original MP
Doing a bit of showroom updating .I got this nice MP a while back . It is totally original and in very nice condition with period radio and MSC. I have some new vintage glass for it and I have fitted new original front & rear bumpers , a new original grille and new original damper bodies onto it .Why Tamiya didn't cast the rear bumper on the sprue the other way round I don't know as then the cut off marks would be on the bottom of it and not visible on the top !! I might replace the decals at some stage as there are one or two creases but it's good for now .
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Grumpy pants
What a nice piece of classic Tamiya. Great condition as well.
KEV THE REV
Thanks GP , I had LB's back in the day , but not a Pumpkin , so now it is here
gravetxt-1
Nothing beats an original mp such an icon plus the mechanical speed control is way more fun than an esc. Pic no.4 is super
KEV THE REV
spot -on gravetxt-1 - I couldn't agree more , thanks
MAD-BEE
Very nice fella this looks great but with you about the rear bumper!!!
but a cracking Tamiya and one of the all stars for sure!
KEV THE REV
Thanks James
sunnyjai
Sweet ride mate!
JWeston
Sweet
KEV THE REV
cheers guys
stickerbod
Excellent, thought it was a Modelzone special for a mo
KEV THE REV
Close Andy , my MZ ones are in stash
hot rod
never had a midnight pumpkin until a week ago myself and yep mine was reduced in a certain model shop chain lol. I ended up building it but added no r/c as cant bring myself to run it as it is the metallic special..... hmmm maybe one day. Nice original there though mate and yep i too still have a soft spot for them old unpredictable MSC's
KEV THE REV
Thanks hot rod , I feel you will need to find a runner - am I right?
hot rod
one day when my wallet is feeling fuller and my blazer is finished i may indeed look out for a runner, need a fun vehicle and this or the LB would do nicely me thinks
ShayD
Lovery Kev, I've just bought a re-re kit, but I'd rather have an original like this ...
KEV THE REV
Yes Shay ,You can't beat an original for sure
mongoose1983
Terrific looking MP! My first love. So many memories.
KEV THE REV
Thanks Erich , glad you like it
Percymon
Great job Kev - looks like new
KEV THE REV
Thanks Percymon , much appreciated
beefmuffin
looks mighty purty! are those the original tires? in the first shot they look kind of small. i only ask b/c i accidentally ordered a set of TXT-1 tires the other day before realizing they weren't LB ones. looks like they'll fit the rims but be less thick - smaller overall diameter.
KEV THE REV
Hi Beef , thanks and yes they are the original tires, I have a few sets of them. I think it is the 'hi-rise' look that makes them appear like that
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