corners. From watching the video, the 2wd TD2 Astute looks more than [...]
A few weeks ago Tamiya made big news by dropping a special Blockhead Motors Edition of their world re-noun Wild One Vintage Buggy Kit. The Wild One has a great classic look, but the Blockhead Motors crew took it to another level for this release. Watch the video below to learn more on just how trick the Tamiya Wild One [...]
Recently uploaded by Tamiya is a Teaser Video for their upcoming TD2 2WD Buggy Kit. With a scale driver’s head, fenders at the tires, and lay-down front shocks, the upcoming 2wd buggy from Tamiya looks gnarly! After the video, you can use this link to visit the official Tamiya USA Website, or you can Click This Link to read more Tamiya [...]
New over at Tamiya is an XB (Expert Built) version of their Toyota GR Yaris. This fully pre-assembled Toyota comes pre-painted in white and sits on Tamiya’s FWD M-05L chassis. Here are more highlights- * Ground-hugging 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * 3-piece steering rack for stable high-speed cornering * 11-spoke wheels * Realistic tread tires * Injection molded scale side mirrors * Wheelbase – 239mm * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the Subaru Impreza WRC Mexico 2004. The Impreza WRC comes on Tamiya’s TT-01E 4wd chassis to help it drive like the full sized race car. Here are more highlights- * Detailed polycarbonate body * Scale details like rear view mirrors and rear wing * Full vinyl sticker set for the 2004 Rally of Mexico * [...]
Over at Tamiya USA they have released a new Super Avante Overview Video. The Super Avante is a new from the ground up kit from Tamiya which many people are interested in adding to their collection. The video below is just over 10 minutes in length and is filled with useful information about the Super Avante. The video tells you [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a CC-02S version of their Land Rover Defender 90 scale off-road truck. The new Land Rover commemorates the 700th item in the Tamiya RC series and comes with the scale looks, and easy to drive chassis, that you expect from Tamiya. Check out these highlights- * 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 kit * Width- 200mm * Wheelbase- 242mm * [...]
Coming later this year from Tamiya is a Subaru BRZ ZD8. This hot looking BRZ comes on Tamiya’s super easy to build TT-02 chassis and has a very nicely scaled clear polycarbonate body. Here are more highlights- * Adaptable TT-02 chassis with shaft driven 4WD * 2 different wheelbase and ground clearance settings * 1/10 scale kit * Width- 188mm * Wheelbase- 257mm * Polycarbonate light [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced a Lotus Europa Special. This vintage race car was popular back in 1966 and soon you can put one on your shelf for display, or to bash around your cul-de-sac. Check out these highlights- * 1/10 scaled kit * Width- 176mm * Wheelbase- 225mm * Uses M-06M rear wheel drive chassis * Clear polycarbonate body * Plastic bushings * Friction [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1992 Audi V8 Touring Car Kit. The Tamiya faithfully recreates a classic Audi race car from the early 1990s and comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 platform. Check out these highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * Clear, highly detailed polycarbonate body * Highly adaptable chassis with 2 different wheelbases * Brake disc shaped wheel hubs and [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the small scaled TamTech-Gear Mighty Frog Mini. The Frog Mini is small enough to be run indoors, but is large enough for outdoor fun as well. With a GB-01S chassis and a battery that lasts up to 30 minutes, the Frog Mini will be a great way to get your rc fix this fall [...]
New from Tamiya is a Track Unit Set. The new track set from Tamiya was first seen on their Landfreeder QuadTrack kit, but soon you will be able to bolt them onto your CC-02, CC-01, GF-01, GF-01 CB, GF-01 TR, G6-01, G6-01 TR, or TT-02 Tamiya chassis. Here are the highlights- * Great for sand, snow, or mud * Sold as a [...]
Just released from Tamiya is a promotional video for their Super Avante buggy kit. The Super Avante is a new kit for Tamiya and it is certainly unique to the rc scene. The Super Avante sports a moon buggy style look, but also has scale realism like the driver’s head, and fenders on the wheels. The video below shows some [...]
