Custom engineered CC-02

Well, after Jesus himself and 172 Nobel Prize wins, we, the Jews (;-)), bring you what Tamiya should have released a long time ago - the CC-02!


When Tamiya re-released the CC-01 Wrangler recenly, we were both happy and disappointed at the same time. Happy, because the superb Wrangler body was made available again. Disappointed, well because of the out-dated, ancient technology of the CC-01 chassis.


Our main concern was Tamiya's sin of the wrong front axle, which as you all know is a live axle on the real Jeep.


We decided to take matters into our own hands. My friend, a mechanical engineer, started planning and mocking up a concept chassis. Soon to follow was myself, a computer engineer, with what we call 'version 2.0'...


Built combining Tamiya and Axial parts, as well as some custom made aluminum parts, the main trick was converting the rear live axle into a steerable, front one. Other major components used were the CR-01 ladder frame and Axial's gearbox.


A newbie will probably have a hard time sourcing all the bits and bobs, but if your repertoire includes a Highlift and a Durga for example (like I have), you will not only have the expertise, but also the endless leftover parts (mainly screws) required!


We have modeled the most complicated part of the conversion with a 3D graphic software (see link at bottom). I will gladly answer any questions. And in case you were wondering, the superb clear windshields are available for sale in my traderoom ;-)


Hope to see some more in the future, who knows - perhaps Tamiya will get the hint!...


***The first paragraph was written with humorous intent, and in no way meant to ignite a religious war of any kind...