Grastens 2795 Posted August 24, 2018 1 hour ago, IBIFTKH said: Sounds interesting Thinking about it, quite a lot interesting. As Mokei said, it sounds like they've fitted new or different suspension arms and from the picture it looks like a new bumper, battery cover and possibly some sort of nerf bar. Plus new wheels and tyres. Nice to see they're not just plonking a body on a bog-standard WR-02 but they're still investing in development, even if it is just cosmetic parts. More options for us to customise existing models too. Hopefully this is the first in a series of 'comical' models (I reckon a Jenny-Mo-style Sand Scorcher has to be on the cards). I was hoping you would see this one, Rob I, for one, would happily put much of my income on a Comical Frog, Comical Hornet, Comical Fox, Comical Fast Attack Vehicle... to go with this delightful model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grotty Otty 868 Posted August 24, 2018 First pic - taken from Tamiyablog.com.. Didn't know whether to link or post downloaded pic. Oops sorry, should've read the whole thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobybooster 248 Posted August 25, 2018 Although i will definately let this one out (it is absolutely not my cup of tea), i like it that Tamiya comes with something really new and serves us with a bundle of new and never seen parts before. But as other mentioned before, i suppose that T. will also bring a Hornet, Fox, and other car variants of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly_Lunchbox 28 Posted August 25, 2018 19 hours ago, Mokei Kagaku said: I know it's just a drawing but the profile of that front tyre really reminds me of the rib tyre used on the front of the Hilux Monster Racer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted August 25, 2018 Hmmm, there seem to be a pair of huge exhaust pipes 😄 I belief there will be a series of these comical vehicles. One thing for sure, looks like Mr Willy will be the designated driver for most of the manned Tamiya vehicles these days 😄. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvmud 812 Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, kyosho1 said: Hmmm, there seem to be a pair of huge exhaust pipes 😄 Which have already been available through 3rd parties... I LIKE IT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted August 26, 2018 Looks a bit like these; 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePlaysRC 0 Posted August 27, 2018 This is awesome! I hope they sell the body seperately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted August 27, 2018 Have spent the last 2 weeks building 2 GF01s for my kids and it has got me yearning for my own big tired WR/GF car. Was not sure what to get but now I have seen this I am hooked. Would love a Comical Fox to go with it! Will be interesting to see how stable it is. Width is 244mm according to the blurb and a regular Wild Willy is 272mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dc-arena 81 Posted August 29, 2018 Aww this could be a right laugh to drive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted August 29, 2018 I think these will sell like hot cakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly_Lunchbox 28 Posted August 29, 2018 2 hours ago, TWINSET said: Media; Billy Idol seems pretty happy with it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted August 29, 2018 Really liking the wheels on this! Wonder what the diameter is of the rears. Would be great to find some sand paddles to go on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted August 29, 2018 I'm hoping they're 2.2's and beadlocks, would be useful part fodder for other projects Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frameskip 63 Posted August 29, 2018 3 hours ago, njmlondon said: Really liking the wheels on this! Wonder what the diameter is of the rears. Would be great to find some sand paddles to go on there. Maybe the "desert tire" listed here? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Truck-Tires-for-TAMIYA-CW-01-Chassis-Lunch-Box-Midnight-Pumpkin-4pcs/142032130703?hash=item2111c6528f:m:mWFBhGIgGxZJ85Yq9fez__w Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvmud 812 Posted August 30, 2018 Now stretch them a little more and slap on all the cw01 bodies to make improved versions of the LB,MP etc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted September 4, 2018 Admittedly not the best quality, but the first colour photos for a little impression: Tamiya 58662 Comical Grasshopper (WR-02CB) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted September 4, 2018 That's awesome, thanks Mokei, I predict this will sell very well indeed. What a cracking concept and by the looks of it, execution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted September 4, 2018 Nice spy work on that works add presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manny 83 Posted September 4, 2018 I'll be surprised if this doesn't do well...it looks irresistible. Next up a Frog or Hornet body then a Hotshot body for the GF-01? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted September 4, 2018 Sold! It has been a long time since I really really wanted a new Tamiya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grotty Otty 868 Posted September 5, 2018 First colour pics here! Looks like a lot of fun. https://tamiyablog.com/2018/09/first-leaked-coloured-photos-of-tamiya-58662-comical-grasshopper-wr-02cb/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites