OCD 514 Posted January 31, 2012 Early spy shot: (Credit: RA1028) DT02 or something new? Personally I'm rooting for some new wheels that fit 2WD vehicles Discuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysan 38 Posted January 31, 2012 I'm liking the look of the cars in this picture for things to come from Mr T . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted January 31, 2012 and a bruiser? http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?...c=65666&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted January 31, 2012 DF02 or something new? Personally I'm rooting for some new wheels that fit 2WD vehicles Been there, done that with a stretched DF02: I'm guessing a new shell for the TA-02T. -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted January 31, 2012 Early spy shot: (Credit: RA1028) DF02 or something new? Personally I'm rooting for some new wheels that fit 2WD vehicles Discuss Looks just like the Pre-runner to me, even looks like it's wearing Pajero wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted January 31, 2012 Looks just like the Pre-runner to me, even looks like it's wearing Pajero wheels. If only http://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=5851...0&image.y=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted January 31, 2012 If only www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=58511&image.x=0&image.y=0 DT- Noooooooo! I knew something looked funny 'bout that chassis in the spy shot. Tamiya really don't grasp this Short Course trend do they Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted January 31, 2012 As soon as I saw the Astral-style wheels I knew it was a DT02... That's too bad, because a more realistic Titan shell on a TA-02T would have been much better... Even the Stadium Blitzer Beetle pair have more going for them... -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neobrunox 13 Posted January 31, 2012 As soon as I saw the Astral-style wheels I knew it was a DT02...That's too bad, because a more realistic Titan shell on a TA-02T would have been much better... Even the Stadium Blitzer Beetle pair have more going for them... -Paul +1 it is a DT02, why tamiya did not use TA02T ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted January 31, 2012 +1it is a DT02, why tamiya did not use TA02T ??? Too small of a footprint and not very supportive of brushless would be my guesses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted January 31, 2012 Another quality Tamiya Short Course offering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted January 31, 2012 Another quality Tamiya Short Course offering Nice - I lol'd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted January 31, 2012 Too small of a footprint and not very supportive of brushless would be my guesses. I'm torn. I like the deviation, as the infuriating "sameness" of short course trucks leave me cold, but if Tamiya's interested in competing with them, this isn't really the way. I mean if they were going to do this, they should have just re re'd the King Cab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qatmix 794 Posted January 31, 2012 I'm torn. I like the deviation, as the infuriating "sameness" of short course trucks leave me cold, but if Tamiya's interested in competing with them, this isn't really the way. I mean if they were going to do this, they should have just re re'd the King Cab. Much better being on a DT02, that means you can get a good cheap basher which will look like a short-course truck (Albeit a bit smaller). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted January 31, 2012 dt02 has 26cm wheelbase so it should fit on the TA02 of the ford baja. like the wheels dough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted January 31, 2012 Much better being on a DT02, that means you can get a good cheap basher which will look like a short-course truck (Albeit a bit smaller). That'd be true for nearly any low to mid spec buggy platform really. In fact, that describes the TA-02T with a new bodyshell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted January 31, 2012 They should have put it on the DN-01 or TRF-201 chassis... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted January 31, 2012 They should just relent and MAKE A ****ING SHORT COURSE CHASSIS And what's with the choice of wheels? All the emphasis on scale detail seems to stop with the body sets.. It's like the two design departments exist without ever communicating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted January 31, 2012 I actually laughed, then cried after I saw this was on a DT-02... Looks like it was too awful to not happen, I guess! A shame, too; I personally imagined Tamiya taking a decent shot at making a good short-course chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5290 Posted February 1, 2012 Looks like a fantastic little backyard basher to me. Even more, a spec racing class waiting to happen. If I didn't already have a DT02, I'd consider it. And remember, it's high-volume stuff like this (and the equally-maligned TT01) that allows them to afford to make the high-end rerelases. I say do all the parts-bin engineering you want, if it funds SRB and 3-speed re-res. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted February 1, 2012 Looks like a fantastic little backyard basher to me. Even more, a spec racing class waiting to happen. If I didn't already have a DT02, I'd consider it.And remember, it's high-volume stuff like this (and the equally-maligned TT01) that allows them to afford to make the high-end rerelases. I say do all the parts-bin engineering you want, if it funds SRB and 3-speed re-res. Yeah, I hear you, but I rather complain about what I want and didn't get I asked Santa for a new set of scale wheels and tires and all I got was these Astrals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calicool 27 Posted February 1, 2012 Better shots Tamiya USA Bruiser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted February 1, 2012 Better shots Tamiya USA Bruiser Wrong thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted February 1, 2012 Better shots Tamiya USA Bruiser Jesus, at that price, you might as well buy an original Share this post Link to post Share on other sites