TQ R/C & Hobbies

TRF Series

TRF417X

Item No：42205

Tamiya Racing Factory (TRF) team's ace driver Marc Rheinard won the 2010 IFMAR World Championship with the TRF416X. In December of the same year, the TRF417 was released and it has achieved equally impressive results at various top-level international R/C races. With an eye on winning the upcoming 2012 IFMAR World Championship, Tamiya is introducing this latest iteration of the TRF417, the TRF417X. Although the differences between the new car and the TRF417 may seem subtle, the newly-designed lower deck offers improved chassis flexibility for better low-speed traction. The previous one-piece motor mount has been replaced by a three-piece type to allow further adjustment of chassis' flexibility by linking them together. The thickness of the front and rear damper stays have been increased to 3.5mm and other new developments include a new upper deck, metal battery holders which serve as counterweights, and low-height kingpins. A front direct coupling and rear gear diff unit (Item 42197 TRF417 Gear Differential Unit II) are also included.

Limited Edition R/C Product

TA05 M-Four Chassis Kit

Item No：84255

【 High-Specs in a Compact Size 】

Tamiya's designers have created a new M-Chassis size design by combining the TA05's proven 2-belt driven 4WD drivetrain with a 210mm long wheelbase, carbon fiber double deck layout. This M-Four also features an aluminum motor bulkhead which holds the front-mid mounted Type 380 motor. The TA05 gearboxes are equipped with gear diff units and the suspension uses M-chassis components such as suspension arms, uprights, and aluminum dampers. The steering section features durable aluminum components for sharp, precise control.

【 Main Features 】

●2.25mm thick Carbon Lower Deck ●2.0mm thick Carbon Upper Deck ●Aluminum Center Bulkhead ●Aluminum Steering Arms ●Aluminum Steering Link ●TA05 Gear Diff Units ●F/R Universal Drive Shafts ●Aluminum Dampers ●Clamp Type Aluminum Wheel Hubs (5mm thick) ●Aluminum Turnbuckle Steering Rod ●Full Ball Bearings

【 Specifications 】

●Chassis Length: 292mm　●Wheelbase: 210mm ●2.25mm thick Carbon Lower Deck　●2.0mm thick Carbon Upper Deck　●Front-Mid Mounted Motor, Belt-Driven 4WD　●F/R Gear Differential Units　●3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod　●4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension　●Aluminum Dampers　●Gear Ratio＝5.98:1～8.22:1 ●Full Ball Bearings ●Type 380 Motor included　●Requires an Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)

【 Separately Required Items 】

●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC　●Batteries for transmitter　●Battery Pack & Charger　●Body, Tires, and Tire Inserts

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Electric R/C Car Series

Toyota Tom's 84C

Item No：58509

In 1985, Tamiya released a 1/12 scale R/C model of the Toyota Tom's 84C Group C race car and it enjoyed a great reputation. In recent years, the 1/12 scale class has become a very popular R/C race class once again. To re-enter this exciting class, Tamiya's Toyota Tom's 84C will be making a return on the brand-new RM-01 chassis. This new chassis features a Direct Drive 2WD setup and a Pivot-Ball Link Rear (PBLR) suspension to offer linear throttle and steering response and realistic racing action.

Electric R/C Car Series No.508

Volkswagen Scirocco GT24-CNG (TT-01 Type-E)

Item No：58508

【 Race-Spec Scirocco 】 This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit of the Volkswagen Scirocco GT24-CNG, which demonstrated its superb performance by capturing the AT (alternative powertrain) class title at the 2011 24 Hours Nurburgring. The sporty form of the race-spec Scirocco has been realistically reproduced by the polycarbonate body, with the rear wing and side mirrors depicted with separate parts for enhanced realism. The car numbers and sponsor logos can be depicted with the included stickers.

【 Evolved Chassis 】 The bathtub frame of the evolved shaft-driven 4WD TT-01 Type-E has its motor and battery close to the ground for lower center of gravity and optimum balance. Mounted on the bathtub frame are a fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers which improve rigidity, as well as a 3-piece tie rod to provide smooth steering action. The low center of gravity, great balanced design, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system, and front and rear differential gears all come together to result in superb driving characteristics. Slick tires are mounted on gun metal 10-spoke wheels.

【 Specifications 】 ●Length: 443mm, Width: 188mm, Height: 138mm　●Wheelbase: 257mm　●Tire Width/Diameter: (F/R) 27/67mm　●Bathtub Type Chassis Frame　●Lomgitudinally-Mounted Motor, Shaft-Driven Full-Time 4WD　●F/R 3-Bevel Differentials　●3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod　●4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension　●F/R Friction Dampers　●Gear Ratio＝8.35:1　●Type 540 Motor　●Requires an Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)

【 Separately Required Items 】●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC　●Batteries for transmitter ●Battery Pack & Charger

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Electric R/C Car Series No.514

Mud Blaster II

Item No：58514

【 Stylish Pick-Up 】 This electric powered R/C assembly kit features a stylish pick-up truck body mounted on a rear-wheel drive 2WD chassis. The monocoque chassis frame is made from durable polycarbonate-reinforced material and the R/C units, battery pack, and motor positioned for optimum weight distribution. Its 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is equipped with 130mm diameter tires with lug-pattern treads to ensure superb off-road traction. A durable polycarbonate body can be flamboyantly finished with the included marking stickers.

【 Well-Balanced 2WD Chassis 】 The monocoque main frame is made from durable polycarbonate-reinforced material. Battery pack, motor, and steering servo are positioned along the centerline of the chassis for optimum balance. 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features upper I- and lower H-arms and comes equipped with 130mm diameter tires with lug-pattern treads. Furthermore, the pre-assembled gearbox can be conveniently detached for maintenance without disassembling the chassis.

【 Specifications 】 ●Length: 445mm　●Width: 310mm　●Height: 238mm　●Wheelbase: 281mm　●F/R Tread: 250mm　●F/R Tire Width/Diameter: 60/130mm　●Polycarbonate-Reinforced Monocoque Frame Chassis　●Polycarbonate Body　●Rear-Wheel Drive 2WD　●3-Bevel Differential　●F/R Double Wishbone Suspension　●F/R Friction Dampers　●Gear Ratio＝1:18.3 ●Requires an Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)　●Type 540 Motor

【 Separately Required Items 】 ●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC　●Batteries for transmitter ●Battery Pack & Charger

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1/16 R/C Tank Series

1/16 R/C German Tiger I Early Production Full-Option Kit (w/Detail-Up Parts)

Item No：84273

【 Tiger in the Sand 】 This 1/16 scale limited edition R/C German Tiger I Early Production kit comes with extensive detail-up parts to enable realistic depiction of a tank that was deployed to the North African desert. Aluminum gun barrel and photo-etched grilles provide an enhanced level of realism. 2 types of parts for mantlet, air cleaners, and hatch underside are included. Of course, this model also features the various light and sound effects which Tamiya's R/C tanks are famous for.

【 2 kinds of Engine Starting Sounds 】 Actual Tiger I tanks used an automatic engine starter or a manual crank to prevent battery over-discharging in cold areas. Tamiya's R/C Tiger I also features these sounds. Turn on the transmitter first to hear manual crank start sound and turn the receiver first to hear automatic engine sound. For further realism, the model reproduces a manual crank start sound at low temperatures regardless of which unit is switched on first.

【 Authentic Engine Sounds 】 The only working King Tiger tank in the world is on display at the Saumur Tank Museum in France. Since the Tiger I used basically the same type of Maybach powerplant, Tamiya designers made their way to France to record all the sounds of this 700hp V12 powerplant, including battery start-up, crank start-up, fly-wheel sound, etc. in order to provide a greater level of enjoyment.

【 Specifications 】 ●1/16 Scale ●Length: 530mm ●Width: 232mm ●Height: 188mm ●Fully-Loaded Weight: 4,100g ●Lower Hull: Reinforced Plastic with 1mm thick Duralumin Frame ●Die-Caset Drive Sprockets, Idler Wheels, and Suspension Arms ●Realistic Torsion Bar Spring Suspension ●Pre-Assembled Gearboxes with Type 380 Motors ●Pre-Assembled Plastic Tracks ●Movable Turret Hatches ●DMD Control Unit T-03 features setting functions such as Steering Trimmer and Fail Safe.

【 Separately Required Items 】 ●4-Channel Transmitter with self-neutral function (Futaba Attack T4VWD is recommended) ●Battery Pack & Charger ●Batteries for transmitter

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Limited Edition R/C Product

1/10 R/C Hotshot（2007）Metallic Special

Limited Edition R/C Product

【 Golden Legend 】 In 2007, Tamiya brought back the legendary Hotshot R/C buggy and this limited edition version features a gold-plated polycarbonate body and rear wing to result in an even more eye-catching appearance. The body and rear wing have been pre-trimmed to prevent damage to the plated surfaces.

【 Modern Improvements 】 While the shaft-driven 4WD setup, front/rear double wishbone suspensions, and adjustable mono-shock oil dampers remain the same as the original, the drivetrain features modern dog bone type propeller shafts for enhanced reliability. The oil dampers have been changed to the more modern diaphragm type as well. Also, with the use of a modern ESC, the original Hotshot's rear aluminum heat sink was no longer necessary. However, the Hotshot would not look the same without it, so our solution was to install a dummy part to remain faithful to the original look.

【 Specifications 】 ●Length: 390mm　●Width: 235mm　●Height: 150mm　●Weight: 1,270g　●F/R Tread: 194mm　●Tire Width/Diameter: 28/82mm (Front), 34/82mm (Rear)　●ABS Monocoque Frame　●Shaft-Driven 4WD　●F/R 3-Bevel Differentials　●2-Piece Steering Tie-Rod　●4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension ●Gear Ratio＝8.1:1,　10.04:1　●Type 540 Motor　●Requires an Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)

【 Separately Required Items 】 ●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC ●Battery Pack & Charger ●Batteries for transmitter

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The Definitive 1/350 Scale Yamato Has Arrived!

Produced from 20 New Sets of Molds!

Look forward to the pinnacle of ship modeling!

1/350 Scale Ship Series Japanese Battleship Yamato

【 Tamiya's Flagship Sets Sail 】

Based on the latest historical research, this famous WWII battleship has be reproduced down to the finest detail in this 752mm long 1/350 scale model kit. Even parts which had not been seen before in model form, such as the turret barbettes, have been reproduced as Tamiya challenges conventional ship model standards. This model accurately depicts the Yamato with increased anti-aircraft armament as she appeared on her final mission to Okinawa and may be assembled for either full-hull or waterline display. Two sheets of photo-etched parts for details such as ladders and cranes are also included. With this level of engineering, accuracy, and detail, this is literally Tamiya's new flagship model.

1/35 Military Miniature Series No.323

Israeli Tank M51

Item No：35323

【 Old Tank, New Gun 】

During the 1960's, the Israeli Defense Forces upgraded their M4A1 Sherman tanks by equipping them with the powerful French 105mm CN-105-F1 tank gun and they were redesignated as M51s. A muzzle brake was installed to minimize the greater recoil effect and a large counterweight was fitted to the rear of the turret to offset the long barrel. The 460hp diesel engine and the combination of the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider T80 tracks gave the M51 improved mobility. During the Six-Day War in 1967, the M51s were used against newer T-54/55 tanks as well as JS-3 tanks from Egyptian, Iraqi, and Syrian armies and proved their superiority.

【 About the Model 】

1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the M51. Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm. ★Distinctive form of the tank is accurately reproduced based on a thorough study of an actual museum example. ★The cast turret has rich finish. ★Realistic HVSS suspension and T80 tracks. ★Commander & loader figures, plus 3 types of marking options included.

Masterwork Collection Series No.112

Team Lotus 99T Honda 1987 No.12 (Finished Model)

Item No：21112

【 A. Senna's 1987 Ride 】

Team Lotus 99T Honda was developed to compete in the 1987 F1 season. It featured a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, computer-controlled Active Suspension system, and a powerful Honda 1.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine which was said to have an output of over 1,000hp. With Ayrton Senna and the first Japanese F1 driver Satoru Nakajima at the wheel, the 99T Honda demonstrated great potential and took wins at the Monaco and Detroit GPs.

【 About the Model 】

★1/20 scale finished plastic model of the Teal Lotus 99T Honda. Length: 208mm, Width: 106mm. ★Model depicts the No.12 car driven by A. Senna. ★Well-balanced form of the 99T is realistically reproduced. ★Features stainless pitot tubes. ★Side mirror surfaces are depicted with metal transfers. ★Solid rubber tires. ★Display base with name plate included. ★Packaging features a clear window to enable display of the model even when it is inside the box.