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Tamiya Agrios 4×4 TXT-2 Monster Truck Kit

Tim Mohr — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:39:56 +0000

Tamiya has a long history of putting out monster trucks for the bashing crowd, their latest is the Agrios 4×4 TXT-2. The Agrios is a twin motored, 4×4 monster truck that comes as a kit, allowing you to build it properly and install your own electronics. You can even add a second servo to the rear axle for 4 wheel steering, just like full scale monster trucks have. Four link suspension and solid axles give it a true monster truck appeal.

Part number for the Agrios is #58549, street price is $499, and they are expected to start hitting hobby shop shelves in late May. Hit up THIS LINK for more information on the Agrios on the official Tamiya website.

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Tamiya 14th Scale Mercedes-Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace Kit

Tim Mohr — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:34:03 +0000

Here is a unique new kit from Tamiya, the 14th Scale Mercedes Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace. To go for the most detailed body possible, Tamiya molded the body out of ABS plastic. Another cool feature of the GigaSPace is its 3 speed transmission. This rig will not only look trick pulling your other rc cars around, but more than one BSRC bash crew member has already started planning on mounting up monster truck and/or crawling tires on it. Some of its other features and specifications include-

* Scale: 1/14 scale
* Construction type: Kit
* Drive-train: 2-axle semi
* Drive type: gearbox
* Drive line: solid axle
* Differential type: gear
* Suspension: leaf spring
* Steering mechanism: bell-crank
* Shock damper: friction damper
* Shock damper material: aluminum
* Tire type: rubber
* Body material: ABS Plastic
* Chassis material: plastic
* LED Light buckets: yes
* LED lights: no
* Motor: 540-brushless type
* Bearings: metal bushings
* Fixed- Camber, toe, wheelbase, shock angles
* Adjustable gear ratio: 3-speed transmission
* Special feature 1: Length: 458mm, Width: 195mm, Height: 305mm.
* Special feature 2: Ladder frame chassis can be linked with a semi-trailer via coupler.
* Special feature 3: Highly-realistic suspension recreated with metal leaf springs and friction dampers.
* Special feature 4: Built-in differential gears enable smooth cornering.
* Special feature 5: LEDs can be used to accurately recreate the truck’s front and rear lights. (Sold Separately)
* Special feature 6: Float-mounted die-cast front axle and reinforced resin rear axle.
* Requires: Battery, charger, 4 channel radio, ESC, tools, and paint
* Part #56335

Retail price is listed at $660 and they are due to hit hobby shops later this month. Hit up the official Tamiya Website for more information.

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Tamiya Volkswagen Golf Mk.1 Racing Group 2

Tim Mohr — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:03:33 +0000

Tamiya is re-releasing another fan favorite, the Volkswagen Golf Mk.1 GR 2 (part #84316). First available in the early 80′s, the latest Golf version comes with their M-05 chassis. The M-05 is a front wheel drive chassis that will certainly make driving the latest Tamiya a blast. We have not received any word on a price point or a release date here in the states, but check out the official Tamiya Website for more information on their other fine products.

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Tamiya Booth Toy Fair 2013

Tim Mohr — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:30:25 +0000

The crew at Tamiya had a large booth at the 2013 Nuremberg Toy Fair to showcase all their rc products. From Ferrari F1 cars to their new Farm King Wheelie tractor, Tamiya has something for everyone. Igor shot a bunch of pictures of their booth, take a look at them in the gallery below.

Check out the official Tamiya Website for more information, and hit THIS link to view all our Nuremberg show coverage right here on BigSquidRC.

Tamiya Formula 1 Ferrari F2012 – F104 Kit

Tim Mohr — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:47:47 +0000

So what if Alonzo came up a little short in the title chase last year. So what if the hardcore Ferrari fans (tifosi) deemed the stepped nosed F2012 one of the ugliest F1 cars of all time.

It’s not often that you can get your hands on such a wonderfully done scale replica of last years Ferrari F1 car, complete with Alonzo behind the wheel. Thanks to the good folks at Tamiya, their new Ferrari F2012 F1 car will not only be amazingly fast at the local bash spot, but it will make you stop and marvel at its striking looks every time you walk by it in the garage. I am personally a huge Ferrari fan (so is Cubby), so I can see a couple of these sitting in the BigSquidRC offices Really soon!

* Scale: 1/10th
* Construction type: kit
* Terrain use: on-road
* Drive-train: 2WD RWD
* Drive type: pinion to spur gear
* Drive line: solid axle
* Differential type: ball pressure plate
* Suspension: independent front/solid axle rear
* Steering mechanism: direct servo
* Shock damper: friction damper, plastic bodies
* Tire type: rubber, slick tread
* Body material: Clear Polycarbonate
* Motor type: 540-brushed type
* Bearings: metal bushings
* Chassis material: FRP
* Adjustable camber: yes
* Adjustable toe angles: front only
* Adjustable ride height: yes
* Adjustable gear ratio: yes
* Fixed: wheelbase, width, and shock angle
* Requires: 7.2 battery, charger, paint, esc, radio gear, servo
* Part ##58559

This Ferrari only packs an MSRP of $320, and its expected release date is mid-February. For more information, hit THIS link for the official Tamiya USA website.

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New- Tamiya Farm King Wheelie Kit (WR-02)

Tim Mohr — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:30:48 +0000

Looking for something a bit different? Are you a big fan of popping wheelies? Maybe you are into farm implements? The very latest from the crew over at Tamiya is their Farm King Wheelie kit. This is an electric 2wd that is based off the popular WR-02 platform that was first introduced on the Wild Willy 2. Some of the key features and specs for the Farm King include-

* Scale: 1/10th
* Construction type: assembly kit
* Terrain use: multi-purpose
* Drive-train: 2WD RWD
* Drive line: dog bone
* Differential type: gear
* Suspension: fully independent double wishbone
* Shock damper: friction damper, plastic bodies
* Tire type: rubber chevron
* Body material: polycarbonate
* ESC: included, TEU-105BK
* Motor type: 540-brushed type
* Bearings: plastic bushing
* Chassis material: plastic
* Adjustable toe angles: front only
* Adjustable ride height: yes
* Fixed- gear ratio, wheelbase, width, shock angle, camber
* Special features: Includes wheelie bar and driver figure, pre-assembled gearbox
* Requires: radio gear, servo, receiver, paint, battery, charger
* Part #58556

The Farm King has an MSRP of $250 with an expected release date of sometime in February. Check out the official Tamiya Website for more information.

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Tamiya RC Soccer Video

Tim Mohr — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:50:21 +0000

Playing rc soccer is a popular way of bashing with your buddies here in the states, but from this video it looks like the Tamiya guys have taken it to a whole new level overseas. As seen in this video, goals with actual nets are used, and the field itself looks in pristine condition. Now if we can just get Brian to put a field like that in one of our back offices.

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Tamiya Fighter Buggy SV – DT02

Tim Mohr — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:28:02 +0000

The crew over at Tamiya have recently announced their new entry level off-road buggy, the Fighter Buggy SV – DT02. This 2wd electric 10th scale buggy isn’t some high end race machine, rather it is intended for entry level drivers or general bashing. Some of the features and specs include-

* Kit that requires assembly
* Gear differential
* Fully independent double wishbone suspension
* Bell crank steering
* Plastic bodied oil filled shocks
* Clear polycarbonate body
* TEU-105BK ESC
* 540-brushed type motor
* Shielded ball bearings
* Composite chassis
* Adjustable camber
* Adjustable front toe
* Adjustable ride height
* Adjustable shock angle
* Requires: 7.2 battery & charger, radio gear, servo, receiver, polycarbonate paint
* Part #58553

Expect a street price of about $150 with an availability date of November. For more information click THIS link for the official Tamiya USA website.

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Tamiya New Releases for the TT-01 Platform

Manny — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 03:38:44 +0000

Tamiya has had good success with its TT-01 Shaft Driven 4WD system and they are pushing out some nice new body combos.

XB Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ R&D Sport

Volkswagen Golf 24

The kits usually require a Radio and a Servo but can be usually had for nicely under 200 bucks so you can build it the way you want. I am thinking we need to pick up a bunch of these and start a spec class running a 17.5 or 13.5 motor/esc combo?

Tamiya… Tamiya… Tamiya…. Tamiya…

the SCALER SERMON

Manny — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:16:03 +0000

Hello all you crazed Scaler Fans out there we are launching an official SCALER section here at BigSquidRC and I will be your host!!! Please hold the applause until after you see what I can put together. So I have been thinking about this section of the hobby and how to best present it to the masses for some time, and while we will always be posting new items and quick blurbs on the main page this section will be dedicated to bringing you a sort of week in review in scale. With highlights on some brands taking scale to the next level, to “How To” videos, tips and tricks of the scale world and everything in between. Please let me know if there is something in your neck of the woods that is scale related or if there is something in particular you want more info on just ask!

So since this is the beginning I thought it would only be fitting to take us all back to the beginning of scale (at least in my opinion……)!

The year was 1976 and as you pulled up your uber long tube socks almost all the way up to your super tight shorts(guys included), Steve Miller was Rock ‘N Me on the radio waves and a little known company from Japan was about to release what many in the world revere as the very first SCALE RC CAR. The car was the R/C Porsche 934 Turbo from Tamiya. What a gem it was being a scale version of the Vaillant Kremer Racing Porsche that took the Norisring Trophy in Nuremberg that same year. When you look at the car today and really think about how much scale went into that first car you really start to grasp what scale is all about, from the decals for everything from the tires to the windshield and detailed driver figure.

Then lets look a little further in the scale world of Tamiya all the way to 79 when building a scale dune buggy out of a chopped up V-Dub was the latest rage in the 1-1 world. To answer that call to the non-black top world they released the Racing Buggy Rough Rider and Racing Buggy Sand Scorcher!

Then how about we then move over to the freakishly funny looking, constantly wheelying (is that a word) WILD WILLY. Mr. Willy is often used without the Jeep to complete almost any scale build (I actually am working on such a build right now).

Also making this list since it’s received so much press with its re-release is the Bruiser! Looking back, this thing was a beast for coming out first in 85! Having a shiftable transmission, scale frame, axles, leaf springs that no one had really massed produced in the RC world was a game changer.

Yes there are literally hundreds of other Tamiya kits out there with scale looks but this is just the beginning of the scale section to “Wet your Whistle” and inspire you. To look at some base kits or techniques and ask yourself …”How can I make that my own?” After all isn’t that what scale is all about?

So personally I would like to say THANK YOU Tamiya for ushering in a new world of scale RC.

Till next week my scaling addicts!