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Get sideways with the new Tamiya Mazda RX-7 FD3S Drift Spec. The Mazda comes with a nicely scaled clear polycarbonate body and drift specification tires to make a splash down at your local drifting hot spot. A reliable TT-02D 4wd chassis is used underneath to put the power to the pavement, while CVA oil shocks soak up the ripples. The [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you is the Black Metallic version of the Tamiya Dual Ridge. The latest Dual Ridge comes with a pre-painted, pre-cut body and wing and rides on a TT-02B chassis. The wheels also get some love with chrome plating and a revised sticker sheet is included. The part number for the Black Metallic Dual Ridge [...]
Being teased now by Tamiya is the Konghead 6×6. The Konghead is a big, burly, off-road machine that comes as a build it yourself kit. To deliver power to all 6 wheels, the Konghead uses a G6-01 chassis with gear drive system. 6 wheel double wishbone suspension is used to soak up bumps, while its 113mm chevron style tires (almost [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the TRF419X WS Touring Car. The WS version of the TRF419X comes in kit form with a number of revision over the original to enhance its performance on high bite surfaces. * Comes with new 2mm aluminum chassis along with the original 2.15mm carbon fiber unit * Comes with 2 top decks, a new 1.75mm carbon fiber [...]
Tamiya has been going full bore on re-releases with the latest being the Toyota Tundra High-Lift. The 2017 iteration of the High-Lift comes with the MFC-02 control unit that has lights, sound, and vibration effects. The High-Lift still comes with the very cool ladder frame, highly detailed body, and 3 speed transmission. * Polystyrene resin body * Aluminum skid plate * Soft resin [...]
Just announced by Tamiya are a bunch of classic re-releases. Actually, some are re-releases while some are re-re-releases, so you old school vintage fans should be stoked. Here is the list- * Top Force #47350 * Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide CC01 #47331 * Racing Fighter Chrome DT-03 #47347 * Mercedes-Benz Arocs #56352 * Team Reinert Racing MAN TGS TT-01 Type E #58642 * Subaru WRX STI [...]
Tamiya is in full-on re-release mode with their latest being the Metal Dump Truck. This limited edition kit gives the dump truck a fresh new look based on American heavy metal rock music. All black body parts, along with metal plated chassis parts and new stickers, help give it a rock’n new look. * 4wd GF-01 chassis * Centrally located motor * [...]
Oh yes, the legendary Tamiya Grasshopper, what memories does that name bring back. Just like so many of you readers, we also spent many hours in the backyard tearing up the grass and jumping over dirt mounds with the mighty Grasshopper during our younger days. If you miss those days as much as we do, Tamiya has officially announced that [...]
Now shipping to a hobby shop near you is the 2017 edition of the Tamiya BigWig. The BigWig comes as a kit and has been updated to bring it into the 21st century. * Polycarbonate body designed by Takura Yura * 25 turn GT tuned brushed motor * Full bearings * ABS bathtub style chassis * Motor and exhaust detailing * CVA oil shocks * 4wd with [...]
While full size F1 racing is on its long winter break, indoor F1 rc racing is really heating up. New for the indoor F1 wars is the Tamiya Black Edition TRF102 Chassis Kit. It just takes one glance to see the Black Edition TRF102 is hardcore with loads of carbon fiber and aluminum parts under its hood. The Black Edition [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have just announced a Drift Spec version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. The Lancer will come in a kit form and sports the Tamiya TT-02D drift chassis. Shaft driven four wheel drive, full bearings, and CVA shocks are all standard. You can expect street pricing on the Lancer to be around $255, it has [...]
Just announced by Yeah Racing is an Aluminum Shock Absorber Wheelie Bar. The wheelie bar is made to fit the Tamiya WR02, WR02G, and GF01, and it is said to make your vehicle more stable while holding long wheelies. The unit be run with one oil damped shock or with two, and can be adjusted by changing oil or shock [...]
First teased Here, the folks at Tamiya have now released full details on the new Mazda2 Kit. The Mazda sits on Tamiya’s M-05 front wheel drive platform that has proven itself over the years to be easy to build and a blast to drive. * 4 wheel independent wishbone suspension * 3 piece steering linkage * Adjustable wheelbase * Narrow, semi-monocoque chassis The Tamiya starts [...]
Good news for you Tamiya Blackfoot & Monster Beetle owners, MIP has just announced a Super Ball Differential to fit your ride. The super ball diff is designed to hold all the wattage from today’s power systems and is a direct bolt-on that requires no modifications to install. The super diff will help enhance handling while eliminating slippage when used [...]
Straight from the rumor mill is the possible re-release of the Bigwig by Tamiya. The Bigwig originally came out in 1986 and was a 1/10th scale 4wd. A futuristic polycarbonate body, along with moon dish style dish wheels, made the Bigwig stand out in a crowd way back in the day. A sturdy plastic tub chassis was standard back then, [...]
