TAMIYA 1/32 MINI 4WD 18101 SUPER AVANTE JR. (VZ CHASSIS)
Tamiya announced the release of the Super Avante Jr. which is paired with the VZ chassis and has a body designed by Japanese designer Kota Nezu of znug design, who designed our recently-released R/C Super Avante body (Item 58696). This Mini 4WD model renders the Super Avanteās streamlined design in smaller scale with distinctive, small-type front fenders!
TAMIYA 18095 1/32 MINI 4WD HONDA E (VZ CHASSIS)
The VZ chassis is a compact and lightweight design that features reinforced designs for bumper, rear stay base and more ensuring that it has the durability and flexibility to withstand racing accidents. It is also a rather adaptable unit that lets its owner make numerous updates to the setup. Low friction 620 plastic bearings are molded in POM and maximize drive efficiency, while the chassis and A parts are molded in ABS.
āĆĀ¢ Mini 4WD model assembly kit. Length: 158mm, width: 98mm.
āĆĀ¢ The VZ chassis is molded in Black ABS and paired with matching Black ABS A parts.
āĆĀ¢ Low-friction POM 620 plastic bearings (Black) provide smooth rotation.
āĆĀ¢ Body is molded in Yellow ABS, and stickers included to decorate the model, including optional number stickers for a racy look.
āĆĀ¢ Dish type wheels are paired with small diameter low-profile tires; both are Black.
āĆĀ¢ Included Type 130 motor is rear mounted, just like the actual car. The model features a 3.5:1 gear ratio.
TAMIYA 18099 1/32 MINI 4WD RAY SPEAR (VZ CHASSIS)
This assembly kit creates the Ray Spear, a Mini 4WD racer with body designed by Japanese "Hyper Designer" Takayuki Yamazaki. Molded in clear green plastic, the body features a thrusting design and is lightweight and compact, contributing to a low center of gravity for the car; it features a detachable canopy which reveals a jet fighter-esque cockpit interior. Like the body, the VZ chassis is a lightweight and compact design, and here it is paired with dark silver color wheels and super hard low-profile tires.
TAMIYA 18100 1/32 MINI 4WD ELEGLITTER (VZ CHASSIS)
This assembly kit creates the Ray Spear, a Mini 4WD racer with body designed by Japanese "Hyper Designer" Takayuki Yamazaki. Molded in clear green plastic, the body features a thrusting design and is lightweight and compact, contributing to a low center of gravity for the car; it features a detachable canopy which reveals a jet fighter-esque cockpit interior. Like the body, the VZ chassis is a lightweight and compact design, and here it is paired with dark silver color wheels and super hard low-profile tires.
TAMIYA 18103 1/32 MINI 4WD CROSS SPEAR 01 (VZ)
The Cross Spear 01 was designed by Takayuki Yamazaki, who also penned the DCR models among other Mini 4WD designs. Its body features eye-catching truss sections extending from front to rear, plus a canopy molded in tinted plastic. The VZ chassis is a compact base for the model, and comes in gray plastic with white A parts, accented by green spiral spoke wheels with small diameter, low-profile super hard tires.
VZ Chassis
The VZ chassis is a compact and lightweight design that features reinforced designs for bumper, rear stay base and more ensuring that it has the durability and flexibility to withstand racing accidents. It is also a rather adaptable unit that lets its owner make numerous updates to the setup. Low friction 620 plastic bearings are molded in POM and maximize drive efficiency, while the chassis and A parts are molded in ABS. This chassis features a gear ratio of 3.5:1.
TAMIYA 95181 1/32 MINI 4WD CROSS SPEAR 01 (VZ CHASSIS) JAPAN CUP 2025
This assembly kit creates a special version of the Cross Spear 01 released to commemorate the running of the Mini 4WD 2025 Japan Cup, and given a tasteful white and blue-themed color scheme. The original Cross Spear 01 body is the brainchild of Japanese designer Takayuki Yamazaki, who gave it a thrusting, spear-like design. The body is molded in white plastic, and stickers with various logos are included to decorate it. The VZ chassis is a popular choice for Mini 4WD racers, and has its main chassis and A parts molded in matching blue. 5-spoke wheels are fluorescent orange, and paired with super hard low-profile tires featuring commemorative sidewall lettering.
Takayuki Yamazaki is a versatile individual who transcends design. He started pdc_designworks in 2012 and is active in many fields.
