Raman36 1656 Posted October 21, 2021 Can you find the container has Tamiya parts? Have no fear though… this clown is on the job. He is going to save Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morinstal 170 Posted October 21, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzb8CjJxKeo A review from RCDRIVER, i dont know if someone have link this in TD 4 thread, someone let me know so i can delete this post later if it has been posted here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blista 1519 Posted October 22, 2021 Seems like the review is quite positive. Lots of good things to say about how it drives and the build. The only big problem he had with it is the steering not having enough range of motion. What is it with Tamiya and steering problems? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1546 Posted October 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, Blista said: Seems like the review is quite positive. Lots of good things to say about how it drives and the build. The only big problem he had with it is the steering not having enough range of motion. What is it with Tamiya and steering problems? To be fair, it was mentioned (in the RCDriver video) that removing end-stop screws enabled more steering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted October 22, 2021 I'm wondering if there's dogbone chatter if the steering range is too much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1546 Posted October 22, 2021 Little pink foam inserts are provided for the drive cups to keep dogbones centered. The initial build video discussed removing them as it caused some binding during suspension movement but I wonder if there's a balance somewhere in-between (such as slicing the foam insert in half to make thinner) and also allow desired steering travel and keep things snug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted October 22, 2021 It does handle very well, I'm impressed with that. At first, with the low range of motion, I assumed he'd built the steering incorrectly (and he had, but that made little difference) and it was obviously poor in his first runs. Removing the stop screws seems to have worked but it makes me wonder what they're there for in the first place and will removing them have an unintended consequence? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1546 Posted October 22, 2021 Not sure why they would limit steering like that either.. I wonder if too much steering leads to traction rollovers.. evidenced by the scratches on the driver canopy of the Tamiya hopped up car during the YouTube live session.. Either way, I'm eager to try it out and see what's what. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted October 22, 2021 One of the nice things about those little pink foam inserts is that after a while, they take on the shape to which they have been compressed. Thus, while they might lead to binding for the first few runs, given a little bit of time, they do an excellent job of keeping things aligned without adding undue friction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Killajb said: ...I wonder if too much steering leads to traction rollovers... Or dogbone ejection? If so, that's a big problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honza 937 Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Killajb said: Not sure why they would limit steering like that either.. It would pop dogbones out with larger angle. I had this issue with a TB-03 back in the day. XV01 and DB01 had same limiter screw in variants with front dogbones. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 464 Posted October 22, 2021 Now showing November at Tower Hobbies. Not too upset since it looks like the official release of the hop-ups is also November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2196 Posted October 22, 2021 Even it the kit is not «High end» i think this was quite nice price. Tamico Euro without vat: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jon 684 Posted October 25, 2021 Tamiya USA is showing 47481 "RC Super Avante Pre-Painted" with no pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted October 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Big Jon said: Tamiya USA is showing 47481 "RC Super Avante Pre-Painted" with no pictures. Tbh that's the last thing anyone would want, surely people want to make their own version? Not a fan (due to the price) love the design etc, apart from the front fenders) . But a egress paint job of something is miles better than boxart on this one imo. 👍 James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelknapCrater 179 Posted October 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Big Jon said: Tamiya USA is showing 47481 "RC Super Avante Pre-Painted" with no pictures. Maybe that's punishment for all the vitriol the box art colors received. They'll sell a few hundred with clear shells, discontinue it, then it'll all be pre-painted or nothing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted October 26, 2021 According to modelsport the super avante was the 21 October release but now it says 22 November so it going to arrive after the blockhead wild one so we still have to put up with more endless videos of it running on some random track and more videos of random people showing the finished buggy its getting a bit boring now! And we are going to get it all over again with the new astute!........ tamiya why don't you just release them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted October 26, 2021 RCMart have stock of some of the hop ups now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted October 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, moffman said: According to modelsport the super avante was the 21 October release but now it says 22 November so it going to arrive after the blockhead wild one so we still have to put up with more endless videos of it running on some random track and more videos of random people showing the finished buggy its getting a bit boring now! And we are going to get it all over again with the new astute!........ tamiya why don't you just release them? Tbf I bet the blockhead gets delayed too, seeing as it’s almost certainly a shipping/haulage issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howards 457 Posted October 27, 2021 Apparently getting chips for ESCs is so bad atm that Tamiya is having to spec Carson escs rather than their new TBLE or whatever it is. (obvs the SA doesn’t have an ESC but gives you an idea of the crap they are dealing with) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted October 27, 2021 I wonder, do Tamiya ever do official 2nd or 3rd alt. colour schemes? Like 'back of the box art? That way you could keep it official, but have more options. It seems there are in many people's eyes nicer ways to paint it, but many people will want to do box art just because. Old toy grade rc would usually have the 27 and 49 mhz versions in two colours for racing each other. It would have to work with the wheels and stickers, but it could be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7882 Posted October 27, 2021 @Nikko85 Not that I have seen recently, but tamiya used to do so-called dress up decals for the junior models. I upscaled the grasshopper2 jnr dress up decals to 1/10th with MCI to get some more options. Wish they did more of this kind of thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted October 27, 2021 Am I not right in thinking that although the picture on the scorcher box shows french blue & white there are no specific colours in the instructions? In the promo video I seem to remember another colour way. Memory fails as to actual colour. I think the same with the Ranger? Obviously there are some scale bodies that have been done I multiple colour/sticker schemes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Baum 352 Posted November 4, 2021 Ugh....Tower just pushed their ship date to Dec. It's barely November. Not looking good for xmas to be honest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, A-Baum said: Ugh....Tower just pushed their ship date to Dec. It's barely November. Not looking good for xmas to be honest. probably come the day after xmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites