Coming soon: 58711 McLaren Senna (TT-02 chassis)

[Mokei Kagaku 2937]

58711 McLaren Senna (TT-02 chassis)

[Busdriver 6531]

1 hour ago, Mokei Kagaku said:

58711 McLaren Senna (TT-02 chassis)

Let’s hope they get the wheels/tyres right. The right style and wide enough, not just a rehash of  TT02/other chassis’s of the past!!!!! Must admit it does look gorgeous!

[Nwc100 462]

I get the feeling that will be a royal PITA to cut out, but I’d still get one as it does look amazing!

[Mokei Kagaku 2937]

56 minutes ago, Busdriver said:

Let’s hope they get the wheels/tyres right. The right style and wide enough, not just a rehash of  TT02/other chassis’s of the past!!!!! Must admit it does look gorgeous!

I share your hope, but I’m pessimistic. As for wider rear wheels, Tamiya doesn’t seem to consider that anymore, except for in anniversary kits.  

Also, for some reason I can’t possibly comprehend, Tamiya releases lots of new chassis types and bodies, but with few exceptions just recycles wheels. The genuinely new wheels for the 2021 Ford Bronco gave me a little hope that we may get new wheels with further new models too, but until it actually happens, I think we can expect Tamiya to continue recycling old existing wheels.

[Juhunio 6986]

3 hours ago, Mokei Kagaku said:

58711 McLaren Senna (TT-02 chassis)

Oh my 😍😍

I’m kinda over the TT02, but that body kit on something like a TA07 or 08 will be 🫠

[Superluminal 3971]

Would much prefer an F1 GTR longtail, im sure the Senna is very capable but modern car design doesnt seem to do anything for me. Nice to see a brand new shell moulding though.

[bRIBEGuy 3381]

6 hours ago, Juhunio said:

I’m kinda over the TT02, but that body kit on something like a TA07 or 08 will be 🫠

I agree... it would be cool to see some of these bodies coming out on some more interesting chassis.  That Senna would be awesome on a TC-01...

[Pylon80 4013]

That picture is just their 1/24 static kit. I'm very curious to see what the actual 1/10 body will look like? 🧐

[Busdriver 6531]

2 hours ago, Pylon80 said:

That picture is just their 1/24 static kit. I'm very curious to see what the actual 1/10 body will look like? 🧐

They did that with the Europa and it turned out ok. 

 

3 hours ago, bRIBEGuy said:

I agree... it would be cool to see some of these bodies coming out on some more interesting chassis.  That Senna would be awesome on a TC-01...

That would be perfect if the W/B is ok?

[Pylon80 4013]

I would see that body atop an F103GT assuming the width is right! 

[InsaneJim69 1587]

5 hours ago, Busdriver said:

They did that with the Europa and it turned out ok. 

 

That would be perfect if the W/B is ok?

The TC01 is 257mm 👍 it's a pity Tamiya don't use this chassis much apart from the horrid formula e car. 🤦‍♂️😕

James 

[Raman36 1749]

On 6/2/2022 at 1:07 AM, Juhunio said:

Oh my 😍😍

I’m kinda over the TT02, but that body kit on something like a TA07 or 08 will be 🫠

 

On 6/2/2022 at 7:50 AM, bRIBEGuy said:

I agree... it would be cool to see some of these bodies coming out on some more interesting chassis.  That Senna would be awesome on a TC-01...

The days of the TA / TB cars coming with bodies is long gone. Most use those chassis for more competitive means and end up not using the body that comes with the kit. This is why Tamiya releases these on TT01/TT02, which is more for the car loving enthusiast.  They then release these as body sets for the likes of me, who choses to run on a scale body on a TA08 or TRF cars.. versus look alike bodies from BittyDesign, Exotek etc.

Im happy to see this McLaren release. Ever since the Ferrari license expired there has been a lack of Exotic / Hypercar bodies from Tamiya. This one will do just fine. Hopefully more McLarens will follow.

I still have hopes for a new Carrera.. it’s been ages! 

[RC Perspective 527]

On 6/2/2022 at 4:16 AM, Superluminal said:

Would much prefer an F1 GTR longtail, im sure the Senna is very capable but modern car design doesnt seem to do anything for me. Nice to see a brand new shell moulding though.

I'm with ya on that. The F1 GTR is an all time favorite!

[InsaneJim69 1587]

Heck yeah a F1 GTR Long tail in Fina livery would have been super cool imo.

 

James.

[RC Perspective 527]

13 hours ago, InsaneJim69 said:

Heck yeah a F1 GTR Long tail in Fina livery would have been super cool imo.

 

James.

I would so finish this body with the McLaren orange!

[GreatDane 71]

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[qatmix 881]

It comes pre-painted in white. Unless you buy the bodykit. 

 

[Pylon80 4013]

3 hours ago, qatmix said:

It comes pre-painted in white. Unless you buy the bodykit. 

 

They probably had leftover paint from the 934 kits that were last re-released 😁

[Busdriver 6531]

Pity the box art is Metallic Orange, but the body is going to be white!!!

[InsaneJim69 1587]

5 hours ago, Busdriver said:

Pity the box art is Metallic Orange, but the body is going to be white!!!

The box art is white. The orange one is the 1/24 static kit. 👍

Looks a stunning bodyset though. Might actually get myself one of these and paint it a dark Pearlescent Purple 👍😍

James.

[OoALEJOoO 3335]

On 6/10/2022 at 8:23 AM, InsaneJim69 said:

Heck yeah a F1 GTR Long tail in Fina livery would have been super cool imo.

 

James.

On a TC-01 chassis to keep the body realistically low and I am sold.

[Busdriver 6531]

Definitely think a bodyset is worth looking at . There’s some lovely colours that could be used along with some carbon fibre sticker!!!

[JYCM3 241]

19 hours ago, InsaneJim69 said:

The box art is white. The orange one is the 1/24 static kit. 👍

Looks a stunning bodyset though. Might actually get myself one of these and paint it a dark Pearlescent Purple 👍😍

James.

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[Juhunio 6986]

If anyone hears tell of the part number for the body kit, please post it here too 

[Mokei Kagaku 2937]

2 hours ago, Juhunio said:

If anyone hears tell of the part number for the body kit, please post it here too 

51693

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