ChrisRx718 4470 Posted November 17, 2013 Lexan, says so in the first post It does look very good for a lexan body though. But slab-sided mean it'll wobble all over the place... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDane 70 Posted November 18, 2013 I knew that....did not ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backtomyroots 432 Posted November 18, 2013 It's the cool FJ ! http://tamiyablog.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted November 18, 2013 That looks like it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down... ...twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backtomyroots 432 Posted November 19, 2013 That looks like it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down... ...twice. I respectfully disagree ! Take that front bumper off and it looks just like the 1:1 ! On my list of purchases . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted November 19, 2013 This is the design result of combining a decent 4X4 chassis with North American auto safety rules . You end up with a Big Ugly 4x4 Turd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDane 70 Posted November 19, 2013 Other images of the FJ Cruiser on this blog courtesy Tamiya USA: http://blog.tamiyausa.com/2013/11/new-tamiya-fj-cruiser-on-cc-01-chassis.html#.UotpuZHOd8A Sorry, for some reason I could not make the link look nicer then this. Had the impression that I could "cover" the link in a piece of text (like this: click) Oh, well so much to learn. Still an old fart, then! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted November 19, 2013 I respectfully disagree ! Take that front bumper off and it looks just like the 1:1 ! On my list of purchases . Thank you for disagreeing so nicely! I agree that it looks like a very accurate model but the styling of the 1:1 does not appeal to me - I still think it's ugly . But it is good to see a new scale 4x4 body from Tamiya, hopefully this is the first of many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted November 22, 2013 That looks like it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down... ...twice. Come on Rob mate . Its like having a ugly girlfriend - at least no one will nick it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted January 15, 2014 Who doesn't like it? Just saw it and thought, wow. The thing looks pretty cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted January 15, 2014 TBH I prefer the old body, this looks like it's trying too hard. Top heavy and massive overhang at both ends too, not good for off-road/crawling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted January 15, 2014 I actually saw one ont hese on UK roads last week - it's even more ugly in the flesh, looked like some sort of submersible robot on wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted January 15, 2014 That's jogged a memory, it reminds me of those Taxis they built on Landrover 101's for the Judge Dredd film with Stallone. Yikes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted January 15, 2014 Sorry but its Grunt Fuggly in the extreme . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukfox 347 Posted January 15, 2014 This is one kit I won't be buying. The 1:1 is butt ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny G 258 Posted January 15, 2014 As unsightly as the FJ is, the 1:1 is quite capable. I have seen many, almost as much as Wranglers, in Moab and other off road areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted January 15, 2014 It reminds me of that godawful Fiat Multipla when viewed from the front. I like a lot of Toyota stuff (have worked for them for over 10 years) but this is one I'm not so fond of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qatmix 794 Posted January 15, 2014 Looks great.. I want one in Yellow! What wheelbase is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted February 14, 2014 What wheelbase is it? it looks looooooooooong! back axle in rearmost position Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted February 14, 2014 Looks great Far better looking that the other Tamiya release that is the Neo Fighter, now that is an ugly buggy. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted February 14, 2014 Neo Fighter looks is probably designed to be improved by some racing impacts FJ monstrosity is so darned fugly it actually looks sweet, probably look better than the 1:1 too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastino 1085 Posted February 19, 2014 pre-order available on stella models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted February 20, 2014 pre-order available on stella models. they had 2 "in stock" last Thursday... must've both shipped out Valentine's Friday restock tomorrow by sounds of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted February 20, 2014 So much hate against the FJ! I did not think it was that bad; besides, it is something whose corners are not all 90 degrees, and that on an off-road semi-scale truck chassis seems very rare. Of course, I live in North America, where the Pontiac Aztek already showed us all about 'conversation pieces!' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddaenen1 278 Posted February 20, 2014 I actually saw one ont hese on UK roads last week - it's even more ugly in the flesh, looked like some sort of submersible robot on wheels Well, it's not like Toyota can design a good looking car these days. I can't imagine who would want to drive a Prius for example... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites