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 18094 1/32 MINI 4WD NEO-VQS (VZ CHASSIS)
A New Star
This assembly kit creates the Neo-VQS, a stylish and speedy Mini 4WD racer inspired by its predecessor the Vanquish Jr. The refined body is molded in black, and paired with the brand new VZ chassis, also molded in black along with its A parts. Red 5-spoke wheels are joined by black low-profile tires, whilst an additional accent is provided by marking stickers with red and white elements.
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 18096 1/32 MINI 4WD DUAL RIDGE JR. (VZ CHASSIS)
Pint-Sized Dual Ridge
This assembly kit creates the Dual Ridge Jr., a Mini 4WD car that serves as a younger sibling to the famous Tamiya R/C car designed by Takayuki Yamazaki. Yamazaki was involved in the design of this product too, and it has the trademark bulging cockpit and oversized rear wing. Eight small holes have been integrated into the roof to help funnel air in for cooling purposes. It runs on the VZ chassis, a compact and versatile unit that will mean your little Dual Ridge Jr. is the talk of the racetrack - wherever you race!
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.
