hellbelly 1 Posted April 24, 2007 Just added a Tomy belt driven 4wd to my showroom, has anybody got any idea what on earth this thing is? Oil shocks, universals, anti-roll bar, technigold motor (my first!) Check it out - http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...1462&id=278 Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mymonsterbeetleisbroken 16 Posted April 25, 2007 Thats a pretty serious looking car! The only tomy cars i remember are these [H]: I couldnt find anything on the net about that chassis, looks interesting though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mymonsterbeetleisbroken 16 Posted April 25, 2007 Ahh, just read the comments in your showroom link - looks like you've got the answer already [] I'd say keep it, and fit a car or truck shell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellbelly 1 Posted April 25, 2007 It's bizarre isn't it. When I pulled it out the box bumper first, I thought someone had been messing around and fitted a toy car part to the front with the word TOMY on it! Seems the only bad bit is a broken left rear upright, might try to repair/replace it and run it again. Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted April 25, 2007 There are quite a few in showrooms on here. I've got a manual if you need a copy. There are even some spares on eBay at the moment, although I don't think there are any uprights around... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellbelly 1 Posted April 25, 2007 Yeah, there's quite a few on here isn't there!. Think I may clean it up a bit and then offer it up for trade if any current owners want it! A copy of the manual would be excellent, I think I read of post of yours saying you had it scanned in? A copy of that would be excellent if poss? my email is pete at mmmonkey.co.uk (obviously put the @ sign in there!) Ta Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted April 25, 2007 No problem - can't do it till tuesday, but I'll email you a copy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellbelly 1 Posted April 25, 2007 Cheers, that's really good of you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangX3 0 Posted May 26, 2007 It's a Tomy Intruder from the early 90's, I just got one myself, i believe they did a couple of models:- Tomy Intruder 'Adonis' - I think this is the lowest spec model, it had an Aluminium chasis and plastic shocks (I think) Tomy Intruder - This had a glass fibre (not carbon fibre) chasis and alloy shocks Tomy Intruder 'EX' - I believe this was a higher spec car than the others but i can't name the differences. The car i just got is a Tomy Intruder but i'm not to sure which model, mine has got carbon fibre chasis (both upper and lower) and carbon fibre shock towers, plus a couple of other upgrades. I am desprately trying to find a Bodyshell, Wing, and Undertray, for mine i think they must be as rare as hens teeth! It seems that there are quite a few body-less intruders! I work as an engineer so i am considering making a mold for the Body, Wing, Undertray then i can vacuum form some new ones for myself and anyone else who needs or wants a new clear unpainted shell for an intruder! The only problem is i dont have a doner body, wing, or undertray to make a mould from If anyone has a body shell, wing, under tray for an Intruder in any condition painted or not and would be willing to lend it or sell it so that i can make a mould please contact me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoobster 0 Posted May 27, 2007 MustangX3 i have a used undertray for the Intruder you are more than welcome to have it's well used but might be ok to make a copy from, if you find the body shell and wing and get copys made i would be interested in a set, i have the Adonis & EX versions but need an original Intruder too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangX3 0 Posted June 16, 2007 Hi Scoobster, I got the the 'Undertray' in the post today! Excellent, that's very kind of you! I should be able to get a good mould from it! I have been talking to a place that does vacuum forming and am waiting for a reply to let me know if they can vac-form the parts for me which i'm pretty sure they will be able to do. I'll put you at the top of the list for a new 'Tomy Intruder' bodyshell once i get all parts together. Thanks again. MustangX3 MustangX3 i have a used undertray for the Intruder you are more than welcome to have it's well used but might be ok to make a copy from, if you find the body shell and wing and get copys made i would be interested in a set, i have the Adonis & EX versions but need an original Intruder too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted June 16, 2007 Put me down too - do you still want my battered shell to take a mould from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoobster 0 Posted June 17, 2007 Hi MustangX3 glad i could help and put me down on the list for a body & wing set if you do get them done Thanks Fella Del Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangX3 0 Posted June 28, 2007 The 'Tomy Intruder' repro bodyshell's project is gaining momentum! I have been in touch with a company who specialises in plastics and Vacuum Forming they have told me that they will be quite willing to undertake the project and will even make the molds/casts for me! I have also been told that the original body parts will be returned un harmed from the molding process so this is great news. I am looking forward to seeing the first repro 'Intruder' shells. Thanks to both Scoobster who has allready sent me an Undertray, and Grunfuggly who has offered me a bodyshell so that i can get the molds made. I am still in need of a rear wing to complete the set. I am still stuck for a rear wing so if anyone can help out with this final part i would be greatful. If it wasn't for the members of TamiyaClub and other R/C collectors many of these old cars would dissapear forever, with a little bit of teamwork i'm sure pretty much anything could be achieved. Thanks for everyones help, lets keep up the good work! (and relive our childhoods LOL) MustangX3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravell rash 0 Posted July 10, 2007 wow i remember these being raced along side yokomo super dog fighters, n schumaccers, they cost an arm and a leg when new, more than your average losi these days, and i always wanted one. but at around 350 - 400 for top model, a bit out of my reach when i was 16 !! any idea how much one would be worth these days ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangX3 0 Posted July 11, 2007 wow i remember these being raced along side yokomo super dog fighters, n schumaccers, they cost an arm and a leg when new, more than your average losi these days, and i always wanted one. but at around 350 - 400 for top model, a bit out of my reach when i was 16 !!any idea how much one would be worth these days ??? I'm not too sure how much they are worth really, like you said i can remember in their day they cost a fortune, and definitely wouldn't have been affordable when i was sixteen! The quality of the car is unsurpassed, its similar in build quality to my old XRAY-T1 which was top class. The Tomy Intruder i have has been uprated with a carbon fiber upper and lower chassis and shock towers, I guess this is quite rare as the standard ones had GRP / Glass fiber chassis parts. Except the 'Tomy Intruder Adonis' which i believe was the budget model and came with plastic shocks an alloy chassis. I did however see an 'Intruder Adonis' NIB for sale on ebay.com (USA) going for $298 thats about 150 (bearing in mind thats the budget model) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted July 11, 2007 Yeh - you can get the Adonis off eBay for $275 - I got mine for about 30 quid though! I'm thinking of starting an Intruder SIG... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravell rash 0 Posted July 12, 2007 Well untill reading this post, i hadnt seen one for years, id not even come accross one on ebay, i will cirtainly be keeping my eyes open now. Knowing my luck one will pop up in the next couple of days, now iv spent up on a few kyosho n tamita cars !! time to get saving again me thinks ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted July 12, 2007 There are two new ones available now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
