Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, steve r said: Does anyone have a PDF/Scan copy of the Super Astute or TTC manual? Yes. Drop me a pm with your mail address and I'll send it. It's too large (10MB) for the 1MB limit of TC message. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qatmix 794 Posted September 8, 2018 The Ttc has been redesigned for this astute. It’s much easier to adjust. They have also tweaked the battery bay to work With larger modern nimhs (its longer) it still Will not take square lipos (although shorties might work). It also needs a low profile steering servo because of the battery bay tweak. edit- just noticed it’s already been posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo 1218 Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 7:58 AM, qatmix said: The Ttc has been redesigned for this astute. It’s much easier to adjust. They have also tweaked the battery bay to work With larger modern nimhs (its longer) it still Will not take square lipos (although shorties might work). It also needs a low profile steering servo because of the battery bay tweak. edit- just noticed it’s already been posted. That redesigned battery tray will be interesting. They were a problem on the original and I've broken both the front and the rear one. The rear one in particular would break at the base at the lower chassis mount point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Thommo said: That redesigned battery tray will be interesting. They were a problem on the original and I've broken both the front and the rear one. The rear one in particular would break at the base at the lower chassis mount point. Was that due to the flex of the chassis? I'm going to order a Fibrelyte graphite version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7882 Posted September 12, 2018 @Ann3x has battery holders on his Shapeways store which fit Lipos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ann3x 220 Posted September 12, 2018 30 minutes ago, ThunderDragonCy said: @Ann3x has battery holders on his Shapeways store which fit Lipos. Thanks! Mine fit square batteries as well as curved btw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo 1218 Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 6:12 PM, GTodd said: Was that due to the flex of the chassis? I'm going to order a Fibrelyte graphite version. Yes and also due to sweet jumps ! The Fibrelyte chassis is one serious Hop Up...... I just realised that I can now restore my original runners into shelfers and chuck all of my Hop Ups and printed parts into a new balls out runner ! Joy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Thommo said: Yes and also due to sweet jumps ! The Fibrelyte chassis is one serious Hop Up...... I just realised that I can now restore my original runners into shelfers and chuck all of my Hop Ups and printed parts into a new balls out runner ! Joy EXACTLY what I am doing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 20, 2018 When are we going to get more news and/or pics??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobybooster 248 Posted September 20, 2018 I guess that we will have to wait until the All Japan Model & Hobby Show at the end of this month. (28th until 30th of September). I assume that most of the new items will be showing there for the first time to public. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 23, 2018 I bet you are right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 28, 2018 ....ok how do I find info.from the show? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grotty Otty 868 Posted September 29, 2018 6 hours ago, GTodd said: ....ok how do I find info.from the show? Info here, (hope its OK to post links mods) https://tamiyablog.com/category/future-releases/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 29, 2018 Thank you, no picks of the Astute or Avante though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 948 Posted September 29, 2018 maybe it will be at Nuremberg next year??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellyle 382 Posted September 29, 2018 51 minutes ago, taffer said: maybe it will be at Nuremberg next year??? It's (Super Astute) supposed to be released mid December, so hopefully not! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 29, 2018 Yes, sorry for the confusion. I was being lazy and meant Super Astute and Black Avante. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 948 Posted September 29, 2018 33 minutes ago, nellyle said: It's (Super Astute) supposed to be released mid December, so hopefully not! It's happened that a release has been announced and (even shown sometimes) before Christmas and not been revealed/released until Feb following year........Tamiya have been quite slow getting new models out to the UK for quite a few years :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbimaster 190 Posted September 29, 2018 3 hours ago, taffer said: It's happened that a release has been announced and (even shown sometimes) before Christmas and not been revealed/released until Feb following year........Tamiya have been quite slow getting new models out to the UK for quite a few years :-( R/C in general seems to be in a slump right now, slow downs on releases are to be expected. One of the Kyosho threads I follow had suggested another re-release announcement at the end of this year. Well, its almost October and nothing yet. I look at Traxxas removing Lipo batteries, and in some cases brushless systems to reduce the cost of some of their more popular kits. At least Tamiya made their next re-release announcement official, just going to take a bit more time to get it in out hands. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 29, 2018 I wish they'd make the xmaxx as a kit so it's be more affordable. 1000 us for a toy is INSANE! 15 minutes ago, Hobbimaster said: R/C in general seems to be in a slump right now, slow downs on releases are to be expected. One of the Kyosho threads I follow had suggested another re-release announcement at the end of this year. Well, its almost October and nothing yet. I look at Traxxas removing Lipo batteries, and in some cases brushless systems to reduce the cost of some of their more popular kits. At least Tamiya made their next re-release announcement official, just going to take a bit more time to get it in out hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbimaster 190 Posted September 30, 2018 4 hours ago, GTodd said: I wish they'd make the xmaxx as a kit so it's be more affordable. 1000 us for a toy is INSANE! Yes it is, but that toy will do everything and then some. I have a Green Xmaxx and absolutely love it! Its the kind of R/C that if I had to sell off my entire collection, and only have model, the Xmaxx would be the one I'd keep. Do not get me wrong I love my re-releases, and a good 4wd buggy such as an Egress, or a Blackfoot is extremely pleasing to run. But there's just something about seeing a 20lb truck tearing up chunks of grass, and leaving 6" ruts behind as it moves out, that makes me feel like a youth again. All that aside, no plans to sell off my lovely Tamiya collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Hobbimaster said: Yes it is, but that toy will do everything and then some. I have a Green Xmaxx and absolutely love it! Its the kind of R/C that if I had to sell off my entire collection, and only have model, the Xmaxx would be the one I'd keep. Do not get me wrong I love my re-releases, and a good 4wd buggy such as an Egress, or a Blackfoot is extremely pleasing to run. But there's just something about seeing a 20lb truck tearing up chunks of grass, and leaving 6" ruts behind as it moves out, that makes me feel like a youth again. All that aside, no plans to sell off my lovely Tamiya collection. Why did you have to make it sound that good!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbimaster 190 Posted September 30, 2018 9 hours ago, GTodd said: Why did you have to make it sound that good!!!! So sorry! If your wondering how tough a Xmaxx really is, like bashing videos, and total destruction videos, look for a channel called Kevin Talbot on YouTube. Anyway, off topic for the Super Astute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted October 6, 2018 Well I'm prepping for my build. I just ordered a fibrelyte chassis, MCI Astute decals, and a low profile high torque servo. I always thought the original Astute's paint scheme was more attractive , I'll be building this one as a homagae to it. I'm probably going to dye the wheels black as well. Although I do have a set of Astute wheels to mount. I just don't know what front tires to utilize Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7882 Posted October 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, GTodd said: Well I'm prepping for my build. I just ordered a fibrelyte chassis, MCI Astute decals, and a low profile high torque servo. I always thought the original Astute's paint scheme was more attractive , I'll be building this one as a homagae to it. I'm probably going to dye the wheels black as well. Although I do have a set of Astute wheels to mount. I just don't know what front tires to utilize Are the astute wheels 2"? Schumacher have rereleased the 2" rib spike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
