Tamiya
Tamiya is a world famous Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, radio control cars as well as hobby paints, tools and accessories. Tamiya pioneered plastic model kits as well as radio control, releasing their first kit in 1960, and first Tamiya rc car 1976 was a 1/12 Porsche 934 Turbo.
The military model range of vehicles and figures in plastic kits is mostly 1/35 scale with 1/48 scale recently added. Tamiya 1/35 scale kits cover the WWI, WWII, Korean, Vietnamese and modern era of conflict. Military aircraft models from WWII and modern are offered in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale with a special scale of 1/350 planes for aircraft carriers in the same scale. Naval warships, battleships and carriers are in 1/350 scale (Standard scale) and 1/700 scale waterline series which are a cut down flat bottom hull. Tamiya have also introduced a small series of dinosaurs.
To complement their plastic model kits, Tamiya have a full range of model paints in enamel, acrylic and spray packs along with tools, paint brushes and masking tape. Truly a complete modellers’ one stop shop.
Tamiya radio control, or remote control, completes the awesome range by this veteran company. Electric on-road, off-road and true scale radio control cars, trucks, trailers and tanks will give many hours of pleasure. The radio control or remote control cars are either ready to run or in kit form.
TAMIYA TG10 2-SPEED PINION GE AR 16T Description
RC TG10 2-Speed Pinion Gear - (16T, 20T)
Tamiya 0.8 Steel Pinion Gear (18T) Description
Tamiya 50518 - Tamiya 0.8 Steel 18T Pinion Gear (Engine)
Tamiya 1/10 Alfa 155 V6 Jager TT-020 RC Kit Description
This is the Jägermeister-sponsored Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI. The car made its debut in the 1993 season of the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) series, blowing the competition away en route to becoming that seasons champion. While the works team used the newest 1994 spec of the car in the next years DTM, the 1993 version was used by a number of private outfits including the SchÃbel Engineering team. The SchÃbel car was adorned with the orange livery of the German liquor Jägermeister, and it got its German sponsor some podium time by finishing third in the final round of the season.
Tamiya has faithfully reproduced this sleek racing machine in 1/10 scale on the TT-02 entry level touring car chassis. The TT-02 chassis platform is the successor to the TT-01 as it incorporates many new features to make it even easier for the new R/C kit builder to assemble and learn from. The TT-02 chassis performs well as cornering and overall speed has been enhanced to take advantage of new electronics available on the market. In addition to the TT-02 being an ideal platform to start from, R/C hobbyists can expand its potential by adding many of the Ho-Up-Options available to increase the cars speed and performance.
TT-02 Key Features
- Brake disc-shaped, wheel hubs which add to the chassis highly realistic appearance.
- The 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension features friction dampers and uses identical L/R suspension arms and uprights for ease of assembly and maintenance.
- Both the motor and the battery are longitudinally-placed in the ABS resin chassis for excellent balance.
- Upright assembly can be changed to give the chassis an extra 4mm of travel for Rally racing.
Product Specifications
TT-02 Chassis
Includes white nylon 2-piece wheels.
Separate parts are included to depict side mirrors and rear wing
Brake disc-shaped wheel hubs
Supports 10 different gear ratios
The skid-shaped underside of the bathtub type frame minimizes contact with the road surface
Easy to build entry level kit
Included ESC can be used brushed and brushless motors
| Requires A | 2-channel radio gear |
| Requires B | 7.2 battery & charger |
| Requires C | polycarbonate paint |
Tamiya 1/10 2WD Buggy The Grasshopper 2005 RC Kit Description
Let It All Begin With This One Buggy
Based on 1-seater buggies seen tearing-up dirt tracks across the U.S. in the 80s, the Grasshopper first made its appearance in R/C stores in 1984. Boasting easy assembly and easy control, the lightweight Grasshopper proved an instant hit as the perfect entry level R/C kit. Also compatible with a whole range of option parts such as 540 motor and ball bearings, the Grasshopper was an entry level car that could keep up with the owners driving experience. Packed with all the fantastic features of the original kit, this fun 2WD buggy is a blast on both off-road and on-road tracks. Whether it was your first or will be your first, the Grasshopper guarantees to please.
Simple But Tough 2WD Chassis
The perfect combination of simple assembly and tough exterior is what made the Grasshopper so special. Durable plastic body is fastened to bathtub resin monocoque chassis by screws, creating a solid frame that can absorb any type of rough handling. Off-road tracks can be tackled with ease thanks to coil spring dampers, and independent swing axle front and rigid axle rear suspension. Diff loaded sealed gearbox keeps out the dirt and stones for smooth driving and cornering. Paddle style rear tires and grooved front tires combine with 3-piece assembly type wheels for excellent grip performance on dirt tracks. Half-body driver figure adds that finishing touch to a fun off-road R/C car.
Required Items:
| Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/10 |
| Construction type | assembly kit |
| Terrain use | off-road |
| Drive-train | 2WD RWD |
| Drive type | gearbox |
| Drive line | solid axle |
| Differential type | gear |
| Suspension | independent front/solid axle rear |
| Steering mechanism | direct servo |
| Shock damper | friction damper |
| Shock damper material | plastic |
| Tire type | rubber |
| Tire tread | pin spike |
| Body material | Clear Polycarbonate |
| Chassis material | plastic |
| Electronic Speed Control (ESC) | included |
| ESC model | TEU-101BK |
| LED Light buckets | no |
| LED lights | no |
| Motor | 380-brushed type |
| Bearings | metal and plastic bushings |
| Adjustable camber | fixed |
| Adjustable toe angles | front only |
| Adjustable ground clearance | fixed |
| Adjustable gear ratio | fixed |
| Adjustable wheelbase | fixed |
| Adjustable track width | fixed |
| Adjustable shock angle | fixed |
| Special feature 1 | Length: 389mm |
| Special feature 2 | width: 223mm |
| Special feature 3 | height: 135mm |
| Special feature 4 | weight: 830g |
| Special feature 5 | 380 type motor (chassis compatible with 540 type motor - sold separately) |
| Special feature 6 | Transmission Type: Rear 2 Wheel Drive |
| Special feature 7 | Independent swing axle front suspension, rolling rigid axle rear suspension |
| Special feature 8 | Sealed rear gearbox to protect diff gear during off-road running |
| Requires A |
Tamiya 1/10 2WD Holiday Buggy 2010 DT02 RC Kit Description
The Holiday Buggy now comes mounted on the DT-02 chassis which has its battery pack loaded in the center of the bathtub frame and has excellent handling performance even on rough surfaces.
When installing a regular sized motor such as a 540, the following parts are required:
- 17T Pinion Gear (3515005)
- 3mm Grub Screw (50576)
- Motor Plate (4305125)