Avante 2011
Avante, what a name! A few years back, while collaborating with my friend Greg (aka Hairy Ogre) on a project we couldn't bring to life, I had the chance to learn a lot about this model and its fantastic complexity. Of course, I already knew the model, but Hairy Ogre's precise and detailed analysis about it definitely convinced me the Avante had to join my collection. So I was patiently waiting for an opportunity on the model when...
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Tamiya Racing Factory
The Team TRF history began circa 1998: at the time, Tamiya mobilized considerable resources for the development of an iconic buggy, The Avante. Outstanding piece of technology and demonstration of ultimate RC engineering of the period, the Avante was designed to raise Tamiya's name at the top of international leaderboards, and the Team TRF first mission was to test it. Unfortunately, despite the Avante becoming one of the most iconic RC buggy ever, the race results never met the expectations.
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Limited editions
For many years, Tamiya took the habit of releasing models produced in limited series. However, for reasons we don't understand, these models were released In so many different series of references that it is became difficult for fans to even know about them, not to mention finding them.
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Ferrari F189 Late Version
When I saw this model listed on a famous auction site, I thought it would perfectly fit in my collection. The auction ended at a very reasonable price, so the Ferrari F189 Late Version joined my collection to complete the Tamiya F1 chassis series, starting with the Tyrrell P34 and ending with the Williams Renault FW18 F103. So far.
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Toyota Mountain Rider
I have been enjoying trailing with my Mitsubishi Pajero CC-01 for some time now, and I am still enjoying upgrading it from time to time. On day, during a scale run with my friend Laurent, we spoke about the iconic Tamiya 3Speed chassis, both the modernized and original or re-released versions. By coincidence, Laurent shared the link of a classified a few days later: that's how this Toyota Mountain Rider came in.
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