Tamiya Sand Scorcher (1979, 2010)
The Tamiya Sand Scorcher is one of the most sought after RC cars by collectors.
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Originally posted 2007-09-30 19:24:54.
Tamiya Hilux (1981)
In 1981, Tamiya releases the first if its legendary three speeds. The rest is history.
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Originally posted 2007-10-20 10:18:57.
Tamiya Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 (1978)
Exploring amongst the many cubby-holes at my favorite hobby shop, Penn Valley Hobby Center in Lansdale, PA, I came across this complete example of a well used Celica LB Turbo in a box of used radio gear. Â Of course, I had to rescue it. (more…)
Originally posted 2008-06-02 10:43:26.
Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 (1979-2009)
Ya know, there are few things in life that can compare to moments like these. (more…)
Originally posted 2009-07-20 12:17:44.
Tamiya Bruiser (1985)
Continuing the three-speed tradition started in 1981 with the Hilux, Tamiya sought to improve upon the concept by adding a bigger motor and more weight. The result was the ever-popular (and still expensive) Bruiser. (more…)
Originally posted 2008-04-13 21:59:36.
Tamiya Super Champ (1982)
The Super Champ was an update to the SRB (Special Racing Buggy) chassis and was the last of Tamiya’s ‘heavy metal’ buggies. After the Super Champ, plastic would reign supreme as the structural material of choice for Tamiya’s off-road buggies.
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Originally posted 2008-01-05 06:16:24.
Tamiya Blazing Blazer (1982)
The second offering in the famous three-speed line from Tamiya, the Blazing Blazer was an unusual vehicle, modeled after an off-road racing truck. (more…)
Originally posted 2008-01-04 10:40:38.
Tamiya Porsche 934 (1976)
In 1976, Tamiya stormed on to the R/C car scene with the 1/12 scale Porsche 934. (more…)
Originally posted 2007-09-21 14:04:31.
Tamiya Subaru Brat (1983, 2007)
Tamiya’s re-issue initiative continues to bring back the oldies. The Subaru Brat was originally issued in 1983 and has been re-issued in 2007. As expected, the re-issue remains very faithful to the original while adding a few improvements.
Originally posted 2009-02-08 20:04:28.
Tamiya B2B Racing Sidecar (1979)
One of Tamiya’s more unusual offerings. They were the only company I know of that modeled an RC racing sidecar. (more…)
Originally posted 2007-10-05 21:14:26.