djmcnz 754 Posted July 30, 2021 Hi all, I'm looking for a vintage Tamiya TA02 photo/picture that Tamiya published in the mid-90's, I used to have a copy but I can't find it. It's quite iconic for the TA02 and I know of a few builds that were based on that exact picture, mine included. It was a chassis-only picture and looked like the chassis in the pic below, even the cable ties are faithfully positioned. It included the full range of (visible) period correct Hop-Ups including the OG CRP P-160F ESC. Carbon chassis plates and period Dyna-Run motor. I don't recall if it was a 'SW' or different version of the TA02 but it might have even been a Taisan with the silver 'boxes (can't recall). Any help much appreciated, my Google-fu has failed me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted July 30, 2021 I don't know a lot about these, but I would try looking at Tamiyabase.com, Lars has a lot of older information and pics, he might have what you are after. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks @yogi-bear, that was a helpful tip... Source: Tamiya 1996 and 1999 Guide Books (via tamiyabase.com) That's slightly different, I'm sure there's another one with a Dyna-Run motor, but this is cool. Now, does anyone have a better, ideally full colour, version (of this or alternatives)? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted July 30, 2021 I have the 1996 book, so I will check 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted July 30, 2021 ok, the 1996 book only has that image and a TA02 Racing Special Chassis Kit which is the bath tub. I'd try and do a hi res scan with the phone. I have some other guide books, I will check what's in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted July 30, 2021 I have some other guide books around that era, but they all have that photo. I've scanned it in, so its higher res, but really there isn't a lot more detail. PM me if you want the scan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 464 Posted July 30, 2021 @Mokei Kagaku May have something. I haven’t seen him around in some time so maybe try a PM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3778 Posted July 30, 2021 16 hours ago, djmcnz said: Hi all, I'm looking for a vintage Tamiya TA02 photo/picture that Tamiya published in the mid-90's, I used to have a copy but I can't find it. It's quite iconic for the TA02 and I know of a few builds that were based on that exact picture, mine included. It was a chassis-only picture and looked like the chassis in the pic below, even the cable ties are faithfully positioned. It included the full range of (visible) period correct Hop-Ups including the OG CRP P-160F ESC. Carbon chassis plates and period Dyna-Run motor. I don't recall if it was a 'SW' or different version of the TA02 but it might have even been a Taisan with the silver 'boxes (can't recall). Any help much appreciated, my Google-fu has failed me. looks excellent but is it me or is your battery holder further back on the chassis compare to the Tamiyabase pic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_f 233 Posted July 30, 2021 1 minute ago, svenb said: looks excellent but is it me or is your battery holder further back on the chassis compare to the Tamiyabase pic? It's not you - the chassis has extra holes for mounting the holder in different positions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3778 Posted July 30, 2021 1 minute ago, rich_f said: It's not you - the chassis has extra holes for mounting the holder in different positions. my eyes havent failed me then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted July 31, 2021 Yeah, mine is configured for the short (and wide) wheelbase, the Tamiya pic is standard wheelbase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futureworks 864 Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 7:43 AM, djmcnz said: I'm sure there's another one with a Dyna-Run motor I was surprised when you posted originally saying the picture you sought included this motor, as I had thought (based on the pic attached) the period correct one for the TA02 was the Acto Power 53153, released in 1993. I tend to associate the Dyna-Run, from 1996, with the TA03....still, if you do find that other picture, that would be great to see! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted August 1, 2021 7 hours ago, futureworks said: I was surprised when you posted originally saying the picture you sought included this motor, as I had thought (based on the pic attached) the period correct one for the TA02 was the Acto Power 53153, released in 1993. I tend to associate the Dyna-Run, from 1996, with the TA03....still, if you do find that other picture, that would be great to see! I appreciate the image, thank you. It's entirely possible my memory is faulty (🙄). The Dyna-Run ST was released at about the same time as the Taisan Starcard Porsche so so reasonably era correct for the chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites