Big Duke 6 11 Posted May 12, 2013 Does anyone have any info on this ? With no mention of the Tamiya version re release, I am interested..... Very !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted May 12, 2013 It's an 1/8th scale car. Brushless with that gorgeous body. It should have been released by now but looks like Carisma still hasn't. It was shown quickly at the German toy fair. That's all I know about it. I want one, but they don't distribute here in the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Duke 6 11 Posted May 13, 2013 Cool thanks when I figure the cheapest way to us, I will post it !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Duke 6 11 Posted November 2, 2013 Hot off the presses........ http://www.matoys.com/catalog/product.php?cid=2_43_44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted November 4, 2013 Here is some additional info: Chassis name: M48S SCALE : 1/8 HEIGHT : 180mm FRONT TYRE : ø85mm x 35mm(width) REAR TYRE : ø85mm x 40mm(width) LENGTH : 520mm WIDTH : 231mm WHEELBASE : 280mm Motor: Brushless 540 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted November 4, 2013 I was on the phone to CML distribution this morning (UK Carisma agent ) . They are expecting stock of both this and the M10DT Baja Beetle 1/10 scale in early Dec . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted November 4, 2013 They don't yet have a distributor in the US I wonder if I can buy direct from them in HK or use someone like Stella or RCmart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted November 4, 2013 They don't yet have a distributor in the US I wonder if I can buy direct from them in HK or use someone like Stella or RCmart if you get stuck Redshape will supply to the USA but they are also awaiting delivery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted November 14, 2013 More picts http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml_product.php?menu=rc_cars&productId=0000007732&galleryImage=5#G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Duke 6 11 Posted November 16, 2013 Going to preorder from modelsportUK they ship to states, unless someone knows a distributor in US Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steponit! 23 Posted January 22, 2014 Hi Good People! Just wondering has anyone bought one? If so, how's the build? Is it worth buying it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted January 22, 2014 Pretty sure these are RTR mate, just add a battery and away you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted January 22, 2014 Yup these are RTR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steponit! 23 Posted January 23, 2014 RTR ?! Aww man! That's no fun !! Thanks, Good People! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted January 23, 2014 It still looks a blast in the promo video on their website though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted March 7, 2014 So the Carisma M48S Porsche 959 finally made it to the US. I couldn't resist. Got home from work to find this on my front step. I have not run it yet, but I'm not too concerned about how well it runs. All I care about is how good it looks, and boy does this car look good. Nice touches too like mirrors, door handles, and wiper blades. I'll follow up with a video weather and time permitting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted March 7, 2014 Nice.. Where did you buy it from in the states? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted March 7, 2014 Falcon Hobby Supply. In my haste, I forgot to get the optional led light set lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted March 7, 2014 That's not a bad price! I also like the fact that it takes a 540 size motor.. I find the 1/8 scale brushless systems not very smooth.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted March 7, 2014 It's small for an 1/8th vehicle. Chassis wise, it's the same size as a short course truck. My Kyosho DRX VE Subaru is larger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted March 7, 2014 That's the problem with 1/8 period. There is no standard wheelbase. The DRX is 310, the Inferno GT is 325, Inferno GT2 is 360. Lol.. The Carisma is close to the old TGX wheelbase. I plan on selling my TRF801X that's converted to an on-road and put the $ towards one of these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted March 7, 2014 That's the problem with 1/8 period. There is no standard wheelbase. The DRX is 310, the Inferno GT is 325, Inferno GT2 is 360. Lol.. The Carisma is close to the old TGX wheelbase. I plan on selling my TRF801X that's converted to an on-road and put the $ towards one of these WR8 Flux is 300mm and among the smallest calling itself 1/8. Still mad as a hatter and loads of fun. (it also takes a 540 sized brushless motor - 4000kv!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted March 7, 2014 I had a DRX briefly... Did not care for it much.. I usually have a love hate relationship with Kyoshp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted March 8, 2014 I had a DRX briefly... Did not care for it much.. I usually have a love hate relationship with Kyoshp I really enjoy my DRX VE. I drive it about once a week, running 3s. It really scoots and handles well. It's also been bullet proof so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites