yamita 0 Posted December 9, 2010 How many of you built this kit and how many are runners? Back in 07, I couldnt resist leaving the kit NIB, so I built mine immediately and bought another to save. I even raced mine locally in RCGT stock class and lap times were consistent with my trf racer in 17.5 stock class. Since it's a short wheel base ta05ms, it performs very well in tight track layouts. I love this car. It captures the essence of tamiya very well. Nicely detailed scale body and well engineered chassis underneath. I have been running mine with boxart scheme, but it's about time I do a new shell for it. I never had a chance to build a 959 as a kid, but this kit redeemed it for me. Let's see some of your 934's or share some of your experiences with this car. I'm thinking about going red/black for the new shell... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted December 9, 2010 I never had the intestinal fortitude to get past just taking the shrink-wrap off the box let alone building it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante77 11 Posted December 9, 2010 Mine is still NIB, shrink wrapped. It will stay this way untill I sell it on. To satisfy my building needs, I just got me a anniversary shell, some Taisan wheels and a carbon TA-03 chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30cms 7 Posted December 9, 2010 it has to be built! when will you get another chance to build the 30th anniversary car? and if you do, keep THAT one shrink wrapped! i'd have had that shrink wrap off before you could say "moist" you must be curious to at least see the kit surely? a shrink wrapped box may as well be a shrink wrapped box of socks! get yer tools out and bask in the heady glow of a limited edition Tamiya kit. imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam1973 1 Posted December 9, 2010 Not got one, but I shall say this....... Tamiya intended them to be built and used hence the motor, chassis etc....... And if I'm fortunate enough to get one, it'll be built and used :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Greg67 Posted December 9, 2010 People that hold new kits, I cannot imagine the torture. I would be thinking of building it every day. I like red shells a lot, especially for a porsche. So that gets my vote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger-RT 0 Posted December 9, 2010 You did the right thing. You have built one and race one of these. I did exactly the same and enjoyed it. They go very fast and with low noise. I still have one nib, but without shrinkwrap. Put the shrinkwrap away and enjoy this piece of Tamiya art. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HunterZero 76 Posted December 10, 2010 I never had the intestinal fortitude to get past just taking the shrink-wrap off the box let alone building it. Mine is still NIB, shrink wrapped. It will stay this way untill I sell it on. So... You bought the car to save it NIB for someone else? *looks foozed* I can understand keeping it NIB to gawp at the parts and the blister layout, but keeping the shrink wrap on is too much. - James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamita 0 Posted December 10, 2010 I understand leaving it NIB tho. It's not exactly a cheap kit. But it's still nice to open it up and look at all the glimmering blue pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TamiyaVancouver 5 Posted December 10, 2010 what might one expect to pay now if they could find one NIB? Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted December 10, 2010 about $700-900 typically, unless you get really lucky I never had the intestinal fortitude to get past just taking the shrink-wrap off the box let alone building it. those kits weren't shrinkwrapped by Japan factory when they come 2 to a sealed shipping carton they're only shrinkwrapped after someone foreign has opened the shipping carton i got to see mine being taken out of the carton, opened the lid and pawed the blisters (to leave a few fingerprints inside ) before it took its journey thru the shrinkwrap tunnel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamita 0 Posted December 10, 2010 Wow Really? I'm willing to sell mine for 550. what I paid for back then.. about $700-900 typically, unless you get really lucky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante77 11 Posted December 10, 2010 ...they're only shrinkwrapped after someone foreign has opened the shipping carton ... All U.S. kits come shrink wrapped. I've got mine from Scollins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiyoman 2 Posted December 10, 2010 I think i must ahve got VERY lucky on mine then, I picked mine up NIB from a Wholesaler for about £90 (no i dont wish to sell it thanks). Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted December 10, 2010 All U.S. kits come shrink wrapped. I've got mine from Scollins. I'm not sure who put the shrinkwrap on but I just cut the bottm of it so it still looks shrinkwrapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiyoman 2 Posted December 10, 2010 Shrink Wrap = NOT Original from Tamiya = Remove at earliest opportunity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
