NZJohn 78 Posted August 2, 2021 On 7/28/2021 at 6:00 PM, Jonathon Gillham said: Was in my LHS today and he had recently received a big order. A bunch of Thunder Dragons on the shelf, only one TF evo left now though as he got them a while back. I came out with $8 worth of springs Where’s your local? I was at Speedi Tuesday last week to pick up a Top FE and he had a load of Thunder Dragons too. Plus a beautiful Kyosho Optima Turbo. Man I want one of those 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted August 2, 2021 Got an email from Jadlam today. Subject: "Your next RC car is in stock right now!" *opens email* "We've got some great new examples from FTX arrived with us" 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4606 Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, NZJohn said: Where’s your local? I was at Speedi Tuesday last week to pick up a Top FE and he had a load of Thunder Dragons too. Plus a beautiful Kyosho Optima Turbo. Man I want one of those Yep that was Speedi. Hes my go to for onroad stuff. I like his shop as he keeps a lot of kits in stock compared to others, reminds me of Hobby City from the 90s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1455 Posted August 3, 2021 One month to go?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted September 2, 2021 TD slipped another 2 weeks. Most sites say 14-17th now. This has left a really bad taste in my mouth, I must say. Some people have had theirs for 3 months now. Even with covid disruption etc, it seems ridiculous. I've had my Mad Van VE for several months now and it was announced around the same time! I tried to contact Tamiya via several channels but have been ignored. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 52 Posted September 2, 2021 2 weeks for the TD is better than the Nov arrival date I’m seeing for the Porsche or the Turbo Scorpion. Hopefully the shipping upholds these timelines now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted September 12, 2021 TD slipped another week on the modelsport website! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 12:31 AM, Sprocket said: 2 weeks for the TD is better than the Nov arrival date I’m seeing for the Porsche or the Turbo Scorpion. Hopefully the shipping upholds these timelines now The TD has been getting delayed since April Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel33 870 Posted September 13, 2021 Yikes, UK and Europe are really being hammered with the delays... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1455 Posted September 13, 2021 OH FOR FUDGE CAKE! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1455 Posted September 20, 2021 Modelsport have just posted on their Instagram page that a batch of Thunder Dragons has arrived. I can confidently say the long wait is nearly over 🥲 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted September 21, 2021 My TD finally shipped! Interestingly, got an email from Jadlam saying it was everyone's "last chance" to get the Thunder Dragon 2021. When was the first chance? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel33 870 Posted September 22, 2021 11 hours ago, nowinaminute said: Interestingly, got an email from Jadlam saying it was everyone's "last chance" to get the Thunder Dragon 2021. When was the first chance? LOL??? thats bizarre to say the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mman2005 443 Posted September 22, 2021 Mine has been shipped today as well. Hoping it comes with the 04 esc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel33 870 Posted September 23, 2021 the rusty wheels are starting to turn for UK and TD. i DID get the 04 ESC with my TD kit, unless they mucked around with packaging in the factory. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted September 23, 2021 It will be nice to have a LIPO cut off built in for a change. Reading some sites, it looks like the specs aren't quite as good as the 02 for brushless motors but then again, the TBLE-04SR version seems to differ only in that is has a fan so presumably, fitting a fan will allow you to run a 10.5 or 13.5 sensored motor which would be fine. Brushed motor specs are still pitiful though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted September 30, 2021 FYI Tower has Thunder Dragon in stock, get before they're gone! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya_1971 615 Posted October 1, 2021 4 hours ago, rwordenjr said: FYI Tower has Thunder Dragon in stock, get before they're gone! I feel like this is similar to the XBox/PS5 shortages. Thankfully, I can just add it to my cart without it disappearing in a split second and an OOS message. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted October 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, tamiya_1971 said: I feel like this is similar to the XBox/PS5 shortages. Thankfully, I can just add it to my cart without it disappearing in a split second and an OOS message. Lol nice, did you buy one? I got even though don't need. I already got 2 terras and a fire dragon but cheap on tower with premier coupons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya_1971 615 Posted October 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, rwordenjr said: Lol nice, did you buy one? I got even though don't need. I already got 2 terras and a fire dragon but cheap on tower with premier coupons. It’s in my cart. I noticed they have a body parts set due in November so I’m trying to decide (I have an old TD that needs a body and a NIB Terra Scorcher). It’s a tough decision 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted October 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, tamiya_1971 said: It’s in my cart. I noticed they have a body parts set due in November so I’m trying to decide (I have an old TD that needs a body and a NIB Terra Scorcher). It’s a tough decision 😃 You can always resell after they're all sold out if you end up not wanting it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted October 7, 2021 Well, she's pretty much done. Just waiting on the driver figure/chassis cover that my neighbor offered to paint for me. He's into scale modelling so will undoubtedly do a way better job than I would have managed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted October 8, 2021 3 hours ago, nowinaminute said: Well, she's pretty much done. Just waiting on the driver figure/chassis cover that my neighbor offered to paint for me. He's into scale modelling so will undoubtedly do a way better job than I would have managed. Update when you get it back ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alangt4 123 Posted October 8, 2021 I got mine done and also just need to get the painted driver figure in. It’s a really nice kit and looking forward to giving it a spin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 397 Posted October 30, 2021 Has Tamiya done another run of Top Force Evo's? It's listed for pre-order at RCmart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites