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The Mini 4WD originated in Japan in 1982, when toy manufacturer Tamiya introduced Mini 4WD race cars. A Mini 4WD race car is a 1:32 scale kit featuring four-wheel drive powered by an electric motor using a pair of AA batteries. A single electric motor turns both axles. These kits snap and screw together without the need for glue.
Tamiya began creating wooden kits for educational purpose already in 1948. In 1960, Tamiya released its first plastic kit, which was the famous IJN Yamato battleship in 1/800 scale. [1] Tamiya has since then become known for precise craft sets with impressive quality and attention to detail. [2]
Mini 4WD racing is an interesting hobby where kids and adults compete using customized motorized miniature cars. Every year, competitions revolving around the hobby circulated around the world, where kids and adults test out their spirit and passion for racing, with companies developing new technologies and innovations for Mini 4WD cars.
Tamiya Incorporated (株式会社タミヤ, Kabushiki gaisha Tamiya) is a Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, radio-controlled cars, battery and solar powered educational models, sailboat models, acrylic and enamel model paints, and various modeling tools and supplies. The company was founded by Yoshio Tamiya in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1946.
The TT-01 is a 1/10 scale shaft-driven R/C chassis made by Tamiya. Since its release in 2003, [ 1] the TT-01 has become a very popular entry-level chassis, especially for drifting and rallying applications. The bathtub chassis frame combined with the central driveshaft makes it a durable car for everyday surfaces, and its relatively light ...
Available only in kit form less the necessary radio equipment, battery pack and charger, the Blackfoot was one of the most notable contributions to the growing radio controlled model car hobby due to its relatively inexpensive purchase cost, ease of assembly, an excellent instruction manual, and wide availability of both factory and aftermarket parts to improve performance and durability as ...
Tamiya connector. A Tamiya connector is a type of DC power connector, commonly used on radio-controlled model vehicle battery packs, drones and chargers. [1] They are also commonly used on airsoft guns. [2] The connector was designed by Japanese manufacturer Tamiya Corporation. The connector is still available from connector manufacturers such ...
Tamiya DF-02. The DF-02 by Tamiya is a 1/10 scale R/C buggy, based on the popular TT-01 platform, released in 2004. The buggy features a shaft-drive 4WD transmission with gear differentials front and rear, and independent suspension on all four wheels. It is recommended for beginners due to its relatively low cost and ease of building.