May 2014 releases

[Percymon]

a bit of a let down to my eyes - i'm sure others will find something to shout about though..

RC

42277 TRF201XMW chassis kit

58592 Rock Socker (CR-01 chassis)

58593 M-05 Ver.II PRO Chassis Kit

84379 TB Evo.6 Chassis Kit

84382 RCC TB-04 PRO II

54584 TB-04 Aluminum Main Mission Shaft

54586 5 x 50mm Lightweight Gear Shaft

72276 TRF Damper Pryor

72278 TRF Damper Large-Diameter Spring Set

Rock Socker ! - who makes up these names ?

TRF201XMW

[ddaenen1]

the name kinda "socks" but i must say i do like the appearance of it. Never really got into crawlers and sold my CC-01 even before i completely finished it but maybe this is my ticket back in

[Percymon]

To me it looks like they are trying to make a basher/rock racer from a crawler chassis ?

[Percymon]

I do like the paint scheme though

[mr crispy]

Best looking CR01 I've seen, but it's mostly all mouth and no trousers. I suspect there'll be some disappointed buyers once that realise it's no rock racer.

[Klausen]

Agree with Percymon, it seems a bit boring. We really need something more exciting soon.

[zomboided]

Why all the hate for the CR-01 chassis? Is it not supposed to be an alternative to the Axial SCX10s of the world?

[Grastens]

Probably because there are no re-releases in this bunch

I like the CR-01, but I guess the 'rock racer' pastiche suggests speed, which may be a bit misleading when it comes to rock crawling. But either way, rock crawling is about getting past rocks at the highest speed possible, right? It is certainly a capable chassis.

The TB-04 Pro II has me intrigued.

[Wandy]

There will be more to come than just these. They always do a preliminary announcement in early April, followed by the "meat" of the bunch around a week later.

[Percymon]

Why all the hate for the CR-01 chassis? Is it not supposed to be an alternative to the Axial SCX10s of the world?

I think hate is abit strong - i don't hate the chassis at all. First look of this says its a great looking rig, but true crawler guys won't dig the body design, and take it to the local skate park/bash area and the kids will expect it to go 30+ mph with that body look.

[mr crispy]

I think hate is abit strong - i don't hate the chassis at all. First look of this says its a great looking rig, but true crawler guys won't dig the body design, and take it to the local skate park/bash area and the kids will expect it to go 30+ mph with that body look.

My thoughts exactly. I actually like the chassis and would enjoy building one but at that price I could get a more capable crawler, upgrade it and treat myself to a fast bashers.

[Theibault]

More of the same. Ho hum. We need more creative thinking like the GF-01. If they are going to keep releasing the same, at least speed up the classic re-re's we all want. That being said, I do want that body for my CR-01 as I love mine. I run it with a silvercan so it's pretty quick for a crawler. I think it'd be a good rock racer with a good brushless setup.

[ddaenen1]

I think hate is abit strong - i don't hate the chassis at all. First look of this says its a great looking rig, but true crawler guys won't dig the body design, and take it to the local skate park/bash area and the kids will expect it to go 30+ mph with that body look.

Now what would happen if you stuff it with a Castle creations Sidewinder 6T brushless combo?

[kaylon]

Well..crap. Two more things I need. I don't need to eat more then a couple of times a week right?

K

[Cplus]

Funny how some of you say "more of the same"

The Evo6 will have plenty of people foaming at the mouth considering the last Evo was 6 yrs ago

[Theibault]

I don't really get the point of the TB Evo series. They aren't the TRF cars made for racing, so they are a mid level touring car made for what? I'm asking, not flaming.

[HornetRacer 1971]

Not my cuppa tea any of this lot!

I hope they re re some more stuff soon!!!!!!!!

[WillyChang]

I don't really get the point of the TB Evo series. They aren't the TRF cars made for racing, so they are a mid level touring car made for what? I'm asking, not flaming.

yeah, query same meself

Shaft was good for lower powered racing back in the days of eI/Ii\III.

Was good for drifting in early era, when IV/IVms/5 was about.

But not even VDS could revive that corpse.

Since then not much real purpose. Big fan of TBevo but haven't even

unboxed the 5ms... the IIIs & 5 ended up totally blinged & on the shelf.

IVs don't quite gel for me but they still hang about in odd corners

holding up show shells.

Wonder what e6 is... TB04 drivetrain with 418 latest suspension?

[Tamiya1/10]

Not my cuppa tea any of this lot!

I hope they re re some more stuff soon!!!!!!!!

2nd it for the first part

2nd it if the Blazer and maybe 959

[zomboided]

My thoughts exactly. I actually like the chassis and would enjoy building one but at that price I could get a more capable crawler, upgrade it and treat myself to a fast bashers.

This...I got my SCX10 for £170 in kit form (bought in the US on a trip). The CR-01 seemed like massively more money for no obvious benefit (other than it being Tamiya and having the option of going with a Unimog body).

[lee1980]

I like look of rock socker for sure, Reckon its meant to be more like a stadium truck, and probably geared to go faster than standard CR-01 maybe.

Expect price will be pretty high tough!

[kaylon]

BigSquid has the Rock Socker Listed at $530.00, That is TamiyaUSA prices though .. so yeah as I thought, about £300. I'm still interested

K

[Percymon]

BigSquid has the Rock Socker Listed at $530.00, That is TamiyaUSA prices though .. so yeah as I thought, about £300. I'm still interested

K

$530 at TUSA should equate to ca $350 at Tower / Stella; maybe a touch less at Banzai.

Expect UK to be ca £350 then

[super gripper]

I cannot wait for the TRF201XMW

my vega is a good mid motor conversion but I want to go all Tamiya.

Just have to sell my DB01R, RM01 and TA05 ...............

[Shodog]

The livery on rock socker looks like an intentional misspelling of Rock Star energy drinks. Too cheap to pay the licensing fee.