Big Al 1 Posted July 26, 2012 Hey Everyone, Doe the re-re-release of the Pajero Metaltop wide come with a painted and trimmed body? The description on Towerhobbies.com syas that it does. This factors into my decision to buy it. I don't want a pre-painted body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TA-Mark 195 Posted July 26, 2012 Pajero metal top wide has an injection moulded hard plastic polystyrene body. The RTR XB versions come fully assembled and painted. The kit versions needs painting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 1 Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks! Tower needs to change their description: This is the 1/10 scale electric powered, radio controlled, 4WD, RTR, Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide Off-Road Truck Kit from Tamiya. FEATURES: Chassis: CC-01, plastic tub construction Drive: Four wheel drive, shaft driven Motor: 540 brushed, with 16T pinion gear Electronic Speed Control: TEU-104BK (TAMM4541) with reverse Shocks: Oil-filled, black plastic construction Body: Injection molded, painted and trimmed, black plastic spare tire cover Gearbox: Front and rear sealed gearbox Differentials: Planetary gear, rear differential may be locked during assembly Transmission: Single speed Tires: Semi-pneumatic all-terrain, rubber construction 1.2" (30mm) wide, 3.5" (90mm) diameter Wheels: ABS plastic, brushed chrome 1" (26mm) wide, 1.9" (48mm) diameter Bumper: Front, plastic construction, black in color Suspension: Front, long stroke double wishbone Rear, four link rigid Camber Tie Rods: Fixed non-adjustable Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis Steering: Bell-crank type with servo saver and adjustable linkage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TA-Mark 195 Posted July 26, 2012 Description looks right to me. Note it says injection moulded, which tells that the body is hard plastic, and not vacuum formed lexan (polycarbonate). The title also states that it is the RTR version, which is the XB (Expert built) model, not a kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 1 Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks, but I know that it is injection molded, but the description says it is "painted and trimmed". I don't want it if the body is already painted and trimmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted July 26, 2012 The description you posted is for the XB reasy to run version as TAMark pointed out - that is, its already built and painted and ready for use, its not a build yourself kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 1 Posted July 26, 2012 No it is for the kit version on Tower. Here is the link: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLJA&P=7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TA-Mark 195 Posted July 26, 2012 Going by the price, they are selling the kit version. Looks like they were just lazy and copied the description from an old listing from the XB version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 1 Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks! I thought that is what happened, but wanted to be sure before I bought it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted July 26, 2012 They re-re-re'd this? I'm so glad I rushed out and bought two of them last time... How's about another round of Boomerangs or something else that I missed out on, instead of this? Oh well. Back on topic, Tower Hobbies is in no way an authority, especially on Tamiya models. Half their Tamiya kits are miscategorized, and there's nearly always a mistake in the "tech specs" section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
