Tamiya 84111 Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler F103 1976 GP

will be released in January 2010.

This is Limited Edition and Pre-Order is must!!

Price will be somewhere between US$180 - US$200 at Banzai Hobby!

Tamiya 58452 Sand Scorcher pre-order available now at Banzai Hobby

Price: US$299

Check it out!!!

Tamiya 58452 Sand Scorcher (2010) 

Tamiya is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Sand Scorcher with an improved re-release of the model. The new improvements include more fine tuned parts. Just as the original, the updated Sand Scorcher features ribbed front tires and paddle rear tires. Since the Sand Scorcher and the Buggy Champ use the same chassis, the spare parts are interchangeable.

Specs & Features

This is an Officially Licensed 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit of the Sand Scorcher.
Comes equipped with full ball bearings to reduce friction loss.
Type 540 motor included.
Comes loaded with many top quality parts for improved performance such as:
    •    A duraluminum plate reinforced 2mm thick FRP main frame for added strength and flexibility to ensure stability.
    •    Newly designed die-cast front and rear suspension arms, front axle, and wheel hubs.
    •    Transparent case protects the R/C mechanisms. The lid can be easily detached by cam locks.
    •    Reinforced front uprights.
    •    Redesigned oil dampers.
Original blister pack style packaging.
Detailed hard plastic body included.
2-channel R/C system and battery pack separately available.
Can be used with separately available LF1100-6.6V Racing Pack (Item 55105).

We will update this page, as soon as we find out more info from Banzai Hobby.

I know RCmate members are RC nutters and may not be interested in Gundam Plastic Model... Yeahp, it doesn't run with remote and does not have any motors in it..... But they are cool!!!

Bandai will be releasing PG (Perfect Grade) 00 Raiser in November.

Photos and Pre-Booking are now available at Banzai Hobby.

There are new features that you will receive up to 10% cash back if you pre-order. For further infomation, please visit above link.

So, if you ever get bored with RC cars (probably never....) but make sure check out Gudam Plastic Model Kits (Gunpla).

Hi there RCmate members.

Some of you may already know this but Tamiya will be releasing TRF416X, F104 Pro and Tamiya TT-01R Type E.

For further details are available at Banzai Hobby....

Detailed Photos will be coming up soon hopely.

Remember, these products are limited model so if you want them, I highly recommend to pre-book the products.

Happy RCing!!!

Tamiya 84100

DB-01R

Pre Order Available Now from Banzai Hobby

Tamiya DB01 loaded with hop-up parts!!

Comes with following Tamiya hop-up options:

54141 High Traction Lower Arm - DB01 Front (US$9)
54142 High Traction Lower Arm - DB01 Rear (US$9)
54140 DB01 Reinforced Drive Belt (US$7)
54036 DB01 Carbon Reinforced M Parts (US$9)
54040 DB01 Motor Heat Sink (US$12)
54028 TRF Buggy Dampers (US$110)
54037 DB01 Aluminium Sus Mount Front (US$20)
54038 DB01 Aluminium Sus Mount Rear (US$20)
54039 DB01 Aluminium Sus Block 2pcs (US$19.50)
50994 5mm Sus Ball (US$10)
54018 Slipper Clutch Set DB01 (US$42)
54015 Assembly Universal Shaft DB01 Front (US$35)
54016 Assembly Universal Shaft DB01 Rear (US$35)

Total Price for Hop-Up Parts Only, whooping US$337.50!!

Further more, DB01 R comes with following products

DB01 R Main Chassis (especially designed for DB01 R)
Aluminium Damper Bushing 

Just a quick blog to let you guys know we have now listed wide range of Speed Way Pal Bodies. More Speed Way Pal Products are coming up so please follow us @ www.banzaihobby.com !!

Here is the list of Speed Way Pal Bodies we now have in stock (please note it may not be available at the time of purchasing as they do not produce bodies in quantity).

New Release from Speed Way Pal we have in stock.

Aero 31 - 4dr Sedan

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CTR Mini Body (for Mini Chassis)

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Other Speed Way Pal Bodies

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Hi there RCmates.

We are pleased to introduce a new sponsor for RCmate.org.

Banzai Hobby (Japanese Super Hobby Online Shop)

www.Banzaihobby.com

I have to say they have amazing stock (99% of Tamiya products) and I was impressed. But they have informed me that they should have 10 times more products online shortly, including hard to source RC parts outside of Japan.

Pricing is currently average I thought..... But once again, they are currently adjusting the price.... and they are hoping to give further discounts on most of their products.

They have not yet advertised the site anywhere and you guys will be one of the first to see the site!! and they have also gave us discount coupon (further 10% discount!!!) for RCmate / XRC members which I will send you guys individually by pm.

Furthermore, Banzai Hobby will provide us with all the hot goss (new release products etc.) in RC and Hobby world. So I am hoping to put more effort and time into RCmate.org as well!! Well they are now official RCmate sponsor, so I have to do their promotion.....

And do not forget, if you are looking for faster service!! go to www.xrc.co.nz!! We do not have impressive stock like Banzai Hobby, but I am pretty confident, we can deliver products faster than them and some products are actually cheaper!!!!

Please make sure check Banzai Hobby shipping and return section as they have informed me that they are closed next week due to public holiday in Japan.....

Anyhow, happy browsing.

Jun

Hiya RCmate members. Here are some photos from Shizuoka Hobby Show 08.

Highlight for the hobby show for me was Brushless system!!! Finally Japanese companies are releasing good quality yet very affordable Brushless System!! Sanwa, Team Orion Japan, Yokomo (expensive side) to name a few. Sanwa Brushless System will be starting from approx NZ$250 for Brushless ESC and Brushless Motor.

Tamiya will be releasing DF-03 MS and TA-05IFS R shortly. These are seriously good value!! As an example, if you purchase TA-05IFS Hop-Up  parts alone and if you pay RRP in NZ for them, probably it will cost you NZ$600-$700!!  I personally like DF-03 MS Body. DF-03MS also comes with loads for hop-up parts and they are really good for money.

Tamiya TB-03 Chassis was getting lots of attention. TB-03 is using inboard suspension like TA-05 IFS. (Inboard suspension will allow lower center of gravity). Some new features include, Air Duct (to cool down the motor), Short Reverse Suspension (inc 1150 bearings) and TRF416 Uprights, Newly designed Rear Gear Cover and Motor Adaptor. I think Tamiya is planning to release TB-03D soonish as well???

Oh and Tamiya Land Cruiser 40 (CR-01) will be back in stock, as well as TT-01 Type E!! Keep an eye out on www.xrc.co.nz or Kameyama on Tradme!!!

Kyosho will be releasing MFR 1/10 4WD Monster Truck RTR.  Actually it doesn't really look like 1/10th!! These are tough monster machines.

MFR will be a good basher thats for sure!!

Kyosho TF-5 RTR Dodge Stratos Color Type2 will be a good value onroad touring car. It comes with newly designed KA-15 ESC.

HPI E Firestorm 10T Flux is fast offroad RTR kit using Brushless ESC and Motor!! They are competitively priced and being 2WD makes it one of the fast and tough offroad electric truggy available on the market.

HPI Prod-D is a serious Drift Machine.Comes with all the whistle and bells and chassis is purely designed for drifting use. As you expected from high end RC car, it comes with high end price tag...

It will be interesting to see HPI Nitro Wheely King in action too!!

Please check out more photos at http://webmaster.rcmate.org/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=319248

There are loads of more photos and product info available (such as new OS Engine Plugs!) but will update next couple of days.

Are you interested in purchasing the products??? As soon as we have them in stock, we will be putting them on www.xrc.co.nz!! So please check out the site and make sure you sign up with our news letter so you won't miss out on the new products!!

and I must appologise for the delay of emailing for those customers who have emailed me. But as you may guessed I am pretty full on at the moment!! I will get back to you within couple of days... There sould be no delay in reciving the products as Sunneva and the team is working hard!!!

Anyow, must stop raving.

Have a good one wherever you may be.

Kind regards

Jun

Hiya RCmate members. Hope you had a good RC weekend like Del (see below RC Blog for further info).

I had few enquiries about Tech Racing Exhaust Sound System. Here is the video of "Tech Racing chyokkan Banchyo" Please note car is Yokomo CGM instead of TT-01.

 Have a good week and please keep an eye out for more new drift products on XRC or Kameyama on Trademe!!

Thanks.

Kind regards

Jun