LATEST


Teemu Reigns Supremo

Teemu Reigns Supremo

Schumacher's Teemu Leino returned to pro RC racing with a convincing win against some of Europe's best drivers at the Nordic Touring Car Championship. Teemu qualified fourth with a prototype Schumacher MI2 tourer, and went on to win the event in the triple A-Mains. Welcome back Teemu—and when do we get to see that Schumacher M12 up close?
On-Road Upset!

On-Road Upset!

Tamiya earned its first-ever World Championship title thanks to Thailand’s fast (and unpronounceable) Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, who drove his Reedy-powered TRF 414M II to third, second, and first-place finishes in the three A-Mains to win the title(which makes a staggering 24 IFMAR Worlds victories for Reedy power). Barry Baker, Billy Easton and Chris Tosolini were the Americans in the show, which saw Barry TQ with his TC3. He could have won it all, but Barry damaged his car in a crash during the final laps of the third Main.

In 1/12 scale, Masami Hirosaka proved he still has the World Champ mojo by TQing the class and winning the first two A-Mains. This earned Masami the right to sit out the third Main as the rest of the field battled for the lower podium steps.


Trinity Spyder Monster Truck

Trinity Spyder Monster Truck

Here’s a close-up Trinity’s all-new nitro-powered Spyder monster truck. The big-block RTR features a .256 cubic-inch engine and comes with an aluminum tuned pipe, has an eight shock suspension, two-speed tranny with reverse, factory-painted body, dual-disc brakes and a shaft starting system. The drivetrain is mounted in a very narrow ladder-style chassis and the center-mounted engine is very low in the chassis to lower the center of gravity for improved handling. A big 170cc fuel tank provides long run times between refills, and on-the-fly fueling via the quick-fill cap means you can run as long as you have fuel. The Spyder fits engines with typical big-block dimensions, so pyscho upgrades like the Sirio .27 engine push speeds from fast to insane. Click Here for more pictures and information.

Features: • full bearings • 8 aluminum shocks • ladder-style chassis • aluminum tuned pipe • 2-speed transmission with reverse •.256 engine • Pivot ball/hingepin hybrid suspension • High-torque steering servo • Shaft starting system with included starter unit • Includes rechargeable glow-starter with wall charger and fuel bottle • Factory-finished body
Trinity Spyder Monster Truck

Trinity Spyder Monster Truck

Here’s a close-up Trinity’s all-new nitro-powered Spyder monster truck. The big-block RTR features a .256 cubic-inch engine and comes with an aluminum tuned pipe, has an eight shock suspension, two-speed tranny with reverse, factory-painted body, dual-disc brakes and a shaft starting system. The drivetrain is mounted in a very narrow ladder-style chassis and the center-mounted engine is very low in the chassis to lower the center of gravity for improved handling. A big 170cc fuel tank provides long run times between refills, and on-the-fly fueling via the quick-fill cap means you can run as long as you have fuel. The Spyder fits engines with typical big-block dimensions, so pyscho upgrades like the Sirio .27 engine push speeds from fast to insane. Click Here for more pictures and information.

Features: • full bearings • 8 aluminum shocks • ladder-style chassis • aluminum tuned pipe • 2-speed transmission with reverse •.256 engine • Pivot ball/hingepin hybrid suspension • High-torque steering servo • Shaft starting system with included starter unit • Includes rechargeable glow-starter with wall charger and fuel bottle • Factory-finished body

KO Propo Grand Prix results

KO Propo Grand Prix results

Tamiya USA hosted the 3rd annual KO Propo GP at Tamiya's world-class Aliso Viejo facility, which saw action in F1, 19T, and Open Mod classes. David Jun was the big winner in Open Mod, up against the likes of Chris Tosolini (3rd) and Josh Newman (2nd). Corey Lewis was the 19T champ, and George Canare won the F1 class.
Click here for for more info at the Tamiya site.

Cavalieri Joins Team Orion

Cavalieri Joins Team Orion

Two-time IFMAR off-road champ Ryan Cavalieri is now part of the Orion squad, and rarin' to go with Rev 2 motors, RDS cells, and Wasp engines. Plus a bunch of new T-shirts. Cav/Orion fans, you can Click Here to gloat.

RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | Tamiya Announces Terra Crusher DECEMBER 2001

Tamiya Announces Terra Crusher DECEMBER 2001

Tamiya shocker! Big T is set to release the Terra Crusher, an all-new nitro monster truck that features an electric-start .18 engine, full independent suspension, 8 shocks, and a 2-speed reversing transmission! We'll have a “First Look” in "the March issue of Radio Control Car Action complete with exclusive first-drive impressions, but these pictures and specs will have to tide you over until then! Visit Tamiya for more details!

crusher_lge.jpg - 10218 Bytes
CLICK ON /rc/news/images TO THE RIGHT
TO SEE A LARGER VERSION

terracrushermaskcopy_03.jpg - 2195 Bytes

Length: 560mm
Width: 440mm
Height: 285mm
Wheelbase: 360mm
Weight: 5,700 grams
Wheel: 87mm x 76mm 5-Spoke w/Chrome plated
Tire Size: 176mm/100mm
Toe-in Rear: Adjustable
Chassis Front Skid: 8 Degrees
Engine: .18ci (approx. 3cc) w/ Blue Anodized Head
Gear Ratio:
FWD 1st 29.67:1
FWD 2nd 20.40:1
RWD 1st 29.67:1
RWD 2nd 20.40:1
Gear Module:
0.8mm pitch for Spur gear and Pinion gear 1.0mm pitch for other gears
Chassis: 2.5mm thickness, stamped plate, duralumin
Body: Pre-painted and Stickered Polycarbonate Body
Fuel Capacity: 150cc
Transmission: 2 Speed Forward and on-the-fly Reverse
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension for Front and Rear
Damper: Plastic-body, Oil-damper w/ Blue colored
Drive Shaft: Plastic Universal shaft for Front and Rear
Center Propeller Shaft: Plastic propeller shaft w/ metal universal joint
Ball Bearing: Full ball bearings (32pcs.) including 2 one-way bearings
Muffler: Resin Muffler w/ Aluminum manifold
Brake: Ventilated double disk brake
Starter: Battery starter with starter unit
Radio: 2-channel transmitter "ADSPEC SPORTS GP"
Mechanics: R/C mechanics sealed in mechanical box
Servo Unit: High torque steering servo included (torque 9kg/cm)
Cooling Fan: Equipped with cooling fan

Tamiya Announces Terra Crusher DECEMBER 2001

Tamiya Announces Terra Crusher DECEMBER 2001

Tamiya shocker! Big T is set to release the Terra Crusher, an all-new nitro monster truck that features an electric-start .18 engine, full independent suspension, 8 shocks, and a 2-speed reversing transmission! We'll have a “First Look” in "the March issue of Radio Control Car Action complete with exclusive first-drive impressions, but these pictures and specs will have to tide you over until then! Visit Tamiya for more details!

crusher_lge.jpg - 10218 Bytes
CLICK ON /rc/news/images TO THE RIGHT
TO SEE A LARGER VERSION

terracrushermaskcopy_03.jpg - 2195 Bytes

Length: 560mm
Width: 440mm
Height: 285mm
Wheelbase: 360mm
Weight: 5,700 grams
Wheel: 87mm x 76mm 5-Spoke w/Chrome plated
Tire Size: 176mm/100mm
Toe-in Rear: Adjustable
Chassis Front Skid: 8 Degrees
Engine: .18ci (approx. 3cc) w/ Blue Anodized Head
Gear Ratio:
FWD 1st 29.67:1
FWD 2nd 20.40:1
RWD 1st 29.67:1
RWD 2nd 20.40:1
Gear Module:
0.8mm pitch for Spur gear and Pinion gear 1.0mm pitch for other gears
Chassis: 2.5mm thickness, stamped plate, duralumin
Body: Pre-painted and Stickered Polycarbonate Body
Fuel Capacity: 150cc
Transmission: 2 Speed Forward and on-the-fly Reverse
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension for Front and Rear
Damper: Plastic-body, Oil-damper w/ Blue colored
Drive Shaft: Plastic Universal shaft for Front and Rear
Center Propeller Shaft: Plastic propeller shaft w/ metal universal joint
Ball Bearing: Full ball bearings (32pcs.) including 2 one-way bearings
Muffler: Resin Muffler w/ Aluminum manifold
Brake: Ventilated double disk brake
Starter: Battery starter with starter unit
Radio: 2-channel transmitter "ADSPEC SPORTS GP"
Mechanics: R/C mechanics sealed in mechanical box
Servo Unit: High torque steering servo included (torque 9kg/cm)
Cooling Fan: Equipped with cooling fan


Tamiya Announces Terra Crusher DECEMBER 2001

Tamiya Announces Terra Crusher DECEMBER 2001

Tamiya shocker! Big T is set to release the Terra Crusher, an all-new nitro monster truck that features an electric-start .18 engine, full independent suspension, 8 shocks, and a 2-speed reversing transmission! We'll have a “First Look” in "the March issue of Radio Control Car Action complete with exclusive first-drive impressions, but these pictures and specs will have to tide you over until then! Visit Tamiya for more details!

crusher_lge.jpg - 10218 Bytes
CLICK ON /rc/news/images TO THE RIGHT
TO SEE A LARGER VERSION

terracrushermaskcopy_03.jpg - 2195 Bytes

Length: 560mm
Width: 440mm
Height: 285mm
Wheelbase: 360mm
Weight: 5,700 grams
Wheel: 87mm x 76mm 5-Spoke w/Chrome plated
Tire Size: 176mm/100mm
Toe-in Rear: Adjustable
Chassis Front Skid: 8 Degrees
Engine: .18ci (approx. 3cc) w/ Blue Anodized Head
Gear Ratio:
FWD 1st 29.67:1
FWD 2nd 20.40:1
RWD 1st 29.67:1
RWD 2nd 20.40:1
Gear Module:
0.8mm pitch for Spur gear and Pinion gear 1.0mm pitch for other gears
Chassis: 2.5mm thickness, stamped plate, duralumin
Body: Pre-painted and Stickered Polycarbonate Body
Fuel Capacity: 150cc
Transmission: 2 Speed Forward and on-the-fly Reverse
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension for Front and Rear
Damper: Plastic-body, Oil-damper w/ Blue colored
Drive Shaft: Plastic Universal shaft for Front and Rear
Center Propeller Shaft: Plastic propeller shaft w/ metal universal joint
Ball Bearing: Full ball bearings (32pcs.) including 2 one-way bearings
Muffler: Resin Muffler w/ Aluminum manifold
Brake: Ventilated double disk brake
Starter: Battery starter with starter unit
Radio: 2-channel transmitter "ADSPEC SPORTS GP"
Mechanics: R/C mechanics sealed in mechanical box
Servo Unit: High torque steering servo included (torque 9kg/cm)
Cooling Fan: Equipped with cooling fan

Factory Team TC4 revealed!

Factory Team TC4 revealed!

The big news at RCX was the debut of the Factory Team TC4. Much more than the usual titanium turnbuckles and blue stuff, the Factory TC4 showed off a plate graphite chassis. The setup represents a new level of adjustability for the TC4. A graphite “spine” bridges the upper and lower decks, and four screws in the top deck can be loosened or removed to adjust the car’s torsional ridgidity without compromising front-to-rear stiffness. Graphite shock towers, MIP CVDs, and aluminum arm mounts are standard. There are also new aluminum components used to replace parts normally molded into the stock chassis. Looks tight!

Talk about it here
Air Age Media ©