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Was the JR-X2 the beginning of the end?
Wheel_Nut replied to Saito2's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Not really sure that assembly aspect was the biggest issue for the RC10. I think the Losi was a better design and more up-to-date. The JR-X2 was light weight and well designed. Team Losi tyres were also very polular at the time. -
Are we about Due for a DT-04 Buggy?
Wheel_Nut replied to danimaldaisy's topic in General discussions
I like it too. DT-04 However I’m thinking to wait for for the body parts moulded in black polycarbonate. Otherwise I would have to paint them black so I can go for the ‘Murdered Out’ look. Maybe I could apply the Wild one decals for an alternate look with some racing stripes. The White body parts don’t really work with the broken up lines of the tub chassis and tubular frame sections IMO. Yep, I’m focused on aesthetics at this point! -
I see your point and I think there is truth to it. However it seems you are criticising Tamiya based on a lot of personal preference. The DT-04 seems intended as an introductory buggy. It is not intended to be equivalent to Astute or Dynastorm. I think it is well suited for it’s purpose. It is likely a superior design to many classic Tamiya buggies from the 80s and 90s. Better suspension, steering, gearbox, chassis layout, etc. There are a lot of mid range cars from other manufacturers like Kyosho and Traxxas using better quality materials in their mid range models. I’m not even sure Tamiya is so keen to compete directly with them these days. Tamiya’s main strength is their plastic moulding factories, so they are trying to leverage this as much as possible.
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DT-04 looks pretty decent as an introductory buggy. I like the chassis layout, the suspension with CVA dampers and especially the bell-crank steering. It seems favourable to the low-end buggies of the 80’s as its probably tougher and a nicer design overall.
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DT-04 is interesting. I'm not a fan of the plastic moulded cowling in lieu of a proper bodyshell. I noticed it can be built with two differerent wheelbase lengths.
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Hornet Evo Rear End Design Options
Wheel_Nut replied to ThunderDragonCy's topic in General discussions
Then it would be ok with modern buggy rims and 12mm drive hex. I’m wondering if the alternative axles are long enough to fit the stock Hornet rear rims. Vintage axles would be longer AFAIK. -
Hornet Evo Rear End Design Options
Wheel_Nut replied to ThunderDragonCy's topic in General discussions
What is the downside of using the full DT-03 setup? -
I guess there will be a TD-4 v2 with a revised chassis moulding and a new body.
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I recall seeing early 1:8th scale IC circuit cars with push rods. Maybe AYK, Serpent, or Kyosho 1980s. Does the Hotshot rear suspension count?
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The new colour scheme looks spectacular. That’s a cool designer look.
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I disagree. I think that potential customers would be more interested in a chassis that performs better and is simpler to maintain. Tamiya is traditionally recognised as a high quality brand. It would be more desirable if the durability and performance lived up to the expected quality of aesthetics and customer experience. With the TD2/4, aesthetics and customer experience are also hit and miss so there are a lot of things that need to be fixed. Less complexity would have avoided the impression the product was under-developed and rushed to market.
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They could redesign it with a traditional chassis layout and conventional front suspension.
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I would like to see some new TA-02 based cars with updated steering, stronger suspension arms and stronger drive-train. It would be known as: “TA-02 EVO”
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My favourite ones are: 58034 Superchamp 58043 Grasshopper 58047 Hotshot 58051 Fox
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It seems like a good idea overall. A re-packaged TD2 transmission seems attractive, as long as you are prepared to adjust the design if there are troubles with availability of the layshaft or idler gear. I’d avoid using any suspension components from TD2/4. I cannot see any benefit of these parts eg. arms. Also, the factory may have finished production already so these parts may be scarce in the near future. I wonder if you could incorporate the GH2 battery hatch onto the chassis. Maybe I’m the only person who finds it an interesting design feature. I think a double deck FRP chassis may stronger and no more expensive, so personally I would go that way.