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Coming soon from Tamiya is the Porsche 911 GT1 Street. The 911 GT1 has a very stylish body that sits on Tamiay’s Ta03R-S chassis. Take a look at these features- * Classic 1997 911 GT1 race car * “Street Legal” version of the Le Mans race replica * Short wheelbase version of Tamiya’s TA-03 4wd chassis * Wheelbase- 237mm * Width- 194mm * Plastic molded side [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have announced a TT-02 Type-SR Chassis Kit. This high performance version of the TT-02 takes the Type-S and adds a slew of race parts to make a serious performer. Here are the highlights- * Adjustable steel rear suspension mount * Flanged steering linkage * Double-cardan front drive shafts * Wheelbase- 257mm * Width- 185mm * Oil filled gear diff * Aluminum [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is a Mercedes-Benz G 500 with a pre-painted Bright Gun Metal Body. The G 500 comes on Tamiya’s easy to build CC-02 4wd chassis and has a nicely scaled body. Here are more highlights- * Pre-painted polycarbonate body * Plastic molded grill, side mirrors, & spare tire cover * Comes with TLU-01 LED light kit * Realistic ladder style frame * [...]
Coming this March to a hobby shop near you is the Tamiya Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. The 1/10th scaled Karmann Ghia is a true classic that is rarely found in the rc world. Of note, the Tamiya comes in kit form with a realistic rear wheel drive M-06L chassis. * Metal-plated wheels * 60D radial tires front, 60D super grip tires rear * 3-piece [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid 2019 Kit. This particular kit helps to celebrate Toyota’s second win at the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. Take a look at these features- * Updated Le Mans winning livery * Multi-piece polycarbonate body * Separate shark fin, canard, light case & wing components * ABS plastic molded side mirrors * Double [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced a 1/12th scaled Renault 5 Turbo Rally Kit. This classic Renault rally car comes on Tamiya’s capable M-05Ra chassis that is easy to build and fun to drive. * Realistic block style tires * 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * Special hub carriers & uprights for +5mm ground clearance increase * Wheelbase- 210mm * Length- 330mm * Width- 180mm * Includes [...]
The folks over at Tamiya have announced a new 1995 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra R. The fully licensed, and nicely styled, SVT Mustang body sits on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 E type chassis. Here are more highlights- * LCG bathtub style frame * Reinforced nylon upper deck * 3-piece tie rods * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system * Front and rear gear differentials * 70mm-diameter [...]
At the Nuremburg show in Germany a few weeks ago, Tamiya formally announced their upcoming 1/14th scaled Vovo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8X4 Tow Truck. Now Tamiya has dropped full details, including pricing. Have a look at these features- * Length 750mm, width 195mm, height 300mm * Three speed transmission, remote shifting * Float-mounted die-cast front axle * Reinforced resin rear axles * Metal leaf spring [...]
New from Tamiya is an action video for their upcoming 1/24th scaled MudMad. The MudMad comes on Tamiya’s super-compact SW-01 chassis. This particular chassis allows for steering while pulling wheelie (super fun!) as well as front roll-overs. Watch the video to see these tricks, and more, from the tiny MudMad. After the video, you can use this link to get full [...]
Soon after announcing the Comical Avante, the crew at Tamiya have dropped an action video. If you are looking to put serious fun back into your rc game, the Comical Avante is perfect for the task. With a comical style look and a short wheelbase that inspires wheelies, the video shows just how fun the Comical Avante can be. After watching [...]
Coming later this spring from Tamiya is a Volvo A60H Hauler 6×6. This beastly work machine puts power to all six wheels and has been very nicely scale detailed. To give everyone a better idea of what the new Volvo looks like while driving, Tamiya has released an action video. Watch the video below to get a feel for how [...]
Over at the Nuremburg Toy Fair, Tamiya is showing off a gorgeous new Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8×4 Tow Truck (#56362). As Tamiya is just now teasing the Volvo Tow Truck, details are quite scarce, but from looking at the pictures, this just might be Tamiya’s most detailed truck yet. We will post more details (like pricing) when they become [...]
Over at the Nuremburg Toy Fair, Tamiya is now teasing a Comical Avante (#58678). The Comical Avante uses the Tamiya GF-01CB chassis and comes with newly designed tires, body, etc. As we await more details, you can hit this link to visit the official Tamiya Website, or you can Click Right Here to read more Tamiya news on BigSquidRC.
And now, for our third straight 1/24th scaled vehicle of the day, Tamiya is currently teasing the MudMad. The MudMad comes in at 1/24th in scale and uses Tamiya’s incredibly fun SW-01 4wd chassis. The MudMad comes with an all new body, as well as off-road suited block tires. The Tamiya MudMad has a part number of #57412 and we will [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the 1/24 Volvo A60H Hauler 6×6. The Volvo is loaded with scale realism, as well as a beefy 6×6 system thanks to its G6-01 chassis. The bed on the Volvo articulates and its large monster truck tires are primed to run over smaller vehicles. The Tamiya Volvo A60H Hauler 6×6 has a part number of [...]
