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Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004. Last seen back in 2018, soon you’ll have another chance at this classic Subaru kit. * Scale accurate polycarbonate body * Scale rear wing and rear view mirrors * 4wd TT-01 type E chassis * Fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck * Front and rear gear differentials The Tamiya Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004 [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the Ford Mustang GT4 clear body. The Mustang GT4 is highly scale realistic and was designed to fit most 1/10 touring cars. Check out the highlights- * Made from lightweight 0.8mm polycarbonate * Great for USGT racing * Comes with vinyl stickers for window trim, headlights, tail lights * Molded plastic scale parts- side mirrors and rear wing * [...]
Normally Memorial Day weekend I hold the Juicebox Off-Road Park Summer opener. And like all the other events I had to push it back to, well I have no idea. On a positive note the postponement has freed up my time to start the Tamiya King Hauler we received from Remote Control Hobbies – Orlando, FL. When I opened the King [...]
Over at Tamiya they have released a new promotional video for their upcoming Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 Tow Truck. The video below is part action, part highlights, and the actual driving part of the video looks absolutely amazing! The Tamiya version of the Globetrotter has insane scale realism while sitting still, or when being driven. The Tamiya Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 [...]
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 [...]
