mongoose1983

So that is why you people in the UK don't like the Hi-Lux High-Lift!

Hey Paul. Well, I wasn't aware of the Axial you mention. I rarely look at anything else but Tamiyas. It may be a better Crawler, but I doubt it looks as good as the Land Cruiser. Proline bodies, give me a break... Have a great day Y'All! EB --

I do agree with all of you regarding the CR-01. This model will set a turning point and will become a landmark for Tamiya radio control kits. This is the only complete Crawler kit so far that you'd find in Hobby stores nowadays. With this Land Cruiser, Tamiya is setting a standard for other companies to challenge. And yeah, it's fun to drive, has good looks in spite of being a lexan bodied car, and has a good asking price. I believe it's an instant classic, the way the Hot Shot was back in the 80's.

Question is: better or worse, or just different?

Actually, I don't think these heavy trucks (I mean the "Lifts") will keep selling as well as until now because of the release of the much lighter, cheaper, and resistent Land Cruiser CR-01. I tend to believe -I may be wrong- that buyers will turn to the CR-01 instead of these heavy, three-channel-radio-required, and extremely complicated three-speeders. Judging from what's been turning up in the showrooms here, everyday there's one or two Land Cruisers showing, while them High Lifts are getting stuck in last few months' numbers. Will the High Lift become another exotic truck -the kind of Mountaineers- in the history of Tamiya R/C catalogue?

I just wonder if the High-Lift will ever be as collectible as the Blazing Blazer or such in the next 20 or 30 years...

As I said before, I believe the scale wasn't wrong. The blue Hilux picture I used to compare my High-Lift was the longer bed version. The most common was the short-bed one, which was released by Tamiya as the Bruiser, Mountaineer, and now the High-Lift. In this picture you can see the special longer bed Hilux ad. Best regards, EB --

Actually, I think the 4x4 Hi-Lux came in two versions, one with a shorter bed as well. That is probably the model that Tamiya come up with. Oh, by the way, I remember other post somewhere saying that the actual scale size of the Toyota High-Lift was really a 1:9 and the F-350 High-Lift was really a 1:11. That explains the diff scale look when you have these trucks running side by side. Have a nice Monday. EB --

Hi friends, I just found this nice site with pictures of the original catalogue for the Toyota truck that became the Bruiser, Mountaineer, and later the High-Lift. Details are all there for you to build your trucks more like the original. http://www.japanesenostalgiccar.com/articl...taPickup4WD1979 My High-Lift is now only missing Crystals to go out for the first ride... You all have a nice week! EB --

That nice chassis is a Lunch Box from 1987. Nice truck! Regards, EB --

Hi Fraser! If you're going to use larger wheels on a F-350 you'll need to modify it. But if your High-Lift is a Toyota then you only need 2.2 hex-drive wheels and a nice set of tires of your choice. Anyway, pictures of my truck (not yet finished) including a 1:1 comparison you can see them at: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?...ost&id=4267 Have a nice day! EB --

Thanks for sharing them pictures, Jak! Very good example of what can be done with them Beetles!

Nice results! Did you have modify something to fit them scorcher wheels on it? I had lots of fun browsing thru your showroom. I absolutely LOVED the tube-structures you did for the scorchers and buggies. I have one MadCap without body and was wondering how to shape alloy tubes to work a body for it.

NICE. Thanks Mr.Pumpkin. Do you have more pictures of it. I'd like to see how it fits the rear axles' lenght.

I was watching some YouTube videos this afternoon and was wondering if anybody of you have tried this combination. If so, any pictures of such thing? Best to Y'All! EB --

Hi there, I live far away in Chile, a poor country in South America. I'm verified and I haven't had any problems with the Paypal service. Actually, I think it's great. Cheers

Well, I still haven't got the d*mn loctite required to get all of them small lights and mufflers done, but all of the other stuff it's ready. This is how my truck looks now (the camera can't capture the true tone of the blue I used) and, if you look at the left corner below, you'll see a nice 1.1 Hilux for a side by side comparison. Y'All have a great 1st of May! EB --

You're right, Jeffy. That Traxxas seems to be the only way out. BUT to me, all my life it 's been Tamiya + Futaba stick radios. Anything else just doesn't feel right. But then again, you're right. That one's a good option to the $175 USD shipped Futaba radio.

Thanks Pikachoo75! So how you liked the scale wild boar by the truck? Ha ha ha... Have a nice day! EB --

Hiya Willy, Well, the abovementioned review said the Tamiya 302 had much better brakes than the Futaba 330. It's cheaper too. So I think I'll go for the Tamiya. BTW, I've just made a vid of the proccess of receiving-building-painting the High Lift. Two nights works in only a minute and a half! See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsiS_R5Aisw Godnight and Thanks to eveyone here! EB --

Actually, I was reading your TEU-302BK ESC review last night. About my experience with MSC: I have had a runner Pumpkin with an MSC for more than 15 years and never had problems like them crushes you mention. The truck would go in circles when the batt runs down -it doens't respond to the Transmitter no more. But still, there was this five-or-sixty USD doubt I have. I also have a BlackFoot with an Associated ESC. I just don't see no better performance rather than the battery lasts longer. To be honest, if I had someone wanting to pay half the cost of the ESC I would take that and just go back to the MSC. Still, I got an ESC for the Monster Beetle I been working on the last months. All that thing about programming and such. I hate it. Back in the day, it was all about mechanics, now the thing is half or more about electronics. Just like full size cars. there was a time you could fix and tune them in your own garage, now you need analyzers and stuff. What a world... Anyway, OK. I think I'll go for the ESC you reviewed. I see me again asking for some tips on installing the darn ESC here in the forum by the time I get it -I hope you don't mind helping me again :-) You have a nice week! EB --

$200 for a Scorcher... I wonder what were the prices for a BlackFoot truck, ten bucks for one with the original box??

Nope. This has nothing to do with beign reminiscent but more with the USD $60 I would save by using an MSC rather than the manual-required-super-special-made-for-Tamiya-only ESC! Still, is there any technical issue in the practical use of a regular Tamiya MSC on a High Lift truck? Anybody in the know or should I just try it myself? You see I don't want to make any mods in the chassis before being sure it will work... Cheers! EB --

Hey fellas. I finally got the High Lift last Monday. It's almost ready -only missing the cosmetic bits (see pic). Anyway, one thing that's been on my mind lately is, I know the Bruiser used a regular MSC and had a much bigger motor and battery than the regular Hilux High lift. Well, since there is plenty of space to use in between the body and the frame of the truck I was wondering what if I use a third servo and a regular Tamiya MSC for this one??? What would you say? I have two other trucks with ESCs (BF, MB) but I always liked the simplicity of MSCs the better. If anybody in the know, please help. Y'All have a great Sunday! EB --

...They don't. And never will. Am I the only one who don't like 'em? Regards, EB --