FIAT 131 ABARTH RC 1/10 OLIO FIAT?

[kontemax 1734]

Here we are!




Max

[Busdriver 6269]

10 minutes ago, kontemax said:

Here we are!




Max

Beautiful!!!

[Kalamity 32]

Very nice!! so its going to be on the mf1x chassis, will it be 225 or 239mm WB? Probably 239 like the Escort, right?

[GreatDane 70]

1 hour ago, kontemax said:

Here we are!




Max

Grazie mille :-)

[GreatDane 70]

10 minutes ago, Kalamity said:

Very nice!! so its going to be on the mf1x chassis, will it be 225 or 239mm WB? Probably 239 like the Escort, right?

According to a post from June 9, 2023 on tamiyablog.com it's 239 mm wheelbase.

[Mrowka 496]

On 6/9/2023 at 7:59 PM, kontemax said:

Obviously a RWD conversion is mandatory.

Max

Can someone explain why Tamiya made this in AWD?!?

[OoALEJOoO 3236]

Seems a missed opportunity. Tamiya could have created/released a M06Ra chassis along with the FIAT 131. Aside from the top-level part number, they already have all the parts needed (mainly the high ground clearance uprights used both in the MF-01X and the M05Ra). That or maybe indeed they are planning to discontinue the M06 now that the MB-01 is out.

Hopefully the body is released separately.

[Busdriver 6269]

3 hours ago, OoALEJOoO said:

Hopefully the body is released separately.

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[OnTheTrail 1161]

On 8/27/2023 at 12:11 PM, kontemax said:

Here we are!




Max

Uh oh.   Looks like Tamiya wants more of my money.   Anyone know the item# for this release?

[berman 5315]

6 hours ago, Mrowka said:

Can someone explain why Tamiya made this in AWD?!?

Because nobody can drive a rwd m-chassis rally car offroad without just sitting there doing donuts? 😄

It would be less frustrating for the inexperienced I would imagine. 

Looks like I'm going to have to start moonlighting and selling my body to get the funds to acquire all these new m-chassis cars 🤦

[Raman36 1700]

7 hours ago, Mrowka said:

Can someone explain why Tamiya made this in AWD?!?

Because it’s an RC and not a 1:1. RWD RC on road cars tend to be a handful in drivability. AWD ensures it’s fun to drive 

[OnTheTrail 1161]

3 hours ago, berman said:

Because nobody can drive a rwd m-chassis rally car offroad without just sitting there doing donuts? 😄

 

Off road??    I can sometimes <many times...??> get my M-06 in trouble on my paved driveway!

[OoALEJOoO 3236]

2 hours ago, OnTheTrail said:

Off road??    I can sometimes <many times...??> get my M-06 in trouble on my paved driveway!

For reasons I'm still trying to understand, my rally converted M06Ra is much easier to drive on all surfaces than my regular M06. In fact, it is on-par with my rally MF-01X in drivability!!

Is the color black or dark blue? Maybe this is the reason why there are rumors (or reports, can't remember) that Tamiya will resurrect the PS Dark Blue previously called on the Wolf WR1.

Ps Dark Blue 100Ml Spray Can / Tamiya USA

[Badcrumble 4401]

Found a listing for a bodyset when googling about the Squash Van rumour

[Honza 1088]

17 hours ago, Mrowka said:

Can someone explain why Tamiya made this in AWD?!?

Because their only other rally M-chassis is M-05Ra. AWD Fiat is still better than FWD Alpine they released a while ago.

[OoALEJOoO 3236]

It appears the Olio Fiat color scheme uses a very dark tone of blue, similar to the Wolf WR1.

From their latest announcement, it looks like Tamiya is indeed resurrecting the spray color to support this build (PS Dark Blue listed at the very bottom):

Tamiya - All Japan Model & Hobby Show

Below is a list of new announcements planned for exhibition by Tamiya at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show.

New announcements to be displayed at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show!

【 Static Model Products 】 ◇ 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship FFM-1 Mogami ◇ 1/48 Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning Ⅱ® ◇ 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V™ ◇ 1/48 British 2-Ton 4x2 Ambulance ◇ 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F & Motorcycle Set "North Africa" ◇ 1/24 Toyota Celsior (UCF11) - re-issued product ◇ 1/12 Honda CX500 Turbo - re-issued product ◇ 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 (Finished Model)

【 Mini 4WD & For Kids 】 ◇ Mini 4WD New Year's Edition "Year of the Dragon 2024" ◇ Mini 4WD Lupine Racer 2 (AR) ◇ Avante Mk.III Azure Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body) - re-issued product ◇ Exflowly Polycarbonate Body Special (Purple) (MS) - re-issued product ◇ HG Aluminum Wheels for Low Profile Tires II (Reversible, 2pcs.) - re-issued product

【 R/C Products 】 ◇ 1/10 R/C Squash Van (GF-02) ◇ 1/10 R/C Super Sabre (2023) ◇ 1/10 R/C Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Olio Fiat (MF-01X) ◇ 1/14 Scania 770 S 6x4 (Silver Edition) ◇ 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (Yellow Painted Body) (CC-02) ◇ XV-02 Carbon Reinforced Lower Deck ◇ XV-02 Short Carbon Damper Stay Set ◇ The Hornet 1-Piece Large Diameter Wheels (Front & Rear)

【 Tools & Paints 】 ◇ Chipping Liquid ◇ Bipedal Walking Robot ◇ PS Dark Blue

[rob850r 43]

 

Even though it's not rear-wheel drive, I'm in love with the MF01X chassis.

I have this chassis with the Ford Escort body and I can't resist this temptation. For my taste, the perfect livery would have been the Alitalia one. But this design works for me too.