toyolien 4680 Posted June 21, 2021 Coming 25th June 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7878 Posted June 21, 2021 Blimey. They only went and did something new! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted June 21, 2021 Ooh, a mystery! 4WD, but I didn't spot a motor sticking out. Longitudinally mounted (like Avante)? Where are the front springs? Are they laid low (like Avante)? Hmm... maybe it is a simplified version? (a plastic tub chassis, lower A-arms, etc) I'm interested only if it costs 40-50% less. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blista 1519 Posted June 21, 2021 I thought T was for Touring. TC01 heavily modified for off-road perhaps? The little fenders are a weird choice. It's definitely not a serious racing buggy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1546 Posted June 21, 2021 Looks low-slung, wheel fenders and possibly using inboard shocks? Liking where this is going so far.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1455 Posted June 21, 2021 It looks good to me. 👍🏼 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert5000 928 Posted June 21, 2021 Seeing as it's got a driver figure it's off to a good start in my book. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, toyolien said: Coming 25th June Sorry didn't see this conversation and started one the same🙄 it's about time tamiya give us something (hopefully) new off road👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted June 21, 2021 Interesting. Looks a bit quirky without being a complete novelty item. Can't wait to see more of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted June 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Blista said: I thought T was for Touring. TC01 heavily modified for off-road perhaps? The little fenders are a weird choice. It's definitely not a serious racing buggy. Two wheel drive Dirt maybe? Next inline in the DT range, Dirt -Two wheel drive? , which #4 would tie in. Similar lines to the Schumacher Top Cat? (The reports are saying 4wd right enough...) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash 356 Posted June 21, 2021 Definitly looks to be tamiya's take on a more modern 1/10 buggy, since it looks like nothing else on the outside lol. I'd bet that it's 4wd just from the name, but since the front is so low profile I could see mid-motor 2wd as well. Looks to be pushrod front suspension since I can't see any shock towers or normally mounted shocks. I also have a hunch that it will be belt drive since nobody else is doing that for the most part nowadays. I'm honestly not really feeling this release since my bigwig is perfect for me as a 4wd buggy, and it will most likely be nowhere near a modern 4wd buggy in terms of performance, but it will still probably be an interesting little buggy anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted June 21, 2021 There isn't much to see yet, but that which can be seen looks promising I think. Adjustable upper arms for example, which suggests that it is a step above the TT-02B. There is also the name, which appears to be in line with the TA, TB and TC series, suggesting similar quality and design influences. Are we at last seeing a club level four wheel drive buggy that is a worthy successor to the DB-01? Probably not, but it doesn't hurt to hope! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c64orinoco 667 Posted June 21, 2021 Looks like I will be adding another car to the collection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4203 Posted June 21, 2021 I don't really do buggies. I have a Hornet (and a Hot Shot and several ORVs in need of restoration). Main running is in the back garden so a buggy would suit! I'd always liked the look of the Avante (the build looks really fun) but been put off by the price and the tales of fragility. This is interesting... Then again, I said that about the TC-01 and still haven't bought one. I blame the bodywork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 21, 2021 Wonder what TD could stand for. Or is it a trick and it's really a DT-4? (DT-04)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted June 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, toyolien said: Wonder what TD could stand for. Or is it a trick and it's really a DT-4? (DT-04)... As @TurnipJF had mentioned, TA, TB, TC, and now TD... 4 most likely stands for 4WD. But I think Tamiya should have started with 01. TD-01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted June 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Nicadraus said: As @TurnipJF had mentioned, TA, TB, TC, and now TD... 4 most likely stands for 4WD. But I think Tamiya should have started with 01. TD-01 what if.....DT are 2wd, so they reversed it for 4wd? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 21, 2021 Looking again at the video I think it's 2wd. There's a quick shot of the front end where you can just see the lack of drive shafts. I don't mind 2wd or 4wd. But I would like: - Better plastics (like on the M-07, TC-01 etc...) - Lipo compatible. - More gearing options than just 2x pinions. - Maybe A slipper clutch. OR maybe it's a DT-04 Holiday Buggy. (You heard it here first) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morinstal 170 Posted June 21, 2021 Avante 3.0 I'll move my "never seen thunder dragon" fund to this new kit. Cant wait !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted June 21, 2021 Seems a bit secretive around the front end. 2021 Frog? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzalene 171 Posted June 21, 2021 This will be Fighter buggy and/or Thunder dragon quality and thought process WITH Top force pricing. TD could stand for Total Disaster for anyone hoping for glory days of Hotshot,terrascorcher,bigwig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howards 456 Posted June 21, 2021 It doesn't look like an attempt at a club racer, so what is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 1106 Posted June 21, 2021 Really hope this is 4WD and better than a TT02B. Would love to be able to race a modern Tamiya again in 1/10th 4wd offroad even if its not the most competitive thing on track... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites