Avante 2001 project

[GTodd]

thanks mate,,,,,but wat u mean by this: (V@#$%TYALKDEIA)

Hahaha the Vajra, what a ridiculous name.

[Tamiya Era]

Sooooooooooooooo Happy to get this Super rare item:

Big thanks to (europro975)

[94eg!]

^Those are the early version for the original Avante. Before Tamiya reinforced them when the updated the original Avante kit. I think the very first kits even had a gold colored version of those. A lot of changes were made to the 88 Avante.

[Tamiya Era]

^Those are the early version for the original Avante. Before Tamiya reinforced them when the updated the original Avante kit. I think the very first kits even had a gold colored version of those. A lot of changes were made to the 88 Avante.

yeaa, right. and it was my dream to get...and finally.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

also, if u noticed the Vanquish Hop-Up sheet,,, this uprights is listed,,,,,

[94eg!]

yeaa, right. and it was my dream to get...and finally.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

also, if u noticed the Vanquish Hop-Up sheet,,, this uprights is listed,,,,,

The part number 50348 didn't change. Just the part itself was strengthened during the second run of original Avantes kits (before the Vanquish was released). 50xxx denotes replacement parts. Hop ups were numbered 53xxx. The verson you have pictured is the original non reinforced version. See here is the same package with the updated uprights.

http://images.cloud.worthpoint.com/wpimage...b3b08fdf729.jpg

[Tamiya Era]

The part number 50348 didn't change. Just the part itself was strengthened during the second run of original Avantes kits (before the Vanquish was released). 50xxx denotes replacement parts. Hop ups were numbered 53xxx. The verson you have pictured is the original non reinforced version. See here is the same package with the updated uprights.

so it is the same item number, only the part is updated. right?

so wats the different between this and the modified one? which one is better in terms of handling and usage?

cheers

[94eg!]

so it is the same item number, only the part is updated. right?

so wats the different between this and the modified one? which one is better in terms of handling and usage?

cheers

Yes same part number.

The thinner original version (you have) was a little too weak for racing and would bend/break easily. The updated one is stronger. Geometry remains the same.

I think the original gold ones were even thinner (perhaps just prototypes). I wish I could still find the Japanese web-site that explained all the details. It's long gone now.

[Tamiya Era]

Yes same part number.

The thinner original version (you have) was a little too weak for racing and would bend/break easily. The updated one is stronger. Geometry remains the same.

I think the original gold ones were even thinner (perhaps just prototypes). I wish I could still find the Japanese web-site that explained all the details. It's long gone now.

in this case,, will use it on my new Shelf Queen project..

it really looks sweet

[Tamiya Era]

Waaaaaaalllllllaaaaaaaaaaa,,,

done ,,,here are photos:

( i decided to keep it un-painted-{Thanks to M pro for changing my mind..loool}- , just waiting for the Decal to arrive ),,,,i though to make my collection to have 1 transparent beast, which is -Avante 2001 ) and it really look great with the decal and NO paint...

[M pro]

Waaaaaaalllllllaaaaaaaaaaa,,,

done ,,,here are photos:

( i decided to keep it un-painted-{Thanks to M pro for changing my mind..loool}- , just waiting for the Decal to arrive ),,,,i though to make my collection to have 1 transparent beast, which is -Avante 2001 ) and it really look great with the decal and NO paint...

Glad to help

She is looking very good and once you get the decals on it will be perfect and your never stop looking at it

PS more pics of my unpainted ones here

www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=61735&hl=

[Tamiya Era]

Glad to help

She is looking very good and once you get the decals on it will be perfect and your never stop looking at it

PS more pics of my unpainted ones here

www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=61735&hl=

yeaa, u r right,,,,,,,,,,,even now without the decal, the car in front of me and just looking at it.. ,,,and with the decal, it would be amaazing...

but mate,, i have a problem in viewing your photos??? do u have other links?

cheers

[ideal2k]

Well, I notice you have hiked up the rear spring tension big time.

It may look good like that, but it will handle like dung.

[Tamiya Era]

Well, I notice you have hiked up the rear spring tension big time.

It may look good like that, but it will handle like dung.

first of all, the spring is soft type and not medium or stiff type

second, this is a Shelf-Queen model

[M pro]

yeaa, u r right,,,,,,,,,,,even now without the decal, the car in front of me and just looking at it.. ,,,and with the decal, it would be amaazing...

but mate,, i have a problem in viewing your photos??? do u have other links?

cheers

I have uploaded them to photobucket to see

http://photobucket.com/Avantefamily

[Tamiya Era]

I have uploaded them to photobucket to see

http://photobucket.com/Avantefamily

This is it mate,,,,,now i can view...

many thanks.....( i am watching them now and enjoying )

[Tamiya Era]

Any one can help with decal?

[Tamiya Era]

Any one can help with decal?

any one!!

[ideal2k]

Hahaha the Vajra, what a ridiculous name.

At least they didn't name it the vag.na! But it's pretty darn close.

[Sayer]

At least they didn't name it the vag.na! But it's pretty darn close.

I don't know if the comparison is apt, as I rather like vag.na.

[ideal2k]

Good point, most people do, even some women! I doubt you'll find a woman who enjoys the Vajra on the other hand.

[Tamiya Era]

Still Waiting for the Decal...huuuh

[Tamiya Era]

Still Waiting for the Decal...huuuh

Ok Happy Now....................

ordered from WillyChang ...

Hope will arrive soon so use it on this monster...

Many Thanks Mate ( WillyChang )

cheers

[94eg!]

Ok Happy Now....................

ordered from WillyChang ...

Hope will arrive soon so use it on this monster...

Many Thanks Mate ( WillyChang )

cheers

How much were they? I only need the ones for the driver & cockpit. I wish someone would reproduce these for me...

[Tamiya Era]

How much were they? I only need the ones for the driver & cockpit. I wish someone would reproduce these for me...

hi mate,,,,it is 32 AU$ + $8AU shipping to my country...

why dont u ask WillyChang, since he is producing these decals. he might o the driver & the **** pit..

BTW: i am not going to need the driver & Cockpit decal since i dont have the Driver part...

so if u r interested,,PM me....

[Cooltoys]

Nice job on the Avante.. Keep it clear with decals it will look awesome!!