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No damage, complete $300. quote:Originally posted by ukclaireHow much would you pay for a complete Holiday Buggy...? Claire id="quote">id="quote">

Inbound email heading your way.[] quote:Originally posted by TWINSETHi John I had some plastic copies made cos someone wanted the alu one, I can send you one if you mail me your address. They're made of black plastic, so the grub screw at the bottom doesn't stand overtightening but they're good for a shelf queen. Also, the nub at the top has a thru hole instead of a groove (looks a little stronger) id="quote">id="quote">

quote: Originally posted by Shodog J3cub, don't get your hopes up. I doubt they would bring that out. None the less it is a very cool car Jim id="quote">id="quote"> One can dream...[8)] I like what they've done with the car. It's not a bad idea to purchase and vintage body set and apply it to a new chassis. It looks like that's what they did here.

Hmm good idea about ratings. My top ten are as follows. 1. Holiday Buggy - My first tamiya - Great car 2. Sand Scorcher - Love that yellow/red scheme 3. Blitzer Beetle - Nice quiet smooth operator/fun to drive 4. Black Foot - First Tamiya Monster Truck and it just looks mean 5. Grasshopper I - For its simplicity and ruggedness 6. Subuaru Brat - I've always liked the Brat in 1:1 scale 7. King Cab - Whole lotta fun to drive, even though it has a lexan body 8. 1983 Vintage Pajero - Lots of detail and lots of detail 9. Isuzu Mu - Haven't driven it yet, but it looks like a winner 10. Hi-Lux - Yeah right, maybe when I win the lottery..... Its the only 3 Speed that looks appealing to me.id="blue"> Basically here's my list. I have had all of these at one point in my life with the exception of the Toyota Hi-Lux. Hopefully I'll have all of these in my collection John

Holly cow a re-issued willy's wheeler? quote: Originally posted by njmlondon I found this page accidentally on the Japanese Tamiya web-site... http://www.tamiya.com/japan/rc/kaizou/008c.../city_turbo.htm not sure if it is a one off prototype or a new product but it looks very cool not sure about this though... http://www.tamiya.com/japan/rc/kaizou/006m...ni/minimini.htm id="quote">id="quote">

Amen to that brother. Now if I had only saved mine. quote: Originally posted by DJTheoquote:re the Super Seven, you could saw the roof off a holiday buggy - wouldn't look that much different (if you squint, thru fog) id="quote">id="quote"> [] Never saw, drill or modify a holiday buggy body, or the president of the "save the Holiday Buggies Organisation" will personally hunt you down... LOL[][] id="quote">id="quote">

I am getting ready to assemble my SS after a somewhat lengthy rebuild. My question is this. I have a front body post but its missing a tab where the body pin sets. Are there any suitable replacements for these posts. I really don't want to pay Ebay prices. Any suggestions? John

Thanks for the insight. I can never keep these guys straight in my head. But, I thought that the Kubelwagen was 4WD, no? quote:Originally posted by miramarThe real VW Type 82E was normal rear wheel drive only. It was actually a Beetle bodyshell on a VW Type 82 Kübelwagen chassis. The Type 87 (during WWII) and Type 287 (after WWII) were 4WD Beetles with Schwimmwagen drivetrain. id="quote">id="quote">

I think they should stick with the Military theme. They can put out an 4WD Volkswagen Type 82E, use the XC chassis with the Blitzer Beetle shell and WW tires and wheels. I just love this car... http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp...002105222_1.jpg Kaindi, Nice job!!! 8D

quote:Originally posted by BeetleMeisterWhats so special about the XC chassis? Which cars had the XC? id="quote">id="quote">I am in the middle of building the Isuzu MU Low-down. I am quite impressed with the XC chassis as it build pretty much like the full scale prototype. The body shell detailing, you just can beat it. I would even go so far as to say, IMHO that this may be as collectable as some of the cars such as SS and Hi-Lux. Just my $02 John

Yeah, that makes more sense then bidding on them. Thanks again Willy, you've managed to talk me yet again into saving money for more important things.... John

LOL, so does this mean that you are not a University of Michigian football fan?[] quote:Originally posted by SjoerdHmmm, I am not a great fan of yellow and blue combination... I say you make it more a lightblue / darkblue combination or blue / white. Would be a little more peacefull like it was on the old TC.. [] Just my opinion. id="quote">id="quote">

Amen, lets just count only the Tamiyas. Showcase the rest of Kyoshos and the like for the us poor schmucks to look at[]

Make mine a hard plastic one please. Sorry, I just have a hang-up about lexan. quote: Originally posted by Sjoerd Better idea: A Cayenne with a chassis simialr to the 959! [] Maybe a 4WD M04-like chassis??? [] id="quote">id="quote">

Yes, those are them... quote:Originally posted by Bibbodo you meant the siver metal ones that act as a bearing from the wishbone into the gearcase and is held by a grub screw? id="quote">id="quote">

I've noticed that there are metal pins that hold the SS rear suspension together via set set screws. Can anyone tell what size these pins are. I am missing one of them. Thanks John

One question for your. When you are referring to a panel truck, think of the Ford Excursion without the windows, right? If the King Blackfoot does not have the step-side bumper, you could use the bed and with some brass rod, mold the basic design around the length and height of the truck. After you get the brass rod in place, use stryene.

Here's the kicker. It started at $1. quote:Originally posted by Porsche 928_gts_02yeah...I found this and thought it is a tad much. However, someone is willing to pay the price...more power to them. id="quote">id="quote">

My favorite color. Sand Scorcher yellow....[]

I just purchased the Sand Scorcher Exhaust. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I plan on completing a review for Tamiya Club upon receipt and inspection. Thanks and take care. John quote:Originally posted by rcgrabbagHi folks, I've been producing replica parts for my own restoration projects and now have them for sale if anyone is interested. I am currently producing a number of items and am in the process of updating my website with photos, shopping cart, etc. You can check this stuff out at http://www.rcgrabbag.com. Go to the Store category, Vintage Parts link. Please be advised that these are replica items, and not the originals! id="quote">id="quote">

Beautiful reproductions.[8D] BTW is that an ME109 under the sand scorcher left rear corner? quote:Originally posted by rcgrabbagThere is an email link at the bottom of the Store page or you can email me at jw@rcgrabbag.com. I made up a production schedule for certain items but demand will most likely change it. I have a number of requests for lenses so I will be rescheduling other items that no one has asked for yet so I can do ALL the lenses. If you are interested in something else, please let me know. A lot of folks are asking for the replica 'chrome' parts to be prepainted with the Alclad II chrome paint. I've ordered some for testing and will let you know the results. I am also considering having them chrome plated but I want to try the paint first. Thanks for the interest folks! Here's a pic of the unpainted replica temporarily mounted on my own Scorcher resto project: id="quote">id="quote">

Yeah, yeah, yeah nosecone.... Build a better nose cone and rule the world Bahwahwahwah!!!![}] Oh sorry, I got caught up watching cartoon with my son... [:I] quote:Originally posted by rcgrabbagNosecone.....hmmmm [] id="quote">id="quote">

J3cubfan This is actually an airplane that I've piloted, the J3 Cub. I also have a Carl Goldberg .60 size model of this aircraft as well. Before kids, I used to fly this thing just about every week. Now I am doing good to fly it once a year.... John

Basically, I'll be happy to finish off my Sand Scorcher. I'd like a Holiday Buggy in a couple of years. That was my first Tamiya R/C car. I may thin the herd out. I'll probably be putting my Black foot up for sale or giving it to my youngest son once turns 4 or 5. My Grasshopper will be given back to my brother. He's a bit older and won't thrash it.

Here's something scary. My father had the aurora race track. I vividly remember it. I must have been around 4 yrs old. I remember seeing the blue mustang along with a yellow one. Too bad, he no longer has it... quote:Originally posted by darryn1Before we start moaning about how much we pay for our cars - have a go at these : These little tikes would almost fit inside our tires !! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...3&category=2618 AND http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...3&category=2618 Thats just an example of what some can go for - I have seen some HO scale cars go for over 7500 USD ! [:0][:0][:0][:0] Some of these also look like they were never really of a good quality when made originally either !! [] Goes to show that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.[}] Cheers Darryn id="quote">id="quote">