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The folks over at Tamiya have been teasing their next uber touring car for a while, finally they have released pictures and information. As you can see from the pictures the new TRF418 is an aluminum and carbon fiber work of art. If you are looking for a top of the line touring car, the TRF418 has to be on [...]
The latest re-release from Tamiya is their Opel Calibra V6 DM car. The Opel was originally released in ’95 on a TA-02 chassis, but the new version comes on an easy to build TT01E platform. Some of its features and specifications include- * 10th scale 4wd * Includes 540 brushed motor and Tamiya ESC * Friction shocks * Molded side mirrors and rear wing * [...]
The crew over at Tamiya have announced another new entry level car, this one based on the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR. The legendary Porsche racing body sits on top of the 10th scale 4wd TT02 chassis, making it affordable yet sporty to drive. Some of its features include- * 1/10 4wd on-road kit * Plastic friction shocks * Clear polycarbonate body * ESC [...]
Back in 1981, the full size Zakspeed Ford was blowing away its competitors on the racetrack. Today, you can buy an rc version from the folks over at Tamiya. The Ford Zakspeed Turbo Capri Gr.5 Würth kit comes with a highly detailed body and rides on the popular TT02 4wd platform. This 10th scale on-road machine should seriously turn some [...]
All you real “old timers” may remember the original Tamiya Egress. The year was 1989, bands like Skid Row and Roxette were on the top of the charts, and the Egress was one of the most high tech rc machines you could buy. The new 2013 version comes with some modern parts to help it cope with the current generation [...]
For all you Ferrari fans, Tamiya has just announced they are releasing the F150 LaFerrari supercar on two of their platforms. The LaFerrari will soon be available on Tamiya’s entry level TT-02 4wd chassis, and on its more high end 4wd TB-04 chassis. The highly detailed and scale authentic body is sure to make it a hot commodity among Ferrari [...]
The rally scene seems to be chugging along quite nicely thanks to more and more cars being released. Tamiya has just announced their latest rally car, the Gazoo Racing TRD 86. It uses the front motored, belt driven, Tamiya 4wd XV-01 platform to put the power to the ground. A highly detailed body, oil shocks, and optional lighting are some [...]
Tamiya has a new kit modeled after the GoPro Monster Sport Super Swift Suzuki that won the Pikes Peak hill climb 6 times in a row. The outside features a nicely detailed body while underneath is the popular Tamiya M-05 front wheel drive platform. The M-05 is easy to build and features 4-wheel independent suspension, a 3 piece steering linkage, [...]
Tamiya has just announced their new limited edition front wheel drive FF03 kit. The high-end FF03 has a new 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis and 2mm top deck for improved rigidity. 3mm carbon fiber towers and blue anodized aluminum parts help add to the bling factor. If you are looking for a serious front wheel drive car, the FF03 should be [...]
Tamiya has a new limited edition model of their popular DB01 called the DB01RR. The DB01RR is a belt driven 4wd buggy that comes with several option parts over the previous model, making it faster and tougher. Fluid filled diffs allow for less maintenance, and it also comes with universal drive shafts, aluminum hinge pin holders, and a slipper clutch. The [...]
The Volkswagen Beetle has been one of the most popular cars on the planet for nearly 60 years now. For all you VW fanatics Tamiya has announced a new VW Beetle kit. The Beetle comes on the popular rear wheel drive M-06 chassis and comes as a kit. The part number for the Tamiya M-06 Volkswagen Beetle is #58572, it has [...]
The latest release from Tamiya is a Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3 AMG. The clear polycarbonate body is very realistic and under the hood lies a Tamiya TT02 chassis. The Mercedes is a kit for people looking for the full hobby experience and the TT02 chassis is easily upgraded to progress with a drivers skill level. The TT02 platform is 4wd, making [...]
The crew at Tamiya have announced the release of their LandFreeder 4wd truck for your bashing enjoyment. The LandFreeder is a kit, meaning yes, you get to put it together, and it comes with the popular CC-01 chassis. Pairing independent front suspension with a solid rear axle really add to the scale realism of this truck. The LandFreeder also comes [...]
Tamiya has announced a new kit based on their XV-01 platform, the Subaru XV Crossover. The Tamiya Subaru XV is a versatile belt driven 4wd that should work well when driven on-road, rally, or on light off-road. It’s a kit, so you get to make sure everything is assembled correctly, and it requires paint and complete electronics to get going. Part [...]
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 [...]
