MiniZ offroaders

[WillyChang]

Who's been waiting for these??

Offroad MiniZs!! [:0]

[BiggusDitchus]

They look so cool, errrr wait a minute IS THAT 4WD. If so I want one.[]

[robysoldtamiya]

I never liked miniZ but this time I can only say they are cool !

Roby

[wldnas]

I gotta admit I've always fancied owning one of those Kyosho 1:20 scale Mini-Offroaders that they produced before the Mini-Z's

there are a few members of the club that have thses, the did mini 2WD versions of the Optima and Ultima. Im not really a fan of anything less than 1:12 scale but Id soon find a home for one of those 1:20 scale beauties.

this is the first time ive seen an Off-road Mini-Z though, I didnt know they did them...or are they something new? shame they only have Paris-Dakar style trucks, I imagine the chassis design is too bulky to allow a buggy version?

[Fantuzzi]

I really like these 1:20 Buggys. Due to a permanent lack of spare time in combination with our bad weather here in Germany, you can have a really good time with these tiny racers at home.

My Baja Bug is the Optima and it is really tricky. In contrast to the Mini Z's, this buggy is a complete scale down of the 1:10 technology, known from that time.

But beware your wife when you are roaring through the flowerpots at home.

[WillyChang]

"mini" Optima Bajabug was the 2nd vehicle I ever bought for the collection, same day as the 1st on 9-9-99. Previous owner evidently had too much cartooning time on his hands (said his friend did it though).

[WillyChang]

quote:Originally posted by wldnas

this is the first time ive seen an Off-road Mini-Z though, I didnt know they did them...or are they something new? shame they only have Paris-Dakar style trucks, I imagine the chassis design is too bulky to allow a buggy version?

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Yes, its a new release for which I'm told production has just started.

They are 2WD only; all new MiniZ chassis with the 4 shocks and larger wheels.

Most of the bodyshells are race trucks, but there seems to be a plain silver Toyota Landcruiser too if you don't like sponsor logos. I'm sure Kyosho will bring out heaps more other 4X4/SUV shells soon.

Pix from the HLJ site.

[retro]

Pity they're not 4x4, but I guess 'offroad' is a relative term. They're obviously not going very far offroad, ground clearence is only 10mm. Still, they're pretty cool.

[Manuspain]

Hi.

I think this like will give some new ideas for 1/20 kyosho owners.

http://www.micrors4zone.com/gallery/kyosho.htm

http://www.micrors4zone.com/gallery/kyosho_i.htm

Manuspain

[micrors4zone]

This Micro Monster Truck evolved in 1988 from Kyosho 1:20 scale Turbo Optima 2WD. It has been clocked at 15-17 MPH.

Specifications:

LRP Quantum ESC

Hitec Shredder RX

HS-81MG servo

HPI Micro RS4 45T Modified Motor

8 Cell N-500AR

AMT 1/24th Bigfoot Model body

Tamiya Junior Rim & Tires

[WillyChang]

I've got some GP20BB thingy in the motor cage, its twin-bearing'd and meant for Kyosho's bikes I think. Same size etc as the round "big block" motors now available for the Micro.

[Manuspain]

For interested buyers..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...1789060005&rd=1

Manuspain.

[flyby]

No i don't want to look[|)], oh go on then, aaggghhhh now theres something else i want to buy[], just as i thought that my habit would be over soon as i nearly own all the cars i want[8D], they go and bring out even more cool toys[] Might aswell face it , i'm never going to be able to save[V]

What's going on with the white one in the background? looks like someone has stuck a chrome bumper on it on the wonk.