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Cubby will be stoked to hear that Tamiya is doing a re-release of the Volkswagen Golf Mk.1 Racing Group 2. Throwing back to 1970s touring car racing, the Golf sits on Tamiya’s front wheel drive M-05 chassis and will come as a kit. Front and rear friction dampers are sure to make bumps way more fun than they should be, [...]
In the full size world F1 is all about exotica. Now, thanks to Exotek, you can bring some serious high-tech to your Tamiya F103 or F104. New from Exotek is the F1R3 Pro Conversion Chassis which can turn your Tamiya from boring to uber. Some of the highlights on the F1R3 Pro Conversion include- * Chassis made from 2.5mm quasi weave carbon [...]
New and hot from Tamiya is the Raikiri GT 1/10 Car Kit. Sitting on a 4wd TT-02 chassis, the hot Raikiri body gives it a super car look at an entry level price. Some of the highlights of the Raikiri include- * Friction shocks * Double wishbone suspension * Clear polycarbonate body * Plastic bushings * Adjustable wheelbase * Gun metal 12-spoke wheels * Comes with Tamiya [...]
Are you big into the front wheel drive scene? Me neither, but if you are Tamiya has announced a limited release Black Edition of the FF-04 EVO. The Black Edition looks sweet with loads of carbon fiber and new big bore shocks. The Black Edition also comes with a high-zoot black anodized motor plate and bumper mount to help make [...]
New from Tamiya is the TG10-Mk.2FZ Racing Kit. This is a 1/10th scale 4wd on-road kit that was designed for speed. Heading its list of features are TRF big bore shocks, improved steering angle, a new carbon fiber top deck, and a TM-12 race tuned exhaust. The part number for the chassis is #84423 and Right Here is the link to [...]
Newly announced from Tamiya is a Motul Autech Nissan GT-R. This version of the GT-R won the full scale GT500 class last year and soon you’ll be able to build your own 1/10th scale replica at home. A clear polycarbonate body allows you to put on the paint scheme of your choice, while a shaft driven 4wd TT-02 chassis resides [...]
What is the latest car release from Tamiya? That would be a Mazda Roadster MX-5. The Mazda has a highly detailed MX-5 body on top and sports a M-05 chassis underneath. * Separate plastic rear view mirrors * Comes with clear polycarbonate body * Front wheel drive * Double wishbone suspension * 3 piece steering linkage * Adjustable wheelbase The MX-5 has a retail price of [...]
Rogue Element Components makes some pretty trick (and very limited edition) aluminum parts. Their latest creation are a full set of Shadow Wheels which are based on the full size Techno Racing Phantom Shadow wheels that were so cool back in the day. Made to fit cars like the Tamiya Sand Scorcher and Kyosho Scorpion/Tomahawk, the entire run is limited [...]
Know the trucks used to haul around Formula One cars? Ya, those are MAN TGX transporters and Tamiya has announced a new Gun Metal Edition. The MAN is loaded with scale realism and could make for some cool projects this winter. * ABS plastic body * 3 speed tranny * Durable ladder frame * Cab can tilt forward for scale realism * Friction shocks and [...]
For you entry level drivers, Tamiya has announced the Lightning Hawk. 14th scale in size, the Lightning Hawk has an ultra low price point (sub $140) and comes with 2.4GHz radio gear. The buggy is powered by AA sized batteries to keep it simple and a 370 brushed motor provides the power. The Tamiya Lightning Hawk has a part number [...]
Add scale realism to your Tamiya Hilux or Bruiser with a new Steel Tube Front Bumper from RC4WD. These are indeed made out of real steel and come in either chrome or black. Both versions are hand welded and come with corrosion resistant coatings. Width- 8.03″ Height- 2.26″ Weight- 9.56oz The silver version has a part number of #VVV-C0111 and is street priced at [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a special release of their Toyota FJ Cruiser that comes with a Black Pre-Painted Body. The pre-painted body helps ensure a sharp looking vehicle while saving the hobbyist time. Under the hood is the CC01 cross country chassis with independent front and 4 link rear suspension. The Toyota should have a street price around $319, it [...]
Tamiya has a jazzy new Tamiya Nissan GT-R introductory drift car. For simplicity it sits on a TT-02D 4wd chassis, while its highly detailed Nissan body and chrome plated mesh wheels give it a touch of scale realism. 24mm drift tires make the car easy to drift while CVA oil shocks help to control the action. The Nissan has a retail [...]
Freshly announced by Tamiya is the Heavy Dump Truck. No, there isn’t a Dump Truck class at your local track, but it sure looks like fun for the backyard. The Heavy Dump Truck comes on a 4×4 GF-01 Tamiya chassis and its highly detailed body is made from ABS plastic, not from polycarbonate. * Width- 270mm * Length- 350mm * Height- 210mm * Mid [...]
Tamiya has announced it is re-releasing the 2014 version of the Fighting Buggy. The Fighting Buggy is a classic Tamiya buggy that was very innovative back in the early 1980s, now it can make for a cool addition to your collection, or can be just as much fun bashed around your backyard as it was 30 years ago. Some of [...]
