Vintage Tamiya Forum

[StevePond]

General vintage Tamiya forum, started at the request of minijosh

[minijosh]

thanks alot. I know tons of people that have cars and no where to talk about them.

[HKjai]

Does this Vintage?

item# 50430

[HKjai]

does this one too?

[minijosh]

you can still buy those items but I love them anyways. I have a origianl grasshopper in need of help badly. do you have spares? i have the mustang svt with the stars and stripes decals. that is kind of old also.

[^j!nx^]

Originally posted by minijosh
you can still buy those items but I love them anyways. I have a origianl grasshopper in need of help badly. do you have spares? i have the mustang svt with the stars and stripes decals. that is kind of old also.

i have a hopper its almost all there. but its in like a million parts. what parts do you need?

[HKjai]

Originally posted by minijosh
you can still buy those items but I love them anyways. I have a origianl grasshopper in need of help badly. do you have spares? i have the mustang svt with the stars and stripes decals. that is kind of old also.

i have spare... where can i buy them?

i am new to R/C.
please post pictures of it. i would love to see them.

[minijosh]

I hope this works. It is a frog. Sorry about the mix up. How do you shrink you photos to met the requirement? Mine are always too large.

[HKjai]

Originally posted by minijosh
I hope this works. It is a frog. Sorry about the mix up. How do you shrink you photos to met the requirement? Mine are always too large.

i am using ACDsee program.. or u can email ur photos to me. i'll do it for u. importsale@hotmail.com

[Cotharyus]

Hmm. Real shame. Two moves ago I threw away most of a frog. I had a brand new chasis kit for it, but I think I was missing some parts in the gear box. Oh well, long gone now.

[HKjai]

people do lost stuff when they move.... that's happened to me too.

[minijosh]

is the road wizard a vintage tamiya? a friend is selling one in ok shape for like 50 bucks to me. should I take it?

[Ferrari_boy]

i have a monster beetle in parts, all im missing is a front suspension arm, I also have 2 fully hop up trannys , cvds for it and red anodized aluminum thingny to lock and drive my original monster beetle rear gold wheels in perfect condition that go well with the front ones that are in the same shape. I think i also have the original tires for it, and they aren't bad in shape either
o yea , dont have a body
max

[sosidge]

Originally posted by minijosh
is the road wizard a vintage tamiya? a friend is selling one in ok shape for like 50 bucks to me. should I take it?

It's vintage - mid 80's F1 car - and probably quite rare, so a complete car for $50 would be a good price - spares will be tough to find if it's not complete though.

[minijosh]

I got it for 25 bucks hehe. It even comes with the original motor I think. Does need some help but what old tamiya doesn't??? I will keep you posted on my progress. I am part of the tamiyaclub and they have spares for rc cars.

[rccowboy181]

hello all I decided to collect two of every current tamiya offroad kit
(one to build and display and one to leave shrinked in the box) seems like a good investment looking at some of the earily 80s kits which tamiya offroad do you think they will discontinue next? because that will be my first purchase then a couple blitzer beatles. I think that the super hornet will be next on the choping block though tower always seems to be sold out on them
let me know which kit everybody thinks will be next to go

[rcgrabbag]

I like the old Tamiya stuff too. Been collecting for a while and have some of the old off-road stuff still unassembled in the box. My favorites are the old metal SRB's (Rough Rider, Sand Scorcher, Super Champ) and three-speeds (Hilux, Blazing Blazer, Bruiser, Mountaineer). Check out my online shrine at www.rcgrabbag.com (http://www.rcgrabbag.com)

[rccowboy181]

yeah I love em two but can't afford most of'um:D

[TORQUER]

Here are some recent shot of my newly aquired Fox... The Fox was my first real hobby RC car and I'm glad to have found another one...

http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxFilm.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxFilm2.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxFilm3.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxFilm4.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxFilm5.jpg

Will

[save1992]

do anybody know where you can get a tamiya 1/8 tgx or 1/8 tgr for a good price

[hanafuda]

Nice photos.

Does anyone know of a site that lists the chronological releases of Tamiya products with photographs and information for each model?

My brother had a Hornet in the late 80s and I have recently become interested in learning more about the vintage models.

Thanks.

[TORQUER]

Hey thanks hanafuda. Vintage Tamiyas is a very interesting subject! I think the site that you are looking for is TamiyaClub dot com... Follow the links on the left and you'll find what you're looking for...

Will

[hanafuda]

Many thanks TORQUER - excellent site.

Looking at that site brings back memories of my youth - while my brother had a Hornet I really wanted a Bigwig, but it never happened!

I would love to start collecting some older models but for the time being I am going to be kept busy with my Baha King and Wild Dagger. Maybe by the end of the year I will have acquired a Juggernaut 2 too.

[reptar]

I'm looking at rebuilding my Tamiya Striker... it was used pretty hard (and canabalized at times) so needs a variety of parts. I'm wondering if anyone has a Striker they'd be willing to sell for parts? Thanks.

- Keith

[HKjai]

How much for the toyota celica Gr. B body set only?
decal, driver, body included?
somebody sell just the body,how much should i offer him?
thanks

[TORQUER]

Here are some more pictures of the 'ol Fox at the park...

http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxSand5.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxSand2.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxSand4.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxSand.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/torquer/tamiyafox//FoxSand3.jpg

Will

[cavdraco]

Well I don't have pics at this time but I have 3 Frogs a Hornet and a blazing blazer in my Tamiya barn. All are running and a blast. I will post pics as soon as I can

Cav

[RichieRich]

Nice fox. Looks like you have a few vintage mods on that thing. I have my showroom at Tamiyaclub as my homepage. Check it out. I don't really have a ton of vintage stuff but it's cool to see what other people have. (Looks like tamiyaclub is undergoing some renovation right now)

[TORQUER]

cavdraco, can't wait to see some pictures of your rigs!!!!

RichieRich, thanks! Yeah I can't wait till Tamiya Club is back up and running. I was hoping to see some members posting some pics here! I just can't seem to look at the 'ol Tamiyas enough...

Yeah, the Fox has the Hop-up front swaybar and the Thorp driveshafts. I'm running a Rooster as well. Unfortunatly, I had to remove the driver to have room for the ESC. I sure wish that there was room for the driver also 'cause I think they are too cool! I just finished replacing the gearset. The counter gear on the small end had some missing teeth...err! She's up and running now and I'm quite pleased.

Please post some pics of your rigs if you get a chance...

Will

[jwrape]

Man everthing I have is vintage, where do I begin.
The Clod
http://www.******.net/media/MVC-001F---rcp3.jpg
The Qucik Drive Jeep
http://www.******.net/media/MVC-012F---rcp2.jpg
The Blackfoot
http://www.******.net/media/MVC-007F---rcp3.jpg
The Wild WIlly
http://www.******.net/media/MVC-004F---rcp3.jpg

[goldtj]

lol looks like da wild willy needs a bit of wrk. What body is dat on the clod btw cos it looks wicked?

[jwrape]

Regular Clod Buster Body on the Clod. It's striped, just not painted.

Yea, the Wild WIlly needs a lot of work

[TORQUER]

Took the Fox out for a spin and set the camera up for rapid shots... Thought they turned out pretty cool!

So right click, save as, then open the file... Grab your transmitter, sit back and enjoy the ride!!! (http://webpages.charter.net/torquer/Adobe.index/Slideshow3.pdf)

Bet you feel like you were there!!!

-Will

[minijosh]

I just joined the ranks of old tamiya car holders. I have a lancia Delta TA01 in mint condition.

[fabolousRC]

shoot...i know I had seen this area before but i always forgot to install my list:
*Superchamp, my first R/C car
*Blackfoot, I was in between this and Supershot....I knew I should've bought supershot :(
*Porsche 959, Love it...too bad it's too fragile to do anything with thus back in the days, parts for it were hard to come by
*Boomerang, first car I race with. hated the front bumper. The slightest touch of something hard breaks it. I am thinking of getting some for nostalgic roundevous.
*Striker/Sonic Fighter/FX10 project. I'm still missing some critical parts. It's been put on temporarily hold.
*TA03F and TA03R-TRF. R is missing some front shock tower and after that both is going to be out for sale. They're great cars but just don't fit my driving style.
*TA04S...still recent but once TA05 comes out it will be a vintage. My little brother's car that had been converted to an almost TA04R sans the actual R upper deck.
*Original TB Evolution. Didn't like the upper adjustable arms. It might be on selling blocks soon. Immaculate condition.
*TB Evolution 2. Hated those crappy soft phillips head screws. lost some of the front sway bar parts. As soon as I can rebuild that. It would be on the selling block as well. Would probably buy one of each as a collection piece only.

[GearHd]

Here is my Vintage Frog collection. The yellow and blue one is exactly as I bought it off eBay, the pink and white one is my old childhood buggy fully restored. Both have new original tires and wheels, fully detailed drivers, original black fiberglass speed controllers and original Mabuchi RS540's. The pink and white one is just awaiting the arrival of a new sticker kit. Hope you like em!!

[mr_pushrod]

Josh, you know that Delta will be mine! I have collected a number of Tamiya cars over the years, here are a few of them.....

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img79_12012003204246_1.jpg
Avante

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img79_16042003002329_1.jpg
R32 Skyline

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=9175&id=79
King Hauler

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img79_24082002190425_1.jpg
Cheetah

My Tamiyaclub showroom (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/member.asp?id=79)

[RichieRich]

I have a vintage tamiya frog too. Mine still needs front wheels and a body kit. Very expensive. My frog was worn out as I ran that thing everyday. Plus, I didn't know about bearings at the time so the rotating parts wore out rather quickly. Most everything on my frog is new except for the main chassis and the screws/bolts, etc. I received a parts car that had some good parts on it and used those too. Not very many, mostly transmission bits. You can visit my showroom at Tamiyaclub to see some of my collection.

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/images/logo_member2.gif (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18)

[GearHd]

Here they are all finished.

[minijosh]

OH NO, 2 more tamiyas to my collection. A bigwig with technigold and a boomerang which is near mint. Run them or no????? Go to www.tamiyaclub.com and look up members and my name is minijosh to see my showroom.

[howielong]

Hey guys. I was wondering were can i get some tires for a grasshopper. Because they are all roted out. Plus i may want to see if it runs. Or i could just make it a shelf queen.

[RichieRich]

Finding original tires will be difficult and expensive. Your best bet is ebay. If you want just plain old tires for bashing, you'll still have a hard time especially if you want to keep the old rims. They use 1.5 inch diameter tires. Sometimes you can find old Duratrax tires that will fit. Check Towerhobbies and check the dark corners of your local hobby shop.

[mjohnston39]

My newest vintage addition, a re-issue of the Dyna Storm.

Mike.

[RichieRich]

I just got one of those re-issues too. I finished painting it yesterday. Did you get it on ebay? It's a really innovative car. I wonder why Tamiya doesn't make more competition buggies. I'll post a pic later.

[fabolousRC]

the reason why Tamiya not making high performance buggies anymore is because they do not see it as profitable. Their last attempt was almost disastrous (Top Force/TA01) if it wasn't for the berth of touring car racing.

They are toying with the new Gravel Hound which I asure you will become a hit because Tamiya includes a reverse disable ESC this time which will eat out XXX4s on stock level with flock of new drivers whom had fond of Tamiya for a long time. Thus, it is based of a very popular new chassis (TT01) which by now has a good amount of hop up parts available.

I don't think they're going back to 2wd any time soon. They need to build a chassis and a solid drivetrain that can be mass produce and still be profitable at the same time. Do you I think they're due for one? Absolutely! Tamiya has tried too hard with Dyna Storm project because they wanted something original on the drivetrain (ie slipperclutch) design so it's easily acknowledge as Tamiya and not a Me-Too product like everyone else's.

You know what transmission design that worked the best? The Rough Rider series ones. All they need is just a ball diff and a simple slipper clutch system that works. They had done their homework on the chassis part especially the newest molded carbon plastic chassis from TA04.

For now, grasshopper chassis evolution will do them just fine.

I do, however, smell that Tamiya might create a 2wd buggy based on the new Blackfoot chassis to replace their entry level 2wd buggy class.

[mjohnston39]

To RichieRich

Yep an Ebay buy, couldn't pass up the reasonable price.

[RichieRich]

mjohnston39 - Yeah, I got mine for the same reason. :)

fabolousRC - The Dyna Storm still could be a very competitive chassis. All it needs are smaller bulkheads to make room for longer suspension arms, shorter shocks up front and a lighter slipper clutch. The chassis is awesome otherwise. The only other thing I would upgrade are the spring washers in the diff. They should put a spring back there for durability.

I don't know if they will make a 2WD buggy out of the new Blackfoot chassis. It's very big. Unless they're making a 1/8 scale electric buggy?

[howielong]

Finding original tires will be difficult and expensive. Your best bet is ebay. If you want just plain old tires for bashing, you'll still have a hard time especially if you want to keep the old rims. They use 1.5 inch diameter tires. Sometimes you can find old Duratrax tires that will fit. Check Towerhobbies and check the dark corners of your local hobby shop.


Thanks for the information. I'll see if i can get them off ebay.

[fabolousRC]

fabolousRC - The Dyna Storm still could be a very competitive chassis. All it needs are smaller bulkheads to make room for longer suspension arms, shorter shocks up front and a lighter slipper clutch. The chassis is awesome otherwise. The only other thing I would upgrade are the spring washers in the diff. They should put a spring back there for durability.

I don't know if they will make a 2WD buggy out of the new Blackfoot chassis. It's very big. Unless they're making a 1/8 scale electric buggy?

mmmm no...It's pretty much going to be like Baja Champ and Baja King. It's not going to be an exact lay out chassis wise but I sense that they're at least keeping the drivetrain. The King blackfoot drivetrain is in its second iteration, the first installment was on Wild Willy 2 chassis. The current DF01 chassis is completely outdated and they need a cheap but profitable chassis/drivetrain combo that's gonna last them another...umm...20 years? Plus the way they design the gravel hound...I guess and I supposed they finally fired the guy who designed Baja series and defunct-before-even-produced Neo Shot and finally found a guy who CAN REALLY design a body, so I expect Tamiya to come out with some really cool body design not in too distant future.

I agree with you on Dyna storm case. Just the matter of fact is that the drivetrain is so outdated that they need to completely new design with available parts (there were a lot of cars that featured that gearbox at the time the original Dyna Storm was produced: Dyna Blaster, Madcap, King Cab, Hilux, Super Astute was still in production). Now, they need the same concept of products with less development time (saves overhead cost) yet can be profitable at the same time. It was that case with TB01. Tamiya never knew that it would be THAT popular and thus fathered TT01 and eventually TB EVO III/TB02 series.

I think Tamiya can use the belt drive system just like in the TLT-1 system and use the rear suspension arm from Gravel Hound. Design a new chassis that can be build as fiber reinforced plastic or molded graphite chassis to differentiate the cheaper to the high performance ones. Slap a couple of new body designs on it, whoala...you get new set of buggies.

[mjohnston39]

The King blackfoot drivetrain is in its second iteration, the first installment was on Wild Willy 2 chassis.

IIRC the WW2 drivetrain was also used with the Wild Dagger/Twin Detanator and Blackfoot Extreme not the King Blackfoot. This transmission would probably be a poor choice for a 2wd buggy, it's was orginally designed for a monster truck.

Mike.

[RichieRich]

IIRC the WW2 drivetrain was also used with the Wild Dagger/Twin Detanator and Blackfoot Extreme not the King Blackfoot. This transmission would probably be a poor choice for a 2wd buggy, it's was orginally designed for a monster truck.

Mike.

Right. The Blackfoot Xtreme's transmission has something like a 22:1 ratio which is nuts for a buggy. I have a Blackfoot Xtreme and the chassis is huge compared to an RC10b4.

fabolousRC - I haven't seen the Gravel Hound. Do you know where there are pictures? Is it 4wd or 2wd?

[mjohnston39]

The Gravel Hound is an entry level RTR 4WD buggy, those that have seen it claim that it is only marginally better than the Baja King TL-01Bs.
Mike.

[fabolousRC]

The Gravel Hound is an entry level RTR 4WD buggy, those that have seen it claim that it is only marginally better than the Baja King TL-01Bs.
Mike.

It's available in Canada already? Damn...I feel sorry for me in the US :)) I still would say that Gravel Hound has a chance. The fact that 90% of TT01's hop up parts can be fitted into GH and once the popularity picks up, I bet Tamiya is going to come up with some cool TRF options such as CF shock towers and new TRF off road dampers. Only time would tell....

http://www.rc-tamiya.de/tamiya/images/xbpro/57723.jpg

http://www.rc-tamiya.de/tamiya/images/xbpro/5772301.jpg

Those two pictures from Dickies aka Tamiya Germany

[fabolousRC]

IIRC the WW2 drivetrain was also used with the Wild Dagger/Twin Detanator and Blackfoot Extreme not the King Blackfoot. This transmission would probably be a poor choice for a 2wd buggy, it's was orginally designed for a monster truck.

Mike.


Thank you for the correction. It was Blackfoot Extreme not King Blackfoot. I just do not think that the gear ratio would hurt much with 2.2 Dyna Storm wheels and tires but Tamiya had always come out with those wierd ratios anyway ie Bush Devil and Stadium Blitzer.

[mjohnston39]

I don't think that the car has been released here yet, however a member over at Tamiyaclub.com has seen the car at a trade fair, and gave a brief review. According to the thread the Gravel Hound isn't based on the TT01... :confused:
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/xforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11148
Mike.

[RichieRich]

Oh, I did see that at tamiyaclub. For some reason I never really looked at it real well. Looks like it has Dynastorm wheels/tires. The body is nice. Looks like it would need some serious hop-ups like oil shocks and turnbuckles. And according to the post on tamiyaclub, it has plastic dogbones? :confused: This car looks like it could be a contender with the right upgrades.

[fabolousRC]

Oh, I did see that at tamiyaclub. For some reason I never really looked at it real well. Looks like it has Dynastorm wheels/tires. The body is nice. Looks like it would need some serious hop-ups like oil shocks and turnbuckles. And according to the post on tamiyaclub, it has plastic dogbones? :confused: This car looks like it could be a contender with the right upgrades.

All newer Tamiyas RTR comes with plastic shaft and bones. They did it to save production cost thus reducing the retail price. In return, they make the hop up price cheaper. Remember how expensive Tamiya hop up used to be?

I think what happened with the Neo Shot was that the decided not to launch it because they know they couldn't bring the price to where XXX4 and MX4BC which is under 300 bucks. Looking at Hiro's page, I would say the car could easily cost in excess of 600 bucks easy.

[fabolousRC]

Just announced today in my Japanese paper. Tamiya and Nikko will merge in order to better penetrate the mega mall market.

In agreements already arranged with Wallmart they will begin distribution of kits produced through a joint venture in China in a new range of ready to run sets based on Nikko's line and their own XB series.

In order to focus on this market Tamiya will discontinue the sale of its assembly kits over the next two years, which includes the closing of most of its Japanese production facilities.
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[RichieRich]

That's an april fool's joke. :cool:

[cheechthechi]

Hi here's a picture of the gravel hound chassis from a user off of Tamiyaclub.com :cool:

[pagedm]

How awesome is this thread !!! :D :D :D

I love seeing all this vintage Tamiya stuff, it brings back so many childhood memories. I live in Australia so R/C cars are not so cheap, certainly not back in the 80's anyway. All I could afford as a kid was to buy the Tamiya R/C guide book each year. Mannn am I spewing I threw those out. :(

I remember the Hornet costing around $350.00 when I was at school. When I finally got an apprenticeship as a mechanic the first thing I bought was a Tamiya Manta Ray, :D I fully decked it out with ball bearings and a gold power motor, ESC's were out of my range so I burnt out the mechanical speed controller quite often.

I am 30 now & I have a good paying job that has me flying all around Asia so each time I go through Hong Kong I pick myself up another Tamiya car.

What I really want is the body parts set for the 1988-89 toyota celica GT Four. I actually have a real version of the same Celica I drive to work so if anyone stumbles accross one send me an email.

Thanks for all the memories

[mjohnston39]

IIRC the planned price for the Neo Shot was very similar to the F201 cars, so about 170 USD street price????

Thanks for the photo cheechthechi, knew it was out there but was too lazy to go find it, was a second photo also posted?

It does look like it has Dyna storm wheels and tires, which are also on other Tamiya buggies, actually glad to see that, I can get tires for my DS for some time to come :D. Looking what others have writen on the TT01 thread, they seem happy with that cars performance, espically after a few select hop-ups have been added, lets hope that is the same with the Gravel Hound's case.

Mike

[cheechthechi]

hey

I couldn't find a second picture of it (even though there's probably one out there) :D . I think it's great that tamiya is going to introduce the gravel hound. Maybe finally tamiya will have a good 4wd buggy to equal that of their formere bests ( Frog, Avante, Fox...etc.) Judging by the popularity of the current tt 01 I'm sure the gravel hound will be an excellant preformer.
-cheech

[fabolousRC]

How awesome is this thread !!! :D :D :D

I love seeing all this vintage Tamiya stuff, it brings back so many childhood memories. I live in Australia so R/C cars are not so cheap, certainly not back in the 80's anyway. All I could afford as a kid was to buy the Tamiya R/C guide book each year. Mannn am I spewing I threw those out. :(

I remember the Hornet costing around $350.00 when I was at school. When I finally got an apprenticeship as a mechanic the first thing I bought was a Tamiya Manta Ray, :D I fully decked it out with ball bearings and a gold power motor, ESC's were out of my range so I burnt out the mechanical speed controller quite often.

I am 30 now & I have a good paying job that has me flying all around Asia so each time I go through Hong Kong I pick myself up another Tamiya car.

What I really want is the body parts set for the 1988-89 toyota celica GT Four. I actually have a real version of the same Celica I drive to work so if anyone stumbles accross one send me an email.

Thanks for all the memories


Try to message or e-mail HKJai. He has a good selection of Tamiya bodies good and/or new.

[losiXXXman]

Just judging from motor placement, looks to me like the GH has more in common with a TB-02. Just my $.02...

[Are-see-truk]

I just aquired a Tamiya Fox for 25$ Canadian.
It is missing the body and driver but how much is this buggy or car worth? :confused:
It is in EXCELLENT condition the tires arent even worn and it is very clean...

[mjohnston39]

I'd say you got a good deal on your Fox...

Mike.

[Are-see-truk]

:D Yea i took the dust cover or whatcha-ma-call-it and it is SPOTLESS inside...But yea i bought it off of a 10 or 11 year old that new nothing about it and didnt want it anymore, the sad thing is HE bought it at a garage sale for 5 dollars Canadian with radio.
It does need a new battery though...

[RichieRich]

Alright, here's a picture of my Dyna Storm re-release. It's been painted like the box art which seems to be a very popular thing to do. I even used Tamiya lexan spray paints. :)

http://www.mindspring.com/~rgrodriguez/dynastorm.jpg

[mjohnston39]

Looks great RR, are you going to run it or will this be a shelf queen?

Mike.

[TUCRACEMAN]

Man, that car is slammed. I think it's my fave of all your cars Rich.
~Dave

[RichieRich]

Thanks Dave! I think it's as low as a B4.


"Chicken wings..."

[skylineman]

http://classictamiyarc.com/tamcars24.html
try this site too, pretty good.


lata
chris

[NPedeInsanity]

I have an RM Mk.7, otherwise known as a Porsche 956 I believe. I'll get some pics up later. I'm looking to sell it so PM me if your interested.

[fabolousRC]

Guys...more classic to come. After the old M3 on new TT01 chassis, it's MB 190E EVO II's turn. The classis duo is back.

On top of that, a Miata on M04M chassis and a new buggy (no name yet). You can see it all here http://www.tamiya.com/english/show0405/show0405.htm

[minijosh]

Isn't that buggy called a Gravel Hound? It's keeping up with the animal names like the frog, grasshopper, and other buggies like that. I'm getting a rolling chassis of a porsche 935. Tamiya's #2 kit hehe. Lucky me. Now all I need is the shell. Not so lucky me.

[thedominator]

I just got a Super Champ. Does anyone know exactly what years this car was made?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p45f457fe1bfdde3898f263552e0c6fa4/f8e1b6d9.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p9d522d8765100cc7ab83e20b973459d5/f8e1b6e9.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pab019dc2c53c0e68ea2a812fc9ea3fa0/f8e1b6e2.jpg

[fabolousRC]

I just got a Super Champ. Does anyone know exactly what years this car was made?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p45f457fe1bfdde3898f263552e0c6fa4/f8e1b6d9.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p9d522d8765100cc7ab83e20b973459d5/f8e1b6e9.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pab019dc2c53c0e68ea2a812fc9ea3fa0/f8e1b6e2.jpg
I think it was 1983...I got mine in 1984 :D

[fabolousRC]

Isn't that buggy called a Gravel Hound? It's keeping up with the animal names like the frog, grasshopper, and other buggies like that. I'm getting a rolling chassis of a porsche 935. Tamiya's #2 kit hehe. Lucky me. Now all I need is the shell. Not so lucky me.

No Gravel Hound is the RTR version. This is a kit version that they're introducing...hopefully with a new body :rolleyes:

[mjohnston39]

Kit version of the Gravel Hound.
http://www.tamiya.com/japan/show0405/news0405/054.jpg

Mike.

[mjohnston39]

D'oh, double post.

Mike.

[RichieRich]

I still like it. But, I saw it up-close at RCX and it has the standard U-shaped hinge pin thingy that Tamiya likes to use. It creates a lot of slop in the suspension. Better shocks should make this buggy work rather well. The only other thing is that if those are dynastorm rims, the only tires that will work for that buggy are Tamiya's own. It's a bit limiting, dontcha think?

[fabolousRC]

I still like it. But, I saw it up-close at RCX and it has the standard U-shaped hinge pin thingy that Tamiya likes to use. It creates a lot of slop in the suspension. Better shocks should make this buggy work rather well. The only other thing is that if those are dynastorm rims, the only tires that will work for that buggy are Tamiya's own. It's a bit limiting, dontcha think?

Not necessarily, rich. I think somebody in Tamiya found out how desperately everyone, who started their hobby with a Tamiya Off Road car, wanted a new car from Tamiya in any way shay perform including this one. I saw a few options for DF02 already at their website eventhough it's in Kanji but it looks like its going to be big. Unfortunately...the kit that I was expecting was a kit version of the RTR...I'm a bit disappointed but as soon as more options come in, I might change that perception....btw...Team Kyosho dumped their dual belt prototype for a shaftdriven one. I think personally, shaft driven is the future for Off Road 4WD buggies.

[mjohnston39]

IIRC the new Yokomo and the current world champ are both belt driven, I think we'll see belts and shafts competing for some time to come.

Mike.

[fabolousRC]

IIRC the new Yokomo and the current world champ are both belt driven, I think we'll see belts and shafts competing for some time to come.

Mike.

I don't remember who posted those pictures at RC10B4.com...could be you but it does hint that Yokomo might switch to SD based 4WD buggies as well...Losi had been seen testing shaft driven as well although there are plenty of improvements can be made to the XXX-4...so we'll see..The world championship is next year in Europe..I think...

[hanafuda]

I always wanted one of these when I was a kid, and I can pick up an untouched kit for pretty good money (100 USD).

Should I go for it?

[RichieRich]

Bigwigs are ugly. :) But, a new one on ebay will cost you $300. So, I say go for it.

[calvin3]

hahaha Less talk more pictures!!! :D

Tamiya Lancia Rally introduced Nov. 83
http://home.comcast.net/~yadayadaya/images/lancia/lanciarally.jpg

Tamiya Bruiser (with Jugg. body) introduced Aug. 85
http://home.comcast.net/~yadayadaya/images/bruiser.jpg

Tamiya Toyota Toms Leyton House version introduced July '85
http://home.comcast.net/~yadayadaya/images/leyton.jpg

[hanafuda]

I need a bigger place to live...

[relayer]

Don't knock the Bigwig, that was my first race buggy!

BTW, proline and losi tyres fit on those dynastorm rims, I used to use them when I raced a Top Force.

[minijosh]

Man that Toyota is wicked looking. I just got a runner Mazda 787B. Time to race on the streets once again.

[biggusditchus]

Talking Toyota, hows about my Bruiser:
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_17102004090827_1_350.jpg
or there is the Sherman Tank
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_27102004181926_1_350.jpg
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_27102004181926_2_350.jpg
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_27102004181926_3_350.jpg

[minijosh]

Hey Rich, that shot of your bruiser looks awesome. Oh thanks for letting me drive it at the Spring Drive last year. You almost made me buy one.

[jasonw]

Is this the right forum for the frog?

[mjohnston39]

Yep, also try tamiyaclub.com for lots more vintage Tamiya.

Mike.

[minijosh]

I'm member 848 on the tc site.

[NJTy180]

would anyone be able to tell me how much a Mint, never fully assembled Fox and a Mint, only used twice, never rolled Monster Beetle would be worth?

[iKoN]

Hey all, Im in the middle of rebuilding a subaru brat. Its like new i aquired
a NIB body off ebay which was great. I have gone with a THORP driveline
as i always remember the headaches caused by those stupid hex drive shafts
and i plan to run a hot motor so it needs a strong box. Iv always loved the subaru brat,i just love the look of it and the sunraiser wheels just set it off!

I do have a problem with the THORP addition to the truck and am hoping
someone may have a solution. The THORP drive shafts dont have a pin hole,they require alloy hubs that clamp down on the shafts..these hubs are made for wheels like the frog/blackfoot etc that have 5 lugs on the inside and locate in position. The brat wheels differ they have a star shaped bit of plastic and dont locate..has anyone had this prob??

I was thinking maybe another vehicle may have the same length dogbone shafts with a pin hole but have nfi about that.

Cheers
Jas

[minijosh]

Oh those Brats are nice but hard to get parts for. Good luck with the fix. Try my peeps on www.tamiyaclub.com to get some help.

[iKoN]

Will do..thx minijosh

[minijosh]

Did you have any luck iKoN?

[TheJman51]

Hey Josh:

Is it appropriate to post a forum message about an Original Frog in the unopened box I put on EBAY here? Thanks Josh (also named Josh)

[iKoN]

Not as yet minijosh..iv been very busy so i haven't had the chance to post up on that pom site.

I will do soon but, as im desperate to run the sweet machine..i will post pics once i spend a month of sundays painting it!!

[minijosh]

I say go ahead but you'll get more out of it on www.tamiyaclub.com or by putting it in the for sale area.

[TeamDemonSpeed]

heres my vintage tamiya and my 4 yr old son driving it http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a200/teamdemonspeed/IM001873x2.jpg[/IMG] and yes its all original!! :D

[TeamDemonSpeed]

hey, why own one if you dont play with it? (heh,heh sounds a lil perverted!!)

[TheJman51]

PS Guys: I posted my Frog in the original box and got $820 for it!!! Never thought I'd get that much. Here's the link to the sale. Thanks for our input:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5982430007&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESO%3AIT&rd=1

[minijosh]

Nice sale. Good thing you sold it now before they rereleased a Frog.

[rawdy rider]

Got a Hilux Bruiser that i rescued /refurbished that a friend had lying with him for five years after he had driven it at the beach! Pretty good shape now,anyone got one in kit form still lying with him or half a kit,that he would like to flog off??

[WW McBride]

Got a Hilux Bruiser that i rescued /refurbished that a friend had lying with him for five years after he had driven it at the beach! Pretty good shape now,anyone got one in kit form still lying with him or half a kit,that he would like to flog off??

Rawdy:

You ~do~ know 'boxed' Hilux, Blazers, Bruisers & Mounty's go for over a grand on eBay, with the older ones being worth much more even if built but intact?

Is yours a Hi-Lux 4x4 or a later Bruiser? Or a hybrid of both kits? What shape is it in... I'm sorry I let my 'Lux go.

Tempted to get a re-issue Lunchbox or Wild Willy, though i really liked the Cheetah & XR-311.

[rawdy rider]

Rawdy:

You ~do~ know 'boxed' Hilux, Blazers, Bruisers & Mounty's go for over a grand on eBay, with the older ones being worth much more even if built but intact?

Is yours a Hi-Lux 4x4 or a later Bruiser? Or a hybrid of both kits? What shape is it in... I'm sorry I let my 'Lux go.

Tempted to get a re-issue Lunchbox or Wild Willy, though i really liked the Cheetah & XR-311.
its the Bruiser.Its in fair shape.i had it refurbished years ago.itll go i guess. havent driven it in years.just got a headlamp missing.shame.ill try to post a pic.i had a friend turn out a set of shocks for me.copied the originals,and the u-bolts for the leaf springs.Need to put it together.Now if id only get down to it!

[rawdy rider]

Had a Hornet too i remember.New unused,gave it to the Hobby Shop guy to sell off ,he misplaced it,conveniently! :mad:

[Tamiya84]

haha do you want to trade you're bruiser for my hopped up XTM 24.7 tmaxx RTR, A tamiya Rough Rider a NOS midnight pumpkin body and possable some money. my tmaxx is in great shape it is RTR and has 2.5hp with the 24.7 motor. it is also extended 1 inch with all the drive shafts alumninum 6 out of 8 aluminum a arms, and has aluminum gears and stuff...please let me know i can get good pics.. my email is Maddfools81@gmail.com

[rawdy rider]

Thanks for the offer Tamiya 84.Mighty generous offer.Will let you know.One problem though.Im here in Karachi ,Pakistan.Just a wee bit away from your location! Will try to send you some pics anyway. :)

[littlebuddha]

Rawdy rider hi, wow your in pakistan? My parents work in Islamabad Pakistan at the moment, my dad is also a big R/C fan. Is there a big r/c car scene in karachi? i know we have r/c plane clubs here in islamabad.

I got a Bruiser as well, as well as a Tamiya Rough Rider RTR in excellent condition, with vintage futaba radio, and a vintage carrying case. Have extra tires and all. Also had
My other tamiyas arent so vintage- but getting old- tamiya ta03f Pennzoil NIsmo, and the new touareg with CC01 chassis.

I also have a Tamiya Porche Martini 935 for sale in ebay at the moment. Sadly its gotta go :( but heres the link if anyones interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-Martini-Porsche-935-not-934-bruiser-sand-rough_W0QQitemZ6017581430QQcategoryZ44022QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[rcchopshop]

I have tons of parts for old vintage Tamiya cars. Let me know if you need anything.
RcChopShop.com

[rawdy rider]

Hi there,Lil Buddha!Some coincidence!Are you here in Isb,or just your folks are??If you are, welcome!The rc scene here in Khi is pretty A-ok.More so with planes than with anything else,but i started helis and now we have regular fliers flying helis,since a while.Started a new trend with r/c trucks and now there are more and more every couple of weeks.I know for a fact that lots of people have r/c cars and trucks at home but we need to get organised so that they have a track to go to.Our clubs going to have one up and running soon.As a matter of fact in the upcoming Nationals that Karachi is going to be hosting,were gonna have a relay race where for the first time theres going to be cars too,competing with helis and planes.
The r/c scene in Lahore is pretty good too,in fact the best hobby shop,Hobby Lobby is located in Lahore.He deals with Thunder Tiger,Kyosho,Tamiya and World Models from China. (As a matter of fact just got off the phone with a guy from there wanting advice on his new EK-4).So if you or you Dad need help or info i can help you out.Let me know.Theres a pretty good outlet in Islamabad too by the way.
Incidentially just stopped work on the Bruiser short while back,putting her back together.She still looks good even though shes sittin in the company of the following trucks and buggies:TT Mirage V-Spec,Duratrax Nitro Demon,TT Ek_4,TT Mta -4,HPI Savage 4.6,and the Kyosho Mad Force and Inferno 7.5 Sports. :D ( I wont mention the helis!) ;)

[natesmom]

Hi - My ten year old son begged me to buy a Sand Scorcher - the seller said that it worked, but we don't know how to put batteries in the controller.

It is a Futaba FP-T 2F controller (brown box with a wheel). Can anyone tell us how to put a battery into the controller so we can try and see if the Sand Scorcher really works?

Thanks so much - he also got a Pajero, and I know we'll have more questions.

[WW McBride]

Hi - My ten year old son begged me to buy a Sand Scorcher - the seller said that it worked, but we don't know how to put batteries in the controller.

It is a Futaba FP-T 2F controller (brown box with a wheel). Can anyone tell us how to put a battery into the controller so we can try and see if the Sand Scorcher really works?

Thanks so much - he also got a Pajero, and I know we'll have more questions.

You said a ~brown~ box, light brown almost a khaki? Oh lordy, thats ancient. The channels it ran on aren't even legal any more. I think a bit of pressure to push the back panel down should dis-engage the upper edge of the back panel and let it come off (but I'm guessing)

Why not ask they person who sold it to you?

[natesmom]

You were right - that worked. The person who sold the car to me - as working - then told me that this car should really just sit on a shelf as it was to valuable to play with - so I have my doubts that it actually works, but now at least we can try out the controller.

Thanks so much for your help - I'll be back with more questions before this is all over.
;)

[mrchatterb60]

I have just purchased some spares for my Sand Scorcher. N0. 155 which is supposed to be a servo saver. However it looks like it may not be suitable. Has anyone tried to set up one of these for a Scorcher? Sold to me as suitable but looks like it is only for the: 50155 SERVO SAVER SET
compatible with:
58025: VW Golf Racing Group 2 , 58026: Renault 5Turbo , 58034: Super Champ.

Any suggestions? (apart from do serious harm to the person who sold me the wrong part on ebay that is)

[Alex8027]

Hopefully someone will reply to this post, but, my question is in regards to the King Cab/Hilux. I recently purchased a runner/roller off of eBay, and have started tearing it down/reassembling it. The majority of the components are there, but it's missing the hex/spline adapter for the rear hub/axle. I know this setup was used on the Astute/Madcap/Dyna Storm, but is there a way to adapt this to use the typical pin type joint? I purchased a King Blackfoot/Blackfoot Extreme rear axle in hopes that it would work, but it is just a hair to short for the King Cab hub carrier, and even if it worked it would require a longer dogbone. I've heard people hinting at utilizing a different means in some of the showrooms on Tamiya Club. Thoughts?

[Tamiya84]

heres some pics over the years....

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/th_Blackfootfortrade.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/?action=view&current=Blackfootfortrade.flv)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/Image056.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/bruser.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0782.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF1252.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0817.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0671a.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0365.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0368.jpg

[elliot06]

Hiya recently posted an vintage TAMIYA EGRESS on ebay if any1 is interested
Cheers elliot

[elliot06]

Hiya noticed the vintage models in your pictures. AM i currently sellin a tamiya egress (vintage) if your interested. If so email me at elliotmorton@fsmail.net
Cheers Elliot

[web_stat]

Here i got a Completely Brand New in the Box Unused Never Installed Futaba 6XAS. This radio is for anything Surface and is the Surface version of Futaba's popular 6XA Heli & Airplane Series. I have had a total of 3 of these radio's and have used it in one of my old Tamiya Semi's that had the Tamiya Multi Function Unit installed in it and the radio can also be used in Tanks, Sailplanes, and pretty much anything thats surface. I am selling this to help fund another project that i'm currently working on. I am also a member at a few other forums besides this one and maybe you've seen me list else where as well. I was asking $125.00 for it but will go to my lowest of $100.00. The shipping will be $8.50 to anywhere in the United States and I would perfer payment via PayPal but if Money Order is all you can do because no PayPal account or for whatever reason then that is fine too. You can contact me at web_stat@hotmail.com, this email is also my PayPal email address. links of pics is below and if you'd like more pics of it then feel free to email me and i can take more if would like.




http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture007.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture011.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture012.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture010.jpg







Much Thanks for peep'n and taking a look,

[web_stat]

ok currently pending payment on both radio's.

[cfjan]

I guess you have sold these... but do you mind telling me where you got them?? Don't think Tower has them....

[web_stat]

There discontinued radio's by Futaba, i got them both from Tower at an earlier point in time when they were still avaliable. I had to let em go cause i needed money to fund a project that i'm building. I'm also sorry for posting it in this area, reason i did was to get more viewers that would really have use for it being it's a 2 stick radio that i know are famous for use with 3-speeds and tanks as well as tractor trucks.

[laportej21]

Bonjour à tous,

Sell Vintage Tamiya Toyota Celica Gr.B with RX540VZ Technigold motor + a lot of spare parts.

model : http://www.tamiyaclub.com/car.asp?id=64

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270044415326&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:FR:31

Photos:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/511/tamtoyotacelicagrb1sz6.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8876/tamtoyotacelicagrb2nd5.jpg

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/484/tamtoyotacelicagrb4ur8.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3789/tamtoyotacelicagrb5am9.jpg

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4651/tamtoyotacelicagrb6vq1.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270044415326&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:FR:31

[lordraptor1]

i have 3 vintage cars from big t. a hornet that needs electrics, a wild willy that needs a lot of parts for restoration, and a can am (one of big t's first 50 or so) also in need of a few parts for restoration.

[jeffthejet]

heres the boys the yellow one had a bad day at the races :D

[unclerico]

Newbie to the vintage thing needs some help! I just got my mitts on a tamiya countach cs. It's in pretty good shape but I need a c parts tree and a decal sheet to start the rebuild. Also, I have a kyosho nostalgia shelby cobra body. The lexan is cracked in several places but all of the little plastic detail pieces are still there. So if you need bits for yours, look me up. Thanks all!

[Mr Mamba]

Hello guys!

Here is my TRF 211x #58 ( I have two of them and probably I will sell one)

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3996/tamiyasq2.jpg

Hope you like it.