Tamiya F350 Hi Lift 4X4X4--Bruiser reborn?

[PeterV]

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/Tamiya_F350.jpg

Latest from www.tamiyausa.com. Not really a Bruiser, but it certainly captures some of that famous scale four-wheeler's spirit. Be sure to go here for Tamiya's gallery of pics! http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372

One of the most representative American pickup trucks, the Ford F350, is now available as an electric R/C assembly kit. Precision molding has given us a truly accurate reproduction of the truck’s imposing, dominant form. Front grille and bumper are made of metal-plated parts for flashy and stylish look. Chassis features ladder frame with leaf rigid suspension. Loads of metal parts are appropriate for this heavy-duty truck. 3-step transmission enables gear changing even while running for realistic and satisfying R/C action.


About the Model
Includes slipper clutch as standard part to protect gears during tough off-road running.
Full-time 4WD system guarantees excellent driving performance.
F/R leaf-rigid suspension can deal with anything the road throws at it.
May be used with separately sold Multifunctional Control Unit (planned for release in late summer 2006)

[cnroman]

Everything old (Tamiya) is new again.

[zakerid]

i am all over this one

[josh222]

wow, :eek:

[thedarkness]

will it be as expensive as the bruiser was?

[Prelude14WRX]

sorry for posting the new info in the general forum....couldn't send an e-mail. I can't wait untill this one comes out :D

[jchung]

I want a few of these! Let's see...1 NIB, 1 runner, and 1 for the shelf... :D

[paperclipracer]

mine! mine mine

[4wdmt]

Very nice. I wish its summer already, lol.

[jchung]

Hey 4wdmt, check your email. ;)

[SS Pede]

Oh MAN!! :eek: I have been wanting a scale 4x4 for a while. Except for those crazy european trials trucks, the Tamiya Race Touareg was looking like the best scale ride for me (if I ever get around to buying one :p ). Now this one is looking pretty sweet as well!! Choices, choices.

I'm gonna put another one of these on here for good measure: :eek:

[Mr. Schumacher]

I wish Tamiya bring the "Bruiser" back instead of creating this new truck with a lot of plastic... :(

[MrCrash]

This will have to hold me over until I can afford the real thing :)

[shadowghost1]

I wonder what scale it is? I hope its 1/10th.

[Kmot]

That is going to be a new collectible.

I think it is awesome. I will have to have one for sure. And, it will have a multiu-function unit like the big rigs. Probably will be mind blowing!

[minijosh]

Why a Ford??? My only question hehe.

[4wdmt]

I guess they (Tamiya) still have sooo many of that in their warehouse, lol. Long live the Jugg bodies.

[iluvmud]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! what this does is bring down the price, and make the body parts more available for my JUGGY's....sweetness....lol

i still might have to buy one though....

[suckfish]

This hobby just keeps getting better... I still want them to bring back the Monster Beetle

[jocktheglide165]

wish I could back order at tower I do it now...

[Hard Core RC Guy]

Looks more like a TXT design. Not the original diecast tranny. But still true to scale form. It's a new class of realistic 4wd. This is screaming Rock crawler!!

J :cool:

[rcconcept]

The axles look like the tlt-1/big rigs ones

[Platymeris]

That's awesome, I would have loved metal, scale looking axles though.

[jocktheglide165]

cant wait till towerhobbies gets them in.

[RichieRich]

Yeah, I'll be ordering a few from towerhobbies.

[ososlow]

I must have one of these. Hopefully they are somewhat affordable.
I may just sell my new Jato to get one asap :D
It looks perfect and if it sells well, I can only imagine what the aftermarket will bring for it.

I may buy a few more just to have sitting around NIP. :cool:

[kurrz]

That is awesome. Can't wait. Better start saving now. Wasn't the Mountaineer close to $400 when it was out? And this is kinda similar if memory serves.

[gixxer]

Wow :eek:. They finally hear us out!! 3 speed trans!

[Tank]

Whats wrong with ford? Me want now :eek:

[^j!nx^]

god I need that. I always kick my self in the butt for not getting an original scale hardbody years ago.

Wish they atleast listed a MSRP.

[rush freak]

thank you god i am all over that bad boy

[dale3]

Hells Yeah Ford or not that thing is Kickin gotta get a few and i have a Novak Dually and Speed Gem 10 Turn sitting around i can put in it

[microrcdude]

haha its a jugg body on the bruiser chassis. i want one

[jchung]

haha its a jugg body on the bruiser chassis. i want one

Definitely not a Bruiser chassis, more like one of the Hauler's chassis. ;)

[4wdmt]

^ Yup, I agree. That 3 speed tranny is most probably from their big rigs. Just by looking the price range of their haulers, this one is no cheap truck when it is released.

[minijosh]

If this reverts back to the original, the motor is a lot bigger than the 540's so your speed gem might not fit. I think it's a 550 like my Bruisers.

[4wdmt]

minijosh, your bruiser have a bigger motor, its 750.

[tadium54]

very nice. id consider getting one as my next kit

[FESTER2004]

i am so gettn 1!

[TitansGT4]

I want one unless it's super expensive

[iluvmud]

im getting one reguardless.....its gonna look sweet next to my Wrangler and Juggy

[^j!nx^]

^ Yup, I agree. That 3 speed tranny is most probably from their big rigs. Just by looking the price range of their haulers, this one is no cheap truck when it is released.

Some of the big rigs start at 259$ I dont see this new truck being any more then 300$ tops wich should be in just about everyones price range.

[microrcdude]

Definitely not a Bruiser chassis, more like one of the Hauler's chassis. ;)
its designed after the bruiser chassis is what i meant

[synapse75]

I sold an original one used on ebay for over 700bux a few years ago.

[minijosh]

Well just got some info, the motor is a 540 so you can run your hot motors in it.

[YR4Dude]

I wish Tamiya bring the "Bruiser" back instead of creating this new truck with a lot of plastic... :(

Thats like wishing the dollar is worth the same today as it did twenty years ago. Don't we all wish for that?

Its good to see Tamiya understand their strength and offer product that we have identified with them all this time; good quality RC kits to build for fun!

[metalry101]

The axles look like the tlt-1/big rigs ones
They look similiar, but if you closely at the pics on Tamiya's website, they are different. The pumpkin is offset to one side, and the pinion loads on the side of the diff, not in the middle. Also, the pumpkin is rounded instead of angular like it is on the TLT axles. They're definately very similiar in design...the knuckles and tubes look very similar to the TLT's, but the diff itself is definately different.

For those of you who want to put a hot motor in it...might I suggest running the stock motor for a bit? I've seen Tamiya's semi trucks go, and even in first gear they're pretty snappy. This thing weighs a lot less than a semi truck with a 3 foot long aluminum trailer in tow, but has basically the same tranny and motor..it should move quite well, especially in third gear. Modding stuff is cool...but don't assume that just because it's a weaksauce can motor that the truck is slow. With a 3-speed it should do pretty well, and with a leaf sprung, solid axle suspension, pretty good speed on pavement means it'll be a struggle to keep shiny side up in the rough stuff.

Oh...and for those of you complaining about all of the plastic. One...plastic is cheaper than metal, meaning you'll probably be able to buy 3 of these for the same price as one of the old Bruisers. Two...to my understanding, Tamiya doesn't make their metal parts, they outsource them, which from what I've heard from people in the know is a big reason why the original Bruiser will never be re-released. Tamiya never made those parts, so they don't have the ability or even legal right to make them without buying the rights from the now out-of-business company that did make them for Tamiya. I could be wrong on that...but I've heard that from several people who know their Tamiya stuff quite well...so I'm pretty confident that it's right.

Anyways...this is an awesome looking rig. I hope the introduce a few more hard bodies for it as well, either as different models, or just as options so that me and the 10 people I know who will all have these as soon as they're available can have a little variety. The obvious choice for another body is a Dodge since their heavy duty trucks also sport solid axles...but the '07 Chevy HD trucks are going to be running solid axles in the front and rear as well, so they could make that body as well, and despite it only having a solid axle in the rear, I'd still love to see an H2 body for it. Or maybe an '07 4-door Wrangler? Or maybe an old school XJ? I doubt they will release more bodies for a while, if ever...but maybe. Come on Tamiya...tons of people are going to buy these...help us out with some more body choices!

[jchung]

its designed after the bruiser chassis is what i meant

I am 99% sure this will not look anything like the Bruiser chassis. Even JAnderson said it will look similar to the Hauler chassis than any. Just for reference, here is a picture of the Bruiser chassis. I doubt we will see those curves in the new release. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/jchung321/bruiser5.jpg

[jocktheglide165]

I wish I could pre order at towerhobbiescom right now..

[dale3]

the motor is really that big wow that sucks

[RCMadMatt]

Think of all the nice titanium parts the aftermarket could make for it! hmmm, axles, chassis etc. Hopefully, the aftermarket will respond!

Matt

[SS Pede]

I'm thinking more about how much fun I could have with this truck bone stock! :)

[munim]

Oh boy, I have got our of R/C but THIS, THIS comes along. I must have it, unless it's really expensive.

[dallasv8]

are there pics on the tamiya site or is this a hoax?i tried the link under the pic in this forum but it doesnt go to any pics,and i cant find any info in the tamiya sites.has anyone got more pics or info?

[TxzMxn]

are there pics on the tamiya site or is this a hoax?i tried the link under the pic in this forum but it doesnt go to any pics,and i cant find any info in the tamiya sites.has anyone got more pics or info?

The topic just removed from tamiya site. :(

[dallasv8]

bummer, made my day seing this thread

[Grndzer]

I saw the images with my own eyes yesterday. Wonder why they took the link down.

[RC GUY1]

I have the pics from the link :D

Pics ;)
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21411
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21412
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21413
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21414
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21415
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21416
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21417
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21418
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21419
http://www.one18th.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21420

[zakerid]

I saw the images with my own eyes yesterday. Wonder why they took the link down.
probably too much traffic...

[SS Pede]

So it sounds like a regular 3 channel pistol radio will not be ideal for this truck? The 3rd channel would just be a 2-position switch, so it would not be able to operate the 3 speed trannsmission properly. Is that accurate, or have people found ways around this?

[twisted]

i think they are updating as alot of other links are down too.

[rcguy-CDN]

WOW... this is the truck I have been waiting for (minus the front bumper)... any price ideas on it yet? :D

[Racer Rob]

Thats great. Glad its not all metal, sure its more scale all metal, but my brusier was heavy!

[jocktheglide165]

wish I could pre order it at towerhobbies.com right now

[SS Pede]

wish I could pre order it at towerhobbies.com right now
How many times have you said that now??? :D

[jocktheglide165]

How many times have you said that now??? :D

just being impatient ha ha I need it badly one for my kids, me, and two to save for later for investments maybe he he sell them for 2k like everyone else who bought a mountaineer back in 1993 they bought them by the bundle then they saved them and guess what now they sell new in box 2k plus heck it cost them only 350 back then I think. :D

[JDT]

Will it really be three speed transmission or some crappy three speed mechanical speed control ? if it is a real transmission then it would be sweek just to have a high low range like the older trucks did with a three channel, I could see how one of those high tech multi channel radios could be sweet, three speed tranny plus maybe set a channel up like a real rock crawlers do with a hand throttle, maybe key in 0-20% on one channel for extreme low speeds etc, I was on a brake from rc when the bruiser etc were out but if they are half the machines their reputations have earned and this is close these things will be a big hit and we can even get some aftermarket support, I like Tamiya because of the kits, building it, equiping the way I want etc, My bank account is finally ready to bear the cost of a brushless setup and then something else cool like this comes out, I better start saving them pennies now for this release.

[SS Pede]

It will have a real three speed transmission with three different ratios. I agree, it's a pretty sweet concept!

[rcguy-CDN]

I just hope the price tag is under the $400 US mark.. I will defninately get one... I also hope it will be a 3 speed tranny... use a 4 channel plane radio and the tranny will work great... :D Left stick could be throttle and steering, the right stick could be moved in 3rds to switch the gears....I want this truck so bad... :D

I hope they produce enough kits right off the start... towerhobbies better order in 1000 kits or so to sell... these trucks are going to sell like hot cakes... :eek:

I may just order from Japan.... :cool:

[jocktheglide165]

naw I doubt they will sell like super hot cakes I bet nitro will still eat up the market though very select few will buy it you gotta figure the 15 years or so cant afford this really they gotta buy the kit, servoes, controller to run it, etc.. if its 400 bucks now your looking at 600 probably not many kids parents are gonna agree to that and plus it does now have the WOW factor as nitro does for that price.

[Ball Racing]

Since the TXT-1 is well over $300, there is NO way they would sell this truck for less.............................................. ....

[Racer Rob]

There is a lot more material to a TXT. I bet street price is $225-$250 for this, and I bet it will include the tamiya esc with it.

[gixxer]

Strange how this whole truck deleted itself from their website. :mad:

[jocktheglide165]

i seriously hope it was not a hoax from tamiya freaking the whole world out.... :eek:

[iluvmud]

not a hoax.....they wouldnt go through building one in that much detail to jack with us

[metalry101]

Why is everyone so angry about them taking it down from their site for a while? Grow up, acquire some patience, and buy the truck when it comes out. Yes it was a bit of a tease...so? What's your point? It's like some of you are just searching for things to bitch about. Come on now.

[BillH]

That is one cool ride

[rcguy-CDN]

Is there an exact release date? Or is it just sometime in Summer 06 ? :D

[askme]

I will be using a modified traxxas tq3 for driving and all 3 gears.

BTW, thanks go to rc guy for posting those pics for us!

[askme]

Oh and I would much rather sacrifice a few realistic features for better durability. Face it, the bruisers are bad ass but kinda brittle.

[jocktheglide165]

Why is everyone so angry about them taking it down from their site for a while? Grow up, acquire some patience, and buy the truck when it comes out. Yes it was a bit of a tease...so? What's your point? It's like some of you are just searching for things to bitch about. Come on now.
to be honest im a big baby and need it now....

[rcguy-CDN]

to be honest im a big baby and need it now....

I want it now too.... :D Waiting is terrible....

[rcconcept]

An rc insider says july in the U.S.A

[BillH]

I would imagine the controls will be set up the same way as the big rids with a futaba 4 channel to control shifting and the electrical unit.

[Tamiya4ever]

I like it, but with that ABS body and mirrors wouldn't it get scratched up and cracked really easily? That looks like the same body used for the Juggy. Anyway would there be a lexan alternative?

[BillH]

Abs bodys are much more detailed. You can put just about any lexan body you want on it but they will not look nearly as realistic. As long as you keep the shiney side up you will be fine.

[metalry101]

I like it, but with that ABS body and mirrors wouldn't it get scratched up and cracked really easily? That looks like the same body used for the Juggy. Anyway would there be a lexan alternative?
Yes, it will get scratched fairly easily, but as far as cracked? I doubt it. When a couple of my friends first got into the 2.2 sized rock crawlers, they ran Clodbuster bodies with the rollbars and blowers and all. The hammered them beyond belief, dragging them along rocks, rolling and cartwheeling them down the rocks, etc. I think they broke the lights off of the rollbar in the bed. And of course the paint was scratched up pretty badly, like it is on any rock crawler, but I don't remember them ever breaking the bodies. Of course they can be broken, especially in a high speed impact, but this truck isn't about high speed or ultimate performance, it's about realism. If you want to improve performance, slap a lexan body on it. It'll be tougher, and a lot lighter. As for what will work...most Maxx/Revo/Savage sized bodies will fit quite well I'd imagine.

[Tamiya4ever]

Ok thanks for the info. If I do get it I won't be bashing it that much. Just a few runs in the dirt or parking lot :)

[SS Pede]

What does Tamiya mean by "multifunction control unit" in the press release?

[4wdmt]

the multifunction control unit is used by tamiyas big rig like the knight hauler. It is an expensive electronic upgrade since you will be installing lights, sound and shaking/vibrating functions. If Im not mistaken, you must at least have a 4 channel radio to fully utilize that control unit. It adds realism. Just imagine hearing the "engine" starts, vibrate while starting and turn on lights with your transmitter. Very cool!

[4wdmt]

Here is a good example of Tamiyas' multifunction units installed in their big rigs.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=410

Tamiya rule with scale and realism. Nice review and worth the download.

[jocktheglide165]

the multifunction control unit is used by tamiyas big rig like the knight hauler. It is an expensive electronic upgrade since you will be installing lights, sound and shaking/vibrating functions. If Im not mistaken, you must at least have a 4 channel radio to fully utilize that control unit. It adds realism. Just imagine hearing the "engine" starts, vibrate while starting and turn on lights with your transmitter. Very cool!
what like those new bright toys :D

[dallasv8]

this is the reply i got from the tamiya usa site.



Dear Tamiya Customer,

Unfortunately that webpage was pulled for unknown reasons but I can
confirm
that this kit will be released, however I have no release date or
pricing
information at this time.

Tamiya America
Customer Service

[jocktheglide165]

this is the reply i got from the tamiya usa site.



Dear Tamiya Customer,

Unfortunately that webpage was pulled for unknown reasons but I can
confirm
that this kit will be released, however I have no release date or
pricing
information at this time.

Tamiya America
Customer Service
thats nice....

[munim]

Gah, I'll have to budget for this as well. I'm expecting it to be in Juggernaut/TXT territory in terms of price.

[birdy233]

Price is listed as $350.00. My local hobby shop pre-ordered one for me today, I was shocked when I gave them the item number that it showed up on their order system!!! :D

Edit!

[NitroTXT1]

man i want one...it'll be nice to own a truck with like that finally

[SS Pede]

Price is listed as $250.00. My local hobby shop pre-ordered one for me today, I was shocked when I gave them the item number that it showed up on their order system!!! :D
Only $250?? That doesn't sound bad at all. Hmmm...I hope that really will be the price.

[birdy233]

Edited! listed as $39,800 yen about $350 usd on Tamiya Japan site with a release date of 6/24/06 (Japan) USA, about a month later.

[SS Pede]

Darn! Lol. :)

[4wdmt]

three hundred fifty dollars?!? well, its up in the TXT-1 price range. Hope this one has full ball bearings and comes with an ESC.

[jocktheglide165]

dang cant pre order at towerhobbies.com yet

[birdy233]

dang cant pre order at towerhobbies.com yet


Why order from Tower? With Tamiya kits at Tower, they are very slow in getting new kits (example Dark Impact/Suzuki Swift). Order from oversea's, yes shipping is $40-$60 but they are usually cheaper and you will see it a month or two earlier than Tower. :D I'm getting two, one from oversea's and one from the LHS!

[PoinTHwerP]

i did that with the tamiya touareg and it came 3 months before tower had it, and it came out to be about 20 bucks cheaper even with 30 bucks shipping

but i cant find that site i ordered from, doh

[rcconcept]

I made a mistake about the july release date.I meant the person said July 2006

[askme]

I really hope that people dont complain about the price of this kit. Im sure it will only have bushings and a 3 step mechanical speed control, just like every other tamiya kit. I am sure that most of the people that cried to tamiya to rerelease the bruiser will either cry about the price or about the fact that this isnt a reproduction. You all better buy the kit when it comes out or you will be crying about it later on when they discontinue it and the price skyrockets. Im getting 3 kits just for that reason.

[birdy233]

Well, all the most recent tamiya kits now come with the 101BK Electronic Speed Control , a few older kits still use the three step mechanical speed controller, but this one will have a ESC like all other newest releases and this one has full bearings as well. If a person doesn't like it move on so the rest may get one. :D

[jocktheglide165]

I really hope that people dont complain about the price of this kit. Im sure it will only have bushings and a 3 step mechanical speed control, just like every other tamiya kit. I am sure that most of the people that cried to tamiya to rerelease the bruiser will either cry about the price or about the fact that this isnt a reproduction. You all better buy the kit when it comes out or you will be crying about it later on when they discontinue it and the price skyrockets. Im getting 3 kits just for that reason.
I wouldnt worry about those cry babies because 10 years from now they will cry again to buy from folks who bought them in abundance of them. Just like the mountainer when it released so many criers back then didnt buy, but now they are paying a whole check or 2 just to have one in the 2k plus range.

[metalry101]

So from what I hear this kit won't be coming with the F-350, but a Tundra body. I'm all for that, as the Tundra is a great looking rig. Besides, it's only right. The original Bruiser was a Toyota Hilux body...so the newer version should be a Tundra or Tacoma (I'd rather see the Taco to be honest, but whatever). We shall see if this rumor turns out to be true, but I think it will...it came from a pretty reliable source...ish.

[Ball Racing]

Be hard to be called the F350 Hi-Lift with a Toyota body :)

[iluvmud]

but would it be a poly...body, or a lexan body.??

[cabbynate]

So from what I hear this kit won't be coming with the F-350, but a Tundra body. I'm all for that, as the Tundra is a great looking rig. Besides, it's only right. The original Bruiser was a Toyota Hilux body...so the newer version should be a Tundra or Tacoma (I'd rather see the Taco to be honest, but whatever). We shall see if this rumor turns out to be true, but I think it will...it came from a pretty reliable source...ish.
I think your right. That may be why the pulled it off the website. We shall see........ ;)

[ososlow]

That would suck. One of the main reasons I am interested in it is because it's an F350. If it isn't a Ford, the Jugger body better fit.
Then again, I can run the yota body without worry of destroying it and have the F350 for show :cool:

[TxzMxn]

I think your right. That may be why the pulled it off the website. We shall see........ ;)

The message about this pick up truck is appear on tamiya web page again(but no details), i think it will not wear toyota body because still call F350~

see the up coming product (no.58372) at following link(plz don't worry about the *** text... i don't know too)
http://tamiya.com/japan/news/news0606/news0.htm

[Tamiya4ever]

I may be missing something but I can' find a photo, however there are allot of other new goodies coming out. Like that Lexus TA05 and Nissan Sylvia TT-01

[SS Pede]

Someone said this on another forum:

"I talked to one of tamiya's sales guys on friday and he told me that the one we are seeing photos of is a prototype but the actual kit should have a tranny and aluminum frame rails much like the semi trucks"

So maybe aluminum frame?? I dunno, take this with a grain of salt. Just throwing it out there for wild speculation. :)

[Vato Loco]

I was wanting a TXT but if this is around the same price? Hell ya!

[NitroTXT1]

i can't wait for this to drop..gonna pic it up

[kurrz]

Someone said this on another forum:

"I talked to one of tamiya's sales guys on friday and he told me that the one we are seeing photos of is a prototype but the actual kit should have a tranny and aluminum frame rails much like the semi trucks"

So maybe aluminum frame?? I dunno, take this with a grain of salt. Just throwing it out there for wild speculation. :)
That would be so awesome.

[gixxer]

I hope we get a multi-function control option :D

[dallasv8]

there is a small pic of what looks like a completed truck on the tamiya japan site


http://tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/hobbyshow0605/news0605/news1.htm#58372

[RC GUY1]

there is a small pic of what looks like a completed truck on the tamiya japan site


http://tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/hobbyshow0605/news0605/news1.htm#58372

Hmmm

39,800.00 JPY
Japan Yen = 353.807 USD
United States Dollars

[Jeckler]

More hmmm.....
In addition, using the metal part, it makes, the chassis which equips the leaf rigid suspension in the rudder frame

Metal chassis?

[RC GUY1]

I translate the tamiya of japan web site :) on the Tamiya high lift 4X4


Ford F350 high lift The pickup track/truck which represents America, the Ford F350 is appearance by the electromotive RC car. It reproduces the forum which is done grandly to real with the precise die. The front grille and the bumper made the plated part. In addition, using the metal part, it makes, the chassis which equips the leaf rigid suspension in the rudder frame, also withstanding fully. Loading the speed change possible 3rd gear missions while travelling, also interest of running is extraordinary. - 1/10 electromotive RC car series No.372 1/10RC FORD F350 HIGH-LIFT (58372) * total length 492mm. * The slipper which protects the gear - the clutch standard equipment. * Full-time the 4WD. As for suspension front and back leaf rigidity. * Also the installation of multiple function unit of selling separately is possible. June 24 always 39,800 Yen in sale June 21st dispatch 1 entrance several 2 estimate values

[wedicotrucker]

I've been waiting for tamiya to release yet another 3 speed 4x4. To bad it comes with a ford body though. Oh well beggers can't be chosers.

Any idea as to when they will be available to buy? Also is that multi controle unite going to have a gas or diesel sound?

It would be cool if it had both and you could swich between the two.

Any more info would be great. That link dose not seem to be linked to that truck any more. :(

[Combatcm]

Futaba should help tamiya make a pistol radio with a 3 position switch. I could see a lot of those selling.

[4wdmt]

^ agree. I have the 3pdf and I like the 4 position 3rd channel it have.

[4wdmt]

I thought Tamiya is part of the RCX show and they have this Hi-lift F350 in their booth. I guess they weren't able to take some actual photos of it (?).

[JAnderson]

Photos can be found Here! (http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372)

[Ibjamn552]

still no price......i wonder if they meant the controller will be available in summer 06, or the truck?

[birdy233]

still no price......i wonder if they meant the controller will be available in summer 06, or the truck?

Est $350 truck due out June 24. This was posted before read and your questions shall be answered! :rolleyes:

[gixxer]

Too bad they can't make a 4 speed truck in today's standrad. I wonder if they will make a brusier/mountineer re-release version?

[zakerid]

counting the days until the release

[Viperrgh2]

i rlly like it cept they need some dodge/chevy bodies

[ncrego]

i rlly like it cept they need some dodge/chevy bodies

They initially had those, but they got sick of having to push them. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Viperrgh2]

pfff found on road dead.

[wedicotrucker]

Ford's aint all that bad. 90% of all fords made from 1984 to 2006 are still on the road today. The other 10% actualy made it home. :)

[FESTER2004]

$350 is tooo pricey in todays market,i would buy a t maxx in stead! u can get a super clod dirt cheap too!

[ncrego]

You don't get it. This is not for the basher, this is not for the racer, this is for the scale collector. It's not aimed at someone who would "buy a T-Maxx instead", it's aimed at the guy who wants it as a scale model, a lot like the Tamiya semi trucks.

[birdy233]

You don't get it. This is not for the basher, this is not for the racer, this is for the scale collector. It's not aimed at someone who would "buy a T-Maxx instead", it's aimed at the guy who wants it as a scale model, a lot like the Tamiya semi trucks.



Fester, this is a different categpry of truck all together, apple to oranges comparing T-maxx to the F350.


ncrego, Refreshing to have someone with insight and knowledge of this hobby :D

[ncrego]

Thanks, I've been doing it way too long. I still have the original issue of RCCA, and can remember drooling over the original Bruiser back in the 80s. :eek:

[wedicotrucker]

As a guy thats in to the scale semi's I can tell you that for somthing like this you eather get it or you don't.

[ncrego]

I've got 2 of them ordered. One will be built, one will be held away in the box for the future. I can't wait. I never got a Bruiser or Mountaineer, I could never afford them, but 20 years into the future, I can swing the new version.

[wedicotrucker]

I was 7 or 8 when the bruiser came out. I was fortunate enough to have a dad that was into the hobby and had to have a bruiser when it came out. Then wound up buying an other bruiser kit for parts. The parts truck became mine when we got into racing. Then I bought my mountainer from a buddy of mine that needed to sell off his r/c gear to fund his marrage. Then regrettingly sold off my mountaineer for my first wedico truck.

I Just have the one truck on order right now. I'll buy another 2 or 3 later on.

I'll also be getting that new multi function cotrole unite as well.

[kurrz]

I may have posted this before but, I wanted a mountaineer in the worst way but, could'nt afford it. So I had to settle for a traxxas hawk, back when traxxas still made kits. Needless to say when this truck comes out I'm getting one. One to run easily with the MFCU and one or two in the box.

[birdy233]

Well I have six currently, Three Bruisers, Two Mounties and a Hilux, I've owned well over 20 and I'm picking up two to start with.

Heres some pics of current owned and prior owned rides, just look at birdy233!

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=76788

[kurrz]

Wow birdy that is a nice collection. I like the custom work.

[gixxer]

Thanks, I've been doing it way too long. I still have the original issue of RCCA, and can remember drooling over the original Bruiser back in the 80s. :eek:

Looks like our age is showing :D. It's awesome how I can afford what I could only dream about back in the day and i'll probably enjoy it more back then. Oh well, I'm going to buy one just because I always wanted one :)

[4wdmt]

anyone here can read japanese?

http://www.rakuseimodel.co.jp/index_top.php

[ncrego]

Nope, but you'll notice in that picture that the diff pumpkins are metal, unlike the plastic in all the previous pictures.

*edit*
I put it into Babelfish, there's no new info there, just a bunch of sales pitches.

[venom813]

The tires are also solid unlike the two halves that the prototype had.

[Sorcerer001]

Nope, but you'll notice in that picture that the diff pumpkins are metal, unlike the plastic in all the previous pictures.



Actually, looks like the diff cover is just painted silver. Be sweet if they were aluminum, though.

[birdy233]

Nope, but you'll notice in that picture that the diff pumpkins are metal, unlike the plastic in all the previous pictures.

*edit*
I put it into Babelfish, there's no new info there, just a bunch of sales pitches.

It's a pre-order for $217.00

[Tamiya4ever]

The more I look at it, the more I may want it. It looks like a scale model.

[Nitro 4 me]

It's a pre-order for $217.00
dealer cost?

[4wdmt]

Take a look guys. Talk about scale and realism. Nice dual exhaust tip. I think the pumpkin cover is just chrome(?) plated. I like it when they cut out the whole unit to show the internals.

http://tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/report/news1.htm#58372

[birdy233]

dealer cost?


no, that is their pre-order price, of course the place where I pre-ordered my two from in Japan said they wouldn't have the exact price until after the Hobby Show this weekend, so I think that is a guess on their part.

[Tamiya4ever]

Something tells me these will be selling like hotcakes. Stacks of hotcakes lol.

[Nitro 4 me]

I for one will buy one. I never buy anything full price or when it first comes out, but I will this time!

[BillH]

any new news?

[jocktheglide165]

I for one will buy one. I never buy anything full price or when it first comes out, but I will this time!
what happens if you never get one becuase everyone bought them all out tamiya only makes a limited run production?

[zakerid]

did you see that he said "but I will this time"?

[wedicotrucker]

what happens if you never get one becuase everyone bought them all out tamiya only makes a limited run production?

Thats why I, and others have put in our pre-orders.

But it's unlikly that this is going to be a limited edition.

[Mr. Schumacher]

VIDEO HERE (http://suda.mine.nu/2006SHS/ford_f-350.wmv)

[4wdmt]

thanks for sharing that Mr. S. Wouldn't be cool if the whole 3 speed transmission casing will come in "clear" instead of black. Just seeing that engineering marvel going through those 3 speed is a sight to see. Not to mention the full function unit when installed with it.

[Mr. Schumacher]

Probably Tamiya will make the transparent transmission case for it just like the diff case on TB Evo4 but I would paint the stock case in metal color. MAKE IT REAL! :D

http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/25.jpg
http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/24.jpg
http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/26.jpg
http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/27.jpg
http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/29.jpg

VIDEO HERE (http://suda.mine.nu/2006SHS/ford_f-350.wmv)

[extremetmaxxer]

i cant wait to see what the crawler guys do with this!

[Tamiya4ever]

I wonder what sounds will it make. I take it that speaker is for the 350. Also what is that other unit that accesories that be plugged into?

[Ninja Viper]

Looks to me like a speed control/light control box which would likley control the sound as well. Looks pretty neat! Wonder what that shaft that runs along the right side of the chassis from the middle to the rear controls? I was thinking of letting this thing pass by but whoa, this is looking really cool. Might have to look into getting one.

[zakerid]

Wonder what that shaft that runs along the right side of the chassis from the middle to the rear controls?
I think it is for the 4 wheel steering.

[SuperNootz]

Okay, so with all the Tamiya Retro re-releases, I just want to know when the BIGWIG is coming out?

[wedicotrucker]

Okay, so with all the Tamiya Retro re-releases, I just want to know when the BIGWIG is coming out?


I'm waiting for the hot shot.
The hot shot was my first r/c buggy and I still have it to this day. If the hot shot is ever re-released I'll finaly be able to finesh restoring her.

Getting back on topic. Any other vids of this sweet truck?

[jocktheglide165]

Thats why I, and others have put in our pre-orders.

But it's unlikly that this is going to be a limited edition.
thats what everyone saids though everything is limited hence no more bruisers with metal chassis, mounatainers, etc...from tamiya cause it was limited in general hence thats why they command so much on ebay and so many poeple want them cause they probably thought the same way back in the day :D

[ayk_driver]

plz plz PLZ tell me thats a metal chassis? if not ill wait til the price drops :rolleyes:

[rcguy-CDN]

plz plz PLZ tell me thats a metal chassis? if not ill wait til the price drops :rolleyes:

ayk the price wont drop... its tamiya :D

[ayk_driver]

ayk the price wont drop... its tamiya :D

ya ya i know i know but dreams :)

[dallasv8]

the original 3 speeds,blazer,hilux,bruiser,mountaineer ran for over 10 years,cant really call that limited.

as for the f350,the chassis is metal.

i have already pre ordered mine,once it gets here ill order another.ones gona get used and abused and the other ill do as a pretty show truck.might need a 3rd for parts lol.

[jocktheglide165]

the original 3 speeds,blazer,hilux,bruiser,mountaineer ran for over 10 years,cant really call that limited.

as for the f350,the chassis is metal.

i have already pre ordered mine,once it gets here ill order another.ones gona get used and abused and the other ill do as a pretty show truck.might need a 3rd for parts lol.
10 combined maybe for all 3, but if thats the case for the mounatineer that should still be around back in late 1999 early 2000 since it was released in 93, but it was not hence limited and folks still want it. Limited also in a sense even though sales were high they stopped making it hence again folks paying 2k for them even though they cost 350 or so back then. chassis being metal is nice...where did you preorder?

[birdy233]

Champ RC is the place to order from $241.00 with bearings, expect about $45-$60 for shipping

[jocktheglide165]

Champ RC is the place to order from $241.00 with bearings, expect about $45-$60 for shipping
cool is that oline?

[dallasv8]

i just meant that that between them there was over a 10 year run.i think the hilux started in 81' and the mountaineer finished about 94' maybe.the mountaineer was by far the nicest out of the original 3 speeds.

i got my order in with champ rc

[ayk_driver]

this champ rc... is the website www.rc-champ.co.jp?

[birdy233]

this champ rc... is the website www.rc-champ.co.jp?


yes, that is it

[Atreyu]

I think this is a must buy...

Tamiya has published a new lil´video here:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372

[4wdmt]

the dancing light kinda remind me of knight rider, lol.

[kurrz]

Those lights are pretty awesome. Truck looks great in motion. Also is there anyway to get the champ rc site in english? Thanks

[birdy233]

Those lights are pretty awesome. Truck looks great in motion. Also is there anyway to get the champ rc site in english? Thanks


It best to e-mail them because the website translated is a bit confusing. If you insist on checking out the website, just google website translator then put in champ rc's website and it will convert to english for you.

E-mail mail them or post questions here:

http://rctech.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=87

[kurrz]

Thanks birdy.

[nascar3]

I just ordered the HI-Lift from them with bearings and it came to about $240 not including shipping of course. They will receive the truck on the 24th of this month from Tamiya. I also just bought a mint Bruiser from a bud including manual,radio gear. It was a shelf queen. It's like Christmas for me.

[4wdmt]

is it true that the release date has been delayed indefinitely?

[birdy233]

is it true that the release date has been delayed indefinitely?


yes, hopefully a short delay.

[zakerid]

is it true that the release date has been delayed indefinitely?
oh no... that just sucks.

[twisted]

yes, hopefully a short delay.

why ?

[birdy233]

why ?


well think about it, they just had a prototype a little over a month ago, I didn't expect it this soon anyways

[zakerid]

I am sure that they found something that needed to be fixed... all part of getting new products out. i still find it hard to wait.

[tlt-crawler]

wow, now that i look at this again, i'm sure all the crawlers (myself included) will be drooling for that BTA front steering set-up!!!

[twisted]

well think about it, they just had a prototype a little over a month ago, I didn't expect it this soon anyways


im sure tamiya had this underwraps for more then a month...

[birdy233]

im sure tamiya had this underwraps for more then a month...


Really???

I am aware of that, but a prototype is all they showed showed a month ago and how many companies go from prototype to final production (which we assume they showed at the Shizuoka Hobby Show) to packaging and mass producing enough kits in a month. I'm not shocked, things never come out on time in the hobby world.

[zakerid]

I'm not shocked, things never come out on time in the hobby world.
things never come out on time... period.

[SS Pede]

wow, now that i look at this again, i'm sure all the crawlers (myself included) will be drooling for that BTA front steering set-up!!!
What's a BTA steering setup?

[twisted]

Really???

I am aware of that, but a prototype is all they showed showed a month ago and how many companies go from prototype to final production (which we assume they showed at the Shizuoka Hobby Show) to packaging and mass producing enough kits in a month. I'm not shocked, things never come out on time in the hobby world.


my point is that if the proto was around for awhile im sure the production isnt to far off unless they ran into some glitch.

[ayk_driver]

so whats the word on the release date for this bad boy?

[birdy233]

so whats the word on the release date for this bad boy?


?????Nobody knows Yet????

[maxxmanxxx]

well i see you`s miss the old bruiser`s and such me to and i just talked to my lhs and they already got me two on backorder i cant wait i herd somethin about june 24 but im not sure :D :D :D :D :cool:

[tlt-crawler]

BTA= behind the axle, good for crawling, because it uses the meatiness of the axle to protect the steering linkage...

[hpiguy]

Just subscribing to this thread.

I'll buy one as soon as they pop up on Ebay, as soon as the price gougers are gone. You can bet some of those guys will be paying $500+ to get one of the first models.

I'll wait until it comes back down to regular street price. And the MFU is a must.

If this is anything like my Knight Hauler (which it will be) the scale realism is almost unbelievable.

[zakerid]

I've heard that it is delayed until Sept.

[4wdmt]

SEPT.? NO!!!!!!!..... well, on the good side, I have more time to save money for this bad boy.

[ayk_driver]

september!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want it NOW!!!!!!!!!!! lol that sux but like stated before... more time to save $$$

[wedicotrucker]

But I have the money NOW!!!!! It's killing having to wait this long I need imedeat gradifacation.

[jchung]

Yes, I also read from a Hong Kong forum that it is delayed to September. :(

[SS Pede]

Hey, I have a question for the guys who have experience with this sort of truck. I have a Hobbyzone Aerobird airplane transmitter, and I'm wondering if it would work with this truck. Here is the transmitter here: http://www.redrockethobbies.com/product_p/hbz355-asterisk-.htm

It's a 3 channel unit. The stick moves on 2 axes, so it could be left/right for steering and up/down for throttle. The 3rd channel is the slider on the left, normally for the throttle of the plane. I wonder if this channel could be used to shift the transmission. I assume a regular servo will accomplish this in the F-350. The slider is indexed at the middle position, so that would give me a "notch" for second gear. First gear would be all the way down, and I'd slide all the way up for third gear.

Does anyone know if this setup would work? I think three channels is all I'd need (I don't care about the MFU), but I'm not sure if this transmitter would match up correctly with a regular 27 MHz receiver. The electronics in the Aerobird are all integrated in a circuit board, and the transmitter might be similarly inflexible. Maybe I wouldn't be able to get the throttle slider to correspond with a servo channel, for example.

What do you guys think? Is there any hope, or am I stuck buying this radio http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBCP2**&P=7 ?

Thanks

[hpiguy]

If you don't want the MFU then yes it will work.

You'll just have to set it all up and take your time, but it will work if you find a receiver that can "catch" it's signal.

For the $50+ you'll spend on a new receiver that might not even work, you might just be better off going with the new radio.

And then one day if you get the MFU (once you see the MFU work, you'll regret not having it I promise) it will work that also.

[SS Pede]

Cool, thanks hpiguy. The exact frequency is written on the transmitter so hopefully I'd be able to find a receiver that would work. As far as I know It's just one of the 6 channels on the 27 MHz AM band (though it is weird to see that on a plane radio). You may be right about the MFU though. And I heard something about a winch function. Hmmm, sounds interesting...

[hpiguy]

Basing it on my Tamiya semi and tanks with MFUs, I'll never go without an MFU again. They make these things come alive.

[ncrego]

My LHS (where I've had this truck and MFU on order for a few months) told me the other day that it was delayed, and they didn't have an estimate, but it would probably be fall.

For those thinking of the MFU and not being able to decide, definitely pick it up. I've had some friends who were into the Tamiya semis, and the MFU was incredible. Reading about it, and seeing videos, you think it'll be fake sounding and cheesy, but the reality is that it is incredibly accurate, and really makes the model come to life.

Oh well, too bad about the delay. I've been looking forward to getting the truck, but I need some time to recuperate from putting my latest project together. :D :D :D

(to get an idea of the size, I'm 6 feet tall)
http://www.bigpuppy.net/yak.jpg

[BillH]

That is one big plane!

[TRXrevoRacerOS18]

yeah that is huge, well ill get the f350 for xmas then, along with the hellfire ss, so im set now lol

[WDGuy]

thats a bad B!$#t, im getting on and putting a 2004 dodge 2500 body on it to look like my new truck.

[askme]

Anyone have any new pics or videos of this truck??

[desfjr1300]

Don't know if it's new or not, but here ya go....
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372
Scroll down to mid page for the video link

[cfjan]

Bad news.. looks like Tamiya USA just put the MSRP there.. $627.. makes it $2 more than the TXT-1.. which means, the street price will be.. $350ish..

Not cool.. I believe in Japan, when it was initially announced, the MSRP was under 40,000 yen.. which means, the MSRP is around $400 USD, and street price will be around $250ish..

Tamiya USA is banking on the high demand and putting a crazy high price on the kit.. not cool..

[desfjr1300]

Ouch. Tamiya has certainly perfected the art of raping my wallet. I think I'm even beginning to like it!

Wait, did I say that outloud?

[cfjan]

LOL! I will wait and see.. hope the price would come down after awhile..

[twisted]

Bad news.. looks like Tamiya USA just put the MSRP there.. $627.. makes it $2 more than the TXT-1.. which means, the street price will be.. $350ish..

Not cool.. I believe in Japan, when it was initially announced, the MSRP was under 40,000 yen.. which means, the MSRP is around $400 USD, and street price will be around $250ish..

Tamiya USA is banking on the high demand and putting a crazy high price on the kit.. not cool..

350.00 isnt that bad for a scale truck that no other company delivers....

[dallasv8]

yea, not a bad price considering the body, and all the other stuff they have packed into it.i just wish they would reset a release date or put some decent pics from the shizuoke hobby show of it on the site.

[cfjan]

I think it is not the point.. the point is, they released an initial price.. saw the demand, then, jack up that price by 50%+... (like I said, in Japan, the original price was supposed to be a little bit less than 40,000 yen list price..)

Yeah, it is the only game in town, and I am sure people will still be buying them, but I just thought it was not the right way to go about it.. I guess business is business...

[twisted]

"I guess business is business"...thats exactly it......now if they sold them for a set price when they 1st came out and then jacked it up that would be something to complain about.but seeing how it hasnt been released something might of changed which cost them more money and in return caused the price to jump.there are many possibilities.

[cfjan]

Don't get me wrong, I am all about business.. but just kind of silly that they have released the initial pricing already, then, revised it by 50%+...

(I am not sure if this is just for US or in Japan they are jacking up the price too, not sure yet..)

Anyway, I still think this is overpriced consider that it is mostly plastic, unlike the old school Bruser / Hi-Lux / etc. (all metal) or even the TXT-1.. (nicely machined aluminum frame..)

[twisted]

till one is sold in the usa thats what i will base the price off of.msrp are nothing to go buy.

[jocktheglide165]

Don't get me wrong, I am all about business.. but just kind of silly that they have released the initial pricing already, then, revised it by 50%+...

(I am not sure if this is just for US or in Japan they are jacking up the price too, not sure yet..)

Anyway, I still think this is overpriced consider that it is mostly plastic, unlike the old school Bruser / Hi-Lux / etc. (all metal) or even the TXT-1.. (nicely machined aluminum frame..)
I dont care if its overpriced or not...everyone said the same thing about the bruiser/mountainer back in the day and still had high demand in fact its even higher now than before by 4 to 6x new in box ones....in the end still worth it now and later....

[Mythos1313]

Just looked on Horizonhobby.com and they have it listed at $627 retail and $564.30 sale price. Thought this was a little outrageous price for a truck. Still want one though.

[hpiguy]

I'll buy mine off Ebay for much less direct from Japan.

Same as the semis.

[Mythos1313]

I hear you on that. Even if shipping is $80....still beats $564.

[superspeed]

horizon is crazy, being a big hobby distributor, they set their online store price to ridiculous amount. They buy at super cheap price from Tamiya, then jack up the price way high, disgusting.

[ncrego]

That's how businesses stay in business. If they didn't do that, they wouldn't be around.

[wedicotrucker]

That's how businesses stay in business. If they didn't do that, they wouldn't be around.


Bottom line, It's only worth what some one is willing to pay. I thought $350.00 was a good price, $563.30 is way out of line. Unless it comes with that MFCU, and a 4 chanel radio.

[ncrego]

I"d bet money that it won't be anywhere near that. These things always come out at ridiculously inflated prices on the distributor's sites. It'll be far less on the street when it actually shows up.

[ZeroMax]

I'll buy mine off Ebay for much less direct from Japan.

Same as the semis.

OR from Hong Kong, normally even cheaper

[jocktheglide165]

Bottom line, It's only worth what some one is willing to pay. I thought $350.00 was a good price, $563.30 is way out of line. Unless it comes with that MFCU, and a 4 chanel radio.
you probably said the same thing about the bruiser/mountainer back in 80s and 90s when they cost ana stounding 400 plus and everyone bought one now they ones who bought one are selling it new in box for 4x the price....if not more... :D

[jocktheglide165]

OR from Hong Kong, normally even cheaper
my money is on towerhobbies right now the TXT before they actually got it they had it posted for nearly 500 dollars if no one remembers that one..., but it dropped to nearly 350...

[4wdmt]

IS IT READY TO RUN?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMVP1&P=7

[jocktheglide165]

IS IT READY TO RUN?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMVP1&P=7
thank you for that link....

[twisted]

IS IT READY TO RUN?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMVP1&P=7


it says "rtr"

[jchung]

Wow that's disappointing. I hope there's a kit version. :(

[jocktheglide165]

Wow that's disappointing. I hope there's a kit version. :(
people are so funny...you got posts where they said, "it better be RTR for that price" then we got you saying, "oh thats disappointing not a kit".....man hobby people cant please buyers can they..... :cool:

[Atreyu]

It is very weird it is gonna be RTR... if finally it is at that price I´m definetely buying it.

Wish it comes with the electronic unit... :rolleyes:

[dallasv8]

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM58372

im pretty sure the f350 has a metal chassis.

[jocktheglide165]

it looks like the juggernaut rails......maybe..

[kurrz]

people are so funny...you got posts where they said, "it better be RTR for that price" then we got you saying, "oh thats disappointing not a kit".....man hobby people cant please buyers can they..... :cool:
It's a tamiya of course there's a kit too. (fingers crossed):)