The Baron Viento (Japanese: バロンビエント, Baron Biento) is a Mini 4WD REV car released on February 24, 2018 by Tamiya.
Although it was stated for February 24, 2018 release, the Tamiya Plamodel Factory Shimbashi Shop has began selling the minicar immediately after announcement on January 4, 2018.[1]
It was featured in Let's & Go! Tsubasa: The Next Racers as Phantom Thief Baron's machine. Baron would later modified his Baron Viento into the Japan Cup 2019 Limited for a rematch against Team Pegasus.
General info[]
The Baron Viento features the 2-door, chop-top custom classic car design inspired by customized 1937 Ford Coupe Hot Rods.
On the front, there's a pair of circle-shaped headlamps protruding on top of the front cowls that are sandwiching the front nose. There's even a front, large vertical air-intakes. It resembles the Street Devil, a 1/10 scale R/C car released by Tamiya back in the 90's.
Standard variant[]
The standard model featuring the light green bodyshell, with a blue rooftop (which the builder must paint) and blue/silver graphics on the flanks.
It was equipped with the small diameter low-profile Super X-type wheels that were molded in white, paired with the black low-profile slick tires. Both the chassis frame and the A parts were molded in black.
Japan Cup 2018 Limited variant[]
The yearly Japan Cup-limited variant featuring the black bodyshell, with dark magenta graphics, gold stripes and brown rooftop on it.
It was equipped with the pink, small diameter low-profile Super X-type wheels paired with the black, super-hard low profile tires with white sideprints. Both the chassis frame and the A parts were molded in black and white respectively.
In media[]
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Let's & Go! Tsubasa: The Next Racers[]
The notorious Phantom Thief Baron owns a customized Baron Viento which he used for stealing precious goods. In the series, he planned to steal the gold Avante Jr. (Made by Kitaro at the request from none other than Professor Tsuchiya) but his plan was thwarted thanks to the effort of Team Pegasus.
His Baron Viento, being used for stealing goods, has numerous features that he built into it. The car has the retractable magic hands, which he mainly used to grab things. It also has the retractable side-wings which allows to fly.
Baron later modified his Baron Viento into the Japan Cup 2019 Limited variant in attempt to fool the Team Pegasus. Other than the change in coloring, it is still the same machine.
Technical info[]
| Variant | Body | Chassis | Wheels | Tires | Motor | Dimensions | Gear |
Standard |
Color: Light Green |
Type: FM-A |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 155 |
3.5:1 |
Japan Cup 2018 |
Color: Black |
Type: FM-A |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 155 |
3.5:1 |
Gallery[]
Boxart[]
Trivia[]
- The Japan Cup 2019 variant was chosen to be the cover car for the 2019 season of Tamiya Japan Cup.
References[]
External links[]
Tamiya Japan[]
- Baron Viento at Tamiya Japan
- Baron Viento Japan Cup 2019 at Tamiya Japan
Tamiya America[]
- Baron Viento at Tamiya America
- Baron Viento Japan Cup 2019 at Tamiya America
| Mini 4WD REV series | ||
|---|---|---|
| AR | Aero Avante · Aero Thunder Shot · Aero Manta Ray · Shadow Shark · Flame Astute | |
| FM-A | Rowdy Bull · Night Hunter · Baron Viento · Trairong · Hong Kong Racing Taxi · Razorback · Geo Glider · Copperfang · Mach Frame · Lord Guile · Dyipne · Mini 4WD Koala Racer GT · K4 Gambol · K4Tasche · Mini 4WD LINE Friends Brown Racer | |
| Starter Pack | Mini 4WD Starter Pack AR Speed Spec · Mini 4WD Starter Pack FM-A Balanced Spec | |