Earlier this morning, Tamiya Blog posted the first public images of six upcoming RC kits that we expect will be shown off at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show. The items range from a new IFMAR Worlds-ready 2WD off-road buggy to dune buggy driven by a panda.
1/10 R/C TRF211XM Chassis Kit, #42288
The former is the TRF211XM, the next step in the evolution of Tamiya’s remarkably successful 2WD off-road buggy program. An all-new tub chassis made of a gray composite said to be much more rigid than other materials, offering different flex characteristics while retaining a more forgiving feel. The front and rear suspension assemblies are derived from the TRF201XMW, most famously the runner-up at the 2013 IFMAR Worlds in Chico, California.
1/10 R/C TRF102 Chassis Kit, #42289
The TRF102 is also based on a race-proven predecessor, replacing the more common link-type rear suspension for an older-style T-bar. Tamiya says the assembly performs more favorably on bumpy outdoor tracks, providing more grip without sacrificing steering response. The servo mount is also new, and the previous upper front arms made of carbon fiber have been swapped out for more forgiving pieces made of plastic composite.
1/10 R/C Buggy Kumamon Version (DT-02), #58615
The R/C Buggy Kumamon Version is based on the DT-02 chassis, making this the twelfth different kit to be built on the platform - the list includes the Holiday Buggy, Sand Rover, Super Fighter, and others. This time, the DT-02 wears an old-school Volkswagen Beetle dune buggy shell driven by Kumamon, the tourism mascot for Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It’s not the first Tamiya car that Kumamon has driven!
1/10 Glow-Engine R/C Raikiri GT (TG10-Mk.2FZ), #44052
The Raikiri GP is the latest nitro touring car built off of the versatile TG10-Mk.2 platform, using the latest FZ engine that debuted last year at the Shizuoka show. The Raikiri is named for a famous sword in Japanese mythology and was designed by Kota Nezu of znug design, a former Toyota engineer who has previously styled Mini 4WD cars for Tamiya.
1/10 R/C Suzuki Jimny (JB23) (MF-01X), #58614
The Suzuki Jimny is an icon in Japanese motoring, tracing back to the namesake’s very Jeep-like roots since the first rolled off the assembly line in 1970. Known to North Americans as the Samurai, this small SUV was recreated for the first off-road M-chassis kit from Tamiya. The three-piece chassis uses shaft-driven 4WD and double-wishbone independent suspension utilizing standard touring car wheels and rally tires.
1/10 R/C Porsche 911 GT2 Racing (TA02SW), #84399
The final item on the list is a 993-generation Porsche 911 GT2, paying homage to the iconic German sports car of the mid-90s. The rear arms of the SW version shorten the oft-used TA02 platform to fit the required dimensions of the racing replica shell.
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