Hi all
I've set about doing exactly that, and the results so far are good. I really liked the look of the CC-02, but found the Mercedes shell a bit too dreary. I've wanted to keep the completed vehicle as a pure Tamiya, so am using only Tamiya parts.
The WT-02 wheels and Blackfoot tyres from the Amarok truck fit on without modification. All I needed to do was turn the front bumper over, using all the spacers in the kit and some longer screws, to lift it as high as possible so that it clears on full lock. With springs fully compressed it does clip it, just about, so I may opt to lift it a little bit more.
I'm indecisive about the body. I sourced a polycarbonate Brat shell and the Mud Blaster 2 stickers which I might use, but I quite fancy something a bit more agricultural like a Unimog. No idea yet!
Assuming I might have used the Brat shell, I have shortened the wheel base a notch (about half an inch) by mounting the rear axle further forward on the chassis.
A Sport Tuned motor has been added. Gear ratios are 'standard' (ie those that it came with but not set up in low ratio format). I have utilised all the shock spacers to get some stiffness in the suspension.
I've only run it briefly as the tyres only arrived this morning. I can report that the gear ratios work well for the set-up, very accelerative and decently fast. It pops wheelies easily, and rocks about the longitudinal axis when stabbing the power in, reminiscent of a real monster truck.
Here's a pic of the chassis, I think it works perfectly and I would be surprised if Tamiya didn't release this in monster truck format in the future.
Any opinions about the body would be gratefully received. Must be Tamiya parts only, and if a good idea is suggested I'll build it!
Cheers all
