Thinking About This?

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

Will be sat on the shelf, maybe some slow driving,

If they had re-re'd the SS, I would have had that in a flash but I am a VW person so I think the M*O4L(*Is that an "Oletter" or a "0number") is a calling for my Birthday.

Questions,.

Are the wheel-arches pre-cut on the shell?

What's the kit like to build?, I tried looking for the manual but had no joy!.

I saw some of the work that KINGCOBRA has produced, there's no way mine will be of that quality , unless we have a resident shell painter?

So should I buy the kit?, well I shall buy it and the Mrs can owe me

Anything to look out for?

I will buy bearings in case I do decide to run it.

Any feedback much appreciated, thanks

The dog

[kaiser 8]

i have the same questions.

as a vw lover i see no reason not to get one, other than 10 or so kits i want more. lol

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

i have the same questions.

as a vw lover i see no reason not to get one, other than 10 or so kits i want more. lol

Too true, I even asked RC champ for a quote on the clod but decided that I can't, ( saying that if there was a VW shell on the clod?, I would!)

[markbt73 4570]

It's M-zero-four. I have the Alfa version; it's a very simple kit to build, and a lot of the touring car hop-ups will fit it. Mine has a TA03 ball diff, lightweight kingpins, and HPI alloy shocks. It's easy to drive, but tends to understeer with the stock tires. It's quite quick with the 540, and a rocket with a 27 turn racing motor (I have a Trinity P2K2 Pro in mine).

The Alfa body didn't come with pre-cut arches, but the mount and antenna holes were pre-drilled. I've never seen the VW body in person, but the M-chassis shells in general tend to be some of Tamiya's finest work.

And if you're looking for a manual, Tamiya's site has the Eunos (Miata) manual posted. The Beetle should be 90% the same; the exceptions being a plastic spacer to lengthen the wheelbase, different hub carriers (to fit included 5x10mm bearings) and the body (of course).

[pagedm_f350 3]

Will be sat on the shelf, maybe some slow driving,

If they had re-re'd the SS, I would have had that in a flash but I am a VW person so I think the M*O4L(*Is that an "Oletter" or a "0number") is a calling for my Birthday.

Questions,.

Are the wheel-arches pre-cut on the shell?

What's the kit like to build?, I tried looking for the manual but had no joy!.

I saw some of the work that KINGCOBRA has produced, there's no way mine will be of that quality , unless we have a resident shell painter?

So should I buy the kit?, well I shall buy it and the Mrs can owe me

Anything to look out for?

I will buy bearings in case I do decide to run it.

Any feedback much appreciated, thanks

The dog

Same here, I have a couple of the Alpha with the same chassis but I did have a good look at an open kit a few weeks ago at the LHS, only the body post and antenna holes are pre-cut, actually I don't think Tamiya has ever released a body fully pre-cut (unpainted that is)

I really enjoyed building all my M-chassis cars, something different and smooth easy builds.

Definately go for bearings, there aren't many needed and will save a tear-down later.

Only mild dissapointment was it comes with friction dampers, it couldn't have been that much more to include CVA oil dampers in the kit....

You can find the manual download here for the VW:

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/download/rcmanual/m04l_2.pdf

The body is just gorgeous, especially with the chrome bumpers etc, really looks something special when all finished, it would be awesome if the did a re-re with LED lights

The rear wheel drive M-chassis is a blast to drive when you get used to the understeer and lose rear end, the S-Grip tires up front seemed to help, just smiles all the time when running

[Geronimooo 0]

The body (and chassis) are great! You will need scissors though, the body isn't pre-cut.

[RedFrits 0]

Questions,.

Are the wheel-arches pre-cut on the shell?

What's the kit like to build?, I tried looking for the manual but had no joy!.

Answers:

- No, the wheel arches are not precut, you will need scissors to cut them. Here is a little hint to help you. If you wrap sandpaper around that carton from a toilet roll, you can get a nice smooth finish.

- The kit is easy to built, if you just use it for slow driving I wouldn't bother to get hopups. If you want them, here you go: http://www.stellamodels.net/catalog/default.php?cPath=75_115

Look at mine, I painted also the wheels to get a more accurate look:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...816&id=5798

[lee1980 71]

I am in process of building an m03 r chassis which is a chassis only kit with a few options included, and i have and xb monte carlo mini cooper shell to

put on it, and being fwd are so much fun its unreal!

[TA-Mark 194]

I put the S-Grip tyres on the front when I first built it and put the harder compound on the rear. I've experienced no understeer with it like this.

Only thing that disappointed me was how slow it was out of the box. Could be because I'm used to much faster kits. Dropping in a MM 4600Kv on 9.9v 3s A123 soon solved the 'slow' problem.

These chassis share many parts in common with TL01 and M03 and there are heaps of upgrades available.

I still have not painted my Beetle body. I fitted a Lunchbox body (still working on it) and a Kamtec ABS Escort Mk1 to the shortened chassis (202mm). One of my favourite cars to drive.

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

Thanks for all the replies , I am still very tempted, I know it's gotta be a VW, I was also looking at the toerag, hmmmmmmm,

Birthday on Saturday, we will see how drunk I get and what I might buy then,

Thanks for all the help trying to decide.

[pagedm_f350 3]

Birthday on Saturday, we will see how drunk I get and what I might buy then,

Hahahaha, now that is dangerous Friends don't let friends shop on-line when drinking

[HunterZero 73]

Remember, don't drink and eBay. Friends don't let friends surf internet shops while off their face.

That said.... Do it!

I have one of these on display on a shelf at home painted light blue (wish I could find a bahama blue spray, as the bug I had was that colour)... And it always seems to get positive comments from visitors. They're even more amazed when they see it's radio controlled.

- J

[berman 5271]

Would be even funnier for your friends to watch you go it your LHS and purchase one, assuming you can still stand

Greatly detailed kit for not much money, do it. Although how nice of you to ask TC first!

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

Would be even funnier for your friends to watch you go it your LHS and purchase one, assuming you can still stand

Greatly detailed kit for not much money, do it. Although how nice of you to ask TC first!

I would but I have all-ready been there and the selection is not good, they don't even have the lunchbox.

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

I just won this,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...utorefresh=true

I think it looks pretty cool.

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

It arrived today, looks like it's never been run!,

A few bit's missing though,

I need C11 the battery holder, a motor, motor plate and pinion.

Would anybody have a spare C11? to save me buying the whole sprue.

Many thanks, will post up some pics later on.

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

It came with mini oil dampers

And the box!

I am happy so far

Need to track down some parts now.

[wolfdogstinkus 1612]

Had my first run with this today, thanks to Blacque Jacque for advice and a few parts,

and fusion Hobbies for the pinion gear,

It was surprisingly fast even with a silver can ,

I will have another run later and let you all know how I get on.