matisse 1581 Posted August 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Raman36 said: Just watched the Instagram feed. So there are parts for mounting the battery sideways. He talks and shows the battery not fitting with the current body. However that battery is a full length LiPo. So a shorty LiPo will definitely fit sideways! 😉 Thought as much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demon Dave 3 Posted August 29, 2021 Anyone else see Tamiya's latest Live Stream on YoutTube... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted August 29, 2021 29 minutes ago, Demon Dave said: Anyone else see Tamiya's latest Live Stream on YoutTube... Now that’s what I’m taking about, the shell looks much better without the fenders imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelknapCrater 179 Posted August 29, 2021 25 minutes ago, matisse said: Now that’s what I’m taking about, the shell looks much better without the fenders imo And paint other than box art I was thinking of buying a Team Bluegroove or Sabula Tech repop body for this car, but the stock shell looks great the way this is painted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted August 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, BelknapCrater said: And paint other than box art I was thinking of buying a Team Bluegroove or Sabula Tech repop body for this car, but the stock shell looks great the way this is painted. Also peep the Big Bore Shocks on the rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted August 29, 2021 Looks like some more hops ups coming: Alu Crank Arm Alu Rear SuspensionMount Alu Rocker Arms Alu Steering Arms Alu Steering Bridge Alu Stabiliser Set 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted August 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Cynan said: Looks like some more hops ups coming: Alu Crank Arm Alu Rear SuspensionMount Alu Rocker Arms Alu Steering Arms Alu Steering Bridge Alu Stabiliser Set Yes, confirmed in June and July. So far: Hop-Ups: 22028 TD4 Assembly Universal Shafts (2 Pcs.) 22029 TD4 Differential Nut and Screw Set 22030 TD4 Aluminum Servo Stays 22031 TD4 Slipper Clutch Set 22032 TD4 Aluminum Steering Bridge 22033 TD4 Aluminum Steering Arms 22034 TD4 Aluminum Crank Arm 22036 TD4 Aluminum Rocker Arms 22037 TD4 Stabilizer Set 22038 TD4 Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount 47464 TD4 Titanium Screw Set Regular spare parts: 51674 TD4 C-Parts (Uprights) (2 Pcs.) 51675 TD4 D-Parts (Suspension Arms) (2 Pcs.) 51676 Super Avante Body Parts Set Photos are out for most of them: 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted August 29, 2021 That's gonna be one heck of an expensive car with all those 'hop ups'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted August 29, 2021 4 hours ago, toyolien said: That's gonna be one heck of an expensive car with all those 'hop ups'! Super Avante MS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelknapCrater 179 Posted August 29, 2021 4 hours ago, toyolien said: That's gonna be one heck of an expensive car with all those 'hop ups'! That's exactly the reason I'll stick with plastic kit parts. I'm kinda deep into an LC EMB-1, and my only alloy parts are the front knuckles and c-hubs. The logic with the EMB-1 crowd is that numerous alloy hop-ups will transfer crash trauma elsewhere, like A-arms or suspension blocks, necessitating deeper, more expensive repairs when mishaps occur. And they will occur. At least when I'm holding the controller. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted August 29, 2021 I'm a sucker for nice hop ups though. Gonna wait and see some real world reviews before I get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted August 29, 2021 I'm just suprised that tamiya haven't produced a set of alloy shocks like the hi-caps or vqs type! or do any of them fit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted August 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, moffman said: I'm just suprised that tamiya haven't produced a set of alloy shocks like the hi-caps or vqs type! or do any of them fit? According to the Tamiya USA live stream the DF03 alloy shocks are the reccomended hop-up. But that means that most Tamiya buggy shocks should work it seems. The MS painted one on the image here has TRF Big Bores on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alangt4 123 Posted August 29, 2021 It’s looks awesome- seems to run well from the footage, can’t wait to get it. Not sure what I’ll do with the paint scheme and fenders but there is a load of things possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howards 457 Posted August 30, 2021 18 hours ago, Cynan said: Alu Rear SuspensionMount Probably worth getting this and Maybe upgrading the rear wishbone mounting balls to the hardened type. Less chance of the wishbones popping off in a shunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted October 14, 2021 Anyone heard any news on a U.K. date? it was 21st, but it’s all gone quiet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alangt4 123 Posted October 14, 2021 Still showing 21st October as expected and early November on others. Was checking this myself. I’d reckon on early November hopefully and not like the thunder dragon which appeared 6 months later!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 14, 2021 It’s probably sitting inside a gigantic container in one of your ports. This is the case for the US. There are 73 ships waiting at port outside of Los Angeles waiting to unload their containers. Lots of Tamiya product in those containers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted October 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Raman36 said: It’s probably sitting inside a gigantic container in one of your ports. This is the case for the US. There are 73 ships waiting at port outside of Los Angeles waiting to unload their containers. Lots of Tamiya product in those containers So far the major ports are okay here, the issues are delays leaving the port though so it will get worse as container traffic picks up toward the end of the year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OoALEJOoO 3127 Posted October 15, 2021 I might get one, paint it black instead of blue, and call it a Tamiya Wasp. Quick photo-edit below: Thank you Tamiya for going back to the fantastic box art, instead of the insipid photos of newer models! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1546 Posted October 15, 2021 5 hours ago, OoALEJOoO said: I might get one, paint it black instead of blue, and call it a Tamiya Wasp. Quick photo-edit below: Thank you Tamiya for going back to the fantastic box art, instead of the insipid photos of newer models! Brilliant idea! Or call it the Ultra Hornet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted October 15, 2021 "Murder Hornet" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted October 15, 2021 7 hours ago, OoALEJOoO said: I might get one, paint it black instead of blue, and call it a Tamiya Wasp. Quick photo-edit below: Thank you Tamiya for going back to the fantastic box art, instead of the insipid photos of newer models! Seriously why doesn't Tamiya ever come up with these ideas. That looks so much better imo. 👍 James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMMX34 4 Posted January 31, 2022 Has anyone built this and found a rear body fit issue? I'm an experienced modeler. I built it exactly to spec (and double-checked it), and the body simply does not fit the rear mounting posts. It's jammed down and crooked by the spur gear housing. I found left over 6mm parts that served as perfect spacers. The posts are no longer "keyed" in their positions, but I positioned them by eye and they're firm - not going anywhere. I swapped the 3m x 12mm screws with spare 3m x 18mm screws that mounted them perfectly. The body now fits perfectly. I'm just surprised, both that a Tamiya kit would have such an issue and that I've not seen a word about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jon 684 Posted January 31, 2022 2 hours ago, CMMX34 said: Has anyone built this and found a rear body fit issue? I'm an experienced modeler. I built it exactly to spec (and double-checked it), and the body simply does not fit the rear mounting posts. It's jammed down and crooked by the spur gear housing. I found left over 6mm parts that served as perfect spacers. The posts are no longer "keyed" in their positions, but I positioned them by eye and they're firm - not going anywhere. I swapped the 3m x 12mm screws with spare 3m x 18mm screws that mounted them perfectly. The body now fits perfectly. I'm just surprised, both that a Tamiya kit would have such an issue and that I've not seen a word about this. My body, cut to the trim lines, fit perfectly with the stock mounts. No adjustment needed. Any chance of some pics of yours? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites