Something a little different for this channel. Join me as I visit the 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show and Tamiya HQ Open House Event. Although the majority of the Hobby Show focuses on static model kits (the variety and detail of which just blows my mind!) there is plenty of RC related content to see!
As expected, Tamiya were keen to show off the up-coming BBX, although we won't get it until August here in Japan. The buggy looks impressive and even in stock form you can tell it will handle really well.
Kyosho's display focused on their popular Mini Z line, but they also had many of the Legendary Series Buggies (though it seems they are using the name "Vintage Series" more often now). I was casually checking them out when I noticed I was standing next to the Legend, Kogawa San. He designed many of Kyosho's buggies back in the 80's including the Scorpion, Beetle, Fantom, Tomahawk, Optima, Javelin, Optima Mid, Ultima etc. He has also overseen all of the re-releases too. It was a pleasure to meet him and talk all things Kyosho RC.
Later in the video we stopped by Tamiya's HQ. The entrance hall houses many full sized cars and bikes. From there you can see some of the injection molding machinery and learn about the plastic molding process. There is also a small, dimly lit, museum with some of the most iconic RC kits ever created on display.
All in all it was a great day, despite the rain.
As always, thanks for watching!