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Coming this June from Tamiya is a Gun Metal version of their Plasma Edge II 4wd buggy kit. This version comes with a gun metal pre-painted and pre-cut body to make your life easier. Check out these features- * Dedicated TT-02B 4wd buggy chassis * CVA oil shocks * Stylish polycarbonate single-seater buggy body and wing * Comes with motor and ESC * Front and [...]
Coming this summer from Tamiya is the very esoteric looking TA07RR. The RR version of the TA07 takes it from a mid-level machine, to a high-end track performer. * TRF419 upgrade suspension kit * Carbon fiber top deck * TRF rear gear diff * TRF ulta-short shocks * Aluminum steering upgrade rocker arm * Titanium alloy coated suspension shafts * Part number- #47445 We will post more details [...]
Being teased now by Tamiya is the re-release of the Super Storm Dragon. The new version of the Super Storm Dragon will come as a kit with a pre-painted and pre-cut body. The Super Storm Dragon (#47438) is said to come on the same chassis as the Hornet, but we will have to wait to get full details and specifications. Until [...]
The crew over at Tamiya made huge news by announcing the Formula E GEN2 TC-01 on-road kit. Now, they’ve released an action video and more details. Here is what we know about the new TC-01 Formula E car so far- * Horizontal mounted IFS shocks front & rear * Intricately detailed body * Details like halo protection system, tail diffuser, & rear-view mirrors * [...]
Shipping this summer from Tamiya is the Suzuki Swift Sport M-05 Kit. With a nicely scaled body and a front wheel drive chassis, the Tamiya Suzuki Swift has the scale realism that you are looking for. Check out these features- * Pre-painted polycarbonate yellow body * Body also comes pre-cut * Molded side mirrors * 239mm “L” wheelbase * Comes with motor and ESC The Tamiya [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the TC-01 chassis kit. The teaser video below features the new TC-01 chassis in Formula E attire. As of now, very little information is available, but we do know that the shaft driven TC-01 chassis should create a lot of buzz in that product category. Until we learn more, why not hit up this link [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR. The Mercedes body had been released several years ago, now it is back riding on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 type-E chassis. Take a look at these highlights- * Realistic polycarbonate body * Slick race tires with silver wheels * Shaft driven 4wd * Wide range of hop-up parts * Comes [...]
This next Fan Spotlight comes from a ScalerFab Team driver Ant Petrone. Ant is a very talented builder and has a love for Fords. It’s not every day I get to see the Fan Spotlights in person, so Ant and I took advantage of the opportunity and took his work truck out on the trials of USTE2020 for a private [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the 2020 re-release of their Terra Scorcher Kit. The Terra Scorcher was first unleashed on the public in 1988, now it is back and comes with an updated aluminum motor mount. * CVA oil shocks * Universal drive shafts * 4 wheel independent suspension * Clear polycarbonate body * Updated livery * Modern chassis The 2020 Tamiya Terra Scorcher is [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 2005 Grasshopper in Candy Green. The candy green color is a classic for the Grasshopper and soon you will be able to once again pick up a new Grasshopper in that very popular color choice. Here are more highlights- * Last time released was 2012 * Pre-painted ABS plastic body * Solid rear [...]
The folks over at Tamiya have announced the Expert Built version of their 1/10 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Pre-assembled and pre-painted blue to save you time, the expert builders over at Tamiya have your back when you don’t have the time to build a full kit. * Pre-assembled rear-wheel drive M-06 chassis * Windows painted in smoke * Polycarbonate body pre-painted in blue * Comes [...]
New from Tamiya is the Tankpool24 Mercedes Actros. The Mercedes uses a 3 piece polycarbonate body for increased realism and comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01E chassis. Here are more details- * Molded plastic side mirrors, coupler, & rear bumper parts * Dedicated semi-truck wheels & 70mm diameter tires * Shaft driven 4wd * Fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers * 4-wheel [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Porsche 911 GT1 Street. The 911 GT1 has a very stylish body that sits on Tamiay’s Ta03R-S chassis. Take a look at these features- * Classic 1997 911 GT1 race car * “Street Legal” version of the Le Mans race replica * Short wheelbase version of Tamiya’s TA-03 4wd chassis * Wheelbase- 237mm * Width- 194mm * Plastic molded side [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have announced a TT-02 Type-SR Chassis Kit. This high performance version of the TT-02 takes the Type-S and adds a slew of race parts to make a serious performer. Here are the highlights- * Adjustable steel rear suspension mount * Flanged steering linkage * Double-cardan front drive shafts * Wheelbase- 257mm * Width- 185mm * Oil filled gear diff * Aluminum [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is a Mercedes-Benz G 500 with a pre-painted Bright Gun Metal Body. The G 500 comes on Tamiya’s easy to build CC-02 4wd chassis and has a nicely scaled body. Here are more highlights- * Pre-painted polycarbonate body * Plastic molded grill, side mirrors, & spare tire cover * Comes with TLU-01 LED light kit * Realistic ladder style frame * [...]
