TWINSET Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 For many years the Tamiya Mini chassis has been a mainstay in the world of RC car enthusiasts. Tamiya has continued to evolve and improve the chassis that are now into its 6th iteration, the M-06. The Mini class is popular around the globe and offers a tremendous amount of diversity. These fun little cars are raced at club events and displayed in Concourse competitions on most weekends. There's a vast array of bodies available, and this has kept the Mini's immensely popular. In keeping with PROTOform's home in southern California, we thought we'd offer a unique body that captures the essence of that part of the world - so we designed the "SoCal" Panel Wagon body. With its retro styling, and "art deco" flair, it's sure to capture the imagination of those who desire the laid back "Southern Californian" experience. It can be painted and detailed as a surf wagon, a highway cruiser or a contestant at the Oakland Roadster Show. It's made to fit all current Tamiya mini chassis that are configured in the 225mm length. To add a bit of drama, it was made to be used with standard sized 1:10th sedan wheels and tires. Selecting and matching your favorite wheel style to the "SoCal" Panel Wagon is all part of the fun. The "SoCal" is molded in genuine Lexan and has a protective coating in it. It comes with a "surfshop" themed decal sheet. This body is sure to be a conversation piece at the track, or just a great looking addition to any collection. 1527-00 SoCal Panel Wagon Clear Body Features Made from extremely durable crystal clear .030 Lexan materialMade to fit Chassis in the 225 lengthUnique retro stylingCan be used with standard sized 1:10 sedan wheels and tires.Paint-then-peel overspray film, sticker sheet, and window mask includedExceptional detail What's included: Clear SoCal Panel Wagon body (1pc)Detailed Sticker Sheet (1pc)Window Mask (1pc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colicab Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Burn it!!!! Dear god thats hideous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 love it shame its so little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I really like that...apart from the awful paint scheme and that the front looks more like a droopy faced Porsche Cayenne than a bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolf hamster Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 'art deco flair'. seriously, dont take ANYTHING from the 1930's as a good guide for today. you start off with a pig ugly shell, next thing you know a furious german man is trying to take over the world again. besides, its for americans, therefore it must be big, powerful, and inneffecient. thats what americans like right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Wow that is lush, Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieC Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 i hope this fots my m01! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 The M01 has a pretty low front end, so you should be ok - M03 might be a problem though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNut Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 love it looks awesome great color scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I can't tell if I love it or hate it. I think I need to see it with a few different paintjob designs, but I'm thinking red lower half with white upper half could work. Maybe painted up as a Coca-Cola delivery van. I'll have to get one and try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNut Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 how can anyone hate that, it looks ace lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Will that fit a cup racer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louder Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thats epic! I want a car that it would fit on, Throw a surfboard on top of that baby and your good to pick up the scale ladies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Will that fit a cup racer? Yep, straight on. The width is 160mm and the wheelbase is 225mm, so thats the HPI Cup Racer, HPI Switch, Tamiya M01-6 (probably not M03 though), ABC Genetic etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNut Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thats epic! I want a car that it would fit on, Throw a surfboard on top of that baby and your good to pick up the scale ladies llol your thinking way to into it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yep, straight on. The width is 160mm and the wheelbase is 225mm, so thats the HPI Cup Racer, HPI Switch, Tamiya M01-6 (probably not M03 though), ABC Genetic etc. Awesome, I'm thinking some form of candy spray, green or blue maybe, haven't done those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 llol your thinking way to into it mate ABC Hobby do some.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNut Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ABC Hobby do some.... will they fit on that body they look abit to big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yep they will, that body they are mounted on is also for Tamiya Mini-sized cars (its a Datsun 510 Pickup which has a 15mm shorter wheelbase than this Protoform body). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNut Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yep they will, that body they are mounted on is also for Tamiya Mini-sized cars (its a Datsun 510 Pickup which has a 15mm shorter wheelbase than this Protoform body). They would look awesome on that body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanio Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I quite like the look of this. Bit different to everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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