Nitomor 2122 Posted December 6, 2016 Tamiya blog confirms the French press release of Le "The Bigwig" and some other new models too... http://tamiyablog.com/ Strange the rest of the world haven't caught up, either France have broken an embargo or everyone else is plain late to the party. Document was prepared 28th Nov! Has this gone out a bit early! French release here... http://t2m-rc.fr/fichiers/pdf_Notes_Infos/RC/Tamiya/RTAM144_SP.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 946 Posted December 6, 2016 I'd like to get one just to build (never built my original nib), but then it seems a waste to sit on the shelf I have no need to run it because my thundershot's are better and I have loads of spares There is still a huge amount of enjoyment in building though (and id need to try 8.4v for the first time lol) So.... still on the fence, i'm glad it's coming regardless whatever I end up doing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1526 Posted December 6, 2016 I think the new wing decal would look a lot better if they simply kept the main logo and ditched the "Mooncraft Co Ltd" writing underneath it. That just looks unnecessarily messy but the large logo itself looks pretty cool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongRat 616 Posted December 6, 2016 Looking forward to this. Lots of scope to make one of these a really quick runner without ruining the look. Stealth mods. Definitely on my list (which is currently empty). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5707 Posted December 7, 2016 Got to admit I'm looking forward to this one! wondering what brushed motor is going in it? (hopefully it's going to be brushed!) I'm still thinking it's official launch is going to be in February's toy fair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted December 7, 2016 It's already in the details, GT Tuned 25T with a sticker on it a la Avante BS! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted December 7, 2016 I might hold out for the Jun Watanabe edition No,but seriously, I would love one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5707 Posted December 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Nitomor said: It's already in the details, GT Tuned 25T with a sticker on it a la Avante BS! Good as long as it's brushed! Don't need any of that brushless nonsense! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted December 7, 2016 Why not bag yourself a new old stock Mabuchi RX540vz 'Technigold' while you still can. Branded RX-15 on ebay. They are no longer made and the distributor has now sold all their stock so there won't be anymore once they're gone. Available here... https://www.howesmodels.co.uk/product/MFA%20RX-15%20Plus%20RE%20700%20(6-8.4v)%20Motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinned 134 Posted December 7, 2016 help!.......I need more $ haha the u.s.a. im guessing will be getting these late feb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klausen 1197 Posted December 7, 2016 Looking so much forward getting my hands on one of these. Why the 47xxx line, is that some kind of limited run? Saw the Fighting buggy and 911 gt2, got a second batch in the 47xxx line as well. Mr. t better make plenty of the Bigwig 😳 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3984 Posted December 7, 2016 Why on earth was it called a Bigwig? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted December 7, 2016 Noun 1. bigwig - the most important person in a group or undertaking kingpin, top banana important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events bigwig noun (Informal) important person, somebody, celebrity, heavyweight (informal), notable, big name, mogul, big gun(informal), dignitary, celeb (informal), big shot (informal), personage, nob (slang), big cheese (slang, old-fashioned), big noise (informal), big hitter (informal), heavy hitter (informal), panjandrum, notability, V.I.P. a former communist bigwig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted December 7, 2016 Maybe they should have called it Top Banana 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3984 Posted December 7, 2016 lol I couldn't see past a syrup of figs! Cockney rhyming slang for Wig. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted December 7, 2016 The Big Syrup of Figs doesn't quite have the same ring to it lol!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpgp01 36 Posted December 8, 2016 13 hours ago, Klausen said: Why the 47xxx line, is that some kind of limited run? I guess so. I'm afraid Bigwig re-re seems limited edition. I would appreciate if Tamiya don't discontinue it at least for a few years or change it to regular produced items. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted December 8, 2016 Just buy 2 , thats my plan lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert5000 928 Posted December 9, 2016 After some youtubeing of bigwig vids last night I must say it's starting to grow on me slightly. Come january I'll probably think it's actually cool, not just plain weird. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5707 Posted December 9, 2016 Still can't believe it's actually coming out in January? I thought something like the bigwig would have been a prime show model for February Nuremberg toy fair! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9115 Posted December 9, 2016 Tamiya has a long and proud history of being highly nihocentric, so the NTF probably doesn't show up on their corporate radar as a Big Thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted December 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, moffman said: Still can't believe it's actually coming out in January? I thought something like the bigwig would have been a prime show model for February Nuremberg toy fair! I wouldn't be surprised if it actually came out in March, April, May... we've seen delays from leaked release timings like that recently with other re-re's. I'm excited to pick up a genuine (albeit re-re) brand new body. Honestly I'm not sure if I'll buy a kit, given the box layout standard of recent re-re's (just a bunch of parts in a box). If they were to do a really nice job of presentation like we've seen in some other re-releases (ie Sand Scorcher, Buggy Champ, etc) I'd probably grab one. Otherwise I'll probably just grab a body, chassis, subchassis, F parts, wheels... to have around maybe to restore a rough vintage one to make a runner. Of course, if the total cost of those parts adds up to about the cost of a kit I may get one anyway and just part it out amongst other projects. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5707 Posted December 9, 2016 34 minutes ago, beefmuffin said: I wouldn't be surprised if it actually came out in March, April, May... we've seen delays from leaked release timings like that recently with other re-re's. I'm excited to pick up a genuine (albeit re-re) brand new body. Honestly I'm not sure if I'll buy a kit, given the box layout standard of recent re-re's (just a bunch of parts in a box). If they were to do a really nice job of presentation like we've seen in some other re-releases (ie Sand Scorcher, Buggy Champ, etc) I'd probably grab one. Otherwise I'll probably just grab a body, chassis, subchassis, F parts, wheels... to have around maybe to restore a rough vintage one to make a runner. Of course, if the total cost of those parts adds up to about the cost of a kit I may get one anyway and just part it out amongst other projects. Must admit I think ya bang on with the box layout! The first few re-re's had dare I say a bit more care in the presentation! I'm not blaming Tamiya after all its probably done to keep costs down and your more likely to build and use it if it doesn't look like a piece of art in its box thus buying spare part's etc (admittedly doesn't stop me building them however neat and nice it's packed). changing the subject slightly what's going on with kyosho vintage range? Just browsing the internet looking at different shops on "coming soon" products and noticed that the turbo scorpion has went from a Dec/Jan release to a may 2017 date?? What's all that about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted December 9, 2016 I have been told early march is the release, better put dibs on the 2nd one lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1498 Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, moffman said: Must admit I think ya bang on with the box layout! The first few re-re's had dare I say a bit more care in the presentation! I'm not blaming Tamiya after all its probably done to keep costs down and your more likely to build and use it if it doesn't look like a piece of art in its box thus buying spare part's etc (admittedly doesn't stop me building them however neat and nice it's packed). changing the subject slightly what's going on with kyosho vintage range? Just browsing the internet looking at different shops on "coming soon" products and noticed that the turbo scorpion has went from a Dec/Jan release to a may 2017 date?? What's all that about! RC Jaz has pre order on the turbo scorpion , i saw the other day . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites