Saito2 6573 Posted January 17, 2023 You know, call me crazy, (I am) but I'm way more excited for this than I ever was for the Astute 2022. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted January 17, 2023 I guess it depends on what you actually get out of the box, but this thing from what I've seen is a re-bodied slightly modded RB5. Now, as the owner of an RB5 I can tell you that this is a good thing. RB5's are awesome buggies. Somewhat equivalent to the B4 and pre-dates the TRF201 by a couple years. This would be good for someone who wants to say ...club race with a more retro looking buggy. This should also mean that spares will be available again for the RB5, depending on the plastics. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18803 Posted January 17, 2023 Wow.. this version + alloy wheels can be 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 660 Posted January 17, 2023 I currently have an NIB RB5 sitting in the closet and I'd love to get this body + wing set. It looks like it may be an easy swap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1961 Posted January 17, 2023 Tempting, very tempting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3946 Posted January 18, 2023 I sold my RB5, Kinda regret it, was an SP2 WC, so big bore velvel shocks among other things 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 660 Posted January 19, 2023 On 1/17/2023 at 4:14 PM, mtbkym01 said: I sold my RB5, Kinda regret it, was an SP2 WC, so big bore velvel shocks among other things Oh, that's nice. I think you need another one. The one I have in box is the original version. Though, I did pick up some lunsford turnbuckles and a Sword body for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas W 1429 Posted January 20, 2023 Now that is a proper 2wd buggy. Would be a nice next step for me, when I want a rear motor 2wd without quarky front suspension and loads of slop. Good to see it has longitudinal battery mount. Looking forward for it to be Angebot der Woche at Tamico some time in the future. Then the money will burn in the pocket. Hmm. If I paint it orange metallic and fit JC Racing Ultima wheels it would look like the Tomahawk for the rest of the household. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10006 Posted January 21, 2023 Looks like fun… 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted January 21, 2023 Yeah, I can definitely see myself painting one of these up like an old Triumph. Time to sell some stuff for funding. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 1176 Posted January 21, 2023 https://rc.kyosho.com/en/dirt-master https://rc.kyosho.com/en/34311.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1576 Posted January 21, 2023 The BBX is gonna have to be good to stop me buying this……. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted January 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Twinfan said: https://rc.kyosho.com/en/dirt-master https://rc.kyosho.com/en/34311.html Under £200? ...I'm in!😎 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4240 Posted January 22, 2023 Really like the look of this. It looks like it drives exactly how my DT-03 doesn't quite, despite my efforts! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dtn8. 6 Posted January 22, 2023 Here is some more footage of the Dirt Master from Japan. https://youtu.be/FBX3157PKBo Excited for this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted January 22, 2023 12 hours ago, matisse said: The BBX is gonna have to be good to stop me buying this…… What if (and lets dream for a second) this "neo-retro" thing (Kyosho's words) is a trend, gathering steam? We have the G-Force Genova and now this Dirt Master. Could this new Tamiya BBX be of the same type? One can hope... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1576 Posted January 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Saito2 said: What if (and lets dream for a second) this "neo-retro" thing (Kyosho's words) is a trend, gathering steam? We have the G-Force Genova and now this Dirt Master. Could this new Tamiya BBX be of the same type? One can hope... Fingers crossed!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted January 22, 2023 11 hours ago, Saito2 said: What if (and lets dream for a second) this "neo-retro" thing (Kyosho's words) is a trend, gathering steam? We have the G-Force Genova and now this Dirt Master. Could this new Tamiya BBX be of the same type? One can hope... Please oh God's of RC, let this proclamation by the prophet @Saito2 be the holy RC truth and nothing but the holy RC truth!!👍 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas W 1429 Posted January 23, 2023 This buggy is so sexy. I feel just so excited about this as I was after ordering the Tomahawk and was waiting for it to arrive. I think this could be a good postal racer and a nice step into the brushless world for me. And might just put the dream about an Optima Mid /Turbo Optima on ice even longer. It is also a good opportunity to get RB5 parts. I am looking forward to get RB5 knuckles for the Tomahawk like Siang20 did some years ago. It will be nice to have a front end with less slop again. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misterp180 257 Posted January 23, 2023 Anybody found anywhere to preorder in the UK yet? I think it looks amazing and if the BBX is heading in this direction it is going to be a cool year for us RC fans! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 1176 Posted January 23, 2023 I've not seen anywhere yet. I'm in two minds about this release. I really like it but I have a Legendary Ultima in my build queue that cost me £279 last year. For the extra £80 you get a much higher end buggy than this new model. For an extra £40 you can get a Tamiya TD2 which is new and different/interesting. So I'm not sure this Dirt Master is good value? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlideWRX 760 Posted January 23, 2023 I think a race for the Legendary Ultima and the Dirt Master would be very interesting. Same electronics, same tire/wheel and time them on the same track! It seems the 2wd Short Course trucks are all rear engine, maybe Kyosho will add one to their lineup with this chassis back out there. They have the Rampage, but I think that is more for fun, being a solid axle with the engine/trans bolted to it. For me, it would be history kinda repeating itself. In the 80's I started with a Hornet, and eventually I got an Ultima Pro, but about the same time Teenager years were drawing my attention elsewhere. You know, Battletech. GIANT STOMPY ROBOTS. Oh yeah girls and cars, but GIANT STOMPY ROBOTS. These days I started with a DT-03, and may end up at a Dirt master. I still play Battletech, on the computer. Oh yeah and I have a wife... 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3605 Posted January 23, 2023 39 minutes ago, SlideWRX said: Battletech. PPC to the head! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 1101 Posted January 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Twinfan said: I've not seen anywhere yet. I'm in two minds about this release. I really like it but I have a Legendary Ultima in my build queue that cost me £279 last year. For the extra £80 you get a much higher end buggy than this new model. For an extra £40 you can get a Tamiya TD2 which is new and different/interesting. So I'm not sure this Dirt Master is good value? 2 hours ago, SlideWRX said: I think a race for the Legendary Ultima and the Dirt Master would be very interesting. Same electronics, same tire/wheel and time them on the same track! It seems the 2wd Short Course trucks are all rear engine, maybe Kyosho will add one to their lineup with this chassis back out there. They have the Rampage, but I think that is more for fun, being a solid axle with the engine/trans bolted to it. For me, it would be history kinda repeating itself. In the 80's I started with a Hornet, and eventually I got an Ultima Pro, but about the same time Teenager years were drawing my attention elsewhere. You know, Battletech. GIANT STOMPY ROBOTS. Oh yeah girls and cars, but GIANT STOMPY ROBOTS. These days I started with a DT-03, and may end up at a Dirt master. I still play Battletech, on the computer. Oh yeah and I have a wife... The Dirt Master is basically an RB5 from a geometry POV. So this makes a close equivalent to the RC10B4 from Associated or a TRF201. So with same electrics and driver I would expect this new car to beat a Legendary series Ultima on track 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2829 Posted January 23, 2023 I can't say I love the look of it as it seems a bit bland but I bet it will be a hoot to drive and built well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites